is it the same as roku? if not, how does it differ?
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In comparison to Roku, PLAiR has a lot more software support for beaming content both from laptop and mobile devices. E.g. using the PLAiR Chrome browser plug-in you can go to almost any website and beam videos, music, presentations etc. to the TV. Also, because PLAiR supports Android ICS based apps, you have a wide variety of video, music and casual gaming apps that you can use on the TV.
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https://www.roku.com/products/compareRoku 3 has Ethernet, USB, MicroSD, faster processor, motion controller (presumably a remote that is like a Wii remote), and ability to 'cast' Netflix and YouTube from another device. And it's HDTV(HDMI) only (Roku2 has a composite video out AND HDMI)
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Roku 3 have: higher price tag, faster processor speed, USB port, only hd (hdmi only), ethernet port, ... But the same content.Roku 2 works fine only WiFi, no USB, rca sd output, both have headphone Jack in the remote control, for wireless listening. This us a conflict solver at bedroom ;-)
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Roku is way more user friendly, has far more program choices, a blue tooth remote, but is considerably more expensive. The Chrome cast does require a smartphone or tablet for remote control. I found the Chrome cast much more difficult to operate. Google Play does offer a lot of movie and TV series along with Netflix and others it is a good alternative.
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sorry, don't know. what I do know is that they are great units --- easy to operate and so far, maintenance free. best way to get tech info on the units is to contact ROKU directly ---- suggest google to ROKU Customer Service phone number......Happy Holidays!
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nope as long as your cable connection is good you are all set!!! Love my Roku bought one for my daughter and son in law for Christmas and they love theirs too, they had a bit of a problem cause they live in the country and their cable carrier was not strong enough to pull it in......they switched to another carrier and have had no problems, if you live in the city you should be golden Enjoy
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I am thisclose to cancelling my cable TV for Roku. I'm going to order the XD and try it out. I do have streaming Netflix. I'm sick of paying $60 a month for 80 channels and only watching maybe 6 of them. Cable TV is such a ripoff. And the 3 major Networks are PURE GARBAGE and have been for years now.
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Roku is better on the access to content side. Roku has access to over 700 channels. Nothing else comes close.
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No, I don't think a Roku device will stream everything that's on the internet. It only streams channels that are programmed into its memory. Look at Roku's website and it will show which channels each device can stream.
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I have never been able to stream with the Roku I purchased from Amazon a couple of years ago. It is just sitting by my television. I do have a smart TV now by Samsung so I really do not need the devise anymore. Sorry I cannot answer this question.
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I happen to have both, the Apple TV at my office and Roku at home and hands down, Roku is superior.
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Well I use a roku, but you can also use an xbox, ps3, wii, or a computer. p.s. you can only use a computer if your are going to us an hdmi cable with it.
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I returned my ROKU 2 and kept the older Roku HD. When I called tech support about use with PlayOn I was told there was a "firmware issue" with Roku 2.... If you pay for Netflix and Hulu Plus, I don't think you'll have a problem with either Roku original or Roku 2, but if you use Playon, the older one is better.
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There is a one-time fee for buying the Roku, but then it will show you both free and paid channels. Any paid channels are per month or per use, depending on which ones you pick. Things like Netflix are per month, same as if you were watching on your PC.
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The Roku is so simple that it can't be much more "user friendly". We never have wireless connection problems and the router is on another floor of the home."You [seldom] get what you pay for" really.No offense intended, but we really like our Roku HD.Have fun.
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I have a Roku 2 XD which works fine on it... Is there something special about the ROKU 3?
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Yes, I have two Roku-Hd units and an Xbox 360. All share and stream from the same Netflix account flawlessly.