Do any of you have the Roku that is sold at Sam's (and maybe Wal-Mart)? Do you like it? How do you use it with your TV? Can you use it with an antenna (not cable)?
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Roku HDMI Streaming Stick
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Roku HDMI Streaming Stick
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No. You have to login (only once) with your isp/cable service user name/password for each app (ESPN, HBO, Showtime, etc).Originally posted by Always The Herd:
So.....my current cable and internet provider is Suddenlink. Let's just say right now (for an example only) that I don't get ESPN in my list of Suddenlink channels. Would I be able to use the Roku and then be able to view ESPN?
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You can't watch TV channels on it. Some TV channels have services where you can stream shows. Some of those are free and some cost money. ESPN's is free BUT is only offered if you have certain cable providers. If your provider doesn't carry ESPN they won't be one of the ones it works with.Originally posted by Always The Herd:
I am confused.....which is not hard for me to do.......could you explain this
to me in more detail?
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I have a Brighthouse Networks ( Fl provider ) 10 Mbps connection and mine works flawlessly. Never once have my Netflix or Amazon Prime had a hiccup.Originally posted by herdfan06:
I have the Roku 3, it is better getting a device in which you can plug an Ethernet cable into as wireless is slower and has higher latency.
Your internet provider does not have anything to do with the latency/potential interference of the wireless signal, outside of the router they provide (if they provide one at all).Originally posted by HerdChemist89:
I have a Brighthouse Networks ( Fl provider ) 10 Mbps connection and mine works flawlessly. Never once have my Netflix or Amazon Prime had a hiccup.Originally posted by herdfan06:
I have the Roku 3, it is better getting a device in which you can plug an Ethernet cable into as wireless is slower and has higher latency.
Not. Once.
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Originally posted by herdfan06:
Your internet provider does not have anything to do with the latency/potential interference of the wireless signal, outside of the router they provide (if they provide one at all).Originally posted by HerdChemist89:
I have a Brighthouse Networks ( Fl provider ) 10 Mbps connection and mine works flawlessly. Never once have my Netflix or Amazon Prime had a hiccup.Originally posted by herdfan06:
I have the Roku 3, it is better getting a device in which you can plug an Ethernet cable into as wireless is slower and has higher latency.
Not. Once.
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