New Home Setup Advice ...

[StuartC]

Hey All.

I have decided to ditch the DSTV and go for a complete streaming solution using the like of Netflix, iPlayer, 4OD & Plex.

Currently I have 3 tv's that I want to hook up. I am looking to buy a Roku 3 for our main TV so happy there, we also have a further 2 TV's where I am looking for a more scaled down streaming solution. So far I have looked into:

Raspberry Pi - I was very keen on this idea but after reading some forums seems it can be quite jittery due to it being underpowered etc
Chromecast - This seems a good contender only down side is that it is wireless so could suffer lag - any comments here?
Roku 2 - I cannot find anything bad about this other than being more expensive that the above two. So a good option i think...

Any advice on the above would be appreciated - and any other options as well !

Thanks
Stuart

 

[OrbitalDawn]

If you're happy with the Roku 3 why not get them for the other TVs as well?

 

[Batista]

Are any of your TV's smart? I've plugged mine into my router and can access everything on my laptop.

 

[StuartC]

If you're happy with the Roku 3 why not get them for the other TVs as well?

I was looking for something a bit cheaper in the other rooms ...

 

[StuartC]

Are any of your TV's smart? I've plugged mine into my router and can access everything on my laptop.

Unfortunately not ... It was the model before smart tv's were launched.

 

[StuartC]

Anyone have experience with the rpi or chrome cast?

 

[FlashSA]

I would spend more and stick a Roku 3 onto each tv. Rock solid and works for everything you want to achieve - you will not be sorry down the line. I have my second one en route to me from Amazon and it cost me R1450 all in

 

[SFW007]

would ebay not be cheaper ?

ebay us


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http://pages.ebay.com/help/buy/shipping-globally.html

 

[StuartC]

Thinking that sticking with the Roku 3's may be the best choice, will also get a RPi for the tinkering tho ...

SFW007 am in the UK next week so will get the stuff there, had bad experiences with eBay before do try and avoid it like the plague!!

 

[SFW007]

Thinking that sticking with the Roku 3's may be the best choice, will also get a RPi for the tinkering tho ...

SFW007 am in the UK next week so will get the stuff there, had bad experiences with eBay before do try and avoid it like the plague!!

buyers guarantee not work for ?

 

[StuartC]

buyers guarantee not work for ?

The difference would only be be about R200 to go for a 3 and without eBay hassle is well worth the investment !