Its fun and easy to use. The amount of content is amazing. My only complaint is that the hdmi part of my stick bends a little so i worry a little bit about its durability. Id be happier if it were more sturdy. An off button would also be cool. but i use it every day and it still works well!
The device does everything I need it to that a full sized Roku does. I like it better than the chromecast since it has a remote that is easy to grab and use.
Pros: Cheaper, fully functional with HDTVs. Does the most important things well. Cons: Sluggish at times going through the menus, remote doesn't include a headphone jack. You are also out of luck if your tv doesn't have HDMI inputs.
The streaming stick takes a long time to start up compared to the ROKU 3. If cost is the number one concern, this is a great product. However, I would recommend spending the extra money for the 3.
I've had a Roku device hooked to my TV since they were available and I can't imagine a day when I won't.
As a family we got rid of cable 4 years ago and have used only Roku and Apple TV. The Roku offers everything that the Apple TV does, less iTunes and that's perfectly fine with me as I allow my 6 Year old use the Roku to navigate shows.
The stick recently replaced my Roku 2 on our primary TV as I wanted my daughter to use her own Netflix account.
It works as you would expect and delivers awesome 1080p and Dolby Digital Content.