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Roku - 1 Streaming Player - Black
Roku - 1 Streaming Player - Black
Roku 1: Instantly stream your favorite content by connecting your TV to the Internet. Get set up in just a few easy steps, and access more than 2,000 channels of streaming entertainment. Find movies and shows in a flash with one-stop search or use your compatible device as a Roku remote.
 
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Posted by: avcinci
on October 6, 2014
It’s disappointing to me that I have to return this item. The technical support I received from the Roku techs was phenomenal. They called me several times all the way from the Philippines, giving me as much technical support as needed to get my Roku to work for me. Unfortunately, after many hours of frustration, I finally gave up. There were two problems: (1) the Roku was unable to detect my wireless router’s signal from another room even though my Blu-Ray player could, and (2) even if it could, I would not be able to watch Blu-Ray movies because of HDCP protection. When you convert from HDMI to component, the resulting analog signal is copy-protected by HDCP (my HDTV is an older model not equipped with HDMI). So, in order to use the Roku on a legacy TV, you would need to buy a converter to convert the HDMI to component (~$40), a range extender to strengthen the router’s signal if it’s too far away for a strong signal (~$50), and then you still wouldn’t be able to get past the copy protection of HDCP to enable watching Blu-Ray movies. You would, however, be able to watch Netflix TV series (like Breaking Bad, etc.) since TV shows are not affected by the HDCP protection.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Verified Purchaser:Yes
My Best Buy number: 2676438439
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Roku - 1 Streaming Player - Black
Roku - 1 Streaming Player - Black
Roku 1: Instantly stream your favorite content by connecting your TV to the Internet. Get set up in just a few easy steps, and access more than 2,000 channels of streaming entertainment. Find movies and shows in a flash with one-stop search or use your compatible device as a Roku remote.
 

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I am ignorant re streaming. One of your products said that I could stream tv shows to my tv. I'm interested.! What do I need to get to start it. ?
Try the "On My Way HDMI to Component Video (YPbPr) Converter." Keep in mind that you will be able to view Netflix streaming TV shows but not movies because of the HDCP copy protection protocol.
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Roku - 1 Streaming Player - Black
Roku - 1 Streaming Player - Black
Roku 1: Instantly stream your favorite content by connecting your TV to the Internet. Get set up in just a few easy steps, and access more than 2,000 channels of streaming entertainment. Find movies and shows in a flash with one-stop search or use your compatible device as a Roku remote.
 

Is there a econimical device like the Roku that is also a digital conveter for older TVs?

Is there a econimical device like the Roku that is also a digital conveter for older TVs? I need one that is compatable with Timewarner cable.
Yes. Try the "On the Way HDMI to Component Video (YPbPr) Converter (~$48). Be informed, however, that this will work fine if all you need to do is watch TV shows from streaming sources like Netflix. You will not, however, be able to view Blu-Ray movies that are HDCP copy-protected because analog signals are unable to get by the HDCP protection.
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