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Roku HD-XR

PCWorld Rating

4.5
4.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Nov 24, 2009

Pros

  • Simple, intuitive interface
  • Affordable and compact

Cons

  • No support for YouTube, Hulu, and Vudu
  • No HD video or ethernet cables included

Bottom Line

The Roku HD-XR does a superb job of delivering high-def video from Netflix, Amazon, MLB.TV, and several smaller services to your HDTV, either via ethernet or 802.11n Wi-Fi.

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