With Roku 3 Streaming Media Player, you can enjoy 1,000+ channels of movies, TV shows, sports, and more. Fully loaded with one-stop search, 1080p, dual-band wireless, Ethernet, USB, plus a free Roku app.
Roku 3 Streaming Media Player Specs
- Faster and more powerful. With up to 1080p HD video and extended-range, dual-band wireless performance for increased speed
- Amazing remote with headphone jack. Use the included in-ear headphones to crank up that late-night flick while the kids (or parents) sleep
- One-stop search. Find your favorite movies and TV shows all from one place from top TV and Movie services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video or Hulu Plus.1000+ channels and growing. The best selection of streaming out there.
- Free iOS and Android device app. Use it like a remote. Browse and add new channels. Even stream your music and photos from your phone or tablet to your HDTV
- A Roku account is free. However, payment information is required during setup to provide the convenience of making purchases from the Roku Channel Store on your TV. You will only be charged if you choose to make a purchase.
- Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 1 inches
- Weight: 5 ounces
Roku 3 Streaming Media Player Review
Pros
- The quality of the streaming is excellent, due to the more powerful processor.
- There's an enormous amount of channels to choose from, including most popular ones.
- The remote control provided is simple to use and responds quickly when appropriate buttons indicating one's selections are actuated and it need not be pointed at the Roku 3.
- The universal search feature is quite amazing. You simply type in the name of a movie or show even an actor and you will see all you options on all channels.
- Roku 3 is also a gaming console. Its remote has a motion sensor that works like a Wii controller and allows you to control on-screen movements.
- Roku 3 has a microSD card slot and a USB port, which let you use additional storage for content and system settings.
Cons
- Some channels are free, some are subscription based like Netflix and Hulu plus.
Summary
Roku 3 Streaming Media Player is an audio/video streaming device for your TV and A/V system. It lets you play online audio/video streaming content, play your local media content from USB storage or home network, and play a few casual games.
All Roku-brand devices are market leaders at the moment as they support most of the major content providers, such as Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Redbox, Blockbuster, Pandora, etc.