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Roku has unveiled several new players that come sporting some new features. And they seem to have also taken a queue from the new Apple TV and offered a new (and smaller) form factor. The new models include the Roku HD, Roku XDS 1080p as well as the Roku XDS and all are accessible direct with Roku and also with Amazon. In terms of pricing, the HD is $59.99, the XD is $79.99 along with the XDS is $99.99.
Feature wise, all 3 models will work with both a standard and high-definition television, play high-definition content and sport HDMI, Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity. The Roku XD adds in 1080p video support as well as an Instant Replay button and Wireless N compatibility. And then the Roku XDS features all of the features found in the XD with the addition of Dual-Band Wireless N support too as component video and optical audio outputs. Additionally, the Roku XDS 1080p also features a USB port that may be employed to access music, videos and images.
Keep reading to check out the full press release…
Roku Introduces New Line of HD Streaming Players Starting at $59.99
New XD and XDS models feature 1080p HD, Wireless-N, and Instant Replay
Saratoga, Calif. – September 23, 2010 – Roku, Inc., maker of the best-selling and award-winning Roku streaming player, introduced nowadays its new product lineup, featuring improved performance and also the lowest costs in the business. With up to 1080p HD streaming support and Instant Replay, the new players are shipping instantly at costs beginning from just $59.99. All models feature high-definition playback as well as support for older, standard definition TVs.
You will find 3 new Roku models: the entry-level Roku HD at $59.99; the Roku XD with Wireless-N and 1080p, as well as the top-of-the-line Roku XDS, which adds dual-band wireless technology and extensive connectivity possibilities for home entertainment systems.
All Roku players will continue to deliver the largest collection of streaming entertainment accessible for the TV, such as over 100,000 movies and TV shows from Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Video On Demand; live and on-demand sports from MLB.TV; music from Pandora, MP3tunes, MOG, and RadioTime; photo and video sharing from Flickr and Facebook; plus news and entertainment from thousands of sources around the world.
“We’re committed to delivering the most effective entertainment experience at the lowest price inside the industry,” said Anthony Wood, founder and CEO of Roku, Inc. “Customers can now buy an HD-capable Roku player with wireless for 40% less than the price of our original $100 Roku HD player. Or, think of it this way: for around the price of two Blu-ray Discs, a Roku player brings you access to limitless instant streaming entertainment choices readily available nowadays and in the future. It’s ideal for anyone who wants the most option and control over their entertainment.”
The new $59.99 Roku HD streams video in high-definition at up to 720p, and features built-in wireless and Ethernet for simple broadband connectivity anywhere within the home. The smaller, sleeker Roku HD is only 1 inch tall and less than 5 inches wide, so it fits anywhere and is tiny sufficient to take on a trip. Composite A/V cables are included so that it can connect to virtually any TV, which includes standard definition models. An HDMI port enables HD playback on HDTVs.
The new Roku XD ($79.99) and XDS ($99.99) models deliver the next level of streaming performance, with 1080p HD support (delivered over HDMI) and extended-range Wireless-N. Additionally, the XDS model features dual-band Wireless-N technology, component video output, optical audio output, along with a USB port. Over USB, customers is going to be able to play stored music, photos, and up to 1080p video utilizing a USB player channel, out there as a free upgrade to XDS owners (expected to be out there in November 2010).
Both XD and XDS models also feature an industry very first in streaming devices for the TV: an innovative Instant Replay button on the remote, enabling the viewer to instantly skip back in 10 second increments with out having to wait for a rebuffering delay. It’s a convenience that until now has been limited to DVRs and other hard-drive based devices.
First introduced in May possibly 2008, the Roku player provides an simple, cost-effective, and dependable way for hundreds of thousands of Netflix buyers to watch movies and TV shows instantly on their TV. Since the launch of the Roku Channel Store last fall, all Roku customers now have access to over 85 channels from 50 exclusive content services, with extra added all of the time.
Pricing and availability
The new Roku HD is accessible for $59.99, whilst the XD and XDS models are readily available for $79.99 and $99.99 respectively. All 3 Roku players are available instantly at www.roku.com, and out there for preorders at.visit:http://www.rokuxds1080p.org
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