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Edit: roku: how can I use it to cut the cable?
Posted on 6/1/14 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 6/1/14 at 12:30 pm
Someone give me the pros of an Apple TV/roku device. I currently have Netflix but watch it basically once a year when HoC comes out. Is there any other advantage over just hooking up my phone or computer to my tv to watch espn3?
This post was edited on 6/1/14 at 3:22 pm
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Posted on 6/1/14 at 12:38 pm to Coon
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I currently have Netflix but watch it basically once a year when HoC comes out
There are tons of great movies and TV series on there. Their advantage is a huge selection on demand.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 12:49 pm to Coon
So you're paying for around 11 months of Netflix that you're not using?
Posted on 6/1/14 at 12:56 pm to TotesMcGotes
There is a huge selection of meh movies.
And yes, but this isn't a thread to discuss how much of an idiot I am. I'm going to cancel Netflix shortly.
And yes, but this isn't a thread to discuss how much of an idiot I am. I'm going to cancel Netflix shortly.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 1:10 pm to Coon
Roku has over a thousand channels available, almost all of them free and including WatchESPN and amazon. Apple doesn't even come close. You can pick up a Rokus 2XS right now for $65 from amazon or newegg with free shipping. The Roku is solid. I own three of them.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 1:13 pm to Layabout
As someone who owns both... Roku by 1000 miles.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 1:37 pm to Coon
Roku has significantly more channels, natively. AppleTV offers mirroring from iPhone 4s and later (I believe ipad 2 and on, as well), giving you access to anything you could watch on your iOS devices. If you have a new enough Apple computer as well, you can wirelessly watch anything on your tv available on your laptop. In this respect, it's significantly more expensive way to do what an HDMI cable does.
Both devices will offer great picture quality, most Roku models will offer an Ethernet port, Apple TV does, too. I'm 99% sure the Atv offers 5GHz wifi, at least the upper models of the Roku definitely do. Roku has some models with USB ports and microsd cards which will allow you to play local media. There is no apple alternative to that. Roku's got models that work with component and composite tvs, if this isn't for an HDMI connection. Its top of the like model, like the AppleTV, only offers HDMI connection. The newest Roku 2 and 3 have a remote that has a headphone jack on it, so you can actually watch your content quietly. In case you're thinking "well how could that be useful?" The two main target audiences I can think of are people with partners who don't mind ambient light but hate sound in bed while trying to sleep. It's also nice for people who have kids and would prefer their programming be quieter while in common areas. I toy with the idea of buying one and adding a presonus hp4 headphone splitter so each person has control over the volume of their own sound. This actually could be done just as easily from a receiver's headphone out jack, if you've got one. Lastly, Roku typically offers seasonal channels full of classic (public domain) programming. It's all free elsewhere on the web.
Both devices will offer great picture quality, most Roku models will offer an Ethernet port, Apple TV does, too. I'm 99% sure the Atv offers 5GHz wifi, at least the upper models of the Roku definitely do. Roku has some models with USB ports and microsd cards which will allow you to play local media. There is no apple alternative to that. Roku's got models that work with component and composite tvs, if this isn't for an HDMI connection. Its top of the like model, like the AppleTV, only offers HDMI connection. The newest Roku 2 and 3 have a remote that has a headphone jack on it, so you can actually watch your content quietly. In case you're thinking "well how could that be useful?" The two main target audiences I can think of are people with partners who don't mind ambient light but hate sound in bed while trying to sleep. It's also nice for people who have kids and would prefer their programming be quieter while in common areas. I toy with the idea of buying one and adding a presonus hp4 headphone splitter so each person has control over the volume of their own sound. This actually could be done just as easily from a receiver's headphone out jack, if you've got one. Lastly, Roku typically offers seasonal channels full of classic (public domain) programming. It's all free elsewhere on the web.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 2:16 pm to Coon
quote:lol a bunch of crap you won't use.
What kind of channels?
Posted on 6/1/14 at 2:25 pm to jeff5891
So basically like the 297/300 channels I have on dtv that never get watched.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 3:02 pm to Coon
Except you only add the channels you want.
Posted on 6/1/14 at 3:11 pm to InVolNerable
Ok, so let's say I want to cancel my satellite and switch over to something like roku.
We record a few things on the big 4 networks we could get with an antenna. We record some kids stuff that netflix could take the place of. I like a show that plays late night on Fox News and your general science/discovery/history stuff, my wife watches stuff on e!.
Does roku cover channels like that or do you hAve to pay for those type of channels?
We record a few things on the big 4 networks we could get with an antenna. We record some kids stuff that netflix could take the place of. I like a show that plays late night on Fox News and your general science/discovery/history stuff, my wife watches stuff on e!.
Does roku cover channels like that or do you hAve to pay for those type of channels?
Posted on 6/1/14 at 3:55 pm to Coon
Posted on 6/2/14 at 7:42 am to Coon
quote:Isn't this a contradiction in terms? Don't you need a cable account to make Roku work?
roku: how can I use it to cut the cable?
Posted on 6/2/14 at 8:17 am to tigerpawl
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Isn't this a contradiction in terms? Don't you need a cable account to make Roku work?
Some channels on the Roku (HBOGo - WatchESPN - Disney etc) require you to login with cable credentials in order to use them. Having cable is in no way a necessity for using a Roku device.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 8:29 am to tigerpawl
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Isn't this a contradiction in terms? Don't you need a cable account to make Roku work?
No you dont. Just plug it into your tv and get an HDTV antenna like a Mohu Leaf/Curve 50 (50 mile reception range) and youre set. If you only watch major networks (FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS) then you dont even need a Roku. If you want to access Netflix/Hulu+ accts, get a Roku. With internet ($30), Netflix/Hulu+ ($18) youre looking at entertainment bill for less than $50 month. If you want to record, get a Tivo instead of/in addition to Roku 3.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 8:36 am to dnm3305
Unfortunately, the only way to get ESPN is from an active satellite/cable subscription.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 8:39 am to HubbaBubba
What exactly is playon? It seems to get the same media, from the same sources I already have, such as Netflix, HBOgo, and Hulu.
Posted on 6/2/14 at 8:41 am to Chasin The Tiger
I have access to an active cable login so that wouldn't be an issue.
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