Roku LT (2400)

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LT (2400)

Released November 2011

The original Roku LT is a compact 720p streaming box with Wi-Fi and composite video for televisions without HDMI.

Type
Box
Resolution
720p
HDR
–
Software
Roku OS

Video and audio

Resolution
720p
HDR
None
Video
Up to 720p through HDMI; composite video through the included A/V cable is standard definition

Performance

Software
Roku OS
Chip details
ARM11 at 600 MHz; Giga hardware, model 2400X in Roku's developer table
Memory
256 MB in Roku's exact 2400X developer row
Software and services
Roku lists OS 9.1 as the last compatible version for 2400X. This is the original ARM-based LT, distinct from the MIPS-based 2450 and 2700 revisions. Channels and services depend on region and software

Connections

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4
Ethernet
No
Voice remote
No
Ports
HDMI, composite video/stereo A/V connector, power and reset; no Ethernet, USB or microSD
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi according to the original maker announcement
Remote
Standard infrared remote; no voice microphone, headphone socket or motion control

Design

Type
Box
In the box
LT player, standard infrared remote, two AAA batteries, RCA A/V cable and power adaptor; HDMI cable sold separately

Pros and cons

Pros

  • HDMI and composite video outputs
  • Compact box with a simple infrared remote
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Cons

  • Limited to 720p with no HDR
  • No Ethernet or USB media port
  • Legacy software no longer receives updates

Closest rivals

Model
TypeResolutionHDRSoftwareReleased
Box720p–Apple TV SoftwareSept 2010
Box720p–Apple TV SoftwareMar 2007
Box1080p–Roku OSJul 2011

Sources

  1. developer.roku.com/dev/docs/hardware
  2. image.roku.com/ww/press/2011/pr_lt.pdf
  3. roku.com/blog/introducing-roku-lt-and-a-sneak-peek-at-hbo-go
  4. wwwimg.roku.com/static/guides/Roku_LT-QuickStartGuide.pdf
  5. wired.com/2011/10/50-roku-lt-now-with-hbo-go

Photo: Roku exact October2011 LT launch photograph, player with supplied standard IR remote; replaces lower-resolution third-party same-pose reproduction

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