The Roku Thread
11-23-15 | 08:39 PM
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Roku Lineup Set for Big Black Friday Discounts
By Angela Moscaritolo
November 23, 2015 04:37pm EST
That includes Roku set-top boxes, streaming sticks, and HDTVs.
Looking for a deal on a new streaming media player this Black Friday weekend? Roku has you covered.
The company is knocking $20 off the price of the Roku 3 with voice search this Black Friday weekend, bringing it down to just $79.99. If that's still too pricey for your liking, you can snag the small, portable Roku Streaming Stick for $39.99, or $10 off its normal price.
Earlier this month, Roku also unveiled a new, special-edition streaming box that will be available in "limited supply" for Black Friday weekend online and at select retailers. The Roku SE has a suggested price of $49.99, but will be slashed to just $25 for the most hyped shopping event of the year, making it the cheapest Roku player ever, the company said.
These deals will be available beginning this Wednesday, Nov. 25 online and in stores from retailers nationwide.
You'll also find deals on a number of Roku TV models this weekend, including a 32-inch TCL Roku TV for $125 and a 55-inch TCL Roku TV for $348 from select retailers, including Walmart, online and in stores.
As an added bonus, those who purchase and activate a Roku player or Roku TV model between now and Jan. 16 will be able to snag some content offers from Hulu, CinemaNow, Showtime, and other streaming services valued at up to $100. That includes three free months of the Hulu Limited Commercials Plan, three free HD movie rentals from CinemaNow, and a one-month free trial of Showtime.
Meanwhile, Roku isn't the only company getting ready for Black Friday. Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, Staples, and Target have all announced details of their 2015 Black Friday promotions.
By Angela Moscaritolo
November 23, 2015 04:37pm EST
That includes Roku set-top boxes, streaming sticks, and HDTVs.
Looking for a deal on a new streaming media player this Black Friday weekend? Roku has you covered.
The company is knocking $20 off the price of the Roku 3 with voice search this Black Friday weekend, bringing it down to just $79.99. If that's still too pricey for your liking, you can snag the small, portable Roku Streaming Stick for $39.99, or $10 off its normal price.
Earlier this month, Roku also unveiled a new, special-edition streaming box that will be available in "limited supply" for Black Friday weekend online and at select retailers. The Roku SE has a suggested price of $49.99, but will be slashed to just $25 for the most hyped shopping event of the year, making it the cheapest Roku player ever, the company said.
These deals will be available beginning this Wednesday, Nov. 25 online and in stores from retailers nationwide.
You'll also find deals on a number of Roku TV models this weekend, including a 32-inch TCL Roku TV for $125 and a 55-inch TCL Roku TV for $348 from select retailers, including Walmart, online and in stores.
As an added bonus, those who purchase and activate a Roku player or Roku TV model between now and Jan. 16 will be able to snag some content offers from Hulu, CinemaNow, Showtime, and other streaming services valued at up to $100. That includes three free months of the Hulu Limited Commercials Plan, three free HD movie rentals from CinemaNow, and a one-month free trial of Showtime.
Meanwhile, Roku isn't the only company getting ready for Black Friday. Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, Staples, and Target have all announced details of their 2015 Black Friday promotions.
So I'm getting fed up with my Blu Ray player's clunky, never updated streaming apps, switching between it and the Xbox 360 because one device has access to a service the other doesn't, and missing out many other channels/apps. A Roku purchase is imminent.
Anyone heard any rumblings of Black Friday discounts, specifically for the Roku 3? Right now it looks like going directly through Roku will net the biggest deal, depending on how much shipping is. I'm hoping Amazon will at least match them.
I've done a Hulu trial in the past, but I'm hoping I can also do one with the limited commercial tier. (I guess I can always use a new email/different credit card if it won't let me.)
11-25-15 | 06:14 AM
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MTV has been added to the Roku Channel Store.
Looks like it's only shows, I couldn't find any music stuff. They have some complete seasons, and current episodes the day after it airs. It's all FREE, but you'll need to sign-in with a TV provider to get full access.
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/73386/mtv
Looks like it's only shows, I couldn't find any music stuff. They have some complete seasons, and current episodes the day after it airs. It's all FREE, but you'll need to sign-in with a TV provider to get full access.
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/73386/mtv
11-25-15 | 08:39 PM
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Looks like it's only shows, I couldn't find any music stuff.
Yep, I actually checked it JUST to see if there were any music videos on it- what WAS I thinking?
11-26-15 | 04:47 AM
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Maybe eventually that VH1 will stream music videos on Roku but that probably will never happen because it make's too much common sense.
Does SciFy Channel have a streaming Roku Channel?
Does SciFy Channel have a streaming Roku Channel?
