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Roku XD heads to Best Buy for off-the-shelf streaming

By SlashGear, published 30-03-2011

Roku has announced that its Roku XD media streamer will now be available in Best Buy, Fry’s and RadioShack, the first time the STB has been available in retail stores rather than solely online. Still priced at $79.99, the Roku XD offers 1080p Full HD streaming along with integrated WiFi b/g/n and access to over 150 channels. Previously the Netgear Roku XD player had been available in retail stores, though priced at $89.99 than the basic Roku XD direct. Both boxes offer Netflix, Pandora, Amazon Video on Demand, Hulu Plus, Vimeo, Flickr and access to multiple other content streams. Press Release: Roku Enters Retail with Nationwide Availability at Best Buy Roku XD model featuring 1080p playback and 802.11n WiFi now available for purchase at your local Best Buy store March 30, 2011 08...