Roku 2 XS/XD/HD (2011)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7897 reviews of Roku 2 XS/XD/HD (2011). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and size. The price and usability also get good comments. Many are negative about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Roku 2 XS/XD/HD (2011) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Roku 2 XS/XD/HD (2011)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 222 user reviews of Roku 2 XS/XD/HD (2011) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Roku 2 XS/XD/HD (2011)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7004 user reviews of Roku 2 XS/XD/HD (2011) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the size and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some less positive comments about the reliability.

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Roku 2 XD

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Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (pcworld.com)

Roku 2 XS: Popular Web Streamer Adds Ability to Play Games

The latest version of the popular Roku media streamer adds Bluetooth support and a microSD card slot, allowing you to use the Roku2 for downloadable games. Out of the box, the Roku 2 XS (The latest version of the popular Roku media streamer adds...

Easy to use ; Access to tons of free and paid Web content ; Enhanced Bluetooth remote has motion sensor

No 5GHz Wi-Fi support ; No support for streaming media via home network

The petite Roku 2 XS offers casual gaming support via an enhanced, Bluetooth enabled remote, but its ability to stream a ton of free and paid Web content to your HDTV is still its strongest selling point.

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Bryan Gardiner (wired.com)

Review: Roku 2 XS

Roku's latest shrink-rayed media streamer comes with a gaming remote for playing -- you guessed it -- Angry Birds.

Netflix channel now has 1080p streaming, 5.1 surround and subtitles — if your bandwidth supports it. Big, beautiful HD content on some channels like Vimeo

Lengthy setup time. Forget about playing your MKV and other high-bitrate files, unless you convert. RF Bluetooth motion controller feature is limited to playing games, provides no navigation or UI functionality

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Roku 2 XS

The Roku 2 XS puts a ton of online content, including Angry Birds, at your fingertips and on your television affordably, but it doesn't seem as useful as it did years ago, before many Blu-ray players and HDTVs offered the same services and more.

Multiple streaming media services. Easy to set up and use. Angry Birds plays great.

HDTVs, game consoles, and Blu-ray players offer Netflix, eliminating the need for a separate, single-purpose set-top box. Few local media sharing features. Adding channels requires a credit card.

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Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Ganesh T S (anandtech.com)

Roku 2 XS Review : Streaming Videos and Casual Gaming on the Big Screen

Roku is one of the pioneers in the media streamer market. Right from their founding in 2002, they have concentrated upon network streaming with only rudimentary local media support. While companies like Syabas were perfecting local media playback, Roku...

Sep, 2011

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Expert review by : EH Staff (electronichouse.com)

Apple TV vs. Roku 2 XS: Streaming Media Showdown

Expectations, content consumption and hardware capabilities are some of the key issues to consider when buying a media streamer.

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Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Chip Chick (chipchick.com)

Roku 2 XS Review

Quick Setup, Easy to Use, 1080P Capable, Bluetooth Remote Has Perfect Communication, Amazon Instant Video, Free Shipping, 3rd Party Apps Offer Unlimited Expandability, Built-In USB, Ethernet, WiFi and Micro-SD, Price

Credit Card Required to Use, Can’t Stream Content from Local network, HDMI and Ethernet Cord Not Included, Apps Can’t Run in Background, Roku Banner Ad Runs Constantly on Home Screen, Boring Interface

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Barb Gonzalez (hometheatermag.com)

Roku 2 XS Media Streamer

Roku has released its newest generation of media streamers, including the top-of-the-line Roku 2 XS player. Perhaps you haven't given Roku much thought as a serious addition to your home theater. Its earlier models gave more attention to the quantity...

In the past, I may have only recommended the Roku box to aging family members with less-than-perfect eyesight. Those boxes were easy to use, but the picture was standard-definition quality at best.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Barb Gonzalez (hometheater.com)