It's that time of year again. The leaves begin falling from the trees. The air gets a little crisper. You start looking silly wearing your summer clothes. And, of course, consumer electronics get refreshed for the wait-what-it's-here-already holiday season.
On Wednesday, Roku updated three-quarters of its streaming set-top models with designs that match the Roku 3, improved features, and a new content partner that's important enough to garner a coveted button spot on the Roku remote—all at the same prices as before.
Roku1, 2, 3…and LT!
Joining the existing $100 Roku 3 are a new version of the $50 Roku LT, the new $60 Roku 1 (replacing the 2 HD), and the new $80 Roku 2 (replacing the 2 XD). The new models all take on the indented-hockey-puck look of the Roku 3. Feature-wise, the Roku 2 gains a headphone jack on the remote for private listening, as well as dual-band W-Fi, both previously available only on the top-of-the-line Roku 3. The Roku 1 supports 1080p video, lowering the bar for higher HD resolution to the $60 point in Roku's lineup—and leaving the Roku LT as the only model that tops out at 720p. The Roku 3 remains the premier model with a faster processor, ethernet and USB ports, and a motion-control remote for gaming.
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