What's a ROKU?

Do you have to hook your computer up to your TV everytime you want to watch NETFLIX or HULU? What if you could have a 1 in. tall 5 in. wide device that streams video and music in HD wirelessly? In a nutshell that's a ROKU. This device is amazing and still people do not know alot about it. Here is some info that may make your nights of watching movies alot easier.

First off with ROKU there are no additional monthly fees to use this device. It simply uses your pre-existing subscriptions from NETFLIX, HULU PLUS, PANDORA etc.

There are three different types of ROKU.
ROKU HD
ROKU XD
ROKU XD/S



What's The Difference?
ROKU HD

• Standard (Red, White, Yellow) or HDMI connection
• 720P
• Built in Wireless or has the option to hard line.

ROKU XD

• All of the above plus:
• 1080p Resolution
• Remote with instant replay
• Extended wireless range (N)

Roku XD/S

• All of the above plus:
• Dual-Band Technology
• Component Video and Optical outputs
• USB for playing pictures, music, and videos of your own

My Suggestion:
 I would honestly go with the ROKU XD if your sole use is for NETFLIX, HULU PLUS, PANDORA, etc. It gives you full 1080P as opposed to the ROKU HD, and it has a larger wireless range. The remote is also a good feature (beats getting off the couch). On the other hand if you do alot of home videos/photography then the ROKU XD/S would not be a bad choice.

P.S. When buying any of the ROKU's don't forget an HDMI cable as they do not come with one. In the packaging they provide you with the Red White & Yellow cables.