Category: Remote Controls

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What to Expect from Roku in 2015

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Roku is one of the most popular streaming services around. Basically, it is a small stick device that you plug into your TV. You can then watch different shows from internet services, such as Hulu Plus. One of the biggest flaws with the Roku device is that you can’t use your TV remote to operate it. This leaves you trying to juggle two remotes at once. Fortunately, there have been some TV models in 2014 that had Roku built right in, making it accessible with your regular remote. Even better — in 2015, Roku will be built into even more TV models!

This is an exciting revelation because the brands will be affordable. This means that you won’t have to invest thousands of dollars into a TV just to have the Roku. The TVs will be geared more toward the regular folks just like yourself that need and want access to streaming services. TCL televisions currently offer 4 models with Roku. That number will increase to 12 models, giving you a much larger selection. You will also see Roku in Insignia and Haier televisions, providing you with even more shopping power.

With the addition of Roku to more TV models, and with the wide availability of the Roku streaming stick, there will be little reason why a household isn’t streaming in 2015. So, if you have been waiting for an affordable TV to stream from the comfort of one remote, you will soon have it. To learn more about the latest TV models available, and to find out which one might be right for you, contact us at Replacement Remotes.

Samsung and LG Offering the Latest in TV Technology

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If you thought 2015 was just going to have the same type of TVs and remotes as 2014, think again. In fact, think bendable televisions. 2014 might have been “all about the curve,” but 2015 is going to bring something more. LG and Samsung will soon be offering bendable TVs — that’s right; TVs that bend. This will give you the option of either watching your favorite movie on a flat screen or watching it on a curved screen.

The secret lies in the ever-evolving technology. The glass of television screens can now be made so thin that, if you bend them, they don’t break. Add a specialized motor, and you have a TV that bends at your will. So, is this a must-have option? Well, it depends on your tastes. If you have been a fan of curved televisions, you may want this kind of TV. It helps keep your options open. If you don’t care for the curve, then, of course, you will want to stick with your faithful flat screen.

Is the curve worth it? Manufacturers claim that it allows you to see the display at an equal distance at all points. It is also a great selling point because it makes for a beautiful design sitting up on your TV stand. So, the bottom line is that the choice will be yours. Of course, you can expect to pay a pretty penny for new technology, so if bendable TVs are successful, you may want to wait a while before investing. Hopefully by then, the prices will have gotten lower. To learn more about your latest options in televisions, contact us today at Replacement Remotes.