Read CNN's Tsunami of 2004 Fast Facts and learn more about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that followed the world's third-largest earthquake on record. Read CNN's Tsunami of 2004 Fast Facts and learn more about the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that followed the world's third-largest earthquake on record.
The Roku TV is an actual line of TVs, sort of like the mythical Apple TV HDTV. But, you know, real. The Roku-powered HDTV sets, due this coming fall, are the result of a partnership between the Roku people and the major TV manufacturers TCL and Hisense.
The biggest advantage to getting a Roku box is that it supports hundreds of apps, including ones that show obscure content such as Kung Fu Theater, Cultorama TV, Retro Family Christmas and Manga. Those are just the official Roku channels, but there are hundreds more created by users that aren't on the Roku list. If you're going to buy a new television anyway, it will be difficult to find one that isn't a smart TV. If you do find one that doesn't have the functionality, make sure it's at least $100 cheaper than one with it so you save a little money if you then buy a Roku or a similar box.