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Originally Posted by Hitch
Me, too. What I like most about Roku is the huge range of channels and every possible type of content you could want. We have a Roku3 with Netflix, Amazon Prime (not electively; we simply have it already, so...), AcornTV and Hulu. Basically, it gives us choices that we wouldn't otherwise have (for legal content, I mean). I like the ability to stream some European and British shows that I otherwise would never see. And Aussie shows, too.
Forgive my ignorance about this, but what about google Chromecast? or is the issue the licensing (by area), rather than the device (pipe) for it? We haven't used the remote headphone jack, on the Roku...mostly because I forgot we even had the option. :-)
Hitch
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I do plan to get a Chromecast, mainly because it's so cheap. But it won't be replacing any of my settopboxes.
First of all, you not only have be online for it to work but the connection needs to be fast enough to stream. This won't always be the case. For instance, in January I'm renting a cottage at a holiday park. You can get access to internet, but they want on the website that it isn't a high speed connection; it's fine for reading emails and reading websites but downloading big files and streaming music/movies will be problematic. Also there is a limited number of devices that will be able to connect to wifi (unless you purchase more vouchers).
Second, I don't like to be dependant on a phone, tablet or notebook. I'd rather have a bigger (though you can't really call a Roku big) device that has it's own remote and will work stand alone.
Finally, I like the Roku's ability to plug in a memory card or an USB stick loaded with my own films and series. That is especially handy when wifi isn't available or fast enough. I'm probably able to copy a film or series to my tablet or phone and stream from there, but then I'm, again, dependant on another device.
The Roku 3 seemed to be the ideal device to eliminate a couple of other devices and would be great when not at home. I assumed that since we now have Netflix in the Netherlands it would work on the Roku, too. I didn't count on any other streaming services to work. I think it's a bit silly of Roku not to get to an agreement with Netflix so you can use it outside of the US, Canada and UK/Ireland.