Product Features and Technical Details

Features and Benefits of Roku 2

A Large and Growing Entertainment Base

Roku 2 delivers more than just movies and TV shows from the biggest names in instant entertainment. You also get access to over 300 channels and counting: from the latest news to your favorite music to the craziest cat videos from around the world. Plus, new channels are added all the time, so you’ll always find something new to watch, hear and enjoy.

Live Sports Channels

Any time you want it. Roku streams the action as soon as you say go with a large selection of live sports packages, including NHL, NBA, UFC, MLB and MLS.

Streaming Music Stations

With Roku 2, you can play any music, any time. Let unlimited music from Pandora or MOG take you in new directions or to the exact tune you’re looking for. From Sirius XM to your iTunes library, Roku can stream whatever music genre you are searching for.

Access Casual Games

With the enhanced remote the new Roku 2 XS offers a built-in accelerometer and gyro so you can play games with just a flick of your wrist. Every Roku 2 XS that ships includes a free full version of the Angry Birds game.

A Small Surface-Footprint

Barely larger than a coaster, Roku 2 slips neatly alongside any TV or entertainment center, and uses less power than a nightlight. That’s over 80 times less than your average game console.

A Simple, Easy, and Inexpensive Internet TV Alternative

From its simple remote to its easy-to-use interface, Roku 2 was designed connect you to internet television options without the investment in an internet-ready TV. All you need to get started is a high-speed Internet connection, and a TV. The built-in wireless and guided setup mean you can be up and running in minutes.

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Capture:

Transfer video from your VCR to DVD in just a few clicks – the fastest way to convert your analog home video to digital

Capture video from VCRs and directly from other analog sources including Hi8, Video8 camcorders

Create:

Create VCD, SVCD and DVD movies from your own video

Edit your captured movies in iMovie to add titles, transitions and other edits

Choose from professional designed menu styles to enhance your created DVD

Share:

Post video to YouTube® or your favorite social networking sites

Convert video files to play on most popular mobile devices including iPod, iPhone and Sony PSP™

Stream HD movies and TV shows from iTunes plus content from Netflix, YouTube, Flickr and MobileMe

 

The 7-button aluminum remote (HDTV not included)

With the Apple TV, you can rent thousands of commercial free, high-definition TV episodes for just 99¢ per episode. Once you rent an episode, you have 30 days to press Play, then it’s yours for the next 48 hours. You can also rent over 7,000 movies with over 3,400 available in HD–and most new releases are available the same day they’re released on DVD. The Apple TV also connects to your home computer (either Mac or Windows PC), and you’ll be able to stream all your purchased music, TV shows, movies as well as podcasts and photo slideshows from your computer directly to your HDTV via the Apple TV.

Featuring ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (as well as a wired Ethernet connection) and an internal power supply, and the Apple TV offers silent, cool, very low power operation in an enclosure that’s less than four inches square–80 percent smaller than the previous generation. Control the Apple TV using the included seven-button aluminum Apple Remote, or use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and the Remote app–a free download from the iTunes App Store.

Coming Soon: Airplay

With Airplay functionality, you’ll be able to wirelessly stream music and video stored on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to your HDTV via the Apple TV. Airplay will be available to mobile devices running the iOS 4.2 (to be released soon).

Key Features

• All-new design that’s small, quiet, and cool.
• Rent from the largest selection of HD movies.
• Rent commercial-free HD TV shows.
• Stream from the huge Netflix catalog of movies and TV shows (available to Netflix subscribers in the U.S.).
• Browse and play YouTube videos, watch HD podcasts, and listen to Internet radio.
• Access online Flickr photos and MobileMe galleries.
• Enjoy all the photos, music, and videos on your computer on the best TV and speakers in the house.
• Turn your photos into a stunning HD slideshow.
• Stream everything you watch over 802.11n Wi-Fi.
• Simple setup with a single HDMI cable for both audio and video.

Set-up is quick and easy with a single HDMI cable connection (see larger image).

 

Specifications

• System requirements:
  • AirPort Extreme, Wi-Fi 802.11b, g, or n wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or 802.11n) or 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network
  • iTunes Store account for renting movies and TV shows
  • Netflix account for streaming Netflix content
  • For streaming media from a Mac or PC: iTunes 10 or later; iTunes Store account for Home Sharing
• Video formats:
  • H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
  • MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
  • Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
• Audio formats:
  • HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through
• TV compatibility: High-definition TVs with HDMI and capable of 720p 60/50Hz,2 including popular models from these manufacturers: Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse
• Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi (a/b/g compatible); 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• Ports: 1 HDMI; 1 optical audio; 1 Fast Ethernet; IR receiver; microUSB (for service and support)
• Dimensions: 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.9 inches
• Weight: 0.6 pounds
• Power: Built-in 6-watt universal power supply

What’s in the Box

Apple TV, aluminum Apple Remote, power cord, documentation