I cut my driect tv 3 weeks ago and absolutely love the roku3. I watch all my baseball games on mlb.tv with no commercials! Most of the tv shows are commercial free as well. I was paying $213/month for direct tv with internet and now i just pay $7.99ea a month for hulu and netflix. Still get all the shows my wife watches with nearly commercial free!
TWC just partnered with Roku about a week ago. If you own a Roku and also have a TWC subscription, you can have the whole kitten kaboodle streaming from your Roku box. Good bye coaxial cable and digital convertor boxes. All you need is your ID user name and your password and you are good to go. It's pretty phenomenal. I am loving it!
You did a great job at reviewing and describing how the product works. The video is a bit lengthy but it is very helpful for non-technology savvies like myself.
Hopefully consumers start going more and more towards Roku, Smart TV's, Blu-Ray players, consoles, HTPC's etc. and these greedy bastards stop getting away with charging us out our asses for a hundred channels only 5 of which we watch on regular basis. Unfortunately I see higher and higher cable internet bills in the future which are also already at a ridiculous rate atm.
"Nostalgic Classic" that is pretty funny. I am in my 50's and when I hear someone say "Nostagic classic" I think of songs like Spencer Davis Group's Gimme Some Lovin" or James Brown's I feel good from the 60s.. I must be getting old. Great video by the way. Hooked up my Roku 3 yesterday, with the Playon app and I am having a great time with this combo! Thanks for the info.
Couldn't help but notice Ace of Base on your phone's playlist @ 11:06. Upload a video of you singing along to "I Saw The Sign". Your channel will go through the roof.
I got two of these several months ago and they're awesome. There are a lot of channels on Roku that live-steam TV stations. If you only watch cable TV for the news, you could ditch that part of your cable bill altogether and just keep the Internet. With the money you save on cable TV, you could afford 4-5 subscription channels and still pay less money than you used to.
Great helpful video. My WD Live TV was not doing much for my MKV external 'videos' so I was on the ropes about another media player. You sir, have made up my mind. Thanks! and just subbed.
For anyone new to the Roku world, I would recommend the Roku 3 over any other previous models mainly on it being so much faster to operate. If 'cost' is an issue and 720p only is not a bother then the LT should be a great pick for half the price. i get it on: #amzn.to/18QlVLY
dude... you are the man!!!!... you explain everything in a simple way... i was looking for the perfect solution to be in my room w/my brand new samsung tv and capable to watch everything w/o bother my brother next room... so i was looking for something like the roku 3 and i believe that is the solution for me. thank you!
Your video is great! It told me exactly what I needed to know: That the Roku 3 will work perfect for me. I need a device to watch Netflix and Amazon Instant Videos over an HDTV that has no Wii or PlayStation hooked up to it (like the TV in my bedroom). I realize that I still need to pay subscription fees for Netflix or Amazon Movies. The Roku 3 simply connects the TV to my home network via WiFi and provides a remote to navigate on screen. You also did a great job showing what's in the box. I realize I'll need a short HDMI cable. Thanks for posting!
Do you have to log into your netflix, etc. accounts each time you start up Roku or just one time? Does it save your credentials? I want to get this for my dad who is a total noob on computer stuff. I dont want to become tech support for every day he watches TV.
OK, I am a certified Roku fan, prefer it to Apple, and mind you, between 2010 and now, I've bought 8 (eight) Rokus from amazon. That is very good. They sale it on: #amzn.to/1fOXpAi
*Roku 3 sale off at: **amzn.to/1l8lLnY** .* What I like: - The included instructions. Setup was fast and flawless. - The user interface looks nice and it's a breeze to navigate. - Being able to move my channels around is a big plus. I can order them the way I want them. - The search feature is nothing short of amazing: you can search for content (by title or actor's name) across all your channels at once.
