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May 2014
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The Roku Streaming Stick offers to streamline your smart TV setup by eliminating power cords and the need for a separate remote. The experience is akin to that of other Roku boxes and is one of the best streaming setups available. The device offers a moti
Significantly faster than before
Most egalitarian OS
The editors didn't like
The Roku Streaming Stick is completely functional with only two displays at present
And one of these (a 3M projector) already includes the Stick. For the same $99
The fully featured Apple TV is a better way to go if you're part of that ecosystem. While
A truly standalone device (unlike Chromecast), Affordable at a $50 pricepoint, Includes a physical remote and can use the Roku Remote app on most smartphones, Lots of compatible apps (aka channels) including Netflix and Time Warner Cable TV
Build quality is mediocre, Does not include a USB power adapter for those with USBless HDTV models
I think Roku hit one out of the park with their 3500R Streaming Stick and is a must-have accessory for anyone looking to take their entry-level HDTV's features to the next level. While it is slightly more expensive than Google's $35 Chromecast, it truly i...
Published: 2014-07-16, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: The numbers don't lie. When Netflix accounts for more than a third of US internet bandwidth, when streaming services are racking up Emmys by the truckload, when cable subscriber numbers dwindle while Amazon Prime Video sign-ups soar, it's hard to avoid th...
Abstract: Roku's new Streaming Stick (HDMI Version) has made the “smart” features of new TVs and Blu-ray players largely irrelevant. It's a small, simple add-on that plugs into any available HDMI port, providing access to services from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, ...
Published: 2014-05-23, Author: Danny , review by: makeuseof.com
Overall, I would definitely recommend the Roku Streaming Stick. I had really hoped that more services would be made available for the Chromecast, but progress on that end has been moving at a snail's pace. You can simply do so much more with the Roku offe...
Abstract: When Google released the Google Chromecast last year and it made a big splash and sold briskly thanks to the low price and simple, but useful functionality. Roku didn't want to be outdone; it followed with the Roku Streaming Stick to compete with Google's...
Published: 2014-05-09, Author: Stu , review by: newatlas.com
The Streaming Stick is great for watching films via Netflix or the Sky Store (depending on regional availability), catching up on TV shows and grazing on niche content. It will, as the packaging proclaims, "be fun," but it will not blow your socks off. If...
Published: 2014-04-13, Author: Randy , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: Now available online and at retail stores, including Target and Best Buy, the Streaming Stick (HDMI version) is a powerful device yet just 3.1 inches long and weighing a meager .64 ounces. Allowing consumers to stream more than 1,200 channels and 31,000 m...
Remote doesn't have a headphone jack like Roku 2 and 3's remotes
Roku The Roku interface and experience are the same whether you're using the Streaming Stick or one of the set-top boxes. The Streaming Stick is a joy to use—one it was on a Wi-Fi network, the performance was snappy, and the content looked great. The Cha...
Published: 2014-04-01, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Inexpensive. Tiny form factor. Lots of Roku channels available. Dual-band Wi-Fi.
Doesn't have the Roku 2's headphone jack
The HDMI version of Roku's Streaming Stick puts almost all of the best features of the excellent Roku 2 into a tiny gadget you can hide on the back of your HDTV....
