I love my Roku box. The Xbox 360′s recent update for Netflix was wonderful but I still need my Roku for Amazon content – namely the current season of Walking Dead. Why oh why must I wait until February for new episodes? I also need the Roku for my weekly Revision 3 content (HD Nation, Film State, plus Epic Meal Time for my daughter). Roku also has hundreds of other channels to try if you get bored with Netflix and Hulu Plus.

Roku now has an app for your the iPhone, iPod, and iPad to use them as a remote. It can be used on all Roku boxes and even multiple Rokus if you are so inclined. You can use gesture control and add channels. For those of you with Android phones (or like me, have the new Kindle Fire), a version is coming soon (we are the redheaded stepchild).

Amazon has sold millions of the new Kindle Fire so I would expect big improvements shortly. This past week in addition to the daily freebie, they have been running daily 10 cent promotions on at least three different programs a day. I had to erase season 1 of The Walking Dead from my Fire just to fit all the games I’ve been trying. The downside is that Puzzle Quest 2 finally showed up on the Fire and I have a hard time justifying a $4.99 purchase when all my other games are $0.10 or free.

Netflix has also had a major update (2.0) for the iPad. This update is very similar to the one they just did on the Xbox 360 and is a nice little Christmas present for iPad owners.