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RedRide
10-24-2011, 02:22 PM
Anyone have a "Roku 2 XS?
I have been thinking about getting one..... mainly to access some esoteric free channels and for some net music streaming, etc.
I would be hard wiring it as my home router system is wired.

Yes, I'm aware all that is nessary to set it up and to get a Roku "account". I plan to just us my pay Pal account as I do no plan on getting any pay services/channels.

All commets are welcomed. :smile:
Black_griffin6
10-24-2011, 02:25 PM
We have Roku here, and it's our only form of TV actually. XD

Not sure which one it is, but it has Netflix, Pandora (music streaming) and many other channels on it. And you can add more channels to it online.
RedRide
10-24-2011, 02:41 PM
^ ^ ^
So, how do you like it?

BTW, the "XS" is the only one that has a RJ45 ethernet connector jack for a wired router as well as WiFi capabily.
The XS is basically the same as the XD (both support 1080p) with a few more features
xixarchangelxix
10-24-2011, 03:28 PM
If you're not overly interested in the streaming channels (I personally don't find the streaming channels very good) and you prefer to download your content and still have netflix, youtube, pandora, etc. Then you might want to consider the WD TV Live Plus instead. It supports WAY more file formats.
RedRide
10-24-2011, 03:55 PM
I'm not interestrest in many different file formats......not interest in a media plarer as that is already covered by my Blu-ray, etc.

I believe the Roku supports far more free steaming channels then the WD.
I guess which you prefer depends on what one considers good channels.
xixarchangelxix
10-24-2011, 10:49 PM
Is your Blu-Ray a networked player? Also... if channels are what you actually want, then why not consider an FTA device instead?
Black_griffin6
10-24-2011, 11:15 PM
^ ^ ^
So, how do you like it?

BTW, the "XS" is the only one that has a RJ45 ethernet connector jack for a wired router as well as WiFi capabily.
The XS is basically the same as the XD (both support 1080p) with a few more features
I quite like it!

I mostly use it for netflix, but we have a few other channels too.

I recommend it. :thumbsup:
RedRide
10-25-2011, 12:26 AM
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OK....Thanks
RedRide
10-25-2011, 12:37 AM
Is your Blu-Ray a networked player? Also... if channels are what you actually want, then why not consider an FTA device instead?

Actually, I presently live in an apt so, a satellite dish is not an option for a FTA receiver.
xixarchangelxix
10-25-2011, 12:50 AM
Do you ever use torrents? If so I can throw you an invite to a very fast private site.
RedRide
10-25-2011, 01:18 AM
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Thanks but, no, I'm not into torrents.
cali yaris
10-25-2011, 03:14 AM
what's an FTA receiver?
RedRide
10-25-2011, 12:24 PM
FTA = Free To Air
A FTA receiver is a satellite receiver that receives its signal from a satellite dish and is designed to receive unencrypted TV broadcasts.

So, in addition the the receiver you also need an apropriate satellite dish.
It is an option worthy of consideration for those who can set up a dish and are wiiling to set up and configure the FTA system.
Some FTA receivers can be had for as little as $90.
Shroomster
11-06-2011, 02:35 AM
^ ^ ^
So, how do you like it?

BTW, the "XS" is the only one that has a RJ45 ethernet connector jack for a wired router as well as WiFi capabily.
The XS is basically the same as the XD (both support 1080p) with a few more features

How do you tell which is which? Mom has one, it has an ethernet port and its running on wireless, but she has had it for a while......
RedRide
11-06-2011, 10:30 AM
If it has an ethernet port it has to be the "XS"as it's the only one that has it .

The other two models (Hd and XD) just have a wi-fi jack.
Also, The HD only supports 720p while the XD and XS supports 1080p.
fluke_boy
11-18-2011, 07:17 AM
I'd like to be able to view avi, mpg, mp4, and other video files from my computer. Will Roku be able to do this to my flat screen tv?