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Roku expands lineup, more content coming soon
Just in time for the holidays, Roku, makers of the popular tiny box that streams content from Netflix's on-demand content as well as Amazon Video on Demand is expanding its lineup with two new models. The new options include a lower priced, SD-only $80 option, while a new higher-end device will sell for $130.
The original $100 player, which is now dubbed the Roku HD, features 802.11b/g and Ethernet connectivity as well as HDMI and component outputs. At only $20 cheaper it's hard to see the appeal of the SD model, but the new Roku HD-XR will bring 802.11n Wi-Fi dual-band wireless compatibility to receive a stronger, better signal in addition to a USB port "for future use" -- presumably to play back video from external sources.
The company is also readying its Roku Channel Store, which will bring an expanded roster of programming options to the little set-top box, including some free content from Revision3 and others.
The original $100 player, which is now dubbed the Roku HD, features 802.11b/g and Ethernet connectivity as well as HDMI and component outputs. At only $20 cheaper it's hard to see the appeal of the SD model, but the new Roku HD-XR will bring 802.11n Wi-Fi dual-band wireless compatibility to receive a stronger, better signal in addition to a USB port "for future use" -- presumably to play back video from external sources.
The company is also readying its Roku Channel Store, which will bring an expanded roster of programming options to the little set-top box, including some free content from Revision3 and others.
User Comments (3)
Post a comment| elroacho72 on October 28, 2009 1:58 PM | I emailed this to my father in law. He loves his Roku box.I think everything is moving to internet based programing. We will see... see what I did there |
| zedster on October 28, 2009 2:48 PM | It's great that a device like this is available. But here in New Zealand, streaming full length movies over the internet is a no go. Slow internet speeds and 99.9% of all ISP plans are capped data rates. Very sad. |
| jet6130 on October 28, 2009 9:09 PM | Been running Netflix off my computer. Luckily I have an S-video output. Pleasantly surprised that the quailty was pretty good on my DSL 1.5 mb line. Might consider getting a Ruko now. |
