It's never too late to buy a Christmas present, especially if that present can score your recipient a ton of instant, on-demand entertainment. Roku has a few super-slim boxes, which can add Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, and a slew of other content services to your everyday lineup. Even better, the box is compact, making it a no-brainer (and practically no effort) to add into your A/V cabinet.
So yes, added entertainment is nice, but when you can get it at a discount, that's even better. Today, Amazon has Roku's XDS Streaming Media Player as the Gold Box Deal of the Day. That means that this is a one-day sale, which will send last-minute shoppers scrambling. If you've been wanting Roku's cream of the crop box, now would be the time to buy, since it's 20 percent off. Take a peek at Amazon's main Gold Box Deal page for more info:
NOTE: Amazon has sold out of this item as of 1:00 PM Eastern Time and has replaced the offer with a Panasonic soundbar with wireless subwoofer.
Out of the three boxes that Roku currently offers, this one is the top of the line, offering high-def, as well as dual-band Wireless-N, a component video output and an optical audio output. Our own Ian White raved about the Roku XDS, saying that it's the "most versatile and forward thinking product available." [For more info, read his review of the Roku XDS.]
The box also has one USB port. That means that you will soon be able to add in your own digital music, photos, and video that's up to 1080p. Roku says that this feature will be available via a free software upgrade, sometime in January 2011.
As far as the content you can have today, the Roku XDS adds in live and on-demand sports from MLB.TV, the NHL, and the Ultimate Fighting Channel. What a great gift for your favorite sports fan! However, movie fans will love it too, with the aforementioned Netflix and Amazon Video On Demand, as well as content from Pandora, MP3tunes, MOG, RadioTime, Flickr, Facebook, and more. Find out more about the Roku XDS on Amazon's product page:
If you want this gift to get there in time for the holidays, the Roku XDS is eligible for FREE one-day shipping. Sign up for a free trial of Amazon Prime, and click for one-day shipping. The one-day shipping upgrade typically costs $3.99, but this promotion makes it free. Just keep clicking; the savings will be reflected before you check out. Processing times may apply, so act now. Also, this savings will only be good for one day, or whenever Amazon runs out of stock.
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