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ernest_t_bass

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Dec 4, 2013 11:04 AM
Those of you who have a Roku. What are some of your favorite channels to watch? Just installed mine yesterday.
Dec 4, 2013 11:04am
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Nate

Formerly Known As Keebler

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Dec 4, 2013 11:23 AM
Plex. I run a media server on my desktop and stream through Plex. It downloads images and theme songs and presents it really slick. I'd google it if you are interested in streaming downloaded content.
Dec 4, 2013 11:23am
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 4, 2013 12:12 PM
I don't have a Roku. I had one a few years ago and it was a piece of shit.

Hope this helps.
Dec 4, 2013 12:12pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Dec 4, 2013 12:16 PM
dlazz;1547533 wrote:I don't have a Roku. I had one a few years ago and it was a piece of shit.

Hope this helps.
It's that or an Apple TV, and you already told me not to buy a Smart TV. So... to get access to Netflix, etc., in an area of my home where I can't get my DISH... what would YOU suggest!!???!?!?!??!?
Dec 4, 2013 12:16pm
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 4, 2013 12:21 PM
ernest_t_bass;1547541 wrote:what would YOU suggest!!???!?!?!??!?
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Dec 4, 2013 12:21pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Dec 4, 2013 12:33 PM
^^^
Neat, but give me a real suggestion to the original (tech) question.
Dec 4, 2013 12:33pm
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 4, 2013 1:45 PM
Roku will work fine for Netflix. Apple TV will too.

But I had a Roku and it was a piece of shit.

Hope this helps
Dec 4, 2013 1:45pm
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Pick6

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Dec 4, 2013 2:43 PM
ernest_t_bass;1547578 wrote:^^^
Neat, but give me a real suggestion to the original (tech) question.
Xbox1/360, PS3/4, iPad, other tablets(?), lap top, etc.
Dec 4, 2013 2:43pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Dec 4, 2013 2:47 PM
Pick6;1547712 wrote:Xbox1/360, PS3/4, iPad, other tablets(?), lap top, etc.
To the TV. Don't want a gaming console.
Dec 4, 2013 2:47pm
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Dec 4, 2013 2:54 PM
ernest_t_bass;1547714 wrote:To the TV. Don't want a gaming console.
everything I mentioned hooks up to the tv the same way that a roku does. I wasn't suggesting buying any of that, just throwing it out there that you probably already have something that can do what you plan to use the roku for.
Dec 4, 2013 2:54pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Dec 4, 2013 2:57 PM
Back to the OP... What channels?
Dec 4, 2013 2:57pm
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Nate

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Dec 4, 2013 2:59 PM
I love my Roku. In my opinion, it blows the AppleTV out of the water. (Have both) I don't have a whole lot of channels besides Netflix, Hulu, FOX and Plex that I actually use.
Dec 4, 2013 2:59pm
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Zombaypirate

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Dec 4, 2013 4:29 PM
ernest_t_bass;1547451 wrote:Those of you who have a Roku. What are some of your favorite channels to watch? Just installed mine yesterday.
I love my Roku I received it as a birthday gift and it is awesome. My favorite channel is a pay channel Dishworld with willow cricket. But there are several horror channels that are great The Smithsonian channel is real good. Part of the fun of the Roku is picking out the channels you like. I have a private channel Nowhere tv. which I really enjoy. I also use Livestream a lot. On livestream I use the search function and there are many different types of sports like HS football (during the season) that are shown on Friday nights.

Take your time and check out the channels. I have over 60 channels selected that I use. Crunchyroll is good if you like anime???
Dec 4, 2013 4:29pm
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Dec 5, 2013 2:36 PM
I just signed up for the free one-week trial for Hulu+. Perusing through it, it all looks like garbage. Is there really any benefit to Hulu+ if you already have Netflix and DISH?
Dec 5, 2013 2:36pm
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 5, 2013 2:44 PM
I don't think Hulu+ is geared towards anyone except those of us who don't have cable/satellite
Dec 5, 2013 2:44pm
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Dec 5, 2013 2:46 PM
dlazz;1548370 wrote:I don't think Hulu+ is geared towards anyone except those of us who don't have cable/satellite
Yeah, I cancelled it. I mean, if I didn't have a DVR, I can see ordering it. It doesn't even have CBS, which is dum. No FX... dum.
Dec 5, 2013 2:46pm