Question 1

Does this version support the profiles in Netflix?

Accepted Answer

Short answer appears to be no. Linked this to our family account and it would only see the first registered account holders name. But then again you could pay for a separate account and be a solo account. Was slow to hook up wireless,  but plugging it directly into the network solved that issue.

Question 2

is this the same as a Roku 2?

Accepted Answer

This specific model being sold as a refurbished model is not the revised/updated 2015 version of the Roku 2.  There are some changes between the models sold in 2014.  The current Roku 2 has essentially the same guts as the Roku 3 without a couple features being turned on.

Question 3

Hello, the Roku 2 has an Ethernet port and I dont see one pictured here. Does this unit have Ethernet capabilities?

I also wanted to confirm that this unit supports youtube (has the youtube app). My understanding is that Roku recently made this available in the last couple months.

Thanks

Accepted Answer

Hi,

Yes, the Roku 2 that I have has an Ethernet port.  That is the way I have it connected to my network and its works fine.  I've also had it connected via wireless and that's fine too.

The only complaint I have about the Roku 2 is that the YouTube app is a bit sluggish while navigating compared to my Roku 3.  The YouTube videos play fine once you select them though.  Other than that, I've been satisfied with my Roku2

Hope this helps.

Question 4

Is this model Dual Band Wifi compatible (2.4Ghz and 5Ghz?)

Accepted Answer

Yes, ROKU specs state it 802.11 b/g/n dual band. 
It is a bit slow on b/g
n is fast ,but wired connection is best.

Question 5

Is the 2720 the latest version of the Roku 2?

Accepted Answer

I always use wikipedia's Roku page. it has the information you are looking for. Per the page, it is not the latest anymore. Hope this helps.

Question 6

can i stream from latop to it , like music, or hd movies . Is this a good q uity product, because i have a Denon oudio receiver that hdmi holk to tv and s sound, I dont know if this goood? thx

Accepted Answer

Mark,

This is indeed a very high quality product! For your desire to send streaming media from your laptop.. most modern laptops already support HDMI output and therefore, the Roku is not needed. I use my laptop to play DVD's that friends send to me from foreign countries as the laptop DVD player accommodates all region codes.

While it is a very fine product There is a drawback. Unlike the Apple
TV it remains always on generating heat and using electricity.

I hope this helps,

David Krauss

Question 7

who does the refurbishing on the roku, roku or joebob's garage?

Accepted Answer

Roku does the refurbishing, but often times it may simply be damaged box so it's actually brand new unit and remote put into a new box and sold as refurbished.

Question 8

Does this support netflix sub-titles?

Accepted Answer

I don't use sub titles but your tv should pick it up

Question 9

Is this a new or refurbished unit?

Accepted Answer

Hello,

Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question.  This is a refurbished unit.

Thank you, 
Newegg Support

Question 10

I want to use slingbox at my vacation cabin.  Can I stream TV programs via wifi or hard wire directly to this Roku instead of my laptop?

thanks

Accepted Answer

The short answer is, yes, you should be able to connect as long as it's a traditional wifi or LAN router like in your home.

On the other hand, you will have problems connecting ROKU to a hotel wifi due to the way you have to accept terms and input the internet password on a proprietary log-in screen.    This makes the ROKU setup impossible.  Hopefully this is not the case for your vacation rental. My advice for those staying in hotels is to bring cables (3 cable RCA-type or HDMI) with you to connect your laptop to the TV if you want to watch Netflix or other service or to steam online vids. It kinda defeats the purpose of buying a ROKU, though, and is an issue the company really needs to address.

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