Zatz Not Funny - Just last month we reported that a new “Roku HD” SKU had hit the FCC, and today I found it nestled amongst the Roku 2 XD and XS models. As the lowest priced Roku to grace store shelves ($60), I’m sure casual shoppers on a budget seeking to fulfill their Netflix or Pandora needs will be quite satisfied with the 720p streamer. However, folks in the know may be slightly baffled with Roku’s branding… as they’re simultaniously pitching this new “Roku HD” at the same time they’re offering the similar “Roku 2 HD” online… for the same price.
TheVerge - Perfectly timed for Father's Day, Roku is offering a package deal of a Roku HD, 6 months of Hulu Plus, and an HDMI cable for $79.99. Using the Roku HD, you can stream from channels like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, and HBO GO, as well as 19 dedicated sports channels with everything from football to sailing, and more.
Like free movie streaming? Well you'll love this, Sony has extended its free movie streaming service to multiple devices that you might already own!
Well netflix gets paid still so I think theyll be fine. AS Xbox live has proved this there is room for a more fleshed out paid service
BusinessInsider - When Apple and Google made big moves into the "digital living room" this year, it made sense to assume that business would become a lot harder for Roku.
The Silicon Valley-based company has been selling inexpensive web TV set-top boxes since 2008, but isn't a household name, and had just gotten two huge new competitors.
