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Roku HD (2012)

Roku HD (2012)
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Roku 2 XS

Roku 2 XS
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Roku LT

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WD TV Live (2011)

WD TV Live (2011)
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Price $58 to $65 at 5 stores $55 to $119 at 8 stores $49 to $49 at 2 stores $99 to $216 at 6 stores
CNET editors' rating
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews 3.0 stars out of 87 reviews 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews 3.0 stars out of 34 reviews
Release date November 07, 2011 July 19, 2011 November 07, 2011 October 03, 2011
The Bottom Line 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 Roku 2 XS is an excellent Internet media box, but most users will find the cheaper Roku LT or Roku HD models to be a better deal. 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 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.

Basic specs

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Internet Streaming Services Info unavailable Netflix
HULU+
Facebook
Pandora
Vudu
Twitter
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Audio output mode Stereo
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Remote Control Info unavailable Remote control
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Product Type Info unavailable Digital multimedia receiver
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Remote control type Remote control
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Connector type 1 Composite video output RCA phono Installed Rear
1 Audio line-out RCA phono x 2 Installed Rear
1 Rear
Info unavailable Info unavailable 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
Dimensions (WxDxH) Info unavailable 3.3 in x 3.3 in x 0.9 in
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Sound Output Mode Info unavailable Stereo
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Product type Digital multimedia receiver
Info unavailable Info unavailable Digital multimedia receiver
Weight Info unavailable 3 oz
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Image standards Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable PNG
TIFF
JPG
BMP
GIF
Video standards Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable AVI
VOB
MKV
MPEG-1
TS
TP
M2TS
FLV
Audio standards Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable MP3
WAV
PCM
WMA
AAC
FLAC
OGG
Manufacturer Warranty Info unavailable 90 days warranty
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Playback capabilities Internet video playback
Internet radio playback
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Digital photo playback
Digital video playback
Product Description Info unavailable Roku 2 XS - Digital multimedia receiver
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