I'm planning on getting this so I won't have to buy cable...all I need is the Internet now. Great review. I gave that show I were watching a shot on Netflix (Caprica). .. I like it so far. Cool show. Hopefully iI'll get this Roku 3 soon.
thank you so much for the review,you took out all of the guesswork i had on this product, i will be purchasing this next month and was looking for a review on it,appreciate the time you took to upload :)
The Sony remote looks great, and web browsing is certainly attractive. Does the Sony have the same or better depth of channel support as Roku 3? I can't seem to find a list on their web site.
I have an extra laptop. It's dedicated to the TV, so it just stays put. In your case, I can see where it would be a hassle with only one laptop. We only have one TV too, so I guess that simplifies it even more. Thanks for replying.
Oh my goodness, since the headphones can be plugged into the remote control and then the TV is muted, I don't need to worry about disturbing my sisters's studying when watching TV..... It is so cool!!!!
Hi, I'm Tony from Colombia. Great review. I need your little advise here. I see you have an iPhone and a Time Capsule, so you are familiar with apple stuff, so I am wondering, if I can mirror my Macbook Pro display on my LG Cinema TV through this little Roku 3 device?. That's the key factor between buying an Apple TV or Roku. Thanks.
Can you stream files from your PC to the Roku over wifi and access them on your screen similarly to the PS3 Media Server? (without plugging in the external hard drive)
yea for the headphone feature alone im going to buy this.. i have my wireless sennheiser's but i wouldnt mind switching to my Bose QC 15's, or my beats by dre for possible action movies... very nice ! thanks again
Soafter buying the Roku... you also have to subscribe to apps and pay for those as well??? I need more clarification on how the service works! I have a smart tv but want to get rid of cable yet still be able to find and watch up to date shows such as discovery channel and history... do they provided these channels for free?
you actually can stream your iTunes library on any Roku box with a simple PLEX media setup. I use it all the time and I can stream my iTunes library on any of my Droids using my PLEX app.
I have a home theater set up with ps3 , Bose LS 28 and a hd cable box. The sound is solely the Bose home theater , if roku 3 has only HDMI (which I have to connect to the tv to get video) , how do I get audio? Pls help. Thanks
thanks for the review. I have a question; my setup consists of a projector behind me and speakers in front of me. Could I have the roku connected to the projector and output sound wirelessly to the speakers via remote?
WOW,thats all I can say.Great vid,you REALLY explained everything perfect. Your vids are the best.I will be getting my ROKU very soon,becouse of your vid. Thanks again and keep up the good work. Gio.
Use PLEX Media server on your PC, and the PLEX app on Roku, Android, IOS, or another PC. The Server transcodes whatever file type you have to a supported one for whatever device your using.
Couple questions. Does the USB need to be in fat32? Or does it read NTSF as well? Does the Netflix app have user profiles for account? (my TV has netflix app but does not support the profile feature) Silly question : what is the range on the roku remote to the roku player( would I experience an issue if I was mowing the lawn with my remote in my pocket streaming to my headphones?)
Wow headphones for the remote... That is what I call innovation, I'm not sure whatelse does this, but I think everything should be able to do this, like connecting headphones to your PS3/XBOX controller, or this same function for the Apple TV, etc.
I cut my driect tv 3 weeks ago and absolutely love the roku3. I watch all my baseball games on mlb.tv with no commercials! Most of the tv shows are commercial free as well. I was paying $213/month for direct tv with internet and now i just pay $7.99ea a month for hulu and netflix. Still get all the shows my wife watches with nearly commercial free!
This is the most comprehensive review that I have seen for the Roku 3. Thank you SO MUCH for uploading!
You honestly are my favorite person for electronic unboxing/first impressions. Take care!
got one .......I absolutely love the RUKO 3. Bye bye Cable tv....this has all I can think of and more.
Man I *LOVE* Roku products - so slick and simple to use, such GORGEOUS shapes, colours and material finishes. God bless Roku :)
I agree with you!!!
+Odalis Araujo i agree that there junk
+unlokia bought mine at amazon had the best price www.amazon.com/Roku-Streaming-rPlayer-4230R-Search/dp/B00UJ3IULO/?tag=refaa147-20
@@milldabeast519 6y later, they agreed with the comment's creator. Not you. + You have reached your time limit on talking. STFU.
