Published: 2013-03-08, Author: Mark , review by: Laptopmag.com
Slick and compact design, Much improved search interface, Headphones offer personal listening with headphone jack, Huge number of channels available, USB port for media playback, Can stream photos and videos from mobile devices
No YouTube Google Play support, Gaming selection limited, Can't stream video from mobile (yet)
With its enhanced interface, vast content selection and private listening feature, the Roku 3 is a very compelling media-streaming device.
Abstract: With the deluge of streaming and downloadable video options the Internet has to offer, it's become obvious that computer and iPod screens can't hold a candle to the wall-size HD monster in your living room. To plug this gap, a burgeoning market of stre...
Published: 2015-07-27, Author: Jared , review by: macworld.com.au
Abstract: While a simple HDMI output is all you really need to enjoy streaming video and music (provided your display, sound bar, or A/V receiver also has HDMI), most boxes have at least another port or two to address specific needs. You'll find a chart comparing e...
Overall, we rate this latest iteration as the best Roku yet made. But that $100/£100 price tag seems punishingly expensive given the lackadaisical attitude to file playback and lack of UK specific catch-up content. Remember, you can buy Sky's similar Rok...
Abstract: Australians are often treated like second class citizens when it comes to online video, but with the Roku 3 and a little geo-dodging know-how you can issue yourself a virtual green card and enjoy US-only services. It involves bending the rules, but at lea...
If you're an Apple fan, have an existing iTunes library, and use iOS devices, then it's going to be hard to avoid the lure of the Apple 4K TV. Its integration with the Apple universe is a big factor, and one that would make sense to a lot of people. The u...
The Roku 3 is a premium player with a superior feature set to rivals. The headphones socket in the remote is a boon and the UK content selection is superb, although we experienced lip-sync issues and network media playback is too unreliable.Tags:Smart Hom...
Roku is the exception among its primary competitors – Amazon Fire TV andNexus Player – in that it is not subtly selling its own content platform. It's in Apple's interest for your to buy content on iTunes, just as it's in Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Son...
450 channels means you'll never hurt for content. Remote doubles as game controller. Improved UI
HDMI cable is not included. Needs to support more file formats. Though the remote offers a ton of features, it looks cheap
If you're a PC user, the Roku 3 is the best set top streaming box you can buy. However, if you're a Mac user, I would still say you should opt for the Apple TV over the Roku 3. The Apple TV is too tightly integrated into the OS X and iOS ecosystem to ma...
