We have a Roku...is that the same?

We have the (whatever) Roku 3 I think it is. They also have a streaming stick which we have on the bedroom tv that seems much slower. You literally just plug it in to the power and your TV.

We cut the cable also as it just got so expensive, we're coming to the end of our "free" hbo subscription and will just keep the internet (whatever is on, you can get on the Roku anyway). I believe we pay about 45 a month for wi-fi

Updates are automatic. You can browse channels and add them. Some are free, some are partially free (you pay for some shows), some you pay for the entire channel. I can also watch what I want on my laptop.

Streaming is the way to go.