Roku HD Player PLUS Premium Cable Pack

by Roku

Product Details

• ASIN: B001RETZKO
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 24, 2010

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description -- April 21, 2009

Manufacturer's Description -- April 21, 2009 The Roku digital video player instantly delivers movies and TV shows directly to your TV over the Internet, with many available in HD. The affordable Roku player is compact, easy to set up and intuitive to use.

The Roku comes with everything you need to start watching within minutes of opening the box - the standard yellow, white and red cables, both Wi-Fi and Ethernet are built in, wireless remote and batteries. Start watching instantly anywhere you have a TV and a high-speed Internet connection. More than 50,000 titles are currently available from Amazon Video On Demand and Netflix, with many available in HD. The Wall Street Journal, CNET, WIRED, and other publications have given the Roku player overwhelmingly positive reviews.

As Easy As 1 - 2 - 3

	1. Wired or Wireless, The Choice is Yours You can connect the Roku player to the Internet using most broadband providers (such as a cable modem or DSL connection.) You need at least 1.2 Mbps to watch movies instantly on the Roku digital video player with decent quality. The faster your connection, the better the quality (although this rule-of-thumb peaks out at about 5mbps). Use the built-in Wi-Fi capabilities to connect to your wireless network, or use the Ethernet port for a wired connection. It's easy either way.
	2. Connect to Virtually Any TV, New or Old The player comes complete with everything you need to get connected right away. It even includes the standard yellow, white and red cables. Or use the HDMI or component connections with your new HDTV.
	3. Control is at your Fingertips and Easy to Understand The Roku player is easily controlled using the handy included remote. Choose the item you want to watch, play, fast-forward, rewind, pause and resume play later, just like watching a DVD.

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Rent or Buy more than 40,000 Titles from Amazon Video On Demand

With Amazon Video On Demand Roku customers can now instantly watch more than 40,000 commercial-free movies and television shows, including hit new releases and the latest episodes available in high-quality HD.

	Using an intuitive interface, customers can order movies right from their couch and enjoy instant playback without waiting for lengthy downloads or annoying commercials. Prices start as low as $.99 and no subscription fee is required
	Find Choose from thousands of movies and TV shows by browsing in the Amazon Video On Demand section on your Roku. Access and add to your virtual library of purchases via Amazon Video On Demand’s Your Video Library and re-watch anytime on the Roku Player, your PC or Mac and other compatible devices.
	Rent or Buy Renting and purchasing titles is a snap with the power of Amazon’s 1-click purchasing. Order new release movies and the latest TV shows right from your couch and you’re watching within seconds. Prices start as low as $.99.
	Watch Using your Roku Player, enjoy Amazon Video On Demand’s HD video on any TV. Videos playback instantly, without waiting for a download. Purchases and rentals are added to Your Video Library and stored online by Amazon so you can conveniently watch them on your Roku Player, PC or Mac, and other compatible devices.

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Watch Netflix Movies and TV Episodes Instantly

Netflix instant streaming ready Netflix members can now easily access over 12,000 movies and TV shows – including some new releases and hundreds of options in HD – instantly from Netflix over the internet. Netflix members can watch as much as they want and as often as they want without paying more or impacting the number of DVDs they receive. Start watching movies and TV episodes instantly in as little as 30 seconds.

	Roku Player is Netflix Members' #1 Rated Streaming Device If you are like most Netflix customers and on a Netflix Unlimited plan (any plan that costs $8.99 a month or more), there are no limits to how much you can watch instantly. You can watch as much as you want. There is no extra charge for online viewing, and of course you still get DVDs by mail.
	Fill Your Instant Queue Use the Netflix site to browse a growing library of over 12,000+ instant movies and TV episodes – including hundreds in HD. Place choices in your Instant Queue, add more whenever you want, and keep them as long as you like.
	Choose and Watch on your TV From your couch, use your remote to browse your Instant Queue and choose something to watch. Pause, fast-forward, rewind, or watch a favorite over and over — just like owning a DVD.

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Specifications

• Networking:  Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 support; 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Video Outputs: Composite video, S-Video, Component video (Y/Pb/Pr), HDMI
• Video Modes: 16:9 HD (720p), 16:9 anamorphic (480p), 4:3 standard (480i)
• Audio Output: Stereo (L/R RCA), Digital Optical (Toslink), Digital over HDMI
• Remote Control: NEC protocol, supported by various universal remotes
• Power Input: 5V, 1.5A provided by included AC adapter
• Power Consumption: 5 watts peak, 3 watts in standby
• Size: 5 x 5 x 1.75 inches (130 x 130 x 41 mm)
• Weight: 11 oz (300 grams)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

62 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great!, March 8, 2009

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P. Lewis "GoldWing Triker" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roku HD Player PLUS Premium Cable Pack (Electronics)

Got this Roku box to compliment Netflix. Didn't really know what to expect. Opened the box and had it set up in 5 minutes, no fuss, no bother. Works really well. Can view instant watches whenever we feel the urge. Can stop in the middle and get back to it later just like a DVD. Pause to make a snack or run the dog outside. Now recommend it to all our Netflix pals. Gets an A+ from dedicated movie watchers!!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget Cable!, June 7, 2009

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A. D'Amato (Englewood, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roku HD Player PLUS Premium Cable Pack (Electronics)

When I heard about this product I was a bit skeptical. I liked Netflix and the thought of getting online movies streamed to my computer was appealing. But to then be able to see them on my television?! I had to try it, and let me tell you, I haven't regretted it since. Admittedly, the selction is still somewhat limited, but the picture and sound quality is better than average, and the collection of movies and television programs available continue to grow. If you've been thinking about the Roku player, don't hesistate any further. It is well worth it! A word of caution: don't be tempted to purchase the seperate cable package for around $15. I did and found I could have easily bought the same cables for just a few dollars. So forget cable, do the Roku thing!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I thought, April 28, 2009

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Timothy C. Vanselous "thirsty traveler" (trenton, nj, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Roku HD Player PLUS Premium Cable Pack (Electronics)

I read the other reviews available for this product (GOOD) and decided to make the purchase. Was not dissappointed. While the fast forward and rewind aren't quite like a DVD the product on the whole is fantastic. Set up took less than 10 minutes. Most of that time was spent entering the web key for the wireless modem and waiting for it to sync. All of my movies on my Netflix instant queu were waiting for me. These movies stay on your queue until you remove them but you can start and stop movies and switch titles and come back to movies you were watching previously. Picture quality is good. Worth the 120$