Roku HD (2012)

The Roku HD is a small streaming-media box that costs only $60. It offers hundreds of streaming-video and -audio services, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, HBO Go, Vudu, Pandora, Mog, Rdio, and MLB.TV. Roku also offers cross-platform...

For those invested in the Apple ecosystem, the Roku HD doesn't offer the same tight integration as the Apple TV's AirPlay functionality. The Roku HD also lacks channels for YouTube and Spotify. And there's no Ethernet port, so you'll need a solid Wi-Fi...

With its ability to stream hundreds of audio and video channels (including Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, and Hulu Plus), the $60 Roku HD would be our top pick for those seeking an ultra-affordable Internet media box -- if not for the fact that it's nearly...

+ Streaming rate, video and sound quality are excellent

- No on/off button

- Plays Amazon content.

- Most available content is of mediocre to poor image quality (not Roku's fault, but limits its value nonetheless).

Looks nice.

1. Cannot connect to a wireless requiring a password in a web browser.

Easy to use.

Netflix interface, although it works, is definitely sub-par.

- Has fair amount of content

- No YouTube

Streaming Wifi works great, The controls are clunky & slow.

Very limited video content. Not as good as I expected. It was cramed down my throut as a bundle along with an extra phone line. Both we be removed after the trial period!

Easy to navigate through, easy set up, cheaper than cable, lots of television and movie options, and awesome for a kids bedroom (lots of their favorite tv shows are on the netflix.)

Doesn't have a youtube channel. If you don't have top notch WIFI speed - you can't watch the ROKU on the TV AND watch HD shows at the same time on your computer. (It slows everything down.) Need a decent WIFI speed.

It worked on and off for about a year.

Roku has the WORST customer support ever. If you ever need to call them for a problem, you will have a totally frustrating experience. Save yourself from this by avoiding this horrible company!!!

It looks like much free TV and sets up easy.The older unit has an Ethernet jack.I suspect that it's Android.

It does this circle spinning buffering like the Internet.It's the Internet why can't I get this stuff with my computer.