Customer reviews from roku.com
Roku - Streaming Stick - Purple/Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(22,886 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 22,886 reviews
5 Stars
12,371
4 Stars
5,306
3 Stars
2,321
2 Stars
1,316
1 Star
1,572
84%of customers recommend this product.
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18,874 out of
22,528)
Customer Reviews for Roku - Streaming Stick - Purple/Black
Customer Rating
4
Overall rating based on other players
on October 28, 2014
Posted by: hrtNsol
from Pataskala, OH, United States
Gender:Female
I cut cable about a year ago and had been using my laptop to stream my favorite TV shows. A little over a month ago, I began working on a Master's degree and needed my laptop to complete assignments, etc. So rather than buying a smart tv, I decided to get the Roku Stick. Because I have no intention of play games, I decided the stick would serve it's purpose and it was less expensive than the Roku3. While I have to pay for Hulu Plus and Amazon Prime subscriptions, it beats paying Time Warner hundreds of $'s a year.
What I do not like about Roku or any other streaming player is the lack of being able to use a cordless keyboard or some other device that would make it easier to search, signup for subscriptions, sign-in, etc. Having a small remote control where you have to use the Up and Down buttons to select each letter is archaic in today's technology. Because it is so "old school", I cannot help but think that there is some regulation by the FCC or agreements with the cable or computer companies. So in an effort to stop the mass exodus from cable or prevent people from using the TV to access everything on the WWW, you have to make it difficult to access? Just do it!! The networks no longer want to deal with the cable companies and people do not need to buy laptops to surf the web and watch FREE shows on network websites!! Honestly, I do not mind there being commercials as long as I do not have the huge cable bill or other big subscription fee!! Having a remote that works like Atari -- except no joystick -- is very frustrating. Again, I can't help but wonder what prevents you from allowing cordless keyboards. Something seems fishy!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Value!!!! Love the options!!!
on October 28, 2014
Posted by: Diane P
from Denver, Co
Gender:Female
I cut my cable when they wouldn't suspend service while I was away for an extended period. After getting my Roku, I don't miss cable bills one bit. I have more options at a fraction of what I was paying with cable. I plan an getting some for Christmas gifts.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
1
Be careful
on October 28, 2014
Posted by: Meh3
Gender:Male
I bought a TV with a Roku stick recently, but soon found out that the stick is only compatible with MHL ports. I thought when I was buying it that was purely HDMI but it appears it isn't. It took a fair amount of research to find out that that was why it wasn't working with our other TV which is the same make but a different size and apparently without a HDMI/MHL port.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
4
Must faster thatn the previous Roku
on October 28, 2014
Posted by: Toyin
from Alabama, United States
Gender:Female
I bought this new Roku a few months ago because I noticed that it had a few new features than my older model. I'm happy I upgraded because this one is much quicker. Hulu used to take forever to load. Now it only takes a couple of sections. I also like that since it's an HDMI stick it is hidden behind my tv!
Overall, I love it and I'm glad I bought it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
5
Very simple and easy!!
on October 28, 2014
Posted by: Derwood
from Rockville, MD, United States
Gender:Female
Roku is outstanding in its features. As a senior citizen, they have made it easy to use and navigate for me. I am enjoying movies and TV series at a "touch" of a button.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
5
Very good buy it worth every dollar
on October 28, 2014
Posted by: SheronA
from Queens, NY, United States
Gender:Female
I am so happy with my purchase I'm telling all my friends to get it
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
4
Much better than cable prices
on October 28, 2014
Posted by: Googlybrowneyes
from Akron, Ohio
Gender:Female
I bought the ROKU stick in place of cable and the price is well worth it, however it does have a tendency to sometimes not have certain channels work.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com
Customer Rating
5
Roku
on October 28, 2014
Posted by: saintt
from Las Vegas, NV, United States
Gender:Female
IAnaI love the Roku. I think I am going to cancel my cable because the Roku offers enough channel through Amazon Prime and Roku to watch any movie I like.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting roku.com