Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Apple tv vs Roku vs Cromecast







Roku 3 Features


Price: 99.99 sometimes will get a 10% off in some store
  • 1000+ entertainment channels. Choose from the best selection and widest variety of streaming entertainment, including movies, TV shows, music, sports, news, and more. 
  • Lightning fast and powerful. Experience ultra-smooth performance with a 5x faster processor and extended-range wireless.
  • Remote with headphone jack for private listening. Use the included headphones and crank up the volume to enjoy a late-night flick without disturbing the household.
  • Motion control for games. Enjoy action-packed games with a motion-control remote. Get the fun started with Angry Birds Space, included free.


  • One-stop search.* Find your favorite movies and shows in a flash from top channels like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video and VUDU.
  • Free iOS® and Android™ app. Transform your mobile device into a Roku remote. Browse and add new channels. Even use your phone or tablet to send your music, photos and personal videos*** to your HDTV.
  • All the bells and whistles. 1080p HD support,** Ethernet and USB ports, and a microSD slot.
  • Works with virtually any HDT

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  • Apple TV gives you access to the best 1080p HD content — including blockbuster movies, hit TV shows, live sports, your music, photos, videos, and more — right on your widescreen TV. You can even play content from your iOS device or Mac on your TV using AirPlay. Apple TV requires an HDMI cable (sold separately).
    $99.00
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    Size and Weight


    • Height: 0.9 inch (23 mm)
    • Width: 3.9 inches (98 mm)
    • Depth: 3.9 inches (98 mm)
    • Weight: 0.6 pound1

    In the Box


    • Apple TV
    • Apple Remote
    • Power cord
    • Documentation

    Processor


    • Apple single-core A5 chip

    System Requirements

    • HDMI cable (sold separately).
    • High definition TV with HDMI and capable of 1080p or 720p.2
    • Wi-Fi (802.11a, b, g, or n) wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11a, g, or n) or 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network.
    • iTunes Store account for buying or renting movies, buying TV shows, buying music, and listening to iTunes Radio.
    • iCloud account for viewing photos and videos from iCloud photo stream and movies in iMovie Theater.
    • For streaming media from a Mac or PC: iTunes 10.6 or later; iTunes Store account for Home Sharing.
    • Netflix subscription required for streaming content.
    • Hulu Plus subscription required for streaming content.
    • HBO GO subscription required for streaming content.
    • Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Disney Junior subscriptions required for streaming content.
    • ESPN subscription required for streaming content.
    • MLB.TV, NBA.com League Pass Broadband, NHL GameCenter Live, MLS Live: subscription required to watch live and archived games. Content is subject to blackout restrictions.

    Ports and Interfaces

    • HDMI2
    • Optical audio
    • 10/100BASE-T Ethernet
    • Built-in IR receiver
    • Micro-USB (for service and support)

    Wireless

    • Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
    • Bluetooth support for Apple Wireless Keyboard (requires Apple TV software version 5.2 or later)

    Environmental Requirements

    • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
    • Storage temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
    • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
    • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

    Power

    • Built-in 6-watt universal power supply

    Video Formats

    • H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High or Main Profile level 4.0 or lower, Baseline Profile level 3.0 or lower with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
    • MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
    • Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format

    Audio Formats Supported

    • HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through

    Photo Formats

    • JPEG, GIF, TIFF

    TV Compatibility

    • Compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI and capable of 1080p or 720p at 60/50Hz,2 including popular models from these manufacturers: Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse

    Sit back, watch together

    With Chromecast, you can easily enjoy your favorite online entertainment on your HDTV—movies, TV shows, music, and more from Netflix, YouTube, HBO GO, Hulu Plus, Google Play Movies and Music, and Chrome. No more huddling around small screens and tiny speakers. Chromecast automatically updates to work with a growing number of apps.

           
           

    Remote free

    Chromecast works with devices you already own, including Android tablets and smartphones, iPhones®, iPads®, Chrome for Mac® and Chrome for Windows®. Browse for what to watch, control playback, and adjust volume using your device. You won't have to learn anything new.

     
     
     
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    Plug in and play

    Get started in 3 easy steps: plug Chromecast into any HDTV, connect it to WiFi, then send videos and more from your smartphone, tablet or laptop to your TV with the press of a button
    See it in action


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