Roku 2 XS - Toyota Yaris Forums

RedRide · 10-24-2011, 01:22 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.

Black_griffin6 · 10-24-2011, 01:25 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, 01:41 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, 02:28 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, 02:55 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, 09:49 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, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRide

^ ^ ^
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.

RedRide · 10-24-2011, 11:26 PM

^ ^ ^
OK....Thanks

RedRide · 10-24-2011, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xixarchangelxix

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 · 10-24-2011, 11:50 PM

Do you ever use torrents? If so I can throw you an invite to a very fast private site.

RedRide · 10-25-2011, 12:18 AM

^ ^ ^
Thanks but, no, I'm not into torrents.

cali yaris · 10-25-2011, 02:14 AM

what's an FTA receiver?

RedRide · 10-25-2011, 11:24 AM

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, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRide

^ ^ ^
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, 09:30 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, 06:17 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?

10-24-2011, 01:22 PM	#1
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	Roku 2 XS 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. Last edited by RedRide; 10-24-2011 at 01:53 PM.

10-24-2011, 01:41 PM	#3
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	^ ^ ^ 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 Last edited by RedRide; 10-24-2011 at 03:08 PM.

10-25-2011, 02:14 AM	#12
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	what's an FTA receiver? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

10-25-2011, 11:24 AM	#13
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	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. Last edited by RedRide; 10-25-2011 at 11:57 AM.

10-24-2011, 01:25 PM	#2
Black_griffin6 View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic 3 door HB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 419	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.

10-24-2011, 02:28 PM	#4
xixarchangelxix The Unicorn Drives: 2006 Yaris 5D HB Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 180	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.

10-24-2011, 02:55 PM	#5
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	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.

10-24-2011, 09:49 PM	#6
xixarchangelxix The Unicorn Drives: 2006 Yaris 5D HB Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 180	Is your Blu-Ray a networked player? Also... if channels are what you actually want, then why not consider an FTA device instead?

10-24-2011, 11:26 PM	#8
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	^ ^ ^ OK....Thanks

10-24-2011, 11:50 PM	#10
xixarchangelxix The Unicorn Drives: 2006 Yaris 5D HB Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 180	Do you ever use torrents? If so I can throw you an invite to a very fast private site.

10-25-2011, 12:18 AM	#11
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	^ ^ ^ Thanks but, no, I'm not into torrents.

11-06-2011, 09:30 AM	#15
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	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.

11-18-2011, 06:17 AM	#16
fluke_boy Drives: 2010 Yaris 3 dr hb Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 146	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?