Playon, Roksbox, Plex, RoConnect, MyMedia, Nok Nok, will all stream your files from your PC.
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Playon, Roksbox, Plex, RoConnect, MyMedia, Nok Nok, will all stream your files from your PC.
how much is playon this fees are kinda confusing it saying its 20 bucks a year? or 5 bucks a month
U guys see the new roku stick
Yeah, but you will need a TV with that specific port to use it.
They'll have an adapter for regular hdmi ports.
Not likely because that would ruin the main point. complete integration into the set, even to the point that the original remote can control it. It's the same price as a normal Roku, so why bother with an adapter which purpose would be to power it?
Because with an adapter it'll be able to operate on more tvs and still be more streamlined and simpler to setup than a set top box.
Anyone can tell me what children channels are available on Roku?
Will the XDS stream using Tversity? I will probably get the older version cause of the USB hookup.
Again, why would that be different than a normal Roku? The adapter would be similar to the HDMI to MHL adapters for cellphones, so it's only purpose is to provide power. And since it's the same price as the normal unit, the use of an adapter would actually make it cost more. It's for OEMs to package into systems, not the public bottom line.
1st of all they haven't released pricing as far as I know. They just gave a range. I'd bet it's $40-$50.
2nd you answered the question yourself. An adaptor would serve same purpose as any current mhl phone adaptor. So, I can buy a tiny stick+adaptor to get roku on my tv and control it with my regular remote? Perfect. No hardware or extra cords.
That beats getting a roku box that has to sit by my tv, has a power cord and a hdmi cord and a separate remote...
They already said it's to be bundled w/ some new tv's AND for separate consumer purchase.
Roku has a buncha channels of content.
WDTV live let's you play files you already have on your hard drive.
i have WD live.. i like it.. but i tell you it's one finicky little box. you have to play around with different firmwares to get everything working right.
yea the roku doesnt play all those file types that wd can handle.
This new dongle might give the Roku dongle some stiff competition.
Also it is not restricted like the Roku since it will be possible
to use several different O/S like Android,and Windows.
So it could be used as a HTPC,and so outperform the ROKU.
This shit is the truth!
http://www.alwaysinnovating.com/products/hdmidongle.htm
Roku will play just about any file type once you add Apps.
Roku is no different than your computer when it was new without out all the new codecs installed. A new computer wont play all formats. But once you installed the right software you were good to go.
Roku works the same way. You need third party Apps to play any format.
Playon, Roksbox, Plex, MyConnect, MyMedia, and other Apps will stream just about any format you want
The Sony SMP-N100 does everything the WD Live does for $49 and is not as buggy. And the new version SMP-N200 even come with a Opera web browser.
Is there a third party program for Roku, that is comparable to Ice Films?
This new dongle might give the Roku dongle some stiff competition.
Also it is not restricted like the Roku since it will be possible
to use several different O/S like Android,and Windows.
So it could be used as a HTPC,and so outperform the ROKU.
Wow that's nice.
They just added the Infowars channel. And its free.
not free. You have to buy a subscription.
Its free bro. I thought you had to pay at first too. After they ask you to sign up, at the bottom just select back. It will go right into all the paid stuff for free.
Im watching the live show right now with Chris Hedges coming on soon.
come again, it isn't working the way you typed it. where am I hitting "back" on? On the Roku or on my laptop?
This new dongle might give the Roku dongle some stiff competition.
Also it is not restricted like the Roku since it will be possible
to use several different O/S like Android,and Windows.
So it could be used as a HTPC,and so outperform the ROKU.
I'm buying this
Fam,
So i'm new to all of this and plan on purchasing a new TV and a box this weekend.
Is it the consensus of the board that the roku is overall better when compared to the WD and Apple TV?
Can someone explain this channel business? this is the first time i've ever heard of it! is this a feature found only on Roku?
So i'm new to all of this and plan on purchasing a new TV and a box this weekend.
Is it the consensus of the board that the roku is overall better when compared to the WD and Apple TV?
Can someone explain this channel business? this is the first time i've ever heard of it! is this a feature found only on Roku?
The Sony SMP-N100 does everything the WD Live does for $49 and is not as buggy. And the new version SMP-N200 even come with a Opera web browser.
Had to make a decision between the RokuHD and the Sony N200 over the weekend. Decided to go with the N200 over the RokuHD mainly because it had the USB input. Cost $79 but I paid less due to RewardZone certificates.
I still have/use my WDTV (first Gen) along side my Roku. I don;t have an Apple TV so I don't know, however from what I read Icefilms was a big positive to having ATV, but with the death of Megaupload Icefilms took a hit. It depends on your viewing habits. If you watch online TV, Netflix, Hulu, etc...Roku is cool. If you want to watch your mkv's avi's etc...keep your WDTV. If you want to do both, get both.
Seems like Roku is wearing the crown now with Megaupload out of the picture. Dont know how many times I asked those Apple fan boys. "So what happened when Icefilms goes down?"
Now they have their answer. You cant wrap a device around one illegal website.
Love this right here people enjoying the roku box
Fam you got to give us some feedback on how good the Opera browser works with the S200. I have the older S100.
And just a side note. You could have picked up both the Roku and the Sony less than a $100 bucks. The Roku LT is only $49. And The Sony N100 is $49 too.
When you enter the Infowars channel. It will bring you to the main menu.
Choose the Nighty News.
The page comes up asking you to link your Roku to your account blah, blah, blah. Ignore it and look at the two options at the bottom.
The two options should be. Get a new code, & back.
Choose back.
It will take you back to the main menu and then automatically into the Nightly News.
All the channels on the Main menu work the same way. Just wait a split second after you hit the back option and it automatically goes into that channel. Good luck.
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