Reddit Reddit reviews Roku 3 Streaming Media Player (2014 model)

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Roku 3 Streaming Media Player (2014 model)
Faster and more powerful With up to 1080p HD video and extended-range, dual band wireless performance for increased speedAmazing remote with headphone jack Use the included in ear headphones to crank up that late night flick while the kids (or parents) sleep All units manufactured after October 2014 include a remote control that features four quick access buttons providing one touch access to Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Rdio, and Hulu The particular unit you receive may or may not have these new quick access buttonsOne stop search Find your favorite movies and TV shows all from one place from top TV and Movie services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video or Hulu Plus 2000+ channels and growing The best selection of streaming out thereFree iOS and Android device app Use it like a remote Browse and add new channels Even stream your music and photos from your phone or tablet to your HDTVA Roku account is free However, payment information is required during setup to provide the convenience of making purchases from the Roku Channel Store on your TV You will only be charged if you choose to make a purchase
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25 Reddit comments about Roku 3 Streaming Media Player (2014 model):

u/ZebZ · 6 pointsr/cordcutters

Affiliate link from a poster with a history of posting such things anywhere and everywhere.

Here's the clean link.

u/majesticjg · 5 pointsr/htpc

An HTPC can do everything you'd want it to do, but for what you're describing, I'd look into a Roku first. That might do what you want without having to build anything complicated.

http://www.amazon.com/Roku-4200R-3-Streaming-Player/dp/B00BGGDVOO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1373158898&sr=8-4&keywords=Roku

u/gestalt162 · 3 pointsr/Roku

The Amazon Page lists the differences.

If you want to watch 1080p, you'll need at least the roku 1.

The main differences between the 1 and 3:

  • Fancier remote- Motion control for games, headphone jack for silent viewing. In practice I never use either of these functions- whether they're worth it is up to you.

  • Faster networking- The 3 comes with dual band wireless and an ethernet port, which the other models do not. Since most of the Roku's use is for viewing streams not local to the unit, this may or may not be a big deal.

  • Faster processor Apparently 5x as fast as the other models. I have a LT and a 3, and I can say the LT chugs along most of the time on menu interfaces, while the 3 zips right along fluidly. Video playback quality is the same (although the LT is outputting in analog).

    If those features are worth $40 to you, then go get the 3. If not, you can easily settle for a lesser model.
u/guess_twat · 3 pointsr/hometheater

I have a Roku 3 and it works great. They have a Roku 4 out now.

u/FaceofStamos · 3 pointsr/SquaredCircle

Yep - HDMI and plug and youre golden. And AppleTV isnt a new tv, it is apples version of the Roku.

Roku3 - http://www.amazon.com/Roku-3-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B00BGGDVOO

AppleTV - http://www.target.com/p/the-new-apple-tv-black-md199ll-a/-/A-14051076#prodSlot=medium_1_0&term=apple tv

u/zerostyle · 2 pointsr/everymanshouldknow

As little as possible. The more crap you have, the more it weighs you down.
That said, every home needs some necessities to get by. For me those generally involve cooking, sleeping, and repairs. I just finished watching Parks & Rec and am in a bit of a Ron Swanson mood.

For the kitchen (all recommended by America's Test Kitchen):

Victorinox 8" Chef's Knife

Victorinox Paring knife

CDN Instant Read Thermometer

Lodge 12" skillet - cheap and will last you forever

Crockpot, 6qt - the one kitchen appliance I'd cheat with. Easy delicious meals. Toss in a cheap cut of meat (chuck roast, etc), salt, pepper, garlic, onions, carrots, whatever. Let it sit for 6-8 hours. Dinner for 3 meals.

Tools:

I'd probably just pick up a cheap set of craftsman stuff (screwdrivers, hammer, sockets, pliers). Splurge on the ratchet and any power tools you need:

Bahco 3/8" ratchet - same as snapon F80 at 1/2 the price

Other misc. tools that are quite handy:

Magnetic stud finder - in a new place you're going to be hanging pictures, installing shelving, and mounting curtain rods. These are dirt cheap and super convenient.

