Does Roku still support the XD/S? Are there still firmware updates? Which video file formats does it play off the USB?
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Yes, XDS is supported provided the ROKU you purchased is capable. Firmware updates are issued when needed. Generally, if your PC can view a file, ROKU can move the video to TV. Once connected to the Internet, you can see (on your TV) a STORE from which you can choose sources for video and/or music. Some are free, some are not. There is Amazon, youtube.com, TED, Krackle, several movie sources, and several music sources. You'll be surprised at all the stuff out there for ROKU and ROKU-like devices.
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Yes. XDS is still supported. A firmeare update is issued now and then if it's needed. Regarding file formats...If your PC can view it, ROKU can move it to TV. Once you've connected a ROKU to the Internet, you can browse a STORE for new video providers, some free and some paid-for services such as Amazon, Youtube.com, TED, and many others. Some music services can also be found.
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The file format recommended by Roku is the MP4 or M4V format. The preferred conversion tool recommended by Roku is HANDBRAKE. I personally prefer the XD/S for playing video files, as you don't have to be connected to the internet as you do with the newer Roku2 XS. Connecting a 1TB hard drive with converted movies works very well on the older XD/S model. The newer Roku2 XS still has a problem sorting file names Alpha/Numeric just like your PC. As for support by Roku that has been answered in other posts.
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That always seems like what the American market has...lesser functionality than that of Europe.. DLNA would have been sweet. NO, this player will NOT play MKV. Playback from USB is ONLY mp3 or jpeg. It probably would not recognize NTSC format HD with USB. Seems to be FAT 32 memory sticks only for USB, but not sure. It won't even play Divx from dvd-r or dvd+r disks (even though my manual says it can play divx). The player itself doesn't brand the "Divx" label on it, and it's not a Divx Certified player. It claims to be able to play AVCHD, but I burned an AVCHD to dvd-r and it did not play.. It seems this is just a bluray player with possible mp3 and for sure jpeg picture play back (it does play jpeg pictures). Would it have broke their bank to add it? Talk about cheap ass corporate companies..save 4 dollars and 15 cents to not include Divx playback! Well..maybe 6 dollars and 23 cents..not sure really. :D
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Thanks for the information.I already have a sony ps3 (and hence a blu-ray player). So right now I am not inclined to buy another one. Also the recent (2012) user-reviews on sony NSX-32GT1 is mixed.I want to get Google TV for its android platform and the future possibilities. I am not sure how robust and extensible roku or other such devices are. Do they get meaningful firmware upgrades? Do they have an appstore or atleast apps for general use by 90% of people?
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Not a problem ... the automatic software update-version 5.0, build 804X-will roll out to the following supported players in all regions: Roku 2 XS (model 3100), Roku 2 XD (model 3050), Roku 2 HD (model 3000), Roku LT (models 2400 & 2450), Roku HD (model 2500) and the Roku Streaming Stick (models 3400 & 3420). Click Link Complete Details http://blog.roku.com/blog/2013/05/14/rolling-out-the-new-roku-interface/
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In my opinion USB video on Roku is pretty much non existant. I have a cinema tube and it can play anything even from an external drive. I wish Roku could do that for sure but for what you get its awesome for live streaming.
