Roku 3 arrives with faster CPU, new UI and private listening mode

Roku officially announced a brand new version of its popular set-top box last night. Simply dubbed Roku 3, the tiny media streamer received a faster processor and dual-band Wi-Fi support, as well as a revamped user interface that should make...

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Looks good - but I'm not sure how much free stuff you would get on it

Roku 3??? I didn't know Roku 1+2 even existed.

Ok now the "private listening" mode actually looks really cool, assuming it works properly.

I've been very happy with my WDTV Live device, price/performance and choices of "channgels"

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=330

I am not impress with this company products for Roku even XP version I had tried it and sent it right back where it came from QVC. Overheats and I don't like giving out my CC/DC out prior to using a product. Getting off their chain email letter system as been a pain. I tell them I do not have your product any longer. They want to know why.

I have both and about 12x so it's 6x of them.

SONY SMP-N100
SONY SMP-N200

Pros:
1080P
3D (only SMP-N200)
Wireless 802.11n 300mbps
Wired 100mbps
HDMI Output
Optical Toshilink Output
Component Output
Video Composite Output
Analog Stereo Audio Output
Excellent Performance
Excellent Link Feature with SONY BRAVIA Equipment
Works with Netflix, Amazon, Hulu Plus, CrackleTV an etc.. (alot more now then prior)
Free Internet Network Updates
Can be used Wireless or wired.
Can run all media.
Can use network Windows 7 Shares also tested Windows 8 shares and it works.
Can work with NAS
Can work with NSA 325 Media Server

Cons:
None

Looks like Roku just passed Apple TV with their 2nd gen ...

Ok, now how about searching and indexing all of your personal backups.