tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840971205945492095.post3264585932580423282..comments2024-03-25T03:30:31.073-07:00Comments on UK Roku Channels: Roku UK Channel Store - Weekly RoundUp #15The Channel Guidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797337219018015346noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840971205945492095.post-89502433685332999452013-06-28T14:55:51.480-07:002013-06-28T14:55:51.480-07:00I used a different browser on my MAC instead of Fi...I used a different browser on my MAC instead of Firefox and got sorted out finally Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606656084910413907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840971205945492095.post-52553492856784855372013-06-28T14:31:25.046-07:002013-06-28T14:31:25.046-07:00Hi, Stuart. Apologies for the delayed response. So...Hi, Stuart. Apologies for the delayed response. Sorry to hear you're having trouble getting setup with your Roku player. I have heard a couple of similar stories from people recently. Apparently, it boils down to your new Roku account getting setup via the Roku server in the USA, instead of the UK. Most likely this is not down to anything you did wrong (yourself) but just a coincidence. My advice would be to send an email to: therevolution[at]roku[dot]com explaining what has happened and they should be able to resolve the matter for you. It might require Roku having to delete your account and set up another one for you, but it shouldn't be too difficult, so they should have you up & running in no time. If you are still having trouble, or get no reply from Roku over the weekend, then message me again via the 'UK Roku Channels' Twitter Feed (@ukrokuchannels) and I'll try to help further. The Channel Guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02797337219018015346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840971205945492095.post-82316616783391988982013-06-28T08:30:46.542-07:002013-06-28T08:30:46.542-07:00Hm, bought it from Amazon. Set it up. Only get US ...Hm, bought it from Amazon. Set it up. Only get US material. No BBCiplayer or Now TV etc<br />Not through a VPN.<br />Reset, restarted. Nothing. Any ideas?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606656084910413907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840971205945492095.post-16511328519056496262013-06-25T12:58:47.608-07:002013-06-25T12:58:47.608-07:00Many thanks for a very informative reply. I have ...Many thanks for a very informative reply. I have little interest in games. I really love old films and TV which is my main interest. I went for the bargain one to give it a try and will buy another if it proves to be what I hope.<br /><br />Next step will be into channel production!!<br /><br />Kafkasworld.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606656084910413907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840971205945492095.post-27835187093878116892013-06-24T09:09:30.163-07:002013-06-24T09:09:30.163-07:00Hi, Stuart !!
Thanks for your comment. It's ...Hi, Stuart !! <br /><br />Thanks for your comment. It's much appreciated. <br /><br />The Roku LT should cope with a fairly large number of channels. I can't give an exact figure, since the size (in terms of memory) will vary from one channel to the next. Generally speaking, it's "Games" channels that require more memory than "Music" or "Film & TV" so the content you intend to use will determine your answer. <br /><br />The official Roku Blog states that, "All Roku 2 models have enough built-in storage to hold several games, depending on the size of the game. Add a 2GB microSD card, and the storage capacity for games goes up to as many as 50—possibly more", which may give you an idea. They go on to say, "If you are a casual game player (or plan to add hundreds of video and music channels to your home screen!), we hope you’ll find the ability to add additional storage a convenient feature", in which case opt for the Roku XS. <br /><br />Without the addition of a MicroSD card (to the Roku XS) either UK Roku player will allow you to add pretty much as many channels as you like to your channel selection (shown as "My Channels" in the Roku main menu). Basically, the built-in memory allows those channels it contains to be pre-loaded on Roku player. This means they launch a lot quicker & get you to your viewing experience more easily. Once that built-in memory is full, any extra channels you include in your channel selection will take noticeably longer to start. That's because they have to "install" themselves from scratch, EVERY TIME, in order for you to watch them. <br /><br />Essentially, THERE IS NO LIMIT TO the number of channels you can add to YOUR CHANNEL SELECTION, but THERE IS A LIMIT TO the number of channels that will fit into THE BUILT-IN MEMORY. Any channels in the built-in memory will (effectively) be pre-loaded & will launch faster. Those that are not in the built-in memory (because it's full to capacity) will NOT be pre-loaded and will take A LOT LONGER to launch. <br /><br />The addition of a MicroSD card (even after your built-in memory is full) will mean any channels (from your "My Channels" selection) that did not (previously) fit into the built-in memory (allowing them to be pre-loaded) will, upon syncing your newly installed & formatted MicroSD card to the channel store, effectively "PUSH" any 50MB+ channels that (previously) could not be installed into the newly expanded memory. This means that ALL YOUR CHANNELS will launch as if they were pre-loaded into the built-in memory, meaning they will all launch without needing to "install" from scratch and you can begin watching much quicker, no matter which channel you watch.<br /><br />My personal experience is that a WIRED CONNECTION is consistently more reliable than a wireless one, when it comes to Roku but, as you rightly pointed out, it does come at a higher cost. For me, the additional expense was easily justified by the added benefits of the Roku XS over the Roku LT as anyone who read my post, entitled "It's Time To... Choose Your Roku !!", from February 2013 will attest. Given the vast number of channels I install for this blog, there was no question of adding a MicroSD card - it just made sense. However, I appreciate not everyone will need to install as many channels as I do, so that won't be an issue for all UK Roku owners.<br /><br />Ultimately, ONLY YOU KNOW what use you have planned for your Roku & what budget you have to buy it. What I will say is that, at the time of writing, the Roku LT is available on Amazon UK for only £39.99 which saves you a tenner on what you originally thought. So, if cost remains a deciding factor, you won't find a better bargain than the Roku LT at that price !! That said, if you need the added benefits of the Roku XS, the additional outlay is more than compensated for by the range of features & extra functionality that comes with it. <br /><br />I hope that has helped with your decision. <br /><br />Good luck with your purchase, and happy streaming !!The Channel Guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02797337219018015346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840971205945492095.post-11569112582586542262013-06-23T05:32:36.637-07:002013-06-23T05:32:36.637-07:00I read your blog every week. As a result I am abou...I read your blog every week. As a result I am about to purchase a Roku.<br /><br />I wonder if you can give me some advice.<br /><br />How any channels can you store on the £49 version? I am trying to work out if I need the expansion slot of the more expensive version.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606656084910413907noreply@blogger.com