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Roku LT

Roku LT
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Roku 3

Roku 3
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Roku HD (2012)

Roku HD (2012)
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WD TV Live (2011)

WD TV Live (2011)
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Apple TV (2012)

Apple TV (2012)
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Price $49 to $49 at 2 stores $89 to $127 at 5 stores $58 to $59 at 5 stores $89 to $216 at 8 stores $95 to $260 at 7 stores
CNET editors' rating
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.9 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews 3.0 stars out of 10 reviews 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews 3.0 stars out of 34 reviews 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews
Release date November 07, 2011 March 06, 2013 November 07, 2011 October 03, 2011 March 16, 2012
The Bottom Line The Roku LT is a killer streaming-media box, offering tons of streaming content -- including favorites like Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, and Pandora -- for just $50. The Roku 3 is the best streaming-video box yet, with tons of content sources, lightning-fast performance, and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack. 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 identical to the slightly cheaper Roku LT. The WD TV Live (2011) offers a solid combination of must-have streaming services and excellent USB and network file support, making it one of the best devices of its kind available for under $100. The Apple TV is an indispensable living room companion for invested in iTunes content and Apple hardware, but for everyone else it's a step behind the Roku 3.

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Product type Digital multimedia receiver
Streaming player
Digital multimedia receiver
Digital multimedia receiver
Digital multimedia receiver
Playback capabilities Internet video playback
Internet radio playback
Internet gaming
Internet radio playback
Internet video playback
Internet video playback
Internet radio playback
Digital audio playback
Digital photo playback
Digital video playback
Content streaming
Internet video playback
Digital video playback
Digital audio playback
Digital photo playback
Connector type Info unavailable Info unavailable 1 Composite video output RCA phono Installed Rear
1 Audio line-out RCA phono x 2 Installed Rear
1 Rear
1 4 pin USB Type A Installed Front
1 4 pin USB Type A Installed Rear
1 Rear
1 SPDIF output Rear
1 RJ-45 Installed Rear
1 Composite video/audio output Mini-phone 3.5 mm Installed Rear
1 Rear
1 RJ-45 Installed Rear
1 SPDIF output Rear
Audio output mode Info unavailable Info unavailable Stereo
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Remote control type Info unavailable Standard remote control
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