I've been looking at them for a number of reasons (gifts, subscriptions that don't exist on Xbox yet, etc) and I'm trying to figure out something. What's the difference between the Roku LT ($50) and the Roku HD ($60). The comparison chart on the Roku website doesn't indicate any difference. At first I thought the LT doesn't stream HD content, but it seems (from the aforementioned chart) that both the LT and HD stream 720 HD, while you have to pay more for the XD or XS to get 1080 HD.
Specs for each (from the Roku website) are below. Anyone have advice for me?
Roku LT Streaming Player Specifications
Networking
- 802.11n Wi-Fi (b/g/n compatible) with WEP, WPA and WPA2 support
Video Outputs
- 480i (over composite video)
- 480p (over HDMI)
- 720p (over HDMI)
Video Modes
- 720p High Definition (HD)
- 16:9 anamorphic
- 4:3 standard
Audio Output
- Analog stereo (mini-jack to left/right/composite video RCA)
- Digital over HDMI (5.1 surround sound pass-through and stereo)
Remote Control
- Standard Roku infrared remote control
- Streaming player includes IR. Compatible with various universal remotes
Power Consumption
- Less than 2W (typical) when streaming HD video
Power Input
- 5.2V – 1.0A power adapter
Size
- 3.3 x 3.3 x 0.9 inches
Weight
- 3 ounces
Roku HD Streaming Player Specifications
Networking
- 802.11n Wi-Fi (b/g/n compatible) with WEP, WPA and WPA2 support
Video Outputs
- 480i (over composite video)
- 480p (over HDMI)
- 720p (over HDMI)
Video Modes
- 720p high-definition (HD)
- 16:9 anamorphic
- 4:3 standard
Audio Output
- Analog Stereo (mini-jack to left/right/composite video RCA)
- Digital over HDMI (5.1 surround sound pass-through and stereo)
Remote Control
- Standard Roku infrared remote control
- Streaming player includes IR. Compatible with various universal remotes
Power Consumption
- Less than 2W (typical) when streaming HD video
Power Input
- 5.2V – 1.0A power adapter
Size
- 3.9 x 3.9 x 1 inches
Weight
- 3 ounces


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