Roku 4 Streaming Player made for your 4K Ultra HD start shipping October 21st
Recently we wrote about the leak of information and pictures of the new Roku 4. Today we have good news, Roku 4 is now available and costs (in presale) $129.99 + free shipping. Expected ship date Oct 21, 2015.
Roku 4 is a 4th generation of the popular streaming player. This TV Box has a quad-core processor, 802.11ac WiFi and support for 4K Ultra HD video. The device runs on Roku OS 7, and to provide access to over 300,000 movies and TV episodes, via online video streaming services such as Netflix, M-Go, Amazon Instant Video, ToonGoogles, Vudu and YouTube. Roku 4 has a lot of features:
- Brilliant picture and stunning performance for both 4K UHD TVs and regular HD TVs
- Quad-Core processor, up to 60 fps 4K streaming, HDCP 2.2 and Optical Audio Out
- Sleek 1080p home screen and user interface
- 11ac MIMO Wi-Fi for optimal wireless
- Access to more streaming channels for 4K entertainment than any other streaming player with selections from Netflix, M-Go, Amazon Instant Video, Toon Goggles, Vudu and YouTube
- Curated 4K Spotlight channel exclusive to Roku 4 offers instant access to 4K movies, TV shows and more
- 4K UHD category within the Roku Channel Store to make finding streaming channels with 4K entertainment quick and easy
- Remote control with voice search, headphone jack for private listening, and the new Remote Finder
- Roku mobile app for Android and iOS offering full device control, ability to play your phone’s photos, videos, and music on TV, personalized screensavers for the Roku 4 and soon, on-the-go access for following entertainment when away from home
Roku 4 tech specs:
- CPU – Quad core ARM processor with OpenGL ES 2.0 capable GPU
- Memory – 1.5GB RAM
- Storage – TBD internal storage – micro SD slot
- Video Output – HDMI 2.0 up to 3840×2160 @ 60Hz with HDCP 2.2 support
- Audio Output – HDMI or optical S/PDIF with support for Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround pass-through
- Video Codecs – 4K UHD 60 fps HEVC Playback, 4K UHD 30 fps VP9 Playback (YouTube)
- Connectivity – 802.11ac MIMO dual-band wireless, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
- USB – USB host port
- Power supply – 12V/1A
- Power consumption – 12.4W (typ.) when streaming 4K UHD video
- Dimensions – About 16.5 x 16.5 x 2 cm
- Weight – 408 grams
In the box you will find: Roku 4 streaming player, Enhanced remote with voice search, gaming, and headphone jack, In-ear headphones, Two AA batteries (for the remote), Power adapter, Quick start guide, Exclusive content offers
For more information about Roku 4 can be found on the product page.
Source: via CNXSoft and Roku Blog
