All the discounted streaming media players you can buy right now
I saw my shadow recently, which I think means there will be six months of social distancing. To be on the safe side, we should probably all stock up on streaming video services. In addition to free films, there are many free streaming services also. If you’re ready to add a streaming media player to your stupid TV, or if you’re unhappy with the streamer built into your existing Smart TV, I’ve got some good news: a number of players are currently on sale. I’ve summarized all the ways you can now save $ 10-20 on a new player.
Roku
The Roku Premiere is perhaps the cheapest way to get into streaming. This player supports HD, 4K and HDR and connects to your router via 802.11 b / g / n single-band WiFi. Usually $ 40, you can get it now for $ 29.
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The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is currently selling for $ 39, compared to the regular price of $ 50. This player on a USB stick transmits streams in HD, 4K and HDR and supports the 802.11ac dual-band MIMO connectivity to your router. The remote control is also intelligent thanks to its voice control.
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It doesn’t matter if you prefer Wi-Fi or Ethernet because the Roku Ultra supports both. This player transmits HD, 4K Ultra HD and HDR via the 802.11ac dual-band MIMO or Ethernet connection and has the best remote control from Roku, which has been expanded with voice and personal links. The player also has microSD and USB ports for playing external media.
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With the Amazon version of a streaming media player on a USB stick, the Fire TV Stick is limited to HD. However, the remote control includes Alexa for voice control and you can use Bluetooth headphones for private listening. It connects to your router with 802.11ac dual-band MIMO.
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The Fire TV Cube is the most powerful streaming media player from Amazon and transmits videos up to 4K with support for all HDR formats, including HDR 10, HDR10 +, HLG and Dolby Vision. Thanks to the far field microphones in the Cube itself, you can control the player by voice input without speaking into the remote control. In addition to the 802.11ac dual-band MIMO WLAN, you can also establish a connection via Ethernet.
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