I bought this product with the intention of just having something to stream from my phone to my TV. I have a TV that is probably about 6 years old, and as you can assume would not be a smart TV. After buying a Roku, however, I was stunned to see the capabilities of something as small as maybe a large flash drive. I have been using this product just about everyday to watch Netflix, and everyday I continue to be stunned by its wherewithal.
The title of the product certainly does not lie. When it says HD, it means HD. It even makes my old TV have a stunning display! The packaging is next level, and it ensures safety during shipping so you needn't worry about damage. I like to think of this product to be packaged as an iPhone because of its thoughtful way of arranging the items to take up less space. It comes with, I believe a 5 foot USB cable, and a power brick incase your TV doesn't have its own USB port.
On the aspect of performance, it runs very fast especially considering its size. I've seen comparisons of this specific Roku stick to the Roku boxes and honestly I don't notice any difference in speed. Maybe a slightly longer load up time, but even then its only about 10-15 seconds. The Roku provides many of the most commonly used streaming platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, and not to forget Amazon Prime Video of course. You can also download 30+ other streaming apps that you might use as well.
I've seen Roku compared to other streaming devices and they say it is "the ultimate streaming device." Well they certainly aren't lying here either. You can not only use the common streaming apps already provided on your device, but you can also use your phone to stream to the TV. This is one of my favorite features because it allows me to type quickly for a YouTube video or anything else I would want to enlarge from a 5 inch screen to a 50 inch.
One of my absolute favorite features of the Roku, is the news feature. Roku has a dedicated news tab within the device, which allows you to get everything you could from CNN, Fox, NBC, etc and much faster. There is no bias between political parties that you have to deal with, just all honest and useful news, that can be taken in much faster.
Roku's really are "the ultimate streaming device" and will be a great way to get all of the content you normally could with your overly complicated cable box, without any of the hassle. Must I say its only $35 as well.
| Brand Name | Roku |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 0.8 x 1.6 x 5.5 inches |
| Item model number | 3600R |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | Portable,Wireless |
