Small & portable, WiFi & ethernet support, Free Angry Birds game, Motion controller for gaming, 600channels
HD streaming requires fast internet connection, The best features paid subscription, Virtually the same as connecting a laptop to your TV, No QWERTY remote control, Sometimes takes a while to boot, Build material isn't so great
Overall, the Roku 2 XS was easy to setup, looks nice, and works as advertised. The lack of any real distinguishing features in comparison to a laptop was disappointing and all the useful premium content required paid subscriptions. If you are someone who...
Abstract: The Roku 2 XS is a great gift for anyone with a high speed Internet connection that wants to get into streaming movies, TV shows and other content but may not be the most technically savvy person in the world. For example, if you have an Amazon Prime acco...
Published: 2012-11-12, Author: K. , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: I plugged in my new Roku 2 XS, and followed the prompts to connect it wirelessly to my home wi-fi. It was simple. With my laptop on my rec room coffee table, I had my own customized suite of streaming services up and running within minutes. Unbelievably e...
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Published: 2012-09-19, Author: Jeff , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: Ease of Use, Performance: 5/5 Look & Feel: 5/5 Features 4/5 How much I enjoy 5/5Total: 5/5 StarsSmart TV's or televisions with online apps, Blu-ray players that connect to the internet and even the PlayStation 3 all make their own case when it comes to st...
The Roku 2 XS is an attractive little piece of kit that's ideal for someone looking to turn their old, but still capable TV, into a newfangled Smart TV without too much fuss. Unfortunately that's pretty much where the good news ends, as its lack of networ...
Published: 2012-04-11, Author: Michael , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Brain-dead simple to set up, Broad range of apps and services, First Roku streamer to support games
No DLNA support, so you can't stream content you own over your network, Supports a very limited collection of audio and video file formats and codecs, Can't mount disc images
The Roku 2 XS is a fabulous media streamer — for casual users, at least. It's extremely easy to set up and use, and it delivers most of the popular services, including Netflix, Pandora, and Facebook. It delivers HD video with surround sound, comes with ...
Abstract: The Roku XS is a small puck like device similar in look and feel to the Apple TV. The XS however, manages to be smaller in size than its apple equivalent and that's where the similarities end.If you've had any experience with the first generation of Roku,...
In the past, I may have only recommended the Roku box to aging family members with less-than-perfect eyesight. Those boxes were easy to use, but the picture was standard-definition quality at best. I'm happy to say that I can whole-heartedly recommend th...
Published: 2011-12-01, Author: Scott , review by: chipchick.com
Quick Setup, Easy to Use, 1080P Capable, Bluetooth Remote Has Perfect Communication, Amazon Instant Video, Free Shipping, 3rd Party Apps Offer Unlimited Expandability, BuiltIn USB, Ethernet, WiFi and MicroSD, Price, The
Credit Card Required to Use, Can't Stream Content from Local network, HDMI and Ethernet Cord Not Included, Apps Can't Run in Background, Roku Banner Ad Runs Constantly on Home Screen, Boring Interface
Ignoring the luminance issue observed with HDMI HDTVs, it is hard not to see the Roku 2 as an excellent option for anyone looking to add the “Connected Device” experience to an older display, or one that is no longer being updated by the OEM. It is cr...
