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Old 07-29-2022, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Blueblaze View Post
I used Amazon Firesticks for years. Suffered through three upgrades, including the first one where they forced me to replace 5 firesticks. Upgraded to Roku this year. What a difference! Easier to install and it starts everything instantly. No agonizingly long start-up times. No constant need to reboot when it quits working. And even the cheapest versions come with a remote that can control your TV's power and volume. You can still watch "Prime", but you also get Roku's FREE streaming service, which is just as good -- better if you like old TV shows. We've been watching all the old Hitchcock shows.
I totally agree about the Roku sticks. But if you want to go the illegal route with IPTV, you have to use a Firestick.