How many GB do you need on your computer to use Roku
73092
I don't know for sure --i only have 2 GBs and it works fine. I mainly use the Roku on my TV which is several years old and not fancy at all.
73093
As many GB as the media files you want to stream. Otherwise, the Roku itself doesn't use up any storage space on the computer.
73094
None. The all Rokus connect to your television and your home network. No computer required.
73095
As far as I know it is self contained. No computer needed, just a Wi-Fi connection. It stores just enough to feed the stream. Mine runs on a 1.5 mb download DSL with limited buffering times.
73096
I do not use my computer at all with the roku. It is hooked up to my televisions.
73097
The Roku does not use your computer. It uses your wireless router and your television. The limitation would be the speed of your internet connection, although mine is not particularly fast and I don't normally notice any hesitation in playback of programming. If I were simultaneously using a computer to do something else that was data intensive, there might be a conflict that would slow things down, but that has not happened to me.
73098
roku can stream files that are stored on your computer using plex channel. Plex requires atleast 1GB RAM memory. Here are minimum system requirements: http://wiki.plexapp.com/index.php/Minimum_Requirements
73099
I only needed my computer to go through the set-up process(key in codes to link some channels and register my Roku with Amazon to be able to play Prime films...) and then this little Roku only needs wifi signal to work, not my computer at all. Your internet speed needs to be at a above minimum rate so you don't need to wait for "loading" many times through out the film. I had to help one of my friends to upgrade her slow AT&T; internet to double her speed then she doesn't have those "loadings" on her screen anymore.
1352683
Yes, up to 8 GB max. Revo has 4 GB installed, which is ok. If you are planning to use multiple programs or graphics oriented applications 8 GB is recommended. Am currently using the revo as a media hub in addition to web browsing and downloading. I mainly use xbmc. Revo works fine, boots up relatively fast, no compains from it so far.
674788
First you must have high speed internet and a router! If you have limited internet, like with satellite service, this will use up a lot of you allowance. As for what is available, there are several free services! Check out the ROKU web site to see what is available. I am enjoying my ROKU! Picture is great, doesn't take up much space, comes in handy!
2019813
4GB each???xvid rips of 30 (21) minute shows are 175MB. MEGAbytes. The ipod-sized rips are generally 125.4GB is completely wrong, that's almost an entire DVD image.
1820200
Plex. Get the plex app in the roku store, download plex to your Itunes computer. DONE.
1450766
No!This device only plays movies you have on your computer, You transfer movies, Photos and music to a flash dirve and can watch them on your TV or projector. It is not a set top box like Roku. Check out set top boxes for streaming movies and internet channels. Also some DVD players have access to Netflix, check it out.
1574860
according to what it says on my computer it shows that the program is 345 MB. I hope this helps you.
1456154
Linn, I currently have an XDS in use (The HD-XR is a "backup"). Essentially, as far as I know the HD-XR specs and "innards" are identical to the XDS (save the extra "real" component cable connections and bigger case; see Roku website for spec sheet page). Speaking of slow internet connections, you've got to have at least 2Mbps speed to get "two dots" viewable resolution (out of four dots; I have >4Mbps to reach "four dots" max resolution consistently). So in a way, it does "buffer", with a "progress bar" on screen...on those unusually rare "slow days" on i.e. Netflix (I am basing it on the identical specs of XDS & XD-HR). James Linn, I currently have an XDS in use (The HD-XR is a "backup"). Essentially, as far as I know the HD-XR specs and "innards" are identical to the XDS (save the extra "real" component cable connections and bigger case; see Roku website for spec sheet page). Speaking of slow internet connections, you've got to have at least 2Mbps speed to get "two dots" viewable resolution (out of four dots; I have >4Mbps to reach "four dots" max resolution consistently). So in a way, it does "buffer", with a "progress bar" on screen...on... » Read More Linn, I currently have an XDS in use (The HD-XR is a "backup"). Essentially, as far as I know the HD-XR specs and "innards" are identical to the XDS (save the extra "real" component cable connections and bigger case; see Roku website for spec sheet page). Speaking of slow internet connections, you've got to have at least 2Mbps speed to get "two dots" viewable resolution (out of four dots; I have >4Mbps to reach "four dots" max resolution consistently). So in a way, it does "buffer", with a "progress bar" on screen...on those unusually rare "slow days" on i.e. Netflix (I am basing it on the identical specs of XDS & XD-HR). James « Show Less
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3.7 TV is the normal available space for 4 TB drives, some space is used as the index of files on the drives and the drives are listed as 1000 gig x 4 but the software the system itself calculates 1024 gig as a TB, so shows a smaller value.
198809
Hey Matt I have used up to 16 gb so far with no problems. I bet you could use any size, as operationally its not different software so good luck! Hope it helps!
1886249
Like Jennifer said less than 1 gb. However, you can add (buy) up to a 32gb micro sd card for games, music, etc. Therefore, that should be more than enough.
1792883
The biggest one that I have used is 64 GB. I have had no problems with this device. We use them for museum exhibits and they run 8 hrs/day 7 days per week with no problems.
250637
Not sure if you're asking about the size or brand; however, it depends on how much you'll be downloading &/or saving. My son bought a SansDisk Ultra 64GB because he downloads a lot of videos.
629626
4GB each??? xvid rips of 30 (21) minute shows are 175MB. MEGAbytes. The ipod-sized rips are generally 125. 4GB is completely wrong, that's almost an entire DVD image.
1429940
Have you tried reformating the 64GB drive on your computer? Are you sure the firmware for your TV and BluRay player doesn't have any sort of size limitation on external directories?
914228
Roku worked well with anything over 6Megs, in my house with up to 4 players going. I have upgraded to 12 megs, and see no quality difference, just able to run more items in the background without any pauses.
1536313
The Roku doesn't have anything to do with a computer. All you need is a TV and wireless service (plus a membership in Netflix or other similar services, including Amazon Prime). For us, the Netflix content available for streaming is more than enough, but some people might miss the recent movies available on HBO or Showtime.