Roku, Inc. announced its new streaming player lineup, featuring improved performance and lower prices. According to the statement, there are three new Roku models: the entry-level 720p Roku HD ($59.99), 1080p wireless Roku XD ($79.99) and dual-band wireless 1080p Roku XDS ($99.99).
thePlatform announced that its video publishing system can enable customers to publish video across a wider range of popular over-the-top (OTT) services and IP-connected set-top boxes, TVs and Blu-ray Disc (BD) players.
Marantz America announced that consumers who purchase one of its Blu-ray Disc (BD) players from an authorized retailer from February 15, 2010 until March 31, 2010 can receive a free Roku HD digital video player via mail-in rebate. Models eligible for this promotion include Marantz’s UD9004 ($5,999.99), UD8004 ($2,299.99), BD7004 ($799.99) and BD5004 ($549.99).