I absolutely love the Roku Product, but there are some features I prefer on my Roku 2 that this does not have: 1. no way to insert headphones into remote 2. the Netflix experience on this is NOT better, Netflix on this device is hard to pause, fast forward & rewind and it ALWAYS cuts off the first 30-45 seconds of EVERY program. 3. Since it plugs into my TV (including the power source) it turns the Roku off every time I turn my TV off, otherwise I have to stick a power cord into this stick connecting to my wall, which defeats the whole purpose of it being so small and convenient. When I turn my TV on it always takes 3-5 minutes to boot up.
I bought my Roku about a month ago and love it. All you do is plug it in and you're ready to watch am amazing amount of channels. My husband thought it was too good to be true and now he's busy picking movies and TV programs for us to watch. If you're thinking about buying this don't hesitate iit is SO worth the money!!!!
I wasn't sure about getting the stick but my son loves his and I am considering reducing my exposure to Cable TV. I've found it to be very reliable and so simple to use. It now allows me to access low cost programming (albeit not live TV) and I haven't watched so many movies ever. You can't beat the price either. I would highly recommend getting one.
When my daughter told me about Roku I was excited to see how it would replace using my game system. There is no comparison Roku Steaming stick has brought so many GREAT things for me to watch I use it more than watching TV. I can move it from TV to TV with such ease. Roku Streaming stick is without a doubt a must have.