Multimeter - Flukes will last you for life. If you need to do any electrical work, these are great. If you don't want to splurge up front just borrow them or buy a cheap $15 one at home depot.

Bedroom:

Get comfortable pillows and nice sheets. Don't get all caught up in the 1000 thread count crap, it's a hoax. Just get at least 400tc or so, and preferably egyptian or pima cotton. My favorite sheets are actually a super cheapo brand that are 60% cotton 40% polyester. I prefer them because they feel more "smooth and cool" rather than "soft and warm".

Obviously get real furniture: dresser, bed with headboard, etc.

Electronics

I won't go into too much detail here, but consider cutting the cord (/r/cordcutters).

A cheap Roku3 + netflix + an OTA antenna can go a long way.

If you have a lot of pictures/media/etc, don't forget about backups. I'd look into an inexpensive NAS, or at least a USB harddrive. They are dirt cheap and worth the insurance.

Insurance

Lastly, don't forget renters or homeowners insurance. If you are renting, you can get rather good coverage for quite cheap. I just paid around $50 for 12 months of coverage on my apartment ($15k coverage, $1k deductible). I shopped around at 5 different places and Amica came out the cheapest by FAR.

Other than that, you don't need much. Buy less crap. Don't buy some $50 automatic electronic wine opener when a $1 wine key will do the job. Same for a can opener.

u/deelan1990 · 2 pointsr/cordcutters

I hunted about for a bit, and a chap posted this on a whirlpool forum:

"My aim was to get access to Coronation Street as cheaply as possible and so began a variable nooobs journey that ended up with a Roku 3 box, watching Hulu Plus, Hbo Go and UK Tv.

Don't know if what I did will be of use to anyone but this forum gave me a lot of help to get there so I’m posting this in the hope it might help someone else.

  1. Signup for the TPG unlimited $59/month plan
    This in itself was a bit of a nightmare but that’s a TPG story! I signed up for this because I didn't want to be worried about data usage.

  2. Bought Roku 3 box from Amazon – US$110.96 inc shipping to Oz
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BGGDVOO/ref=ox_ya_os_product
    Took 7 days to arrive.

  3. Got the Unotelly Premium subscription – US$48/year
    I used their UnoDNS option – they provide two Sydney options.
    I got the one week trial first to see how it worked. When you sign up for the trial they allocate you the Gold membership but unless you need a few extra features, which I didn't, the Premium plan is a bit cheaper.
    http://www.unotelly.com/unodns/pricing

  4. Setup my router with the UnoDNS settings.

    At this stage I could access all the Roku 3 non-subscription channels. No buffering, great quality picture and sound...excellent.

  5. Signed up for Hulu Plus. US$7.99/month
    Now...after doing a lot of reading about how others got access (because Hulu Plus insist you are in the US, using a US credit card to signup) I bought the power seller voucher from http://www.buyfrompowerseller.com/hulu-plus-outside-the-us/

    I chose the Hulu Plus outside the US prepaid card which cost $68.99 USD for a Hula Plus card value of $50. So really I paid $18.99 to access the service and it did work (Power seller provides instruction on what to do). Thanks to Unotelly I’ve since found out about Entropay https://www.entropay.com service and am using them because it’s cheaper.

    I don't know whether I need to do this but to create my Hulu Plus account I use a free 2 day VPN trial from Purevpn.com. This gave the impression I was in the US when signing up for an account, be aware that the purevpn.com trial only gives you 5x5 minutes access session over the two day trial.

  6. HBO Go
    I feel I could write a book about this! Basically you can't sign up for a HBO Go account unless you have a cable subscription in the US however...you can signup for HBO Nordic http://hbonordic.com/home which gives you access to the same shows I believe. Roku box doesn't support HBO nordic from what I can figure out so I’ve been streaming it via my laptop to the TV – works fine and Unotelly has a setting for it. I found the videos in HD buffered but not in SD.

