Roku XR to add 802.11n Wi-Fi, USB
updated 04:20 pm EDT, Mon October 19, 2009
Roku XR brings with it Wi-Fi, USB port
Roku will soon update its multimedia box that can stream and download Netflix content with a new product, the Roku XR, according to a Monday Engadget report. The new model will replace the aging original, which debuted about 18 months ago. The Roku XR will look identical to the original, but add 802.11n Wi-Fi support, a USB socket for local media playback from thumb drives and a 2.5A power input, in comparison to the current model's 1.5A power connection.
Other than these additions, the reset button no longer exists on the new Roku XR, but the remote remains identical, and the old one will be totally compatible with the new one and vice versa. Shipping dates and prices are unknown at this time.
