What do use Roku for ?

[JV_011_]

Hi Guys, thought i shoult start a thread of what is everyone using Roku for. i just ordered mine last night so i will be using it for

• Netflix
• Hulu+
• CrunchyRol ( For anime, havent used it yet but i read its good)
• Havent tried it: SkyNews
• Havent tried it: MTVHD

EDITED:
Aparently you can stream live sports on Roku. La Liga, EPL.
http://www.roku.com/channels/#!details/33453/dishworld-sports

 

[DawieZA]

I currently use my Roku for the below:

Plex
Netflix
Hulu+
Vevo
SkyNews
Angry Birds

Not had much time to test the other channels yet.

 

[Bona Botse]

Plex. Occasional Netflix and Hulu.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Plex
Netflix
Vevo sometimes

 

[Pho3nix]

Mother and Sister use it for Plex.
Brother for CrunchyRoll

 

[Yotch]

I mainly use Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vevo, Pandora, eNCA, NHK World, BBC News, CNN, Smithsonian (documentaries). The MTV channel on Giniko that I was watching was removed last week. I don't seem to be able to access the Sky News Live channel any more - only the recorded headlines.

 

[MongooseMan]

Check out MediaBrowser. Most who've tried it say it's better than Plex.

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

Check out MediaBrowser. Most who've tried it say it's better than Plex.

No Linux support.

 

[MongooseMan]

No Linux support.

Yet. Afaik there's a mono build in the works.

 

[Bona Botse]

Check out MediaBrowser. Most who've tried it say it's better than Plex.

I'll try it for the mere fact that it's shiny and new (to me).

 

[DominionZA]

I currently use my DroidTV for

Internet browsing
Email
Facebook
Twitter
Skype
Netflix
BBC iPlayer
Hulu
Plex
AirPlay
Youtube
3D games
XBMC

Ooops, wrong thread

I have had 2 droid machines with this intended purpose. Found it painful to browse the net, check email, etc.. With a wireless keyboard or remote control.
Besides, I often like to browse forums, surf the web, email, blah while watching something. Roku + Nexus 10 / Note 3 much better for this.

 

[Zenbaas]

I'm sure this must have been discussed elsewhere before but what do you guys pay for these services? (Hulu, Netflix,crunchyroll etc...)

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

I'm sure this must have been discussed elsewhere before but what do you guys pay for these services? (Hulu, Netflix,crunchyroll etc...)

$7.99 pm for Netlix and $4.99 pm for Unotelly.

 

[DominionZA]

I'm sure this must have been discussed elsewhere before but what do you guys pay for these services? (Hulu, Netflix,crunchyroll etc...)

Hulu and Netflix are $8 each. Unotelly $5.

 

[Chevron]

Crunchyroll is $7.

 

[Zenbaas]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. Quick how much content is there on crunchyroll...? Is it worthwhile..?

 

[Alan]

EDITED:
Aparently you can stream live sports on Roku. La Liga, EPL.
http://www.roku.com/channels/#!details/33453/dishworld-sports

This legit? Works and in good quality.

thats sky news proper not that 10min highlights

 

[SL1v3R]

Available yes but I think it must be linked to a cable account.

 

[Chevron]

Thanks for all the feedback guys. Quick how much content is there on crunchyroll...? Is it worthwhile..?

There's a crapload of stuff on crunchyroll.

If you're into anime it's definitely worth it.

 

[JV_011_]

There's a crapload of stuff on crunchyroll.

If you're into anime it's definitely worth it.

I tried it and theres nothing differnt from both Hulu+ and Netflix. Most of the stuff i watch are there