Gear Deals – Roku Streaming Media Box

Posted on 02 July 2009 by


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I’m a huge fan of the Roku Player. It is simple to set up and use and is great for streaming Netflix instant movies and Amazon Video On Demand. What is especially nice about the Roku player is that, if you already have a Netflix subscription, there is no additional cost after you purchase the player. That’s right Netflix subscriptions include their streaming service and although the choice aren’t fantastic there is always something to watch. Add to that the ability to rent and view movies from Amazon at a rate that is often better than iTunes and you have a nice media player.

What’s even nicer is that you can now get a refurbished Roku player for under $90. Add to that the fact that by linking your new player to your Amazon account you’ll receive a $5 credit toward movies and there’s never been a better time to get a Roku. (And when you DO get it be sure to check out the BBC show MI-5 on Netflix. Awesome!)

More information  on the Roku on their website. To purchase a refurbished unit visit HERE.

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Having a father who was heavily involved in early laser and fiber-optical research, Dan grew up surrounded by technology and gadgets. Dan’s father brought home one of the very first video games when he was young and Dan remembers seeing a “pre-release” touchtone phone. (When he asked his father what the “#” and “*” buttons were his dad said, “Some day, far in the future, we’ll have some use for them.”) Technology seemed to be in Dan’s blood but at some point he took a different path and ended up in the clergy. His passion for technology and gadgets never left him. +Dan Cohen

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  • markntravis

    I don’t see anything on http://www.roku.com about a refurbished player.

  • Dan Cohen

    Sorry- link updated.

  • markntravis

    Thank you.