Without question Roku and streaming have saved us hundreds of dollars per month of our Cable bill. This is our 4th Roku and was purchased as an upgrade to our older XD unit - prior to this I purchased the Roku 2 but the remote is dreadful and if not pointed directly at the Roku itself there's no way to change channels and navigate menus. Amazon isn't selling this unit as of now so I picked one up at Best Buy and have to say the improvement is dramatic. First I had dismissed the Roku 3 because I felt the point anywhere remote, voice recognition and ear plugs weren't worth the extra $30 dollars but boy was I mistaken. The Voice command is sensational and spares you from endless navigating and scrolling when you know exactly what you want to watch. Plus the point anywhere is 100% better than the lesser remotes as I found with the Roku 2 that if the remote wasn't aimed directly at the unit it was impossible and frustrating to use. The feel, weight and design of the remote is so significantly advanced over the others that to me this feature is worth the price of admission alone. Where Certainly back lighting would add real value for many people and a larger more ergonomically designed remote would be a plus as well. I like the addition of dedicated buttons for Netflix and Amazon which are the most popular around this household and obviously most every place as well or they wouldn't be there! Lack of back lighting and remote size and shape are minor grips - I'm a huge Roku fan, they were the first and still rated as the best for streaming by respectable sites like CNET. Streaming is notably faster and buffering when is does occur takes a nano second, which in part is due to both a new Router and our Internet speed and these are the variables that will be most critical in assessing how your own Roku will perform. The style is sleek and elegant with a small foot print keeping the device as unobtrusive as ever. Set up is effortless, it truly is. Instructions are easy to follow. However set up is remarkably intuitive. Have a paper and pen handy to write down your registration code and you'll need to enter your home network password. Most everything you need is included in the box, the Roku of course, Power Cord, Remote and even two Duracell batteries (a nice touch). You'll need an HDMI cable if that's how your connecting which for me is the only way to go as you get flawless HD and superb Audio from a single cable. This unit works like a charm, and set up again, is effortless. It's obvious to see why CNET reviewed this model not only as the best Roku to date - but the best streaming device, hands down over Amazons Fire and Apple TV. If you haven't cut the ties with your cable company yet or are just looking to cut that bill down to size this Roku should suit you very well indeed. Highest Recommendation