Roku HD Streaming Player – $39.99

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

DSL Killed The Video Star

Nobody wants to admit it, but television might not have long to live.

Well, that’s not totally true. Television is gonna be around forever. It’s just that television is about to do what radio did, and make this tight withdrawal into niche markets. Why? Because the big money’s gone to the Internet. And once that big money goes, it’s just a matter of time.

But that’s not to say all TV is bad. Even today, people still listen to radio plays and radio comedy. There’s always going to be good television… it’s just that we’re going to get it over the Internet! See how that works?

This Roku HD Streaming Player means you can connect to Hulu and Netflix and so on, watching shows when YOU want to see them. Missed Bob’s Burgers last Sunday? Watch it on Monday night! Or if you want some music, fire up Pandora or your own iTunes playlists from the other room! Thanks to that sweet ol’ 802.11b/g connection and Ethernet port, you’re plugged in to every computer in the house.

And don’t worry. One day something’s gonna make the Internet look lame. Until that day comes, however, stick the the Roku HD Streaming Player.

Warranty: 90 Day Roku

Condition: Refurbished

What is Roku? It’s a little box that allows you to instantly stream tons of entertainment on your TV. Use your existing subscriptions to watch movies and TV shows from Netflix, Hulu Plus or Amazon Instant Video, listen to music on Pandora, catch the latest ballgame, and more—it’s all available whenever you want it. And at only 1 inch tall and 5 inches wide, Roku fits anywhere.

Features:

• Watch over 100,000 movies and TV shows from Netflix, Amazon VOD, Hulu Plus and more
• Listen to music on Pandora, or listen to your own iTunes playlists
• Watch major sports, news, or original Internet programming
• Start watching movies on your TV in seconds using your high-speed Internet connection
• Works with any TV – up to 720p. Roku delivers the biggest and best streaming video experience you can get
• Built-in Wi-Fi and wired Internet connectivity
• Simply connect to your TV and to your high-speed Internet service. Does not require PC for streaming
• Roku is constantly expanding its library of streaming entertainment, so there will always be something new to watch

Setting up Roku is as easy as 1-2-3:

1. Plug it in. Roku is compatible with virtually any TV
2. Add it to your home network. Whether your home is wireless or wired, the helpful on-screen instructions make it a cinch.
3. Enjoy! Choose your entertainment, and control it with the handy remote

What you need:

To use Roku, you need a high speed Internet connection with a speed of at least 1.2 Mbps (such as mid-level DSL). For HD video, we recommend 5 Mbps (if you’re not sure what your speed is, go to www.speedtest.net and run the simple test). Note that not all content partners enable HD streaming video. You may also need a wireless or wired router if you cannot connect Roku directly to your cable or DSL modem.

In the box:

• Roku 2000C HD Streaming Player
• Composite A/V Cable
• Remote Control
• AC Adapter
• (2) AAA Batteries
• Getting Started Guide

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