Originally Posted By: hybrid8
The Roku box doesn't play local content.

That's the only reason I didn't buy one, but as we've previously discussed, this is not an issue for the average consumer.

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Seems, like all other Roku products, it's a slightly over-hyped POS.

What? It's by far the winner in this game so far, easily outmatching AppleTV. It's cheaper and has more content available (and two models that can play 1080p).

I've actually been asked several times which box to buy, and my response is always the same: if you deal with the iTunes store a lot, go with the Apple TV, otherwise get a Roku.

When Apple TV came out, everyone said that the $100 price point would make it an easy buy for consumers. Well, the $60 price point for a Roku is a hell of a lot easier.


Edited by Dignan (07/02/2011 12:52)
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