Can ROKU really replace cable service? It is obvious to me if you want to watch "24", but what about ESPN, Discovery Channel, NatGeo, Nickolodeon, etc.?
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One of our favorite cable shows is on ABC Family Channel, a cable only channel. It's called "Secret Life of a Teenager." Not available via ROKU. We stream this through the computer to our TV. Great quality. Try it, and see if your bandwidth and graphics card can handle it. Added: Takes a few inexpensive cables to get from the computer to the TV. That's how we handle it. You can also find it through Hulu.
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While the price point is what got me to explore it, I learned this streaming device requires a subscription and is the reason why I returned it.Presuming you have internet access, you'll be better served with ROKU, Magnavox, Slingbox and the like ...
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We actually tired both Roku and Apple TV. Roku cuts out every once in a while, was really annoying so we switched to Apple TV. Have absolutely no problems, love the AirPlay with our iPhones and iPads. Don't do Roku, get the Apple TV you will not be disappointed! :)
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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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Plenty, but most with 'good' content are paid/subscription options. Check out https://www.roku.com/now-playing for a list of channels.
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O.K. I can not answer this question but thought maybe I could ask something along this line...I am NOT a tech person so don't laugh at me. What is a Fire/ROKU stick do? Maybe you Kathy can let me know...I get basic cable on it.
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Yes it is.personally speaking there is enough stuff to watch with Roku, and HBO&Showtime; is obsolete.
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I would have to say that if you have a large itunes drm protected library, then Apple TV. But if not, Roku comes up ahead at this time due to price, quality, and choices and it does have the ability to stream content from your pc using the right channel.
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I have had two simple tv units/variations and have never wasted so much of my time & money on a product/company I never got to work consistently. Live tv on the Roku from my antenna was the only thing it was supposed to do that it actually accomplished for any length of time. Until you would start removing cable runs or have people coming for a game or something and it wouldn't connect or crap out partway. I finally just gave up and left all the cable runs. It is however supposed to do what you are wanting. If you decide to give it a try, make sure you order from Amazon for easy return. Personally I would see what's going on/reviews of Tablo. I have had two simple tv units/variations and have never wasted so much of my time & money on a product/company I never got to work consistently. Live tv on the Roku from my antenna was the only thing it was supposed to do that it actually accomplished for any length of time. Until you would start removing cable runs or have people coming for a game or something and it wouldn't connect or crap out partway. I finally just gave up and left all the cable runs. It is however supposed to do what you are wanting. If you decide to give it a try, make sure you order from Amazon for easy return.... » Read More I have had two simple tv units/variations and have never wasted so much of my time & money on a product/company I never got to work consistently. Live tv on the Roku from my antenna was the only thing it was supposed to do that it actually accomplished for any length of time. Until you would start removing cable runs or have people coming for a game or something and it wouldn't connect or crap out partway. I finally just gave up and left all the cable runs. It is however supposed to do what you are wanting. If you decide to give it a try, make sure you order from Amazon for easy return. Personally I would see what's going on/reviews of Tablo. « Show Less
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All depends on what you watch. If you're looking for the basic networks as well as some PBS, you'll be fine. If you want to watch Foodnetwork, Discovery, TLC, etc you'd be best sticking with cable. There are workarounds to getting the above-mentioned networks but you'll need to subscribe to Playon
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Yes-- all those movies are in your video library and the Amazon channel has a link to all the items in your library. Additionally, just last week, they redesigned the channel interface, so it's much easier to find your items. The Roku is excellent. I love it. We canceled our cable and our satellite and this is it for us. . . plus Amazon prime and Netflix.
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I'm wondering the same Laura. I don't see a huge market for a Roku ready TV. I'm not going to buy a TV every time a new "stick" of some kind comes out. I have the Roku 3 and a Chromecast. Guess I will stick with those. The issue I have with my Roku is that DirecTV does not have an agreement with them so I cannot view HBOGO. A huge thing for me and I wish I'd known before switching from Dish. The Chromecast does allow for me to watch HBOGO and it's portable. :)
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No. NO Netflix and NO Pandora. = NO SALE for me. :(i guess i will get another roku...sigh...just want netflix and hulu, and cnn. ruku says it is going to get hulu 'this fall'. cnet says it is great. don't like no service.
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Keep in mind that you cannot get broadcast networks with a Roku (like FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS). This is not a replacement for a digital antenna.
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I went to Roku.com and looked through the channel store. It does have that channel available.
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You don't have to run an ethernet cable to your Roku, - But you can if you choose to. It also works withwireless internet. I prefer to run an ethernet cable from my router because the signal where I live is betterwith the cable as opposed to fighting the prime times of wireless use in my neighborhood.This model allows for an ethernet input. Most of newer models of Roku are wireless only. Look at what the model offers as far as connectivity before you choose. But, you can't go wrong with a Roku. They are robust and reliable.
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If you are looking for Acorn, Roku box has it. I'm a Roku user and all the channels are listed on the website, I presume the same is true for NeoTV.