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Roku Stick on HSN

Dar321 — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 15:44:27 GMT

Anyone buying the new Roku stick. I think I'm going to, just wondering if it's worth it. Thanks for any replies

Re: Roku Stick on HSN

icezeus — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 16:35:05 GMT

I have the Amazon Fire Stick, which is the same concept as the ROKU. I know a couple of people that have a ROKU and they seem to be happy with their purchase.

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Jordan2 — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 01:02:42 GMT

So I'm not a techie and don't get the concept of this. If I get this, do I no longer need cable? Is there a subscription fee for using this (surely you must pay extra for premium cable stations and Netflix and the like)? Can you only watch shows on a 1 day delay ( can you watch your shows when they are airing at their regular day and time, can you watch live news broadcasts)?

Re: Roku Stick on HSN

glb613 — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 10:52:40 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
So I'm not a techie and don't get the concept of this. If I get this, do I no longer need cable? Is there a subscription fee for using this (surely you must pay extra for premium cable stations and Netflix and the like)? Can you only watch shows on a 1 day delay ( can you watch your shows when they are airing at their regular day and time, can you watch live news broadcasts)?

You'll need a way to get local broadcast channels. You can buy an antenna and use it or get basic cable which is usually a lot cheaper. You can watch many shows a day later online using your computer or tablet.

If you have an Apple computer, iPhone or iPad, get Apple TV and you can stream what's on your device to the TV. In other words, if you're watching a CBS show on your iPad you can stream it to your TV and see it on a much bigger screen.

What device you buy depends on your viewing habits. Despite having a smart TV, I bought an Apple TV so I could stream a channel not available on my TV's menu.

Re: Roku Stick on HSN

theBabe — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 11:32:07 GMT

It really doesn't take the place of cable. You will still need OTA antennas for all your TVs. If you love channels like HGTV, you'll still need to subscribe to a streaming channel such as Sling which is a minimum of $20.00 per month depending on what channel line-up you choose. Then there's Netflix and Amazon Prime streaming which also cost extra.

Also, I never saw any presentation on the Roku + stick, but I'm not real sure what the skeezy HSN hosts said. This won't give you 4K TV....I'm not even sure if this stick will work on a regular TV that's not 4K.

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willdob3 — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 13:57:25 GMT

@Dar321

I’ve got Roku and also have the Fire TV Stick. I pretty much stopped using the Roku once I got the Fire TV Stick. You can get a lot more shows for free using the Fire TV Stick. But it all depends what you want to watch.

Re: Roku Stick on HSN

Nuttmeg — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 14:07:56 GMT

@glb613 wrote:
@Jordan2 wrote:
So I'm not a techie and don't get the concept of this. If I get this, do I no longer need cable? Is there a subscription fee for using this (surely you must pay extra for premium cable stations and Netflix and the like)? Can you only watch shows on a 1 day delay ( can you watch your shows when they are airing at their regular day and time, can you watch live news broadcasts)?
You'll need a way to get local broadcast channels. You can buy an antenna and use it or get basic cable which is usually a lot cheaper. You can watch many shows a day later online using your computer or tablet.

If you have an Apple computer, iPhone or iPad, get Apple TV and you can stream what's on your device to the TV. In other words, if you're watching a CBS show on your iPad you can stream it to your TV and see it on a much bigger screen.

What device you buy depends on your viewing habits. Despite having a smart TV, I bought an Apple TV so I could stream a channel not available on my TV's menu.

Basic cable can be a good option. Please don't let your cable provider sell you 25 or 50 internet speed to save money.

Re: Roku Stick on HSN

SilleeMee — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 16:59:12 GMT

If it means anything...CNET rated the Roku Stick at the top of their list for streaming devices in 2017. Apple TV came in second and Amazon Fire was third.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 01:21:30 GMT

I also have both the Fire Stick and the Roku Express, and I much prefer the Fire Stick. If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can't get the free movies on the Roku.

I got rid of my satellite service by getting a simple inside antenna for $12.99, for local TV stations plus the shopping channels, I subscribed to Netflix for about $8.00/mo. and got some cable channels including HGTV, for $30.00/mo. with Sling. Cut my TV costs by over 50%.

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kcladyz — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 23:23:34 GMT

I have it an dnever use it to be honest.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 14:39:43 GMT

Roku sticks, both HD and 4K versions, have been on sale lately. The prices are going away on Dec. 23....fyi. Walmart has them for 39 and 49, respectively.