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    Roku announces $49 box with HBO Go

    Consumer Reports News: October 11, 2011 11:08 AM

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    Roku today unveiled its least expensive product yet: the Roku LT, a streaming-media set-top box priced at $49. The Roku LT has built-in wireless and will stream video in 720p. It will have access to over 300 channels, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Pandora, and Disney—but not to Roku's casual-games offerings, which require Bluetooth connectivity for the game controller.

    Roku is also adding HBO Go as a new channel. HBO Go is a service from the cable programming provider that lets subscribers access over 1,400 shows and movies on demand, on connected devices.

    Are you new to streaming media? For more information, see Consumer Reports' Guide to online streaming services.

    Roku Dips Below $50, Adds HBO GO [Technologizer]

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