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See how Netflix streaming players compare

Roku is the original Netflix streaming device, and remains the leader in features and value. We encourage you to compare Roku to the other Netflix streaming players (Apple TV, Boxee Box, Google TV) and decide for yourself.
 see how netflix streaming players compare, roku, apple tv, boxee, google tv, revue
compare the features and decide for yourself roku, apple tv, boxee box, google tv roku
Roku 		apple tv
Apple TV		 boxee box
Boxee Box
 google tv
Google TV
Price $59-$99 $99 $199 $299
CNET Rating roku cnet editors rating apple tv cnet editors rating boxee cnet editors rating revue cnet editors rating
Entertainment
Over 300 channels available Yes      
Netflix (instant movies and TV shows) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Amazon Instant Video (latest DVD releases) Yes
 
Hulu Plus (current TV shows) Yes


Crackle (free movies) Yes


International Channels Yes
Yes
Live NHL Yes
Yes
Live UFC Yes


Live NBA Yes      
Kids Channels (Ameba, Kidlet) Yes
 
Pandora (Free Internet Radio) Yes   Yes Yes
Premium Internet music services (like MOG, Rdio) Yes   
  
Streaming access to iTunes library without PC Yes   Yes  
Gaming apps Yes
 
Live News Yes   Yes Yes
Video Playback and Controls
Connects to both HDTVs and standard definition/traditional TVs Yes  
    
720p and 1080p HD video streaming* Yes   Yes  
Instant Replay button on remote Yes
 
Video Playback and Controls
Easy Setup (under 5 minutes) Yes      
Available dual-band Wireless-N – the latest standard Yes
 
Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Available USB port for playing media from local USB device Yes
Yes Yes
Ethernet port Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Roku streaming player is the easiest way to stream movies, music, news, sports, and more instantly on your TV – without a PC.

Apple TV is Apple's 2nd generation connected device. Stream Netflix, YouTube, photos and your iTunes library from your HDTV.

Boxee box by D-Link is a Linux based set top device that allows you to stream movies, TV shows and clips from the internet.

Google TV's Logitech Revue is their entry point into connected devices and features an Android OS.

Updated May 2011. 
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