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Streaming Device
Posted on 11/30/15 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 11/30/15 at 12:05 pm
Bought a new tv this past week and need a way to stream Netflix, HBO, etc on it. Which device is best for the job. An Apple TV (3rd or 4th gen), roku, or an Amazon Fire stick.
Looking to get the best bang for buck with it.
Looking to get the best bang for buck with it.
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Posted on 11/30/15 at 12:18 pm to NorthShoreTiger44
I haven't used Apple TV since it first came out but I'm very happy with my Rokus. I have a handful of them and they've been great.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 12:35 pm to NorthShoreTiger44
Fire Tv stick
Posted on 11/30/15 at 12:43 pm to NorthShoreTiger44
We have a Roku1 and love it.
All streaming devices are basically similar. Some just allow for more customization, and also have more ways to get streaming content that isn't on the....uh, up and up.
All streaming devices are basically similar. Some just allow for more customization, and also have more ways to get streaming content that isn't on the....uh, up and up.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 12:50 pm to NorthShoreTiger44
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An Apple TV
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best bang for buck with it.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 12:57 pm to NorthShoreTiger44
get the ROKU 4
Posted on 11/30/15 at 1:18 pm to NorthShoreTiger44
Roku is proven, reliable, cheap, and has by far the biggest library of channels. No need to look anywhere else.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 1:29 pm to Layabout
I'm throwing Apple TV out of the equation. Between the Amazon Fire stick and the roku, which one is better? The roku seems to support more, but the fire stick is only $49 opposed to the $120 roku
Posted on 11/30/15 at 1:53 pm to NorthShoreTiger44
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but the fire stick is only $49 opposed to the $120 roku
You're comparing apples and oranges. The Roku stick is also $40.
Here's a comparison of the Roku models.
LINK
This post was edited on 11/30/15 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 11/30/15 at 2:27 pm to Layabout
Tells you how much I know on the subject. I wasn't even aware there was a roku stick
Between the two, Amazon stick and roku stick, which one is a better buy?
Between the two, Amazon stick and roku stick, which one is a better buy?
This post was edited on 11/30/15 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 11/30/15 at 2:37 pm to NorthShoreTiger44
buy the cheapest one since you'll end up putting kodi on it anyway.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 2:37 pm to NorthShoreTiger44
Posted on 11/30/15 at 2:44 pm to NorthShoreTiger44
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which one is a better buy?
Well, the Roku offers you some choices that the Fire doesn't. How would you propose to connect the box? Wired or wireless? Not all of them have ethernet ports and not all of them support wireless n or ac. If voice commands are your preference, you'll need to go to the top of the line for both. The low end Roku box is intended for CRT TVs and older LCDs because it doesn't support 1080P. If your TV is a UHD model, go for the top of the line.
This post was edited on 11/30/15 at 2:48 pm
Posted on 11/30/15 at 2:53 pm to Layabout
Well I was going to go with the stick version of either one because it's cheaper and I'm not a baller like most of you.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 3:34 pm to NorthShoreTiger44
Roku 3 is still a solid choice actually. It gives you access to anything that isn't Apple branded.
I also have an Nvidia Shield TV that I love, but it's a bit pricey.
I also have an Nvidia Shield TV that I love, but it's a bit pricey.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 3:11 am to NorthShoreTiger44
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Well I was going to go with the stick version of either one because it's cheaper and I'm not a baller like most of you.
Pick up a Roku stick and try it out. They're on sale for $29 right now. If you want to upgrade later, sell the stick on e-bay or give it to your kids.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:45 am to Layabout
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Pick up a Roku stick and try it out. They're on sale for $29 right now.
Where? I need at least one more lol.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 5:27 pm to TheJacer
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Where? I need at least one more lol.
It was at bestbuy.com but it's back up to $39 now.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 11:36 pm to Dirtman16
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I also have an Nvidia Shield TV that I love, but it's a bit pricey.
Does Kodi run fairly well on it? I've been thinking about picking one up.
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