Roku is one of the coolest devices I have seen in a long time and would make an AWESOME Christmas Gift. My friend Heather from Freebies4Mom let me know about this last night and I am really excited to tell you about it. There are 3 different version of Roku that you can buy depending on your situation. I am going to list some of the mind blowing capabilities below. You have got to check this out! This is incredibly easy to set up, you must have wireless internet setup in your home to use this, but oh my is it worth it! You can get all of this for a one time payment of $49.00 on Amazon today! You can get a ton more new movies from Amazon with Roku if you are or become an AmazonPrime member.
The special-edition Roku LT delivers all the streaming entertainment choices, HD video quality, and ease-of-use that Roku has always been known for at the lowest price ever.
350 channels and counting: Features the top sources, like Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO GO, and Amazon Instant Video
Free movies: Includes hundreds of full-length Hollywood movies and TV series from Crackle—all free and on demand
High-definition streaming: Up to 720p HD
Easy setup: Works with virtually any TV, includes built-in wireless, and sets up in minutes
The Best in Movies and TV
Roku puts over 150,000 titles at your fingertips, including:
- The biggest Netflix experience around, with support for HD video, Dolby Digital+ surround sound, and English subtitles.
- Hulu Plus, with an amazing selection of current TV shows from the biggest networks
- Amazon Instant Video, featuring the latest movie releases, virtually all the blockbusters of the past, hit TV series, and much more—all on demand
- Hundreds of free Hollywood movies from Crackle
- Access to premium services like HBO GO and EPIX, available via participating providers.
Even More Choices
With over 350 entertainment channels and counting, there’s something for virtually everyone, including:
- Unlimited music from Pandora, MOG, Rdio, and Live365
- Live sports packages including NBA League Pass, NHL GameCenter Live, MLS Matchday, UFC, and MLB.TV
- Photo and video sharing via Facebook, Flickr, and Picasa
- Top news sources like NBC, FoxNews.com, and CNN
- International and lifestyle programming, tech news, social networking, podcasts, cartoons, and more
Compare Roku Models
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| 350+ entertainment channels available, including hundreds of free movies |
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| Works with virtually any TV |
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| Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi b/g/n) |
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| Plays high-definition video (720p)* |
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| Expandable memory slot plus Bluetooth** |
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| Plays the best HD video (1080p)* |
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| Enhanced RF remote with motion control for games |
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| FREE full edition of Angry Birds™ game |
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* Availability of 720p or 1080p HD video varies by entertainment channel.
**All Roku 2 models feature a MicroSD memory slot for adding additional storage capacity, plus Bluetooth for adding an RF remote control.
***See specs for list of file formats supported via USB
Easy Setup
From the simple remote to the easy-to-use interface, Roku was designed to please everyone. All you need to get started is a high-speed Internet connection (and a TV, of course). The built-in wireless and guided setup mean you can be up and running in minutes.
Paul-I cancelled dish this summer and bought a Roku. Mine is a black box and was $59. It is the best investment EVER. I have wireless service already so I pay $8 a month for Netflix streaming and use the free Roku channels sometimes. I just watched all 7 seasons of Deadliest Catch, also watched full seasons of hot in Cleveland, Damages, Intelligence, so many more. It would be a great gift.
does it have shows like snapped, the first 48, and do yo u monthly??? etc???
There is no monthly fee. I am not sure about those shows, I would almost call them and see.
They do have The First 48 but not Snapped
We have been using Roku for almost two years. WE LOVE IT. We Winter in one area and Summer in another area of the US. We just take the little box with us. We especially like to watch the old shows Andy Griffith, Monk. Good family shows that are hard to find on TV today. There is so much more there though. Well worth the little investment.
so then you don’t need cable? I am not a techy at all. Right now we have a TV/dvd combo. But we do have netflixs and a laptop as well. SO does it work to stream netflix on your TV? plus amazon prime ect? We have 8 children is there alot of programs for them? thanks.
I’m confused. So once you buy this box, do you then pay additional fees every month for Netflix, Hulu, etc etc?
I have had our roku for 3 months. It is a great investment! Got rid of the cable and just using roku. It has all the TV programs and movies that I like to watch and they come out with new channels all the time.
To barefootmomy: No you dont need cable, your Dvd plugins can work with roku. I think the higher priced roku has the HDMI plugins. It took about 10 minutes to set up. The roku has all kinds of channels including Netflix. It has educational and old time cartoons like bugs bunny. My kids love it. Alot of the channels are free but there are some with a subscription required (Netflix).
Overall this product is worth every penny!
Ditto to the above by barefootm! I am not such a tech type person myself! If we could just have internet and phone and the roku I think that would save alot of money over time! I pay anywhere from $149.00 to $170.00 a month depending if we rent movies on demand. Would this be an option to drop our cable and SAVE! Please let me know. Thank you.
I have Internet, phone and Roku-that’s it. I am not techy at all and it really is so simple to set up.
There are alot of free channels-you can see what they offer on roku.com
I pay for the Netflix service because I want access to movies, etc that Netflix streaming offers.
I used to pay $45 a month for basic cable, now I only pay $8 for Netflix.
Roku doesn’t have a monthly fee. It’s a one time purchase. There are other channels you can purchase which are listed on roku.com
I think The First 48 is on Netflix streaming.
Do you need a Roku box for every TV in the house?