TWC just partnered with Roku about a week ago. If you own a Roku and also have a TWC subscription, you can have the whole kitten kaboodle streaming from your Roku box. Good bye coaxial cable and digital convertor boxes. All you need is your ID user name and your password and you are good to go. It's pretty phenomenal. I am loving it!
Great review. You answered all of my questions/concerns. Great voice and presentation.
You did a great job at reviewing and describing how the product works. The video is a bit lengthy but it is very helpful for non-technology savvies like myself.
Cannot believe how small the roku is. Thanks for the review.
Great review, told me everything I need to know and nothing I didn't!
Hopefully consumers start going more and more towards Roku, Smart TV's, Blu-Ray players, consoles, HTPC's etc. and these greedy bastards stop getting away with charging us out our asses for a hundred channels only 5 of which we watch on regular basis. Unfortunately I see higher and higher cable internet bills in the future which are also already at a ridiculous rate atm.
Also wtf is with these weird ass battery brands you always seem to get included with remote controls? Who the hell sells Raymax batteries?
"Nostalgic Classic" that is pretty funny. I am in my 50's and when I hear someone say "Nostagic classic" I think of songs like Spencer Davis Group's Gimme Some Lovin" or James Brown's I feel good from the 60s.. I must be getting old. Great video by the way. Hooked up my Roku 3 yesterday, with the Playon app and I am having a great time with this combo! Thanks for the info.
Couldn't help but notice Ace of Base on your phone's playlist @ 11:06.
Upload a video of you singing along to "I Saw The Sign". Your channel will go through the roof.
Best break down of what it offers I have seen so far
It warms my heart that an underdog in the industry is leading the noble innovation efforts in streaming. Google & Apple can learn a thing or two.
Nothing wrong with a little Ace of Base. It's always a good idea to keep a few nostalgic classics in your music library.
I got two of these several months ago and they're awesome. There are a lot of channels on Roku that live-steam TV stations. If you only watch cable TV for the news, you could ditch that part of your cable bill altogether and just keep the Internet. With the money you save on cable TV, you could afford 4-5 subscription channels and still pay less money than you used to.
Detroitberg has the best reviews...
Sorry for the loss of your dog. Hope you feel better soon. Take it easy.
roke 3 looks sweet, love the headphone on the remote
Great helpful video. My WD Live TV was not doing much for my MKV external 'videos' so I was on the ropes about another media player. You sir, have made up my mind. Thanks! and just subbed.
no hdmi included must enter cc informaion before u use netflix or natythign
For anyone new to the Roku world, I would recommend the Roku 3 over any other previous models mainly on it being so much faster to operate. If 'cost' is an issue and 720p only is not a bother then the LT should be a great pick for half the price. i get it on: #amzn.to/18QlVLY
@@ellongrev9596 what's the highest resolution you could get on the roku besides Apple
Awesome review. Thorough, unbiased and straight to the point!
sorry to hear about your loss.. Pamila
This is an awesome demo. Thanks. Gonna get this.
dude... you are the man!!!!... you explain everything in a simple way... i was looking for the perfect solution to be in my room w/my brand new samsung tv and capable to watch everything w/o bother my brother next room... so i was looking for something like the roku 3 and i believe that is the solution for me. thank you!
Just bought a roku today. I've researched alot of videos about it, but this video finally convinced me. Thank you.
Very nice review. Nice editing. Much appreciated
Angry Birds on the box is the most 2013 thing ever
Loved the review. Thanks!
I'm canceling cable TV and going get a roku soon. I am excited to see TH-cam and Netflix on my screen TV and not on my phone anymore .
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alright
I was going to invest in another ATV but I think I'll go for the Roku. Great review & very informative.
Your video is great! It told me exactly what I needed to know: That the Roku 3 will work perfect for me. I need a device to watch Netflix and Amazon Instant Videos over an HDTV that has no Wii or PlayStation hooked up to it (like the TV in my bedroom).
