Roku will release its anticipated flash drive-sized Streaming Stick for $99 next month.
“Priced the same as as the Roku 2 XS set-top box, it brings the same feature set but in a smaller package designed to work directly with your HDTV, thanks to power, remote control and data signals fed through an MHL-compatible HDMI port,” explains Engadget.
“If you pick up an otherwise dumb flat-panel with the stick bundled along with it the price is set by that manufacturer, but the standalone plan means buyers’ savings are focused on the two cables they won’t be needing, and simplified remote capability since their TV remote can talk to the Stick directly. Like the Roku 2 XS, the Streaming Stick also includes the motion control capable game remote.”
In more good news for Roku customers, the Walmart-owned Vudu service launched on the platform yesterday.
“You will need a Roku HD (2500), LT or Roku 2 box (or the Streaming Stick, once it launches) to take advantage of the Vudu app and its streams that bring quality of up to 1080p and 7.1 surround sound,” notes the post.
Roku will release its anticipated flash drive-sized Streaming Stick for $99 next month.
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