11-27-15 | 05:09 PM
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11-27-15 | 07:53 PM
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11-27-15 | 10:49 PM
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12-03-15 | 01:16 PM
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MTV has been added to the Roku Channel Store.
Looks like it's only shows, I couldn't find any music stuff. They have some complete seasons, and current episodes the day after it airs. It's all FREE, but you'll need to sign-in with a TV provider to get full access.
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/73386/mtv
Looks like it's only shows, I couldn't find any music stuff. They have some complete seasons, and current episodes the day after it airs. It's all FREE, but you'll need to sign-in with a TV provider to get full access.
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/73386/mtv
https://www.rokuchannels.tv/flashback80s
12-04-15 | 11:51 AM
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If you're looking for music videos and none of the other crap MTV airs, have you checked out the free Flashback 80's channel?
https://www.rokuchannels.tv/flashback80s
https://www.rokuchannels.tv/flashback80s
12-12-15 | 01:28 AM
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Anyone heard any news about when Max Go channel will be added? Doesn't HBO own Cinemax? If so it's seems really silly that they have taken this long without adding it .
12-12-15 | 07:38 AM
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12-12-15 | 09:06 AM
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12-12-15 | 11:54 AM
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12-13-15 | 05:22 AM
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The current model Roku 3 just dropped to $79 at Amazon.
12-14-15 | 01:43 PM
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Yeah the cool thing about youtube is if your really into a particular band or genre at a certain time you can really get into a playlist rabbithole and find a ton of music that way.
12-16-15 | 02:41 AM
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Food Network, Travel Channel and HGTV were just added.
https://channelstore.roku.com/detail...h-food-network
https://channelstore.roku.com/detail...travel-channel
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/75619/watch-hgtv
There are live streams for each channel, and tons of full length episodes. And some old series like Samantha Brown's Great Weekends and Good Eats. Looks like most of the content requires sign-in with a TV provider.
https://channelstore.roku.com/detail...h-food-network
https://channelstore.roku.com/detail...travel-channel
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/75619/watch-hgtv
There are live streams for each channel, and tons of full length episodes. And some old series like Samantha Brown's Great Weekends and Good Eats. Looks like most of the content requires sign-in with a TV provider.
12-17-15 | 10:02 PM
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USA Network was just added.
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/75151/usa-now
A couple shows have full seasons like Mr Robot, Satisfaction and Dig. There's also a few movies.
https://channelstore.roku.com/details/75151/usa-now
A couple shows have full seasons like Mr Robot, Satisfaction and Dig. There's also a few movies.
12-20-15 | 01:58 PM
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I tried searching thread and internet and cannot find a list of free channels on Roku. I am a cord cutter, so have NO cable or tv subscription and know there are some channels like history and A&e i wouldn't get. i see PBS would be included but i am not finding anything else clearly stated. i must be a total internet newb to be unable to find this.
Is there a listing somewhere of what you can get for free, omitting channels that would come with existing cable subscription.
thanks for pointing me in a direction so i can figure out if this roku thing is worth my getting.
Is there a listing somewhere of what you can get for free, omitting channels that would come with existing cable subscription.
thanks for pointing me in a direction so i can figure out if this roku thing is worth my getting.
12-20-15 | 02:19 PM
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I tried searching thread and internet and cannot find a list of free channels on Roku. I am a cord cutter, so have NO cable or tv subscription and know there are some channels like history and A&e i wouldn't get. i see PBS would be included but i am not finding anything else clearly stated. i must be a total internet newb to be unable to find this.
Is there a listing somewhere of what you can get for free, omitting channels that would come with existing cable subscription.
thanks for pointing me in a direction so i can figure out if this roku thing is worth my getting.
Is there a listing somewhere of what you can get for free, omitting channels that would come with existing cable subscription.
thanks for pointing me in a direction so i can figure out if this roku thing is worth my getting.
There are several other free sources which either didn't sound good, or weren't good (to my tastes). I joined Amazon Prime for the streaming content as well as two day shipping. You don't need them all, but you may want to pay for one of Amazon, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, etc.
12-20-15 | 11:15 PM
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I tried searching thread and internet and cannot find a list of free channels on Roku. I am a cord cutter, so have NO cable or tv subscription and know there are some channels like history and A&e i wouldn't get. i see PBS would be included but i am not finding anything else clearly stated.
There's tons of free content on the Roku. But almost everything that's free is filled with commercials. Often the ad breaks are awkwardly placed (in the middle of a scene) and they show the same commercials over and over. I rarely watch anything on the free channels.
If you're going to get a Roku, I would recommend spending $20/month and subscribing to Netflix ($8) and Hulu ad-free ($12). Without at least one premium service, you'll probably be disappointed.