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Roku Surpasses 10M Players Sold In U.S.

Roku was the best-selling streaming media player in 2013, accounting for 46% of purchases in the category, according to a Parks Associates survey. According to Roku, its top sales market, in order, are: the Bay Area; Washington, D.C.; Seattle/Tacoma, Wash.; Atlanta, Ga.; and Phoenix, Ariz. 

From the article "Roku Surpasses 10M Players Sold In U.S." by Jeff Baumgartner.

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