I own an Apple TV, Google TV (Logitech Revue), and now the Roku LT. I honestly bought the Roku because I wanted simple access to HBO-GO (which isn't available on the others currently).
Each device has its strengths and weaknesses, which I would break down as follows:
Apple TV
Strengths: Access to your iTunes content. Access to Netflix content, with slick interface. Airplay is pretty cool.
Weaknesses: Does almost nothing else! No HBO-GO, no Hulu, no Amazon, no Pandora (gasp!).
Google TV
Strengths: Nice interface with TV channels (best if you have DISH Network). Search feature is pretty helpful. Web access works, but is buggy and crashes. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Crackle, Pandora and more.
Weaknesses: No HBO-GO. More complicated than necessary. Linking to your own content is more of a pain that it's worth.
Roku LT
Strengths: Simple, elegant interface. Lots of "channels", most of which you'll never know about or need. Access to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Pandora, and HBO-GO. Super portable.
Weaknesses: Picture quality of menu and icons is notch below other streaming boxes, but streamed content looks perfect at 720p. No 1080p on this model, if that's important to you.
For what I need, the Roku LT is the best of the three because it succeeds at the most important task - providing access to all of the best streaming sources in one small, portable box. A great deal at less than half the price of the other options.
| Brand Name | PACOSO |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 3 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 15 x 3 x 2 inches |
| Item model number | 2400R |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | 720 TV Antenna/ |
