Originally Posted By: Donald
From what I read, the TV app writers want a single platform to write apps for. Not one for Vizio, one for Samsung, LG, etc. So shortly Roku will be built into smart TVs (it will be the smart in smart TVs) and the app writers just need to write to the Roku platform.
Consumer Reports says a Roku 2 is good enough, thats what I got.
I think it's smart to buy a Roku (or Apple TV) for this reason. We have a Roku 3 and a Roku HD. I've been thinking of replacing the Roku HD with a 3...we watch a lot of YouTube. Roku promises that it'll come to the other Roku boxes, but who knows when.
If you are buying a Roku, absolutely get a 3. The difference in processing power is IMMEDIATELY apparent. Our Roku HD takes a while to load stuff, and the 3 is snappy. Like, smart phone or tablet snappy.
I'd have no problem with an Apple TV either. In fact, our neighbor has one, and the interface is definitely nicer than Roku's. The hardware is screaming fast as well. Both the Apple TV and Roku 3 are top-shelf products. Either one will serve you well.