I realize that I still need to pay subscription fees for Netflix or Amazon Movies. The Roku 3 simply connects the TV to my home network via WiFi and provides a remote to navigate on screen.
You also did a great job showing what's in the box. I realize I'll need a short HDMI cable. Thanks for posting!
Sorry for your loss.
Do you have to log into your netflix, etc. accounts each time you start up Roku or just one time? Does it save your credentials? I want to get this for my dad who is a total noob on computer stuff. I dont want to become tech support for every day he watches TV.
I bought this for my dad and he loves it. I got it on sale at #amzn.to/1nauJVN
Watching this video using Roku 3
good for you body
OK, I am a certified Roku fan, prefer it to Apple, and mind you, between 2010 and now, I've bought 8 (eight) Rokus from amazon.
That is very good. They sale it on: #amzn.to/1fOXpAi
*Roku 3 sale off at: **amzn.to/1l8lLnY** .*
What I like:
- The included instructions. Setup was fast and flawless.
- The user interface looks nice and it's a breeze to navigate.
- Being able to move my channels around is a big plus. I can order them the way I want them.
- The search feature is nothing short of amazing: you can search for content (by title or actor's name) across all your channels at once.
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The best review of roku 3 i ever seen!
Just bought mine! Very excited to try it
I'm planning on getting this so I won't have to buy cable...all I need is the Internet now. Great review. I gave that show I were watching a shot on Netflix (Caprica). .. I like it so far. Cool show. Hopefully iI'll get this Roku 3 soon.
can this work with multiple TVs or only one? I'm thinking of getting this and canceling cable.
Sorry to hear your loss.....
thank you so much for the review,you took out all of the guesswork i had on this product, i will be purchasing this next month and was looking for a review on it,appreciate the time you took to upload :)
That's the best review I've seen. Good job!
"Be one with the Borg!" How old is the Roku 3? Found a tossed out module puck to-day. Thank you 🤓 what is the voltage for the charger power supply?
Thank you for this video. Answered all my question about the device. Great post.
Does the ad on the Roku get in the way of browsing your channels?
The Sony remote looks great, and web browsing is certainly attractive. Does the Sony have the same or better depth of channel support as Roku 3? I can't seem to find a list on their web site.
Great info, especially for one who is not trained. Question:- Can this browse the net, get your emails?
No. This is designed to replace your cable/satellite -- its TV
no
Great review answered all questions I had about this. One complaint though, your TV was alittle loud
Excellent. Clear and concise review. One of the better reviewers on youtube. Thanks
I have an extra laptop. It's dedicated to the TV, so it just stays put. In your case, I can see where it would be a hassle with only one laptop. We only have one TV too, so I guess that simplifies it even more. Thanks for replying.
very helpful, thank for taking the time to do the review.
You need to try out Elago and Rearth Ringke cases.
I think the headphone jack on the remote is the coolest feature.
Very detailed and informed unboxing.
Thanks for sharing BORG.
That was a very thorough and well done review. Thank you very much!
Great reviews.. love that roku 3 :D
Oh my goodness, since the headphones can be plugged into the remote control and then the TV is muted, I don't need to worry about disturbing my sisters's studying when watching TV..... It is so cool!!!!
Hi, I'm Tony from Colombia. Great review. I need your little advise here. I see you have an iPhone and a Time Capsule, so you are familiar with apple stuff, so I am wondering, if I can mirror my Macbook Pro display on my LG Cinema TV through this little Roku 3 device?. That's the key factor between buying an Apple TV or Roku. Thanks.
ok, If I have an apple tv already and want a 2nd box should I go with the Roku?
Can you stream files from your PC to the Roku over wifi and access them on your screen similarly to the PS3 Media Server? (without plugging in the external hard drive)
Great review! Thanks
Can you do an in depth review on the LG Optimus L9
Hey mike can u do an unboxing/review of the otterbox armor series case?
