So does this basically make your older LCD wireless?

Also, I have a wireless Blu-Ray but it doesn't play free Hulu. Will this connect my laptop to the TV so I can watch free hulu from laptop through TV?

You can go to our very own deals.woot to find out what this can do that a PS3 can't...

http://deals.woot.com/questions/details/26707518-d4cd-4c3d-97b9-04e6d223756d/is-there-anything-a-roku-can-do-that-a-ps3-cant

So does this basically make your older LCD wireless?

Also, I have a wireless Blu-Ray but it doesn't play free Hulu. Will this connect my laptop to the TV so I can watch free hulu from laptop through TV?

You can go to our very own deals.woot to find out what this can do that a PS3 can't...

http://deals.woot.com/questions/details/26707518-d4cd-4c3d-97b9-04e6d223756d/is-there-anything-a-roku-can-do-that-a-ps3-cant

Tallon29 wrote:I was looking on Amazon and there are a bunch of different Roku boxes with seemingly overlapping features. Is this "the best" Roku?

This is the OLD roku, not the new "Roku 2". A new one is $69.99 with free shipping from both roku.com and amazon.com.

This is not really worth it for only $15 less here.

Tallon29 wrote:I was looking on Amazon and there are a bunch of different Roku boxes with seemingly overlapping features. Is this "the best" Roku?

I think the Roku 2 XS is the "best" model available.

Here's the comparison chart.

http://www.roku.com/roku-products#3

This is very tempting.

We are going to need a streaming box soon that will handle Netflix and Hulu.

Not sure if this is the cheapest out there or not.

So does this basically make your older LCD wireless?

Also, I have a wireless Blu-Ray but it doesn't play free Hulu. Will this connect my laptop to the TV so I can watch free hulu from laptop through TV?

The Wiki for Roku has an excellent chart for model comparisons.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roku

edbeth1965 wrote:I'm a bit confused..... Wasn't this already on?

Yes, but for $10 more and not (I think) a refurb

Well they had 200 of these last time.....

OK, so I'm not in the market, but... GREAT write-up! Brings me back to the days of little white houses and grues...

Heard good things about this from friends.....great price to get one and check it out!

The Wiki for Roku has an excellent chart for model comparisons.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roku

patriot14 wrote:ROLL CALL!!!

How many of you reading this now said you would never come back after the last WOOT-off fiasco???

*sheepishly raises hand*
...although I am out the door without any reluctance and anxiety whatsoever. I refuse to be psychologically abused by Woot any longer after faithfully attending the last Bunnies Ogling Carrots-less WOOT-off.

Tallon29 wrote:I was looking on Amazon and there are a bunch of different Roku boxes with seemingly overlapping features. Is this "the best" Roku?

the xs would be the "loaded" Roku (the gaming version).
Here is the comparison grid-
http://shop.roku.com/

oops - replied to the worng post....never mind....

patriot14 wrote:ROLL CALL!!!

How many of you reading this now said you would never come back after the last WOOT-off fiasco???

They'd have been better off if they didn't, so far. The Woot crew is pulling their hair out right now.

that i what i would like to know.

Add DLNA and I'll buy a bunch! Come on, HOW HARD CAN IT BE!?

blipvert wrote:GAAAAAH WHY DID IT POST 6 TIMES

So much spam!

mschauber wrote:This is the older version, correct? What's the difference between the Roku XD and the Roku 2 XD?

Much. Roku 2 XD has a Bluetooth remote with an accelerometer (think like the Wii remote) for games, and the underlying hardware is more powerful so it's more responsive. Not having to point a remote at a specific device is killer: I can't wait until RF-based remotes replace IR for all home theater components.

patriot14 wrote:ROLL CALL!!!

How many of you reading this now said you would never come back after the last WOOT-off fiasco???

And what was that? I was here and must have missed it.

For $15 more, you can get a brand new model from Roku's website (on sale for $70 and free shipping). This is an older model of Roku. I have this model and the newer one and the new model is much smaller. The Roku website also appears to be working today.

I miss the old Woot. I would stay off work to watch every item. Now I rarely keep a browser window open for it. Only have useless junk that they can't sell anywhere else.

Bring back to Vintage Woot!!!

Roku is awesome, but price doesn't seem great for an older refurbished model.

cgoodnight wrote:So does this basically make your older lcd wireless?

Also I have wireless Blu-Ray player but it doesn't play (free) hulu, would this connect my laptop to TV, therefore watching (free) Hulu on laptop through the TV?

only Hulu plus is available for the Roku, not free Hulu

I got this for my parents. It's incredibly easy (once you set up the netflix/hulu/etc accounts) so I'd give it a gold seal of ease for the old and technologically impaired.

The would be 1,000 X more desireable if woot sold these all off to scrap companies and stopped killing the wootoffs.

Will this work with my iPhone......

lichme wrote:I'm a fan of having the bulk of my media on one device, but I really don't want another remote laying around. Anybody know if this can be added to a universal remote?

If you have an android phone you can download a free app and use your phone for the remote... just saying.

Hilarious!!!!

Have an XS2 myself, and I love it! Turned off the cable, expect the internet, and we get our entertainment via Roku now.

Best yet, they have my favorite podcast!

In the morning, Gitmo slaves!

Hurray for server errors! Whoooo!

patriot14 wrote:ROLL CALL!!!

How many of you reading this now said you would never come back after the last WOOT-off fiasco???

BLASPHEMY may the WOOT gods remove all your buying privileges and when you attempt to claim your Bunnies Ogling Carrots may a large banner be posted saying "DENIED"

awesome.. are we broken again?

In addition to the "official" channels listed on the Roku website, there are hundreds of other channels available:

http://www.roku-channels.com/

OldMatador wrote:Surely I can't be the first to reply to this...

and don't call me Shirley.

(well, someone had to do it.)

davidmcdougall wrote:BLASPHEMY may the WOOT gods remove all your buying privileges and when you attempt to claim your Bunnies Ogling Carrots may a large banner be posted saying "DENIED"

I believe the server issue is great karmic revenge for the last Bunnies Ogling Carrots-less WOOT-off.