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Review on πŸ“Ί Roku 3 Streaming Media Player (2014 model): Stream Your Favorite Content Effortlessly by Stetson Olsen

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best Internet TV Available - Beware Comcast Customers

A significant upgrade over previous versions of Roku, the Roku 3 HD is, in my opinion, the best streaming media player available today. Apple TV lags behind in that, like all Apple products, it is a closed system that only works with other Apple products. Google TV, a more open platform based on Android, showed promise, but Google has effectively abandoned GTV. It's really just leaving Roku, and the Roku 3 HD is very impressive. The channel selection is extensive, 1080p support makes for a great picture, and the coolest feature is that the remote has a headphone jack that lets you listen to streaming media wirelessly through a headset (included). I originally bought this as a gift for my dad, but after playing with it I'm planning to get another one. There is a word of caution regarding Roku for some users. Comcast customers will find that some streaming services such as HBO Go are not available to them on this device. Comcast sees internet streaming devices like Roku as a threat to their business and as such will not agree to stream premium content for their customers on this platform.

Pros
  • Great Price
Cons
  • Out of Style