switched from roku 3, no turning back
347067
Switched over from roku 3.  It is the box you need if you are using media streaming over a network.  Many swear by plex but by comparison it doesn't hold up next to this box.  It plays all the media I have thrown at it and plays it in great quality.

  If I had to complain I would say that it doesn't have Amazon prime.  But my smart tv has it so no worries there and the Netflix menus are outdated.  Also it is a little laggy  In Regards to response to the remote. But just be patient.

  I bought this box exclusively for the network streaming and it is worth every penny.  Finds my pc and server with no problems.  Smooth transcoding. I was a big fan of the PS3 and PS3 media server combination.  But the wd tv live is far better with file compatibility and with use of universal media server.
3520459
We cut the expensive satellite cable few months ago but before we did I had purchased our fist Roku 2 steaming media player long before we parted ways with our satellite provider due in part to my wife's need for all her shows she watches. It took sometime for me to convince her this was the way we should go... streaming everything from Netflix to Hulu plus and now Sling TV on our Roku 3 with voice search It's wonderful. We now have Roku players though out our home.
2948745
Love it... not sure what else to tell you... it is my third Roku... and I was really close to buy the Apple TV  but the Roku 4 surely takes it when it comes to options
949440
I have enjoyed the Roku but I have to reset it if I don't use it everyday,Roku support does respond quickly my complaint is probably a minor one.
4851395
Roku is easy to use, and a zillion channels to choose from.  I have about 15 that I focus on, but they keep adding more and more.  I use it with Amazon and HBO with no problems.  The menu transitions fast, and I can use my phone to navigate.  They keep innovating and a quality built product.
3399821
Perfect replacement for our old Roku. I like the appearance and I wasn't sure why we needed a new device, but this one is a better, faster, smoother operation. I don't normally go for the newest gadget simply because its new and available...I wait for things to die or get old or raggedy before going with the newest fad. This was worth the switch.
3947033
Love my Roku!!  Love it so much, I bought two more! Excellent alternative or addition to  cable. Easy to connect. Easy to set up. Convenient, affordable way to stream without having to invest in pricey blue rays (still expensive AND you have to pay more for the compatible dvds), game systems (I don't play video games, and $150-$500 a pop, I certainly wouldn't buy 3 of them), or smart tvs (intelligence doesn't come cheap). Plus I  can use it on my newer hdtv AND my olded console tv--any tv with A/V inputs (red, white and yellow). My only complaint would be that I wish there was more free content, but Roku can't control that. My only advice...because you are streaming full-length shows and movies, make sure your internet connection has the speed and reliability to handle it. Oh, and don't waste money on those pricier versions. My Roku Lite and Roku HD work just fine for HALF the price!!!
4114987
After using both the Amazon Fire TV (original), Amazon Fire Stick, and Apple TV I had limited expectations for other such devices but the reviews for the Roku Streaming Stick were pretty convincing. After some persisting frustrations with my Fire TV I finally decided to take the plunge and purchased the Roku Streaming Stick, hoping for the best but expecting more of the same. Now I have to admit that I am very pleasantly surprised and the Roku is a strong performer. With good responsiveness, a strong selection of channels (including so-called "hidden" channels), and easy setup my experience has been nothing but positive. While the voice remote feature might have been nice I can easily live without so I will not dock any points for that.
2467770
Loving our Roku 3's (have 2 of them) having had them for over a year now. We use them for watching Amazon Prime media and it has a decent Plex media app for it.
1811591
Can't speak for any other Roku but my Roku 3 is pretty good. Streams just about everything I need. Doesn't like Verizon FIOS very much. Crashes every so often using that for internet service. Not sure why. Never crashed when I used Cox internet. Maybe FIOS was too fast. Other than that I love it. Lots of channels. I'm an Amazon Prime member and that works. Along with Vudu,  Flixster and Plex. Also got lots of cable channel streams such as Disney (hate them but I got a 4 year old so...) ESPN, History etc. Overall a good choice. Would recommend it to my friends. Only real downside is no mobile mirroring capability from your phone or tablet
87955
The best thing about Roku is being able to live free of cable television, saving me over $100 per month. If you are considering severing ties with your cable company, Roku will make that transition painless.

The Roku 2 XD is a great improvement over the previous models of Roku. It has a smaller footprint, supports games, and has support for their bluetooth remote, should you decide you want to add it on later.

Improvements from version 1 Roku units:
- Response rate is now lightning fast
- Smaller footprint
- Support for bluetooth remote

Overall pros of Roku:
- Can bid farewell to your cable company. Roku supports Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Video, Crunchyroll and many other streaming video services
- Most models support 1080p, video quality is great.
- It's tiny! Doesn't take up much room in your entertainment set up, and is easily transportable should you want to take it to a friends house or with you when you travel.
- Huge database of add-ons. UFC, MLB, NBA, news casts, internet radio services such as soma.fm and Shoutcast, tons of video content both free and paid, games and a lot more. Roku's add on library has grown tremendously, especially with the release of Roku 2.

Overall cons of Roku:
- Not all models support 1080, so it's worth it to get an upgraded model unless you don't care about quality HD streaming
- Not all models have a wired ethernet port. This is useful to maintain a constant, fast connection. Sometimes wireless can be unstable. Or if you're traveling, sometimes a wired connection is cheaper.

Roku is my favorite home entertainment purchase of the past several years, and I'm happy to have upgraded to Roku 2. I have a Roku player hooked up to every television in my home, and couldn't be more pleased. Guests enjoy the access as well.
3636584
The Roku is the best streaming box out there. And the Roku 3 has the performance so that navigating screens is super fast.
4882580
I decided to upgrade from the Roku and have found the Roku 2 to be even better than the original.  I've enjoyed playing the angry birds game and trying other new features.  I've tried some of the available channels and am impressed by the large variety to choose from.
I would recommend.
2510589
I love this device so much that I am compelled to write my first product review.  I have been using it for a month and it has been flawless.  Setup was super easy.  I am using it through a Roku box and it is just amazing.  The guide is the missing link that the Tablo solved.  The only problem I encountered is I had to replace my 5 year old Roku boxes with the new Roku3 model.  I don't consider this a drawback because the new Roku3 is so much faster than my old one and the remote is much better.
3665881
I upgraded from an aging Roku 1, circa 2010 (?). It was worth doing for a few reasons:
- The speed of the Roku 4's user interface is a big improvement.
- The voice search is a great feature. I actually choose content from my Roku now, instead of going to sit a desktop to queue up the next stuff to watch on Amazon or Netflix.
- I'm future-proofed for 4K, when I get a TV that can display it.
- Roku announced they weren't going to continue adding content support to the old Roku, so my content was going to get old fast. Now I'll have the newest stuff.
1016639
After reading some of the reviews and really not wanting to deal with another cable company, I went ahead and purchased the Roku LT Media player.  I Love it!  It was easy to hook up and load up all of the channels that I wanted.  So no more cable bills! Yea me!
4431167
No noticeable performance differences from earlier Roku 3 model I own. Have not figured out the Voice Search feature as yet. Will keep looking for enhanced features. For now I would say it is just another extremely good Roku product.