DrMaddVibe
Sunday, January 1, 2012 1:14:52 PM
Ok..I got one from my mom for Christmas...don't have cable tv...7.99 for HuluPlus and it has SCADS of content.

Anyone else Roku?

z6joker9
Sunday, January 1, 2012 2:23:38 PM
I use AppleTV2 jailbroken with xbmc... The combo gives me access to everything I need- my network drive, amazon prime VOD, Netflix. Espn3, AirPlay, etc.

If it wasn't for AirPlay, Id just do roku or boxee instead.

kharzhak
Sunday, January 1, 2012 5:08:25 PM
Yep -- works great. Netflix is worth it too!
dubleuhb
Sunday, January 1, 2012 6:11:00 PM
Techno challenged, what is it?
jackconrad
Sunday, January 1, 2012 6:50:00 PM
Roku with Netflix rules !
kharzhak
Sunday, January 1, 2012 7:12:23 PM

Techno challenged, what is it?

dubleuhb wrote:

check it out on amazon ... it's basically a device that allows you to show internet streamed videos / movies on your TV as long as you have wifi in the house. So, for example, with Netflix I've been able to revisit some of my favorite TV series of old ... Have Gun Will Travel, Rockford Files, etc. and with Hulu you can catch a lot of mainstream TV.

I believe that ESPN has an app that will provide you a lot of live sports action w/o much if any commercials!

Great investment ... it will save you in cable bills what you paid for it w/in 2 mos ...

JadeRose
Sunday, January 1, 2012 7:15:39 PM
Got one for Christmas and because I am laid up after back surgery. Got NETFLIX with it and Amazon Prime. Love it. PLENTY of stuff to watch. I don't have cable and have no plans to.
dubleuhb
Sunday, January 1, 2012 7:16:16 PM
Thanks, but I don't think it will work for me. No cable where I live, use a wireless modem for internet. If I used it through that the data usage would be crazy.
kharzhak
Sunday, January 1, 2012 7:19:26 PM

Thanks, but I don't think it will work for me. No cable where I live, use a wireless modem for internet. If I used it through that the data usage would be crazy.

dubleuhb wrote:

you don't need cable ... it's an alternative to it. Data usage isn't too bad, but if you don't have an unlimited plan, you could be in trouble!

dubleuhb
Sunday, January 1, 2012 7:24:34 PM
May have to look into it and I would have to upgrade prolly, I use enough now just farting around on the web and work.
DrMaddVibe
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 8:08:23 AM

Got one for Christmas and because I am laid up after back surgery. Got NETFLIX with it and Amazon Prime. Love it. PLENTY of stuff to watch. I don't have cable and have no plans to.

JadeRose wrote:

Hope this fills your viewing need like ours!

I bought a 2nd one for the bedroom yesterday!

They had the RokuXS Angry Birds Special Edition for 89 bucks.

jackconrad
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 3:19:35 PM
2 xtra remotes are only 19.95 !
dubleuhb
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 4:04:24 PM

Got one for Christmas and because I am laid up after back surgery. Got NETFLIX with it and Amazon Prime. Love it. PLENTY of stuff to watch. I don't have cable and have no plans to.

JadeRose wrote:

What kind of connection do you use if you don't have cable?

JadeRose
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 4:16:11 PM

What kind of connection do you use if you don't have cable?

dubleuhb wrote:

I don't have cable TV. I DO have cable internet. The Roku is wireless and runs off my network.

dubleuhb
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 4:41:31 PM

I don't have cable TV. I DO have cable internet. The Roku is wireless and runs off my network.

JadeRose wrote:

I see, just wondering the different ways to get connected, no cable of any kind here. HMMMMMM

DrMaddVibe
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 5:04:54 PM

I see, just wondering the different ways to get connected, no cable of any kind here. HMMMMMM

dubleuhb wrote:

Do you have internet at home?

Do you have a wireless router at home?

You're good to go once you buy a Roku device.

There's LOADS of free content, but the HuluPlus membership @ 7.99 a month gives me every network show I'd care to watch. Documentaries...movies...concerts...sports...its all there.

http://www.roku.com/roku-channel-store 

PS: The HuluPlus membership allows you to watch the stuff on your pc and phone too!

dubleuhb
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 5:28:08 PM
As stated earlier I use a wireless modem for internet, no router. I could switch to a wireless router but I'm not sure what kind of data usage this would use. I would imagine it to be alot! Well when the economy picks up and they build about 20 more houses on this road we will then be blessed with cable, well that part about the residences is what the cable company told me.
jackconrad
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 5:32:56 PM
Check to see what your speed is, if its Verizon it should work..
z6joker9
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 6:02:20 PM
Based on your description, I'm guessing you get metered (limited) internet service through a satellite dish, yes? If so, Roku (and other streaming media) is probably not ideal for you.

If not, where does the internet come from? IE is it billed by the phone company, cable company, provided free by the building, etc.

dubleuhb
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 6:12:37 PM
It is Verizon, USB Wireless modem, 10 GB/month. It is a 4G device but we only have 3G here.
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