Logos302 86 Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 I'm looking at replacing my ageing xbox360 with either a Roku, Chromecast or third option if cheap. But I am not sure which is the better chose. This is a unit that will not get used very often its in the bedroom. I have both wireless and wired so no big deal there. Both TV and Movies, most movies are MKV.
ebr 16169 Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 If it is for infrequent use, and you have another device for the interface (phone or tablet) then I'd be inclined to start out with a ChromeCast. Testing is going well so, hopefully, that functionality will be available soon.
CBers 7450 Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Personally, I will be buying a Chromecast next rather than another Roku. As Ebr says, Chromecast testing is going really well. . Edited February 20, 2014 by CBers
Latchmor 584 Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 I've had my Chromecast waiting patiently for a while, lol. Bought it from US Amazon but after the initial playing about with Youtube etc it has been dormant until MB kicks in!
gcw07 347 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 To me at least it is all about whether you enjoy having to have another device around or not. As cool an idea as Chromecast is, it is something I personally think is worthless. Same with Airplay. Both those require you to have an extra device to actually do the navigation. The Roku on the other hand actually has a remote and can be programmed into a universal remote to control something that you can navigate on screen. A phone or tablet makes for a crappy remote. Again just personal preference.
Airbender 128 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Hi i will add i both devices and i love them both , Roku give more options to have internet tv and netfliex and MB3 thanks to GCW07. also Roku have over 1000 chancels and hidden channels also just FYI
christoph86 12 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 I have both as well. We put the roku in our bedroom, which was a tv we didn't use a lot,that is until we put the roku on it. Now we use it a lot. The roku 3 is really a great device and simple to use. With the MB3 app it gives tons of content. I use the chromecast for HBO go and netflix on another tv and works well for that.
barnabas1969 1 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 I'll chime in with a vote for Roku. I bought four Chromecast devices when they first came out. It's an interesting toy, but the lack of ability to control it with a real remote control made it not very useful. I bought a Roku 3, and love it. I sold all of the Chromecasts on e-bay. I plan to buy three more Roku 3's.
Airbender 128 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 Yeah roku indeed is awesome divice for sure and no more htpc computer this 80 dollars divice work just fine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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