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Netflix, Streaming Videos & DVDs

LearnedHand

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10. The Roku channel is ad-supported and just as bland as other ad-supported channels

Reply to hunter (Original post)

Mon Sep 4, 2023, 11:45 AM

Sep 2023

The Roku device is the BEST streaming device out there. It’s completely agnostic of other streaming services and has the simplest most intuitive interface possible. If you’re looking to test streaming, don’t confuse the crappy channel with the device. Try Netflix on a Roku for example.

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Signed up to Roku briefly to watch a movie. [View all] hunter Aug 2023 OP

Free sometimes isn't free. Time buster is what that was. jimfields33 Aug 2023 #1

I don't find it too bad. Been watching for awhile Joinfortmill Aug 2023 #2

They still have the best-in-class streaming platform for televisions in my opinion Shermann Aug 2023 #3

I'd pay to make the ads go away. hunter Aug 2023 #6

I started with Roku and landed on Amazon Fire Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2023 #7

I have a Roku t v pwb Aug 2023 #4

I love my Roku TV and there commercials on those channels that have them are fine as far as I am concerned. Demsrule86 Sep 2023 #11

Rich Eisen has a great sports show on Roku. bluedigger Aug 2023 #5

I watch Tubi. They have ads, but the ads aren't loud LeftInTX Aug 2023 #8

I don't mind commercials...I can use the restroom, get a snack...put it on silent. I like Tubi also... Demsrule86 Sep 2023 #12

I have Roku NJCher Sep 2023 #9

The Roku channel is ad-supported and just as bland as other ad-supported channels LearnedHand Sep 2023 #10