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Roku 2XS

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2013

This is my second Roku, mother nature with the help of a lightning strike killed the first one along with t.v and several other devices. These video devices are amazing! Picture quality is excellent. I set it up as a wireless unit and use the HDMI output to the t.v. Also, there are new channels being added each week. If I didn't have DISH network as my primary t.v system I could easily live with the Roku network. It's easy to set up and then you can forget it.

Charles
Tennessee

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Could Be Better

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2013

Loses connection to WiFi to
Frequently. Might buy the chrome
for 35 bucks see if that works better
then 100.00 dollar Roku.

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Amazon Customer Radar240

Could Be Better

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2013

Verified Purchase

Loses connection to WiFi to
Frequently. Might buy the chrome
for 35 bucks see if that works better
then 100.00 dollar Roku.

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Charles

Roku 2XS

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2013

Verified Purchase

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TJ Knows

ROKU 2 XS - NOT for the Wi-Fi Crowd

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2014

Verified Purchase

The ONE thing that they should b telling you about this device doesn't seem to be mentioned ANYWHERE until you have problems and start digging. You MUST be able to add the MAC ADDRESS into a router to get it to work. I don't HAVE a router or hardwired cable internet - I subscribe to a Wi-Fi plan and have no way of getting this resolved easily. I have looked into it and there is supposed to be a way you can create an access point by buying a wireless router and creating a bridge that you can enter the MAC address into. WHY does this stupid thing make you go through all that? It ASKED if I want to make a WIRELESS CONNECTION and SCANS for available networks. It ASKS for a PASSWORD TO that network. Once you jump through all that - BLAMMO! Game over!

I let the seller know I was unhappy about this, but they seemed fairly indifferent. I know it was a used unit and they told me it didn't come with the HDMI cable - no biggie. But NO BATTERIES? So AFTER I open it up and start to go through all this is when I find this out. Had they MENTIONED it wasn't coming with batteries it would have been no big deal to pick some up. Instead, I have to find out when I'm at the Marina and EVERYTHING is at least twice as expensive - in this case $5 for 2 double AA batteries that ended up not making a difference because of the MAC Address issues. Yeah, I'm a little frustrated! And I STILL don't know whether it works or even IF it's worth spending the time to get it to work.

So ONE STAR because of the limited ability to set it up without having to add a router to the chain and NOT making it clear to everyone in the first place. Search the internet and you'll find a LOT of aggravated and upset people trying to come up with an easy work-around. And before you question my skills - I'm an IT tech, but I don't have much experience with wireless networking. I guess that may change soon.

Do your homework, and if you're like me OR traveling and want to use this device on the road, DON'T. There are a lot of other similar devices that don't have the MAC requirements. I hear the Android versions are pretty good, but haven't gotten one yet.

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tom brady

Great value

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2013

Verified Purchase

Once purchased the Roku is a great value and easy to set up. Commercials are limited and you get some great choices

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The Bennetts

If you're living without a Roku - you're missing out.

Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2013

Verified Purchase

I bought my first Roku player in 2010 when I was traveling a lot and cut the cable from satellite TV. I bought it for Netflix streaming, then discovered Hulu Plus for current TV shows and for about $18 a month (and internet service which I would have regardless) I could watch just about everything I wanted on my own schedule with limited or no commercials.

Since then I've discovered Amazon streaming with thousands of movies and TV shows available for free with my Prime membership and new release films available for rent or purchase. the Roku news channel has news from all over the globe, Vudu for movies and TV shows, Crackle with tons of free movies, and lots of other free channels with classic and independent movies for just about any taste.

There's also music from Pandora and now Spotify - there is even a channel (Roku holiday) that turns your TV into a relaxing fireplace (with option for Christmas music as well). That was a big hit at a Christmas party!

Our original Roku now resides in the bedroom and I had been using the internet streaming options on our blu-ray player in the living room. But I wasn't happy with the clunky interface and lack of channel options so I upgraded our living room to this newer HD model Roku. Same features and channels I love about my original Roku but faster responsiveness with the remote, games available (Angry Birds on the big screen is way better than my phone!), and it's about half the size of our original box.

This is a fantastic product and the deal with the HDMI player is the lowest price I've seen for this model. A great buy.

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SJH

Happy to be streaming video now

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2013

Verified Purchase

It was very easy to set up; Menus are easy to follow and intuitive; great to have access to lots more content via streaming.

5 people found this helpful

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Thorne Hamstring

Streaming Problems--Lousy Customer Service

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2014

Verified Purchase

UPDATE September 4, 2018
Streaming is terrible. Constant buffering issues with subscription channels. Worst customer service, they know nothing and the wait is always long, long, long. Support doesn't know as much about trouble shooting as I do.

3 people found this helpful

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Wendy

Love it ... mostly

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016

Verified Purchase

I know this is the old Roku. But this was the one I wanted. Wifi and Ethernet as a just in case. It works and works well.

The only downside, and I've heard this from people with newer models, is every now and then it'll just stop working. You have to unplug the Roku to more or less clear its' cache, wait about 30 seconds, plug back in and let it set itself up again which only takes about a minute. Then you're ready to go again!

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flipmv

You have to have this!

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2013

Verified Purchase

This is one of the best investments I ever made. It was inexpensive, and easy to install- and now I can watch Hulu (and tons of others) on my TV, off my Wifi! I even have my Pandora running off it for music when I have people over. I'll probably wind up geting them for every room!

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Tammyc

Works Great!

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2013

Verified Purchase

This little gadget has saved me from the traps of contracts for my TV entertainment, I have all that I desire all in this little box. I love, love, love Roku! I also suggest Paperthin Leaf Indoor HDTV Antenna, and with Roku, you get a nice little package of entertainment!!! A nice alternative for TV entertainment.

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