Roku 3 or Generic Android box?

Columbo said:
The Android boxes are a minefield and everyone I know that has one does so for only one thing and that is to circumvent paying for things, if that is not in your interest I'd say go for the Roku.

In addition the Roku eco-system is pretty much the only one that has Netflix, Amazon and NowTV if you have all 3 of those.
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I assume that with an Android device you would have access to all the paid for platforms as well?

Although I guess then performance and usability depends on the minefield?
 
Would an Android box allow to view UK catchup TV from ITV, 4 and 5 with minimal fuss or would I need to open individual apps for each broadcaster?

I am ditching Virgin Media and the TV licence so all I really want is UK Catchup TV with a simple UI.

Personally, I just use the HDMI from PC to TV but that is not so convenient for everyone else in the family :D

I am not Androids biggest fan. I think most just put up with it because it gives them free content for a low price point.

I will probably end up building a HTPC I think.
 
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Which ROKU device is recommended then?

Roku 2, Roku 3 or just the stick?

I am struggling to justify the price difference between the 2 and 3 for what appears to be headphone jack and motion controls for gaming? Gaming? I have a PC for that :p

I have ethernet right where the device will be so is it even worth considering the stick?

Anyone if Roku have a UK Radioplayer channel/app?

Thanks.
 
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pepp77 said:
Nice little feature I found out about the Roku today is that it natively supports wireless presentation mode with windows 10.
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Can I ask what do you mean by this?

You can stream your desktop to the Roku without any other additional hardware?

If so, that is awesome and why is this not advertised more, surely that is a killer feature.
 
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