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The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is a 4K streaming device that's currently available at a 40% discount, even after Amazon's October Prime Day sale. Officially called the Prime Big Deal Days, the sale ran for a couple of days this week, but we're still seeing some of the best prices ever on various tech categories.
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For only $24, you can get a Roku Streaming Stick Plus to upgrade your television to the Roku smart TV platform, widely recognized as one of the most user-friendly interfaces available. This is a deal I'd jump on without a second thought if I didn't already have one of these very ones on my TV at home. This Roku Stick Plus was released just this year, and it's one of the best streaming devices I've ever used.
I have Fire TV and Roku devices at home, as well as a Google TV Streamer, and the Roku UI is the cleanest, most intuitive of them all. It's perfect for both tech-savvy people and grandparents visiting for a weekend.
The Streaming Stick Plus runs significantly faster than older Roku sticks; apps load quicker, and the platform is more responsive. This device works wonderfully, even on older TVs that may run slower as they age, and it supports 4K resolution, so it's already future-proof in case you decide to upgrade your TV down the line.
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I have a 60-inch LG TV that I bought a handful of years ago, which has slowed down with time and just isn't as snappy as it was five years ago. Adding the new Roku Streaming Stick Plus breathed new life into it, as I can still enjoy my TV's gorgeous 4K image with a more responsive UI that offers a faster performance.
The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is also portable and compact, as it's powered by your TV's USB port, so you don't add more cable clutter to your living room. This means you can take it with you when planning to stay at a hotel or Airbnb, simply plug it into the TV, and connect it to the Wi-Fi to enjoy the same streaming experience you have at home. The Streaming Stick Plus is also slim, so it doesn't block other HDMI ports surrounding it or protrude from the back of your TV.
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