    I signed up for one month to see how it was. I think it worked out at AU$15 for the month but AU$12/month if you take it out for one year.

  7. UK TV
    The US Roku 3 does not have any UK channels (you need a UK Roku for that which in turn doesn't have many uS channels) Many people recommend using Plex to access the BBC player but to be honest I found Plex buggy and unsupported for after a day dedicated to trying to get it to work I uninstalled it and went to for the simpler option of streaming ITV, BBC, C4 and loads of other stuff via UnoTelly channels, and attaching my laptop via a hdmi cable to my TV and watching Coro on that. Mission accomplished.

    Approx Costs in Australia dollars:
    US Roku 3 – $110
    Unotelly subscription: $48/year
    Hulu Plus – $96/year
    HBO Go – $144/year
    UK TV – included in cost of Unotelly

    There are tonnes of sports and other channels to access for free and subscription; the above just reflect my interest and you can end you subscriptions at any time.

    I'm not an expert; I stumbled through the above, so hopefully the above may help someone else."


    THOUGHTS?
u/chronos42 · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Umm well... the Roku 3 is pretty cool ;)

u/SanityInAnarchy · 2 pointsr/AdviceAnimals

This works a lot better when you're living alone...

Desktop? Ideally, you have some decent speakers -- that alone means you want it in a room away from where other people are trying to work, talk on the phone, or watch TV. Even if you have headphones, that just turns the problem around -- you'd probably like to play uninterrupted by people on the phone or watching TV.

Laptop? Those still seem to cost twice as much as a desktop with equivalent specs. I've given up on using that for gaming. But otherwise, you've got the same problem, the only difference is that you can move to a different room (if you're using headphones) -- but if there isn't a dedicated gaming room, you may find that all rooms are occupied.

Xbox? If that's plugged into the living room TV, the one everyone else uses to watch TV/Netflix/etc, you now have to take turns -- no one can watch a movie while you're playing a game, and vice versa. And this goes double if the living room is used for anything else.

Realistically, those aren't terrible compromises, and if you watch Netflix (despite what Netflix does), having an Xbox in the living room saves you... $100 or so. But it'd still be nice to have a gaming room that you can use for other things (like movies) than shared rooms that you can sometimes use for gaming.

u/grandpipe · 2 pointsr/Roku

You can buy directly from Amazon these days. And as for power supply it supports 240 so you can just buy an adaptor if you don't want to shell out for a new one.

Edit: amazon link for roku on sale. AUD$97 shipped.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BGGDVOO

u/ZeosPantera · 2 pointsr/hometheater

The hardware that makes a Smart TV "smart" costs precisely 1/3rd of what a Roku3 costs http://www.amazon.com/Roku-3-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B00BGGDVOO/ because of Bulk, No case/remote, factory direct install parts, etc.. So for <$30 in parts those features are added. I doubt they even tack it onto the retail cost.

Smart TV's come standard and WE ALL HATE THEM..

Stop arguing about it. It is just part of the landscape now. Get use to it or go Projector.

u/madsbrain · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I think you should treat yourself by buying the Roku player. That way, you can watch ALL of the episodes of Parks and Rec, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, and anything else your heart desires on the largest TV you own!

As for how I'd treat myself, I would buy either this motivational tank or this nerdy one because I've gotten really good at getting exercise into my weekly schedule (I have a 2 hour boxing class, a 45 minute Soul Cycle class, as well as one or two 3-mile walks). Plus, I've lost a good amount of weight so far and I would like to look good while breaking a sweat!

u/Schnodally · 2 pointsr/hometheater

Some options..

Roku 3 with Plex

WDTV

*Raspberry Pi w/ Raspbmc

u/Some_Random_Nob · 2 pointsr/techsupport

If you get a Chromecast, Roku or gaming console you could use HBO Go on your TV.

