Fast forward to modern day 2011, every household can now enjoy a new release through their television service providers or browse through hundreds of movies and television shows available for instant viewing through providers such as Netflix and Hulu. The times of visiting the stores or renting at a local video rental shop can be viewed as a huge burden for people who are always on the go. Technologies have revolutionized the way people can access their entertainment. Everything can now be done with a click of a button and the results are amazing. Technologies have become the next big thing in the entertainment industry and yet Hollywood is still lagging behind when it comes to distribution. I can’t believe it!
Just like Hollywood, I will admit that I am lagging behind as well when it comes to TV and video entertainment. I like simple and nothing about hooking up my computer to my television looks appeasing [although it is fairly easy]. So when I had the opportunity to give the Roku2 a try, I was a bit skeptical but am willing to give it a look. My friends have been raving about this palm sized streaming player for weeks and they were determined to get me on board. 
Ranging from $60-$100, the new Roku2 is a tiny box that is supposed revolutionized how people stream entertainment to their TV without the use of a PC. Whether I’m listening to music through Pandora Internet Radio, viewing photos on flickr or Picasa on my laptop, catch up on current events with Fox News or CNN on my TV, streaming TV shows and movies on Hulu or Netflix using my Xbox360, or playing Angry Birds on my Android phone, I can now do all of that in one place using this device without having to incur any additional charges. Using WiFi technology, I can now choose what appears on my TV screen whenever I want it. It’s like combining all of my devices into one and streaming it on a screen I turn on every day. How convenient is that?
Convenience is HUGE for me. I’m always on the go and when I do find time to sit down and enjoy a television episode, I don’t like to search through the channels to find something that remotely attracts my interest. I like instant gratification which is why I surround myself with so many devices that I know can satisfy my needs and maximize my entertainment pleasure. If I can combine those devices to make them work in sync with each other, that would be my answer to the ultimate entertainment. The Roku2 can deliver just that; a new way to deliver entertainment without the huge price tag. To me, it’s a cheaper alternative to buying a new laptop ($700), a fancy Xbox360 ($300), or a small SmartPhone ($200). I see the Roku2 as a trendsetter for the future of entertainment and if successful, it will outrun the TV industry. People don't have time to sit down and search through hundreds of television channels just to watch 30 minutes of a show that has 10 minutes worth of commercials. People are always looking for the next big thing and online entertainment will be on top of that list. The days of searching through hundreds of DVDs, standing in the long waiting lines at Blockbuster, or worry about nuisance late fees just to see my childhood classics are over. With the click of a button, it‘s possible to transform my living room into my very own video store. Tired of Dirty Dancing? No problem, let me introduce you to my digital entertainment where the possibilities are endless.
Disclaimer:
I am not in any way affiliated with the Roku Company. I did not get paid for any of the information broadcasted here and everything is based on my opinion from reading about this particular product.
