Roku Starts to Look More Like Apple TV

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Roku debuts new boxes and new default service for movie and video rentals. Up later: streaming video from your laptop or mobile to the TV.

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[Greg Williams]

Really keen on the latest Roku, just wish they'd actually release it in the UK/Ireland (apparently you can use an imported US one - but messages seem to be mixed on this...)

 

[cats_Paw]

ANybody here also got to this news cus you read "Goku" and not "Roku"?

 

[burkhartmj]

@Greg, These new models are actually hitting UK/Ireland first.

 

[lpedraja2002]

I don't know much about miracast but for those who want to stream through their Roku from their PC use Plex, its pretty damn awesome.

I found this guide for those that are interested:
http/www.pcworld.com/article/256058/stream_media_from_your_pc_to_your_roku_box.html

 

[teddymines]

Great content, but this article could use some proofreading.

 

[teddymines]

Great content, but this article could use some proofreading.

 

[BeyondTheStars]

The ability to stream content from your PC already existed on Roku players using Roku channels like Plex, PlayOn, Gabby, etc. PlayLater is available (for purchase) and functions like a DVR. I have been using PlayOn for a while and it works rather well.

 

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[ebaleytherogue]

Miracast, in the PC world, can be used to wirelessly add another monitor to one's PC. This is different than Plex (which I love), PlayOn, and so forth, in that one does not simply broadcast media content, but actually uses the Miracast device as a second monitor, thus enabling one to compose documents, surf the web, and run other apps.

Question, Sean: When is the ability coming? I looked in the Roku channels store, and even through various private channels sites, and I did not see an available channel. And "later this year" has definitely arrived. I look forward to Miracast, on my Roku 3, but aside from this forum, I have not seen it advertised as an impending feature. Roku's site itself is mute on the subject. Aside from rumor, on the Roku forums, I have not seen an official announcement about Miracast availability this year for the Roku.