The Device
Performance
The old Roku Stick was known for a fairly long start up time whenever you turned on the TV. The new Roku Stick has a noticeable improvement in load times both starting up and when launching channels. The quad-core processor brings a noticeable improvement over the older Roku that will make many current Roku Stick owners want to upgrade to the new Roku Stick.
There will also be an update to the Roku OS to improve the Roku Feed, and it will include other performance upgrades. There will also be an update to the Roku app on iOS and Android to bring new features and performance upgrades.
New Features
Availability
Pre-orders start today on Roku.com and Amazon and delivery should happen by the end of April 2016.
Overall
The new Roku Stick is faster and more powerful than anything on the market today, and it should be a must-own for any Roku fan. Now you can get the performance of a set-top box with the convenience and portability of a stick.
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