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Reddit mentions of Roku 1 Streaming Media Player (2710R)
Sentiment score: 6
Reddit mentions: 8
We found 8 Reddit mentions of Roku 1 Streaming Media Player (2710R). Here are the top ones.
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Perfect for HD and 4K Ultra HD TVs, features fast quad core processor and 802.11AC dual band wirelessExceptionally brilliant picture quality. 4k ultra hd at 60fps with four times the resolution of 1080p hdVibrant HDR displaying an incredible range of colors, brighter whites, and deeper blacksFully loaded with digital audio output, convenient point anywhere remote with voice search and remote finder, headphones for private listening, and gaming controlsDolby audio and Dolby ATMOS pass through over HDMI
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 1.23 Inches |
| Length | 3.74 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 0.216 Pounds |
| Width | 3.74 Inches |
From its Amazon page it should be able to stream 1080p
http://www.amazon.com/Roku-Streaming-Player-Black-2710R/dp/B00F5NB7JK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8
and its was only released like 4 years ago, so hd shouldn't be out of the question
Congratulations on the new gig! Also, just a thought....if you have a spare $50 laying around, a Roku is a worthwhile purchase if she's going to be using Netflix fairly often. There are quite a few free things on there you can watch aside from Netflix and it can stream pretty much any other internet TV service you pay for. I just got one for my wife to use in our bedroom and it's excellent. If you did that, she could have her Netflix and you could have your GYBB...again, just food for thought :)
http://www.amazon.com/Roku-Streaming-Player-Black-2710R/dp/B00F5NB7JK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1395094562&sr=8-5&keywords=roku
Either way, congratulations again and can't wait to see you back in Los Santos!
For my purposes I like the Roku better and it was cheaper. All I use it for is streaming Netflix and Hulu. If you have an Apple computer the Apple TV is cool because you can play stuff from your computer through your TV by pushing one button. The Apple TV also has iTunes radio (kinda like Pandora) and you can buy movies and TV shows through your iTunes account to watch on the TV. If your main use is really just Netflix and Hulu a Roku will serve you well. I have this one and got it on sale from Amazon for $39.99 (regularly $59.99, $49.97 today).
If OP just wants to watch videos a Roku 1 would work since it has RCA, cheaper than a gaming console.
I'm sorry for not putting in more effort yesterday. I didn't really investigate the HTiB that you already had. You don't have a HTiB from Yamaha you have a prepack. You actually have a real AVR and set of speakers. So yes you could keep the existing speakers for rear surrounds if you wanted to.
I think my recommendations still stand. If you didn't need a BRP or sub you could swing a nice Micca X setup keeping the existing surrounds. As it stands I think you're limited to getting a set to save money.
New shopping list...I tried to get you better speakers up front...Micca's went up in pricing.
$200-AVR see above
$50-Roku
$100-Yamaha Sub
$80-MB42x
$80-MB42x-C
$510- if you use all the existing cables you have. If you went for the 8" sub it would be right at $500 but I think the 10" is worth the extra money.
Another option is to get this set from Fluance instead of the Micca speakers. Sign up for the newsletter and save $25. Use the "rears" as mains with your existing surround speakers. Then buy a set of SX6 for the front when you get more money. This would allow for the BRP to be fit into your budget or cables ect.
I believe you can get an original Roku which has RCA outputs and there is a Beachbody channel you can download onto the Roku.
Roku 1 Streaming Media Player (2710R) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5NB7JK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vZ9dzb35DVBXD
Roku is going to work best. It's super simple and requires very little setup plus it is going to support the lower-resolution of her TV better than any other device. You can download an app that lets you control it from your phone.
I would recommend the Roku 1. I've have a Roku 3 (not worth the extra money IMHO), a Chromecast and an AppleTV 3. I like the AppleTV the best but it's also the most expensive and doesn't support Amazon Prime video. I would also get an HD antenna unless you live in an area with horrible reception. Reception issues aside, you will get all the major channels in perfect HD for free. I pick up about 20 channels but I live in a major city and on a big hill.
I would recommend picking up a device first and then getting the initial month trial with both Hulu Plus and Netflix to see which you like. You can get a free web account on Hulu now to check it out but you need Hulu Plus to stream to devices like Roku. I have both and watch much more on Hulu than Netflix. The commercials are short and don't really bother me. The really annoying thing about Hulu is not all shows are licensed for devices so you can only watch them on a computer. This is potentially a big issue if you're getting Hulu to replace your cable box. I'm happy with the content but CBS doesn't participate (other than some older shows) which bugs some people. My sister cut the cord a year ago and I still have to listen to her complain about no Big Bang Theory every time I see her (she also can't pick up CBS on antenna). Netflix is a better overall experience but I find very little content that interests me. Don't get me wrong, they have decent content but nothing I haven't seen (I've been a TV/movie nut for decades).