Roku should include a gigabit Ethernet port
There are many reasons (present and future) to have a gigabit Ethernet port on the Roku. Just to mention a few: adding channels, updating channels and firmware updates. Not to mention future technolo...
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Actually no.you need slightily over 100 Mbps for 4k HDR, watch vincent teohs chanel on youtube
That is only for LOCAL streaming. For INTERNET streaming, you don't need anything more than 20-25Mbit.
andyross For the five millionth time, yes, we are aware that it mainly affects local media users. No one is disputing it.
This is exactly what we are talking about when we are discussing the issue saying that when we try to stream high bitrate 4K HDR/DV local content which can run into the mid 100’s, we run into issues with the devices having a 10/100 port only as it saturates the link, and keeps buffering. Wifi isn’t always the panacea that these companies tend to think it is , because most devices are still wifi 5, and even streaming devices that have wifi 6, it still requires a new AP that supports 6 in order to be able to use the faster speeds.
And again, the Roku is primarily designed for INTERNET streaming. If you want to stream local media at 4K+, then get something like the Nvidia Shield. It costs more, but that is one of the reasons why. It has the power and capabilities for that.
Don't try to use a Volkswagen Beetle to race at the Indy 500.
Beside $.50 difference in price of 10/100 vs. GbE. what would be the advantage of 10/100 when every home rougher in the market is Gb now. give me a choice and I am more than willing to pay for it. that is all everyone is saying.
