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Roku XR Slightly Less Underwhelming With Addition Of 802.11n and USB
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10/19/09
10/20/09
HTPC's are great. I'm prepping to build one right now. But even with the advent of cheap, HD capable hardware, and software improvements like 7MC, HTPC's are still for the 1%-ers. Difficulties with remotes, hardware, codecs, software are still a minefield for the vast majority. HTPC's are still for the hobbyists, or those willing to pay professionals/professional hobbyists.
Turn it on; press play. That's where it's at. Most people want to watch the movie, not troubleshoot it. #rokuxr
10/19/09
Yeah, I have my home theater set up in the living room where the Roku would be pointless, but I also have a tv in the bedroom which a much more barebones system- just a cablebox, tv, cheap blu-ray player and speakers. With this box I was (cheaply) able to get movies on demand from Netflix that I can watch before I go to sleep without dealing with hooking up a notebook. Also it is small which is important since my tv is just on my dresser- I couldn't even fit an HTPC if I could afford it.
Now with all of that, would I pay extra for wireless-n or usb? Definitely not, but the Roku for $99 is more than worth it. #rokuxr