Roku sporting new hardware; channel store coming soon
- Tuesday, 27 October 2009 11:22
Roku, makers of the popular Roku Digital Video Player set-top box, announced new hardware options just in time for the holiday shopping season. The new options include a lower priced, SD-only $80 option, while a new higher-end device will sell for $130. The company is also readying its Roku Channel Store, which will bring even more content to a collection that already includes Netflix streaming, Amazon Video on Demand, and MLB.tv.
First up is the hardware. For those on a budget, or those that don't plan on getting an HDTV anytime soon, there is the Roku SD. This box is a simplified version that is only capable of SD resolution, and limits the output to composite video and analog stereo audio. Networking options include Ethernet and 802.11b/g WiFi, and it sells for $20 less than its older cousin at $79.99.
