Q. TV Answer Man, we are little behind the curve in our family. We still don’t have streaming, but we want to so we are looking for a new TV that can stream. However, a friend of mine says all you have to do is hook up a Roku box to our current TV and we wouldn’t need a new TV. What would you suggest? Is it better to get a Smart TV or a Roku box? — Mary, Statesville, North Carolina. Mary, I would answer that it depends in part upon the age of your television. If you have a several-year old set, I recommend buying a new one if you can afford it. Today’s TVs, including Smart TVs, offer a better picture than the sets of old with many displaying programs in 4K, the best picture now available. However, if you have a relatively new set that just doesn’t happen to be a Smart TV, I suggest getting the Roku over a new TV for two reasons: 1. It’s cheaper. You can buy a Roku streaming stick for less than $30 while a Smart TV could cost hundreds of dollars or more depending upon the size and model. … Continue reading Should You Get a Smart TV Or a Roku?