What IS a "smart tv"? I have laptop, iPhone, iPad, Comcast cable, my flat screen HDTV seems fine. What can it do? (whew, got that dumb Q out!)
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A "Smart Tv" is one that has integrated Internet and Web features. Besides the traditional functions of television sets and set-top boxes provided through traditional broadcasting media, these devices can also provide Internet TV, online interactive media, over-the-top content, as well as on-demand streaming media, and home networking access. One give-away to whether or not a TV is "smart" is if there is a USB port.
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It's not a smart tv . So no apps . You can buy a roku stick for approx 50 bucks and you have a lot of apps .
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I can't find any evidence of an Apple HDTV release. Do you have a link?I imagine an Apple HDTV will be significantly more expensive.
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It's not a smart TV, but you can play any format send through, the TV, I have used a Blu-Ray player and now use PS3 and stream all media from my PC with no problem. I hope this help.
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I had a computer man hook up my pc to the TV. It works great. I had him do it as I am the worst electronic person in the galaxy. I wish I could help you more. I am not sure about laptop.
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If this device will not provide high quality images from my laptop to my older (but wide screen) TV, what device would you recommend? I would like to play movies and stream video from my laptop through my TV. Thanks!!!
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I asked nvidea about their lack of updates on their compatability list, and if newer versions of hdtv's were compatable. The guy stated firmly that if hdtv is not on compatability list, it will not work. I got no answer why they don't update list for newer tv's.
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Oh, nevermind everyone. I looked around and found this on the website: "Currently Unavailable: This item is currently not available for ordering, and we don't know when or if this item will be in stock again." Well, then. Crap shoot it is. I'll wait it out and cross my fingers or look for another TV.
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Sorry I have mine setup to a monitor. I have not tried to setup a smart phone or a laptop yet. I am sure the time will come when I do. I can watch it on my computer through the LaView setup and a router.it lets me keep an eye on what is going on outside and look for freaky stuff like bears and other wild things in my yard. I took mine to a comp tec lol I do not like to read directions. sorry I can't be more help.
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there is no internet connection for streaming.....so I don understand how you could stream......But this tv is one I would stay away....problem from hdmi ports losing signal from first day...Sony told me to se component port instead...lol......so stay away from this lemon
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Update: Watched a dvd last night (the same dvd I first tried) and the picture was perfect - even using HDMI 1080p setting! This time I chose "Anynet HDMI DVD" from the source list on my tv settings, which I don't remember being an option before. I previously chose "DVI". I wonder if that made the difference. Hmm. Anyway....glad my dvd's now look just as great as the HD channels. Thank you for responding C.Woodruff. :)LadyR
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some apps will not work like Cable tv application from Optimum. But then again - that app won't work via HDMI either. there are some other apps as well that are blocked. I ended up throwing it in a drawer. Network connection was iffy
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No, this is not a smart TV, I watch Netflix though my Play station, great image quality!
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Sorry, I can't help here. I only use my device for storage and back-up and I don't know about smart TV's.
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I bought this for the same exact reason and it didn't work, I had an hdtv worth component out and this didn't work. Someone told me that I would need a powered one, dunno, sold my old tv and bought a new flat screen..problem solved.lol
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I have heard you can on some smart tv's with the download of an app. It sounds its very limited with this current version. I know it wont even connect to my macbook pro through bluetooth (lame) The bluetooth drops sometimes during regular use at gym for no reason. I rate these as just okay. If they were $50 cheaper id be happy.
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no, but they're working on it, I have a smart TV & I asked them about it, it can only work on PC's, laptops because you have to load software - NO tablets, phones or TV's yet, but I will add, I have it hooked up to my laptop, which is hooked up to my TV via HDMI cable - bought the 20' cord (I use in a campground) hung on a low branch & I'm using a neighborhood bar & grill's FREE wifi which is 1000' away, now I can watch Hulu & Netflix so I'm saving on my VZ hotspot...well worth the money!