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Roku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Media Player for £46.98 @ Amazon

Found 13th Mar 2014

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Roku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Media Player for £46.98 @ Amazon

Great little streaming/smart media box.

For this price check the "More Buying Choices" on the right side of the screen.
amazon.co.uk/Rok…OLE

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13th Mar 2014

same price as ebuyer but still good value

13th Mar 2014

"90-day manufacturer warranty"

13th Mar 2014

Mucka
same price as ebuyer but still good value

Postage to pay with eBuyer though (at least £4.18) - free here.

13th Mar 2014

How is this better than the Roku LT aka NowTV here which is just £9.99 ?

13th Mar 2014

spole
How is this better than the Roku LT aka NowTV here which is just £9.99 ?

It's 1080p for starters, the LT/NowTV is 720 only

13th Mar 2014

Ebuyer is free next day delivery atm.

13th Mar 2014

spole
How is this better than the Roku LT aka NowTV here which is just £9.99 ?

You can't get Netflix on the now TV box so it's not really a roku LT at all.

13th Mar 2014

hannaoptimus
You can't get Netflix on the now TV box so it's not really a roku LT at … You can't get Netflix on the now TV box so it's not really a roku LT at all.

What are you talking about - you CAN get Netflix on the NowTV box. I think you've missed something somewhere.

13th Mar 2014

spole
What are you talking about - you CAN get Netflix on the NowTV box. I … What are you talking about - you CAN get Netflix on the NowTV box. I think you've missed something somewhere.

I agree I didn't think it would run Netflix even through plex I haven't seen it done yet. if you have a link please share it I am looking for an excuse to buy one

13th Mar 2014

spole
What are you talking about - you CAN get Netflix on the NowTV box. I … What are you talking about - you CAN get Netflix on the NowTV box. I think you've missed something somewhere.

How do you do that then?

13th Mar 2014

You can run Netflix through the plex channel on the now TV but it is nowhere near as easy and reliable as the proper Netflix channel you get on the roku. The plex Netflix channel fails to work for me most of the time for the now TV. I have both. The roku itself is a different world compared to the inferior now TV box. Now TV box still good for streaming locally to a bedroom though.

14th Mar 2014

sorry to seem dense but will this stream stuff from my nas drive? im asking because it doesnt highlight it but i assume so. also which is better this or a wd live tv player??

14th Mar 2014

I believe you can use Plex to stream music and films from your PC, so I would guess you can do it from a NAS, NAS software allowing.

17th Mar 2014

sunnygilluk
You can run Netflix through the plex channel on the now TV but it is … You can run Netflix through the plex channel on the now TV but it is nowhere near as easy and reliable as the proper Netflix channel you get on the roku.

The last time I checked the Netflix/plex channel wasn't supported and had been dropped by the dev team due to Netflix changing the platform. As far as I'm aware you can't run Netflix via Plex anymore.

Good price drop - probably due to the Chromecast being launched on Wednesday.

Edited by: "ianbirtwistle" 17th Mar 2014

17th Mar 2014

I have the roku LT great little box (£29 when I bought it) have installed loads of apps including 3rd party ones. Roku definately one of the best boxes out there at the mo.

17th Mar 2014

Would this play movies from a zyxel nsa310 nas?

17th Mar 2014

Put the unofficial appstore on my plex yesterday to get youtube and some other apps on my roku lt, great little device

17th Mar 2014

Yeah I'd be interested to know what files types (if any) were supported with the streaming.

Since my ps3 packed up I've been using an iomega device which just can't handle 5.1 sound in mp4's.

17th Mar 2014

correct link

17th Mar 2014

Price increased to £62

17th Mar 2014

smitha
Price increased to £62

If you look to the right you'll see the it is the OP price from Amazon.

17th Mar 2014

HATE Plex

17th Mar 2014

You would be better off getting an XBMC box really.

17th Mar 2014

Spark
You would be better off getting an XBMC box really.

could you recommend a good one, please?

