Roku is adding to its streaming media player repertoire. Today, the company announced two tiny new boxes to deliver various streams of entertainment: the Roku SD and the Roku HD-XR.
The Roku HD-XR is the company's top-of-the-line product, at a very respectable $129.99. The only real difference over Roku's existing set-top box is that this player adds faster 802.11n support as well as a USB port "for future use." It delivers high-definition streams to your TV via an HDMI or component video connection. There are also S-Video and composite outputs, if you need them (but where's the fun in that?). Audio is handled via HDMI, stereo analog or fiberoptic digital outputs.
In case you're on the fence about Roku in general - or not interested in the full High Def experience, it's hard to say no to the $79 Roku SD. At that price, it's a nice Christmas bonus for some of those who've been extra good this year -- or at least have an extra TV that could use some jazzing up.
Both players are available now. For a limited time, buy either one via Roku or Amazon and you'll score free shipping.
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