Getting easier to cut the cord...

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Re: Getting easier to cut the cord...

Post by fastward » Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:56 am

I prefer Roku and the Roku Stick would be the smallest to travel with, but it has lower processing speeds and a smaller antenna than the Roku 2 or 3. However, it is the size of a usb thumb drive and you can plug it into an open usb port on a tv to power it.

If you are staying in a hotel, I would suggest the Amazon Fire stick. It supports "captive portal" wifi access, i.e., you would not have to sign in every time you wanted to watch something with it.

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Re: Getting easier to cut the cord...

Post by dukerules » Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:09 am

Thanks, Ed. Looks like there are plenty of good options, many better than Chromecast.

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Re: Getting easier to cut the cord...

Post by fastward » Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:12 am

Actually, Roku has just released an update with captive portal wifi access. I would go with the stick over the 1, but thats me.

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Re: Getting easier to cut the cord...

Post by CGSshorty » Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:15 am

Get the 2. The whole setup will fit in a small pouch.
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Re: Getting easier to cut the cord...

Post by deepcdvr » Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:16 am

Another thumbs up for Roku 2.
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Re: Getting easier to cut the cord...

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Re: Getting easier to cut the cord...

Post by CGSshorty » Sun Oct 11, 2015 8:53 am

Make sure to get the newer version of the 2 with the same upgraded processor as the 3.
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Re: Getting easier to cut the cord...

Post by SuperLeo » Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:55 pm

I have an Apple TV in the living room and an Amazon Fire stick I got at best buy for 25 bucks the week it came out. Love them both. I'm considering a roku. I wonder how the roku stick compares to the regular roku.
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