Or just hook up your PC to your TV as a second monitor and use HBO on your PC.

If your TV doesn't have HBO Go app then you can't get it.

u/MessrUppr · 2 pointsr/buildapc

You need a $100 Roku 3.

u/daft_inquisitor · 2 pointsr/talesfromtechsupport

You can blame many recent users assuming that due to the Roku 3. It has a headphone jack in the remote so you can watch/listen to the TV without disturbing anyone else in the room.

u/BuckyDog · 1 pointr/hometheater

I have had several Roku devices over the years. I frequently sell older units as new models come available. I can state the older units (Roku 2s and older) need more frequent reboots (about twice or more a week). However, the top of the line Roku 3 ( http://amzn.com/B00BGGDVOO ) is much more stable and rarely needs a reboot. I also rarely get those freeze-ups on Netflix you describe (but yes, I do get them on older units).

Also, I think the newest model (the slims) PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 make great streaming devices. But I still prefer the Roku 3 for the remote.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I have a bunch of overpriced stuff on my "Most Wanted" WL. It's basically my list for my family for birthdays and Christmas and what not. The most expensive item on it is an iPad Mini. But the most lusted after is probably the Roku3 which would allow me to actually make use of my TV, lol.

u/laserbaconninja · 1 pointr/GiftIdeas

First, you can get him something called a powerbank. Powerbanks are small, portable, things used to charge your phone, tablet, mp3, etc on the go when there is no plugs around.

Here's one I found on Amazon

The Roku 3 is an awesome gift.

u/ilikeminuterice · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

You need this RIGHT NOW. Because, who the eff doesn't like to watch everything on their TV without having to run a cord to their laptop??

And I need this RIGHT NOW because I have an unhealthy obsession with owls and cookie jars and this one is wearing a freakin' scarf!

Batman Suit

thanks for the contest :)

u/mtndewforbreakfast · 1 pointr/gadgets

To echo others in the thread, most tablets and laptops will be more expensive than some of the small set-top boxes for digital media, like the Roku 2 XS, Roku 3, Amazon Fire TV, or WDTV. All have their trade-offs, but I know the first 3 at least can connect to a few varieties of media server on a separate computer, such as the very popular Plex, or play local media from an attached USB device. They all sell at $100 USD or less right now.

I have used both the USB and Plex options personally on Roku 2 XS and Amazon FireTV and really enjoyed the experience, though my preference of the two is Plex for a home setup, while USB is fairly convenient if you want to go binge a show at a friend's house.

The Plex client for the device should support more than one server machine, so if you have other members of the household with their own media, they can fire up a Plex server of their own when they want to watch on the set-top box.

I cannot say anything about the WD TV from first hand knowledge, only the Roku series and Amazon Fire TV.

u/Krebstar783 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Batman Suit

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BGGDVOO/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=HXTS6E4DV1VF&coliid=IWJ1PIPJSPET5

you need to buy this because I had a roku 1 for a long time and I loved it, and the 3 is much much better!


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DR7NMXA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2KB6ZYT0WQ3W3&coliid=I20UNXXX7RUBX4

I NEEEEEED this so I can kill zombies on my phone! PREASE?!?!

u/luckblade · 1 pointr/australia

The other option being order it from Amazon here:

http://www.amazon.com/Roku-3-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B00BGGDVOO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1391421579&sr=8-2&keywords=roku+3&tag=donations09-20

Then head down to tricky dicks for a 240VAC-12VDC generic adaptor.

Ours arrived in about a week.

u/patch5 · -2 pointsr/cordcutters

Roku 3: $94.99

Apple TV: $92.95

Those are the only two I bothered to check against. It's admittedly pretty close, but given this is revision 1.0, even pricing equal to established competition seems high, IMHO.

Regardless, even ignoring the additional $10 and looking at them as equally-priced, we're still decidedly not looking at a loss-leader.