New hardware on the way..
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/New-Roku-2-Roku-3-Just-Weeks-Away-133150
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/New-Roku-2-Roku-3-Just-Weeks-Away-133150
New Roku 2, Roku 3 Just Weeks Away
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Looks like the new 3 is actually worse than the old one since they removed the ethernet port. The new commands are no big deal since I can add them to my universal as soon as they push out a new firmware that recognizes them. I'll post back when I have them. Hopefully this will result in a price drop in the old versions of the 2 and 3, so I can pick up more of those.
Bottom line, I'm keeping my hard wired 3 and will enjoy the new commands anyway.
Bottom line, I'm keeping my hard wired 3 and will enjoy the new commands anyway.
Honestly... until there's a channel/app I *must* have mine my R3 isnt compatible is probably when I'd upgrade...if ever.
The hardwire capability is primarily what drew me to the Roku 3. I'll be damned if I'm going to spend big money on a fancy dual-band router.
I've been happy with my ROKU 2 for awhile now. No plans to upgrade until I see major improvements. I like the simplicity of the R2.
The 2 is great. In fact any of the models are great IMO, and i had no interest in getting a 3 at all until I saw a good deal on them.
People had commented on the speed of them in comparison, but not knowing, I just did not see how it would be that much different.
It really is.
I find the stick and to a lesser extent my 2 (that are used in other locations) to be annoyingly laggy in comparison (only) after using the 3.
People had commented on the speed of them in comparison, but not knowing, I just did not see how it would be that much different.
It really is.
I find the stick and to a lesser extent my 2 (that are used in other locations) to be annoyingly laggy in comparison (only) after using the 3.
Not only that, but the 2 has an older Netflix interface that's missing Profiles, among other things, like no ethernet port. With 5 profiles on my account, that comes in handy. And the price difference isn't that much, if you shop for bargains, as you said. I managed to find a couple of 3's used for about the same price as a 1.
The model numbers are very confusing. There are already at least 4 Roku 2 models (the 2, 2 HD, 2 XD and 2 XS), and there is about to be a 5th with the same name as the current model 2, making matters even worse.
My kids and my parents watch a lot of Netflix on all their Rokus. But mine is mainly for HBO and SHO which are hard to find on many other streaming devices and suck in a browser.
My kids and my parents watch a lot of Netflix on all their Rokus. But mine is mainly for HBO and SHO which are hard to find on many other streaming devices and suck in a browser.
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This is the first time I do not feel a need to upgrade (and we have a lot of Rokus), the new Roku 3 does not seem that much different then what I have, I care nothing about voice commands.
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Incorrect the "new" Roku 2 just released does have the Ethernet port and more.
https://www.roku.com/products/roku-2
I sold my Roku on eBay a couple of months ago because the video was always jerky (like 10 frames per second) even though I have 18 Mbps fiber optic internet service.. Also it was annoying that there was no way to turn off the built-in WiFi which tended to interfere with other WiFi devices in my home.
If the new one has smooth video and no forced Wifi then it will be worth a try.
If the new one has smooth video and no forced Wifi then it will be worth a try.
