Roku 3100AB 1080p 2 XS Angry Birds Limited Edition Streaming Player - Red

• 300+ channels with movies, TV shows, music, sports & more
• High-definition streaming up to 1080p HD
• Works with virtually any TV
• Enhanced remote with motion control for playing games
• Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi b/g/n) and wired Internet connectivity

I recently got a WD TV Live and i love it because it plays literally all the media files i have saved on my external hard drive. I decided to try the Roku 2 XS because i needed an extra media player for my living room, as i was using WD for my bedroom. I think the Roku XS is a great device for streaming media from channels (NBC, Netflix, CNET, etc). But don't think you are going to get every episode of everything for free. Content from free channels are limited. The Roku is NOT flawless, it does have some pluses and minuses. I think the user interface on the Roku is slightly better than the WD because it is a bit more fluid, doesn't have that extra one second lag when performing easy functions like typing and searching. It also has more channels than the WD. However, WD has YouTube and Roku doesn't, but then again Roku has Amazon Prime streaming, and WD doesn't. So each device has its own perks. These two devices would be perfect if i could smash them into one ultimate media player. What one has, the other lacks.

Setup for the most part was fairly easy, but immediately after setting up wi-fi, Roku must do a software update and for some reason, it wouldnt download it so i kept fiddling with this thing for over an hour. I plugged in my ethernet plug and then it FINALLY downloaded, only when wired. Yes, this does require the buyer to disclose their credit card information. It doesn't charge the customer, but they save it on file for future use when customers want to buy certain channels, etc. I was a bit annoyed because a lot of the channels included required a log in name and password. After awhile, it just got plain annoying. Even using the Roku requires one to sign up and create a Roku account. Also remember that with the Roku player, having a solid wi-fi connection is a must. If not, just get the high-end XS model and plug in the ethernet plug to avoid buffering issues. I really wanted something simple to plug and play. The Roku doesn't play movie files that are just ripped from a DVD. The movie must be formatted and will play in MP4 format (all my movie files are in MP4 format). Overall, i am pleased, but i think if i were to get another streaming media player i'd go with WD.

Pros:

Semi-easy setup

Nice user interface

Some nice free channels (CNET TV, Anime, etc)

Small and compact size

Angry Birds

Plays MP4 movie files

Pandora, Amazon Prime, HBO

Fast Fowarding on movie files is a breeze

Plays movies from USB memory sticks

Plays movies from external 2TB hard drive (2TB max, can't do 3TB)

Cons:

Doesn't play AVI movies files

Can't play Windows Media Player movie files

Only 1 USB slot

Media folders from external HD are not in A-Z order

Menu customization is a bit limited

Advertisies 300 plus channels, but i don't see that many

Doesn't have YouTube

Doesn't have VEVO

Doesn't have progressive scan (when you go back to a movie you were in the middle of, it will start from the very beggining as oppose 2 where one left off)

**Keep in mind a solid wi-fi connection is a must or one will encounter many buffering issues and streaming movies not playing at all. I don't know if this is a Roku thing, or if people have cheap wi-fi routers (i am pretty sure it is a Roku thing), but i encountered many issues and the only way to avoid this is by connecting an ethernet plug into the device. I encountered no issues when the device was wired.**

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I have to say I was skeptical when I ordered my first Roku Player last year but I have been very pleased with it. I have since purchased one for my Mother and my Father-in-law and they both love them also. My Father-in-law even got a couple to give as gifts. Not everything is free on Roku but there is a lot that is including G XXX rated material.

If you get one you need to look on the web for all the Roku channels, there are many and a huge variety of programming. I find it easy to use and the picture quality is very good. I use it for Netflix and Amazon streaming videos all the time. I do not have a Hulu Plus account but I would think that would make it even better.

I received an Apple TV for Christmas and I have to say I did not like as much as the Roku so I returned it and I am getting another Roku instead.

Pros:

Easy to set up

Easy to use

Lots of channels to watch

Lots of services to enjoy

Low cost

Cons:

You can't watch everything you could with cable or satellite TV

Some channels do cost

Not publicly traded (because I want to invest!)

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We recently got the Roku2 Angry Bird Edition as a gift. We were pleasantly surprised to see how easy it was to setup. There are so many channels to select from. The content is amazingly well-constructed. The Netflix player functionality is quick with no lag. The kids have lots of fun playing Angry Birds. More importantly is that the portability is awesome!!! We took it on a family trip and hooked it up to the hotel's TV. It worked out well for the kids. Roku rocks!!!

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I also own an apple tv that sold for the same price. I much prefer the roku to to apple. There seems to be many more channels available for free. Picture quality is excellent. Sign up for the Amazon prime at $79 a year, it is well worth it.

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Bought three of these angry birds edition ROKU boxes for my kids. I have other editions of the ROKU, but this was my first with the games.

As always, easy setup right out of the box. Within minutes, had it all connected and set up.

Games worked well. I bought PACMAN in addition to the free angry birds game. If you buy it once, you can play the game on all your ROKUs so that was a great bonus.