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Roku PhotoBridge HD1000

REVIEW DATE:01.11.05

Roku PhotoBridge HD1000
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By Bill Howard

When we first tested the Roku PhotoBridge HD1000 nearly a year ago, we were only moderately impressed. The HD1000 didn't do much more than you'd expect from any reasonable digital media hub, except that it added support for high-definition video. As we've seen more media hubs fall short, as Roku fixed some early glitches, and as the price has come down from the stratosphere (from around $500 to $299.99 direct), the HD1000 now stands out from the crowd. In fact, it's the best digital media hub you can buy, regardless of whether or not you have HDTV.

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Roku LLC

http://www.rokulabs.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $299.00 Direct
  • Ethernet Interface: Yes
  • Networking Options: 802.11b
  • Hard Drive: No
  • Supports MP3: Yes
  • Supports WMA: Yes
  • Shows Photos: Yes
  • Plays Internet Radio: No
  • Shows Video: Yes
  • Has On-screen TV Display: Yes
  • Rips CDs: No

Bottom Line

The Roku HD1000 is the most elegant and advanced digital media hub we've tested yet. It features HDTV support and front-panel slots for direct photo playback—and a new, lower price.

Pros

Can pull files directly from network hard drive. HD (or standard) TV output. Front flash-memory slots for photos. Attractive design, simple remote.

Cons

Few buttons on remote. No integrated wireless (works with external USB Wi-Fi adapter). WMA music support is promised soon, but is not quite ready as of this writing.

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