Love my Roku 3, but you need to talk about the private channels, especially PlayOn that opens up viewing to many, many more scripts/channels.
yea for the headphone feature alone im going to buy this.. i have my wireless sennheiser's but i wouldnt mind switching to my Bose QC 15's, or my beats by dre for possible action movies... very nice ! thanks again
Hey Mike! I was wondering, how come you haven't unboxed the new Roku's yet?
is this what is now called Roku Premiere Plus on their site?
thanks for the review damn its pretty quick, im seriously thinking about getting this one, gotta sale my old one this week anyway
Really jealous just bought the earlier model not that long ago. Great review.
Hey any news if there is any new roku version coming out soon
I mean it would suck to just buy the 3 now and within a month or so they come out with a 4, for $20 more..
How is the Roku integrated with a Home Theater? can it be plugged into an A/V receiver?Thanks, and great video BTW.
I like your review! Thank you for the comprehensive look into it! *Subscribed* :)
Soafter buying the Roku... you also have to subscribe to apps and pay for those as well??? I need more clarification on how the service works! I have a smart tv but want to get rid of cable yet still be able to find and watch up to date shows such as discovery channel and history... do they provided these channels for free?
Great review, thx.
But does it stream live channels like the cables channels I mean like nick jr. speed and all that stuff?
Thanks for the great review!
Is there a size limit on the External USB Drive? for instance, my smart tv cannot recognize drives over 1 TB
you actually can stream your iTunes library on any Roku box with a simple PLEX media setup. I use it all the time and I can stream my iTunes library on any of my Droids using my PLEX app.
So you would suggest the Roku over the Apple TV, Chrome cast or Kindle FireTV?
Yes, so many more channels on Roku, and every Friday I post new Roku channels to my Facebook.
you should make different vida for review, unboxing, setup, etc. or mark the times on the vid in the description
exactly how does purchasing channels on the Roku work? if you buy a certain channels does it mean you can stream shows that show on that channel?
Why didn't you show the interface for usb video files? Will it scrape content for your USB files, or does it just give you a file list?
Where Did You Buy The Roku 3 I Bought That From Costco When I Was Young
Can i pair more than one remote in one roku?
Do you have to pay monthly for everyone of those channels or are they free with purchase of roku
I have a home theater set up with ps3 , Bose LS 28 and a hd cable box. The sound is solely the Bose home theater , if roku 3 has only HDMI (which I have to connect to the tv to get video) , how do I get audio? Pls help. Thanks
i have this im considering taking it back and getting apple tv since i have iphone and macbook. but the Roku seems to be a stronger unit.
love the roku the only thing is that the headphones get static when using with the remote
Hey Mike! I was wondering, how come you haven't inboxed the new Roku's yet?
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Incredible review! Thanks so much!
thanks for the review. I have a question; my setup consists of a projector behind me and speakers in front of me. Could I have the roku connected to the projector and output sound wirelessly to the speakers via remote?
WOW,thats all I can say.Great vid,you REALLY explained everything perfect.
Your vids are the best.I will be getting my ROKU very soon,becouse of your vid.
Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Gio.
You spoke of a USB port for external storage. Can I plug in a external HDD to watch videos from it?
Use PLEX Media server on your PC, and the PLEX app on Roku, Android, IOS, or another PC. The Server transcodes whatever file type you have to a supported one for whatever device your using.
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, MAN!
infinity/10 video.
this guy deserves more subs then pewdiepie.
Couple questions.
Does the USB need to be in fat32? Or does it read NTSF as well?
Does the Netflix app have user profiles for account? (my TV has netflix app but does not support the profile feature)
Silly question : what is the range on the roku remote to the roku player( would I experience an issue if I was mowing the lawn with my remote in my pocket streaming to my headphones?)
Wow headphones for the remote... That is what I call innovation, I'm not sure whatelse does this, but I think everything should be able to do this, like connecting headphones to your PS3/XBOX controller, or this same function for the Apple TV, etc.
Maybe after watching this You Tube a Video, my husband will finally
take it out of the box and set it up. It was very informative and helpful.
I hope they can improve the local file playing capability.