Roku XR is upgraded free of charge to 1080p (Mashable)

Roku XR owners can now increase resolution of 720 p HD 1080p with a fast, free download area.

The update does that with the cheapest second Roku ($80) box to display the same resolution as most expensive, brother $100 XD|S. Unfortunately for Roku SD and HD owners, their boxes will not this unexpected holiday gift recipient.

Not only this update improves the video resolution of the XR Roku. He also made his HuluHulu videos start more quickly, and its navigation controls work faster, too. Even better, the owners do not have to do something to get this update - it improve you itself automatically in the next few days.

Users who can not wait can download the update manually by Roku Rx menu settings go, select "Player Info", then "Check for Updates," and the download and installation will begin.

Suddenly, the $80 Roku XR seeks as might be a gift even more attractive for that kid vid on your list.