When is the ROKU 4 coming to the UK - Grrrr!

NeilF · 19 Feb 2016 at 10:32

I want to put Plex in the lounge and need a device with optical out! The ROKU 4 seems a perfect fit.... except it's still not been released in the UK!

I'd ideally not want to get an imported (US) version with the plug/power issues and uber ramped up price!

Nismo · 19 Feb 2016 at 11:24

Any reason in particular you need the 4?

The only real need for it is if you want to stream the currently very limited selection of 4K content, otherwise it's a virtually identical experience to the Roku 3/Stick (which in turn weren't a massive leap from the Roku 2).

Edit - ah sorry, you want optical out.

NeilF · 19 Feb 2016 at 11:53

Nismo said:
Any reason in particular you need the 4?

The only real need for it is if you want to stream the currently very limited selection of 4K content, otherwise it's a virtually identical experience to the Roku 3/Stick (which in turn weren't a massive leap from the Roku 2).

Edit - ah sorry, you want optical out.

Yes, unfortunately my setup requires an optical output, and I don't want to replace amps etc

note: I have a ROKU 3 in the garage which works nicely out there, and an LG TV in the bedroom which has Plex on it...

BMox81 · 21 Feb 2016 at 21:17

Is it bad that I want one so you get a full 1080p UI rather an upscaled 720p like you get with the 2 & 3?

NeilF · 21 Feb 2016 at 22:09

Sugnid said:
Is it bad that I want one so you get a full 1080p UI rather an upscaled 720p like you get with the 2 & 3?

I emailed Roku... Nothing...

Avalon · 22 Feb 2016 at 11:11

NeilFawcett said:
Yes, unfortunately my setup requires an optical output, and I don't want to replace amps etc

note: I have a ROKU 3 in the garage which works nicely out there, and an LG TV in the bedroom which has Plex on it...

You can buy an inexpensive adapter to give you optical out, it will be a lot cheaper than a ROUKU4.

NeilF · 22 Feb 2016 at 11:31

Avalon said:
You can buy an inexpensive adapter to give you optical out, it will be a lot cheaper than a ROUKU4.

Well, I'd be wary of creating "issues" getting an optical output out of an HDMI output. And 4K compatability would be nice given my aim is to get a 4K TV towards the end of the year...

Avalon · 22 Feb 2016 at 19:16

NeilFawcett said:
Well, I'd be wary of creating "issues" getting an optical output out of an HDMI output. And 4K compatability would be nice given my aim is to get a 4K TV towards the end of the year...

What issues are you expecting? While i'm sure you have a good reason to be doing so, it's unusual to find someone who is planning on using 4k to be clinging like grim death onto a 30? year old optical interface.

NeilF · 22 Feb 2016 at 19:20

Avalon said:
What issues are you expecting? While i'm sure you have a good reason to be doing so, it's unusual to find someone who is planning on using 4k to be clinging like grim death onto a 30? year old optical interface.

To update my amp will cost me £3-400 for questionable gain... Personally I would cling on like grim death to £3-400, when spending it will give me possibly no improvement

So your plan? £300 for an amp + £50 for a Roku 3?

My plan - £100'ish for a Roku 4 or Minix...

ps: As regard issues, I've seen people commenting on periodic cut outs and pops/crackles and the like using HDMI->optical converters...