Amazon Video On demand On Roku Digital Video Player

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On March 3 Amazon announced the availability of Amazon Video On Demand and its library of more than 40,000 movies and TV shows on the Roku Digital Video Player.

Now, for the first time the $99 Roku Player can be purchased through Amazon.com. The Roku player is one of the most compelling new ways for you to instantly watch your favorite movies and TV shows, and at $99 is also one of the most affordable. The Roku player works with virtually any TV, takes just minutes to set up and is also compatible with the Netflix “Watch Instantly” service.

The Roku player instantly delivers movies and TV episodes directly to your TV over the Internet. More than 40,000 choices are currently available from Amazon Video On Demand and Netflix with more being added every week. The Wall Street Journal, CNET, WIRED and other publications have given the Roku player overwhelmingly positive reviews. The Roku player is compact, and easy to set up and use. It comes with everything you need to start watching within minutes of opening the box – the standard yellow, white and red cables, both Wi-Fi and Ethernet are built in, wireless remote and batteries. Start watching instantly anywhere you have a TV and a high-speed Internet connection. Note: For even better audio and video using the Roku player with your HDTV, home theater or A/V receiver, look for the Roku digital video player plus premium cable pack at Amazon.com.

Amazon Video On Demand enables Roku Digital Video Player customers for the first time to watch new release movie titles instantly.

With the Roku player and Amazon Video On Demand, you can:

• Watch new release movies, most on the same day they are available on DVD
• Catch up on the latest episodes of popular TV shows such as “House” and “The Office”
• Shop from Amazon’s deep catalog of more than 40,000 videos without leaving the couch or paying a monthly subscription fee

Specifications:

• Networking: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 support; 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Video Outputs: Composite video, S-Video, Component video (Y/Pb/Pr), HDMI
• Video Modes: 16:9 HD (720p), 16:9 anamorphic (480p), 4:3 standard (480i)
• Audio Output: Stereo (L/R RCA), Digital Optical (Toslink), Digital over HDMI
• Remote Control: NEC protocol, supported by various universal remotes
• Power Input: 5V, 1.5A provided by included AC adapter
• Power Consumption: 5 watts peak, 3 watts in standby
• Size: 5 x 5 x 1.75 inches (130 x 130 x 41 mm)
• Weight: 11 oz (300 grams)

Visit HERE for more information and learn more about Amazon Video On Demand on Roku and also see what movies and TV shows are available to watch instantly.

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