28 Dec 2011

My Review of Roku 2 XS Streaming Player

Originally submitted at Roku

Adds an enhanced remote for playing games, plus extra connectivity options.


Rock Rocks!

By Taln SG from Dallas, TX on 12/28/2011

 

4out of 5

Pros: Compact, Easy to set up, High quality picture, Built in Wi-Fi, Video selection, Angry Birds, Easy to use, Reliability, Mahjong, Korean Dramas, Great value

Cons: Need more Asian channels, Want more video choices

Best Uses: Secondary TV, Bedroom, Living room, Primary TV

Describe Yourself: Movie buff, Early adopter, Netflix fan, Power User, Foreign movie buff - Asia

The basic model is still fine for my lazing in bed watching movies once the broadcast TV channels have all turned to Infomercial Central, but the 2 XS is for finally using my HDMI and indulging my limited interest in gaming.

As for service, it's always been good, but recently when Drama Fever's subtitles suddenly vanished, Roku was quick to check out the problem and work with the channel's techs to get things back in order, rather than leave me to deal with both companies separately.

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