Streaming players: Roku® Inc. today announced an all-new family of its streaming players.
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With the final goal to bring useful improvements at existing prices , the
new line of Roku LT, Roku 1 and Roku 2 players is designed to provide a better TV
experience. In this dynamic, it aims to give users more useful features: the
ability to turn up a late-night flick without waking the kids or search quickly
for the latest movie.
The new Roku LT, Roku 1 and Roku 2 players along with the Roku 3 provide
access to
the Roku Channel Store which aims to feature a broad selection of
streaming entertainment.
Connectikpeople may also recall that, Roku’s free apps for iOS® and
Android™ devices aims to transform a phone or tablet into the ultimate Roku
command center, also letting users stream their personal music, video and
photos to a Roku player.
For US users, Roku announced partnership with M-GO to Bring Instant Access
to Movies and TV Shows.
Reagading Pricing and Availability, in the U.S., the new Roku LT (model 2700), Roku 1 and Roku 2 players are
available for pre-order now for suggested retail prices of $49.99, $59.99 and
$79.99, respectively at Roku.com and are expected to be available in retail
stores beginning in October.
In Canada, the Roku 3 is available now for a suggested retail price of
$109.99 in retail stores. The Roku 1 and Roku 2 players are available for
pre-order now for suggested retail prices of $69.99 and $89.99 respectively at
Roku.ca and are expected to be available in retail stores beginning in October.
In the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland, the Roku 3 is available now for a
suggested retail price of £99.99 at Roku.co.uk and in retail stores. The Roku 1
and Roku 2 players are expected to be available for suggested retail prices of
£59.99 and £79.99 respectively at Roku.co.uk and in retail stores beginning in
October.
About Roku Inc.
Roku is the creator of the most popular streaming software platform for
delivering video, music and casual games to the TV. Roku launched the first
device to stream Netflix to the TV in 2008, and since then has sold more than 5
million Roku streaming players in the U.S. Roku players are also available in
Canada, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland. In addition, Roku works with OEMs
who create Roku Ready™ devices which access the Roku streaming platform. Roku
Ready devices can be purchased from major retailers in the U.S. Roku was
founded by Anthony Wood, inventor of the DVR. Roku is privately held and
headquartered in Saratoga, Calif., U.S.
