Roku's 2010 line, the HD, XD and XDS at $59.99 to $99.99, were the cheapest way to get Netflix Watch Instantly, Hulu Plus, Pandora and Amazon on a TV. With the Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3, they turned streaming from a laptop activity into a living-room one.
- Maker
- Roku
- Released
- September 2010
- Launch price
- $59.99 (HD) to $99.99 (XDS)
Specifications
| Output | Up to 1080p on the XD and XDS |
|---|---|
| Channels | Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Video on Demand, Pandora, MLB.TV |
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