That was very informative /u/idlethreat, thank you! I am personally considering purchasing a Roku, any suggestion on which one I should get? Should I go all out and get the most powerful one or are the smaller versions still just as good?
The Roku2 has the older Netflix app that doesn't support Netflix profiles. Unsure how important profiles are to you (I don't use them). The 2 also has Composite hookups if you have a TV requiring it (the 3 is HDMI only). If you have the extra 20 bucks, I'd strongly recommend the Roku 3. Has USB, HDMI, faster processor, and just an all-around good box to use. I have two of them in daily service.
One thing nobody mentions (that I run into) was the wireless router part of the setup.
I had a lot of performance issues (slow streaming, stuttering) using consumer grade wireless routers (Dlink was one). I eventually threw some cash at a very nice Mikrotik and it completely resolved the problem.
I realize that I probably over-engineered the solution and there might be other (less complicated) devices to go with, but thought I'd mention it.
That was very informative /u/idlethreat, thank you! I am personally considering purchasing a Roku, any suggestion on which one I should get? Should I go all out and get the most powerful one or are the smaller versions still just as good?
The Roku2 has the older Netflix app that doesn't support Netflix profiles. Unsure how important profiles are to you (I don't use them). The 2 also has Composite hookups if you have a TV requiring it (the 3 is HDMI only). If you have the extra 20 bucks, I'd strongly recommend the Roku 3. Has USB, HDMI, faster processor, and just an all-around good box to use. I have two of them in daily service.
One thing nobody mentions (that I run into) was the wireless router part of the setup.
I had a lot of performance issues (slow streaming, stuttering) using consumer grade wireless routers (Dlink was one). I eventually threw some cash at a very nice Mikrotik and it completely resolved the problem.
I realize that I probably over-engineered the solution and there might be other (less complicated) devices to go with, but thought I'd mention it.
Sweet! Thanks for the info, I think I will pick one up this week.
Awesome. Follow up with me and tell me what you think!
Will do, Ill PM you and let you know how its working out!