HBO has said they want to be on the aTV, waiting on apple for it to happen.I believe Apple recently announced HBO GO for the Apple TV..
Roku3 has USB and a SD card slot, you can load media that way.It seems like Roku 3 only allows you to stream content.
There is a Plex app for Roku. However, I have had issues with it. The Appletv is great if you want to use Airplay or Apple content, but the number of apps are a lot less than you get with Roku unless you jailbreak. However, I think you need an Appletv2 for that feature at his point. I have a Roku2 and Appletv2 and use the Appletv more often.
There is a Plex app for Roku. However, I have had issues with it. The Appletv is great if you want to use Airplay or Apple content, but the number of apps are a lot less than you get with Roku unless you jailbreak. However, I think you need an Appletv2 for that feature at his point. I have a Roku2 and Appletv2 and use the Appletv more often.
if you want to use the iTunes store to buy or rent video, you must use the aTV.
-I also believe that the aTV has better access to sports like the MLB app.
I'm not a sports fan, haven't really paid attention to this. so look into that if you are.
roku has access to more media sources-- amazon (like you said), HBO GO, VUDU, plex, pandora, rdio.
also if you're a time warner cable subscriber, you can now use the roku as a free cable box with their app.
i wouldn't go with a smart TV just to get a smart TV, better to get a TV that you want, and can use for several years, and get a $99 add on that if you need to replace in 2 years won't be a waste.
most of the smart TVs are a bit awkward in the way the handle.
For those who have both an ATV 3 and an idevice (iPad, iPhone, etc) here are a couple of tips.
1) Install the Plex iOS app on your idevice and run Plex Media Server on your home computer. You can then airplay any Plex channel to your ATV 3 and essentially have Plex on your ATV. This includes an Amazon and free Hulu (not Hulu+) channel.
Don't have a Roku, but I can tell you that I love the way the aTV buffers then plays when enough of the file has been cached with max PQ. I tried Netflix but the throttling of PQ drove me nuts and I dropped it. If PQ is prime to you and your download speed can get slow (less than 8MBps?), I think you might be happier with the aTV. I currently have 11MBps and the 1080p content I have purchased loads in under 20s.Figured this was as good as any to bring back from the dead. Im on the fence for either a Roku 3 or ATV3. My main use will be tv shows since Im considering dropping down my Dish Network. Its not as much to save cost as it is the picture quality. I can record a cable show on Dish, then stream it off an older Roku and the Roku kills its because of the current overcompression of broadcast HD.
Im leaning towards the ATV3, not because apple has any more content tv wise, but because the ATV is not a variable streamer, since it buffers content ahead. My DSL speeds can be max one day, and half the next, so I figure if PQ is my driving force, then the ATV3 might be the best solution.
Figured this was as good as any to bring back from the dead. Im on the fence for either a Roku 3 or ATV3. My main use will be tv shows since Im considering dropping down my Dish Network. Its not as much to save cost as it is the picture quality. I can record a cable show on Dish, then stream it off an older Roku and the Roku kills its because of the current overcompression of broadcast HD.
Im leaning towards the ATV3, not because apple has any more content tv wise, but because the ATV is not a variable streamer, since it buffers content ahead. My DSL speeds can be max one day, and half the next, so I figure if PQ is my driving force, then the ATV3 might be the best solution.
I believe Apple recently announced HBO GO for the Apple TV. My cable provider does not offer HBO GO so I am not sure, but I believe it does. It seems like Roku 3 only allows you to stream content. I rip my DVD and Blu Rays into Apple format and have pictures, TV Shows, Music & Music Video's that I like to watch on my Apple TV. I do not subscribe to Netflix or Amazon so Roku does not offer as much to me.
The ATV has availability for literally thousands of movies TV shows etc. that are just vacuumed up from all over the net or uploaded by individuals. Some work, some doent. You also face lots of buffering that can be very frustrating. And lots of times things just don't open. Recently I've had some freezes and the only way to reset is to pull the plug. There's no power switch. I'm not sure that the plug pulling doesn't hurt the unit. The roku is often more reliable.
I bought a roku 3 to replace my second gen ATV. So far I'm much happier with the Roku
I'm looking to get a streaming box and I was wondering if you guys had some ideas of which one to get, I like that roku 3 has amazon instant video, does Apple TV? Or is it better to get a smart tv?