17th Mar 2014

gsusx
HATE Plex

Great thanks for your wonderful input to this conversation

17th Mar 2014

great gadget

17th Mar 2014

Just checked amazon it has gone up to £62

17th Mar 2014

LLANDWROG
Just checked amazon it has gone up to £62

as usual - check "More Buying Choices" for this price."Usually dispatched within 1 to 3 weeks."

17th Mar 2014

LLANDWROG
Just checked amazon it has gone up to £62

amazon.co.uk/gp/…new

17th Mar 2014

Ordered one thanks for the find

17th Mar 2014

Can someone help me, I have lots of media on an external hard drive plugged into my laptop, I used to be able to stream this onto my tv via ps3 but stupidly upgraded to ps4 which isn't a media server. Will this gadget allow me to do what the ps3 did and is it easy because I am not very good at all ths stuff! Thank you

17th Mar 2014

Is this better than the WD Tv Live?

17th Mar 2014

GNKelly07
could you recommend a good one, please?

Personally, I'd go for something like this
aliexpress.com/ite…tml

or
aliexpress.com/ite…tml with
amazon.co.uk/iPa…s_0

Install XBMC APK from here
xbmc.org/dow…ad/

Downside is warranty when ordering from China as shipping back costs about £30

17th Mar 2014

Thank you - yeah that's my worry with ordering from overseas

spruceyb
Personally, I'd go for something like … Personally, I'd go for something like thishttp://www.aliexpress.com/item/Q7-CS918-T-R42-MK888B-MK888T-2G-RAM-8G-ROM-Android-4-2-2-Quad-core/1264863242.htmlorhttp://www.aliexpress.com/item/FREE-SHIPPING-Quad-core-RK3188-Google-TV-Box-MK809III-mini-pc-Android-4-2-2-2GBRAM/1105490216.html withhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/iPazzPortTM-Bluetooth-Wireless-Multi-Touchpad-KP-810-10BTT/dp/B005C6CVAE/ref=pd_cp_computers_0Install XBMC APK from herehttp://xbmc.org/download/Downside is warranty when ordering from China as shipping back costs about £30

17th Mar 2014

GNKelly07
Thank you - yeah that's my worry with ordering from overseas

Just search RK3188 on Amazon and you can find some sellers offering similar but for £10-£20 extra.
Like this
amazon.co.uk/gp/…new
Same as the first box I linked but £55

then when you have XBMC installed you can set it up with this xbmchub.com/blo…mc/
to stream from well-known streaming sites.

Netflix runs nicely too but the ANdroid app isn't very nice to navigate on TV. I usually use my phone to add to my list then it's on the very front page.

17th Mar 2014

If I've got an iPhone/iPad/MacBook, should I buy this, or Apple TV?

17th Mar 2014

Spark
You would be better off getting an XBMC box really.

Does XBMC support streaming sites now? There weren't any working plug-ins the last time I looked i.e. ones for Netflix, NowTV, iPlayer, 4oD and Demand 5.

Edited by: "varsas" 17th Mar 2014

17th Mar 2014

kneale81
If I've got an iPhone/iPad/MacBook, should I buy this, or Apple TV?

If you want to use the Air Play functionality then get the Apple TV if not this is a very good contender.

17th Mar 2014

Annoying that Amazon Prime Video is not supported in the UK on the Roku, but is supported in the US. oO

17th Mar 2014

m0nkeymrs01
Can someone help me, I have lots of media on an external hard drive … Can someone help me, I have lots of media on an external hard drive plugged into my laptop, I used to be able to stream this onto my tv via ps3 but stupidly upgraded to ps4 which isn't a media server. Will this gadget allow me to do what the ps3 did and is it easy because I am not very good at all ths stuff! Thank you

Yes it will you just need plex media server running on your laptop

Roku 2 XS 1080p Streaming Media Player for £46.98 @ Amazon

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