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Roku HD-XR
$130.00
Released October, 2009
The Pros:Built-in 802.11N WiFi for fast wireless network connectivity. Affordable price. Low power consumption.
The Cons:Cannot output in full HD (1080p). Released without fully functional USB connectivty options. Crappy remote control.
The Roku HD-XR is one of two digital media streamers (HD SD, HD-XR) released in October 2009 as competitors to the original Roku HD. The HD-XR is an immediate step-up from the HD in that it includes superior 802.11 Draft N Wi-Fi connectivity.
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Like its predecessor, the XR easily connects to a television; offers pause, rewind, and play functions; and can hookup to the Internet wired or wirelessly. Another notable addition is a USB port, which upon its release was rendered absolutely useless. Users had to wait for a firmware upgrade that allowed for video playback from UMS devices like hard drives and flash drives. Additional features include versatile connectivity options; MLB, Netflix, and Amazon support; and the potential for Facebook/Twitter/MSNBC/etc. streaming with the release of the Roku Channel Store.
Features
- Digital Media Streamer
- Wired/Wireless Connectivity
- Composite/Component/S-Video/HDMI
- USB Interface
- Internet Streaming
- Roku Channel Store (2010)
Specifications
- Networking: 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n dual-band
- Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2
- Video Modes: 16:9 HD, 16:9 anamorphic, 4:3 standard
- Remote Control: NEC protocol
- Power Consumption: 6W peak, 4W standby
Outputs
- Composite Video (480i)
- S-Video (480i)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr - 720p/480p)
- HDMI (720p/480p)
- Stereo (L/R RCA)
- Digital Optical (Toslink - Stereo/Surround)
- Digital over HDMI (Stereo/Surround)
User Reviews (7)
Pros & Cons
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5
built-in 802.11N WiFi for fast wireless network connectivity
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5
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5
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5
analog and digital video/audio out including HDMI
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5
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5
can stream content from online media outlets such as Netflix, Amazon On Demand
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4
USB port for playback from flash drive or external disk drive
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4
ethernet port for wired connectivity
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4
can output in 720p high definition
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4
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4
cannot output in full HD (1080p)
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4
released without fully functional USB connectivty options
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1
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1
Doesn't indicate whether channel is paid content or not from interface.
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