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A better question is what format will it not play. I have been able to play divx 4.x and 5.x,asi .mp4,vob,mov and .mkv 4:3&16:9 video files off of a usb on it. This is very nice if you have a lot of personal video files that you want to watch on your tv without having to do extra work converting and burning the video files to disc. I use a 1 tb external drive for storage(to play) and I have an external WD 2.5 500gb for recording with no problems. Be sure to download and install the update software first thing. Also if you are going to record from it be sure and format the drive to ntfs or you will have multiple files for each recording.(unless that is what you want) A better question is what format will it not play. I have been able to play divx 4.x and 5.x,asi .mp4,vob,mov and .mkv 4:3&16:9 video files off of a usb on it. This is very nice if you have a lot of personal video files that you want to watch on your tv without having to do extra work converting and burning the video files to disc. I use a 1 tb external drive for storage(to play) and I have an external WD 2.5 500gb for recording with no problems. Be sure to download and install the update software first thing. Also if you are going to record from it be sure and format the drive to ntfs or... » Read More A better question is what format will it not play. I have been able to play divx 4.x and 5.x,asi .mp4,vob,mov and .mkv 4:3&16:9 video files off of a usb on it. This is very nice if you have a lot of personal video files that you want to watch on your tv without having to do extra work converting and burning the video files to disc. I use a 1 tb external drive for storage(to play) and I have an external WD 2.5 500gb for recording with no problems. Be sure to download and install the update software first thing. Also if you are going to record from it be sure and format the drive to ntfs or you will have multiple files for each recording.(unless that is what you want) « Show Less
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I only have a Roku 2 XS, but it works great with that. Check the Roku forums, but I would expect it to work. Edit: I notice this is the model with only RCA stereo plugs out. I actually have the model with RCA stereo and Digital Optical out, and get DD5.1 with Amazon. This will only give stereo out. My initial response below doesn't fit the model you are asking about.Note it only works with sources that use legacy Dolby 5.1 (DD5.1) (such as Amazon). It does NOT work with sources that use Digital Dolby Plus (DD+) such as Netflix. You are limited to PCM stereo there. DD+ can not be transported on an optical connection. Bummer. I only have a Roku 2 XS, but it works great with that. Check the Roku forums, but I would expect it to work. Edit: I notice this is the model with only RCA stereo plugs out. I actually have the model with RCA stereo and Digital Optical out, and get DD5.1 with Amazon. This will only give stereo out. My initial response below doesn't fit the model you are asking about.Note it only works with sources that use legacy Dolby 5.1 (DD5.1) (such as Amazon). It does NOT work with sources that use Digital Dolby Plus (DD+) such as Netflix. You are limited to PCM stereo there. DD+ can not be... » Read More I only have a Roku 2 XS, but it works great with that. Check the Roku forums, but I would expect it to work. Edit: I notice this is the model with only RCA stereo plugs out. I actually have the model with RCA stereo and Digital Optical out, and get DD5.1 with Amazon. This will only give stereo out. My initial response below doesn't fit the model you are asking about.Note it only works with sources that use legacy Dolby 5.1 (DD5.1) (such as Amazon). It does NOT work with sources that use Digital Dolby Plus (DD+) such as Netflix. You are limited to PCM stereo there. DD+ can not be transported on an optical connection. Bummer. « Show Less
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Yes you can. First make sure you purchase a Roku model that has a USB port (Roku 2 XS, Roku XDS, Roku HD-XR and Roku 3). You can then add the USB Player from the Roku Channel Store located in the Photos and Video category. You access the channel store from your Roku, once it's up and running and connected to the internet. The USB player is free.
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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 don't think this is going to give you a complete yes. I did not hang onto the operating instructions for the additional features because my ROKU box does every thing I need. There is on top of the dvd player a sticker with an icon next to the built in apps. The sticker shows a section for usb that supports SD, music and photo/video. I am sorry but I have never tried the usb port.
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The Philips website info says it plays mp4s but nothing about USB connection. I have have never tried to do so.
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I just bought one for a ROKU XS. I get no video on the component outputs. The output is going into a Yamaha RXV1 then into a Mitsubishi HD TV.
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We have 2 roku xd players and have yet to have a issue with them wireless or video playback, between Netflix and hulu plus we pay 14.99 a month mix that with all the free channels we get more then cable tv offers and including quality 1080p at a fraction of the cost for apple tv or monthly payment extortion rates to cable tv We are happy with it
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All I can say, B.R., is that ours is streaming beautifully via our home WiFi network so, I don't see why not.Via USB stick...it plays .mp4s perfectly. I haven't tried any of the other formats.The wife and I are very happy with it. :-)
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When I first got my tv, I remember playing video files with it via a usb key. The last time I tried, it did not appear to work, and I recall recreating the files using handbrake or something in different formats, and was never able to make it work. I think I was about to unplug everything else and retry it when I gave up and put it on disk and played it through the blu-ray player. This is the link for my particular tv , which displays a list of the supported video formats. http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201104/20110427083150372/BN68-01691A-02Eng-110427.pdf I took a snap shot, but apparently can't paste or attach via this communication mode. ( sorry ) there were some avi modes listed.
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Hey Dave,Would you tell me how to find out which firmware is currently on my player?Thanks.
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Ah, well, problem solved, sort of - checked the Roku site again and saw that the top model XDS has component outputs. 'Course, that's a hundred Washingtons. . . the $59.95 dream dies! But maybe it's the way to go, definitely the cleanest solution.Gotta thin' about it, Loosy!