NEW ROKU: Roku announces new HDMI Streaming Stick (April)

[AlBurr]

Just received mine and it will definitely help me "cut the cord" on my cable bill.

[mcphillips]

One came with my JVC TV. It works through the JVC remote control. It's wireless only. I'm not sure that I like that.

[MovieBuff]

Just received mine and it will definitely help me "cut the cord" on my cable bill.

Any additional thoughts? Is it good?

[AlBurr]

I suppose... I already have a Samsung TV, an XBox, a Wii... so I have a fair amount of overlap. I am already Amazon Prime and subscribe to HULU and NetFlix so I have have a good set of Streaming content. It was fun to watch TWiT on my big screen though...I still haven't fully explored it as I have been occupied with other activities.

"Update" 4-13-14: I am enjoying the freedom and simplicity of the ROKU interface. Not sure if this will allow me to "cut the cord" just yet. Still too many compromises with some content that my wife enjoys. I may invest in a HD antenna again and see if we can get the local programming. That may just be enough to get rid of cable.

[PaulSaunders]

Hey Guys,

just got a roku and love it!

[domineaux]

Not sure I understand the enthusiasm.

I bought the Roku 3 couple weeks ago. Everything appeared to have a subscription charge. With the various choices wanted in my household I pretty well concluded I was better off with time warner cable. Of course we aren't into movies, which is probably the main attraction for many people. No one liked the interface and selection tools in the app. Also, many of the choices were not complete for the various provider stations, especially local stations.

I returned it within 2 weeks and got a full refund. It appeared to work well enough WIFI, but everyone was complaining about how slow it loaded programs. Otherwise, I guess it was OK. I don't watch TV, so I wasn't interested at all.

[andrewzarian]

Not sure I understand the enthusiasm.

I bought the Roku 3 couple weeks ago. Everything appeared to have a subscription charge. With the various choices wanted in my household I pretty well concluded I was better off with time warner cable. Of course we aren't into movies, which is probably the main attraction for many people. No one liked the interface and selection tools in the app. Also, many of the choices were not complete for the various provider stations, especially local stations.

I returned it within 2 weeks and got a full refund. It appeared to work well enough WIFI, but everyone was complaining about how slow it loaded programs. Otherwise, I guess it was OK. I don't watch TV, so I wasn't interested at all.

Interesting.. most people buy a Roku for either Netflix, Hulu, and the WWE Network.

[mcphillips]

I'm not into movies either, but I have been binge watching some TV series on Netflix. The Roku takes a little getting used to, but once you make the journey, it's a nice little unit when it's not crashing. I have a Roku 2, a Roku 3, and a Roku Streaming Stick HDMI/HML. The 3 is the best one.