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| Product | Apple TV (2012) | Roku 3  | Roku HD (2012) | Roku LT |
| Price | $95.98 to $260.82 | $89.97 to $104.99 | $58.00 to $59.99 | $49.50 to $49.98 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 3.5 stars | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3 stars |
| Release date | March 16, 2012 | March 6, 2013 | November 7, 2011 | November 7, 2011 |
| Bottom line | The Apple TV is an indispensable living room companion for invested in iTunes content and Apple hardware, but for everyone else it's a step behind the
Roku 3. | The
Roku 3 is the best streaming-video box yet, with tons of content sources, lightning-fast performance, and an innovative remote with built-in headphone jack. | With its ability to stream hundreds of audio and video channels (including Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, and Hulu Plus), the $60 Roku HD would be our top pick for those seeking an ultra-affordable Internet media box -- if not for the fact that it's nearly identical to the slightly cheaper Roku LT. | The Roku LT is a killer streaming-media box, offering tons of streaming content -- including favorites like Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, and Pandora -- for just $50. |
| Product type | Digital multimedia receiver | Streaming player | Digital multimedia receiver | Digital multimedia receiver |
| Remote control type | Remote control | Standard remote control | Remote control | Info unavailable |
| Playback capabilities | Content streaming Internet video playback Digital video playback Digital audio playback Digital photo playback | Internet gaming Internet radio playback Internet video playback | Internet video playback Internet radio playback | Internet video playback Internet radio playback |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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