Cord Cutters: A first look at the Roku 2

Roku just released the latest version of its media player devices, complete with support for Angry Birds and advanced Netflix streaming. Check it out:



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Show notes for this episode:

  • The new Roku 2 devices sell for $ 60, $ 80, and $ 100. Check out the Roku website for more details.
  • Roku has confirmed in its forums that Netflix subtitles and 1080p streaming won’t be available on previous-generation devices.
  • New Roku apps include Angry Birds, Epix and AOL Video.

Do you own a previous-generation Roku video player? If so, we’d like to hear from you: Let us know if you are trading up or not! Fire away in the comments, get in touch with us on Twitter (@cordcutters) or on Facebook or email us at cordcutters @ gigaom.com.

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