On the right side is the USB port on the left is a little purple cloth tag that says Roku. On the front face are the Roku 3 logo, an IR sensor, and a power LED. The Roku 3 has a petite form factor, a 3.5-inch square that's just one inch tall, with a glossy black finish. So, with the introduction of the Roku 3, I decided it was time to discover for myself how Roku distinguishes itself from the pack. I've written about Roku players in the past, but never before actually spent so much hands-on time with one. Explore related reviews in our Application Reviews section.See more review in our HDTV Review section.Read more media server review from the writers of Home Theater Review.
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Roku also redesigned the user interface for the Roku 3 launch, a change that other Roku users will also get in the form of a software update. Where the Roku 3 differs from its predecessor is in its speed ( the company claims that it's five times faster than previous players) and its remote control, which adds a headphone jack for private audio listening. It's also the only one to offer dual-band Wirelesss-N WiFi, as opposed to the single-band WiFi in the lower-priced players. Like the XS, the new Roku 3 is the only player in the line to offer a USB port for media playback and an Ethernet port for a wired network connection. Other lower-priced Roku players (the XD, HD and LT) are still available. The company recently introduced a new player, the Roku 3 ($99.99), which replaces the top-shelf Roku 2 XS. With over 750 channels to choose from (some for free, others for a fee), Roku far surpasses other standalone platforms in its number and variety of entertainment options.
One glance at the list of available apps, or channels, as Roku prefers to call them, and it's easy to see why. Amidst a crowded field of streaming media players, Roku players consistently find themselves atop the Best-of and Editor's Choice lists.
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