Internet ready TV's If you have an internet ready TV, say with VIA internet applications. Is it just the VIA apps that you get or is it the full internet? I want to be able to surf the net as well but i don't know if thats how this works. Internet ready TV's If you have an internet ready TV, say with VIA internet applications. Is it just the VIA apps that you get or is it the full internet? I want to be able to surf the net as... » Read More Internet ready TV's If you have an internet ready TV, say with VIA internet applications. Is it just the VIA apps that you get or is it the full internet? I want to be able to surf the net as well but i don't know if thats how this works. « Show Less
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You will be able to interact with the Internet using just the apps available with the VIA suite. There is not a browser built in. Many of the new Blu-Ray players offer a similar way to connect to the Internet and use specific applications built for that particular supplier. So, if you don't have an Internet ready TV you can add the Internet capability by connecting a player.
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No, this TV has only certain apps from Yahoo. The is no Web Browser at all at this time.
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No your tv doesn't need to be hooked up to the net. Did you try some youtube videos? That's a good place for "show and tell" type of helpful how to's.Let me know how you make out.
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Yes, the TV has an inbuilt web browser. The browser does not support Flash and Silverlight plugins so some sites using this for video playback may not show the video content.
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Netflix is one of the apps in the smart hub on our tv.We got a 30 day free trial when we purchased the set.We tried it and then joined.It works great.Of course there are some glitches once in a while just like with cable.We use the Pandora app a lot.It works great.The web browser is slow but that maybe because our land lord only pays for the base internet.The tv has a lot of things that I haven't even tried yet.As other people have said,the remote is not as easy as it could be but we just use it for the special things on the smart tv and use the cable remote for regular programming.I would buy it again!Hope this helps.Fell free to ask anymore questions.Mike Netflix is one of the apps in the smart hub on our tv.We got a 30 day free trial when we purchased the set.We tried it and then joined.It works great.Of course there are some glitches once in a while just like with cable.We use the Pandora app a lot.It works great.The web browser is slow but that maybe because our land lord only pays for the base internet.The tv has a lot of things that I haven't even tried yet.As other people have said,the remote is not as easy as it could be but we just use it for the special things on the smart tv and use the cable remote for regular programming.I would... » Read More Netflix is one of the apps in the smart hub on our tv.We got a 30 day free trial when we purchased the set.We tried it and then joined.It works great.Of course there are some glitches once in a while just like with cable.We use the Pandora app a lot.It works great.The web browser is slow but that maybe because our land lord only pays for the base internet.The tv has a lot of things that I haven't even tried yet.As other people have said,the remote is not as easy as it could be but we just use it for the special things on the smart tv and use the cable remote for regular programming.I would buy it again!Hope this helps.Fell free to ask anymore questions.Mike « Show Less
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For what it's worth, it is my understanding that when a program is transmitted conventionally (meaning not formatted in 3D) then this TV is presenting something called "virtual 3D", which provides some depth, but certainly not the full 3D. We have Direct TV but as far as I know there is only one 3D Channel. To get the full 3D benefit, the show either the show has to be formatted in 3D or you can purchase 3D DVD's that will provide full 3D. I believe you need a 3D Bluray player to plat such DVD's however.I hasten to add that I'm no Electronic or TV wiz but the above is based on my understanding and experience with my set, which I've not yet gotten fully comfortable with. For what it's worth, it is my understanding that when a program is transmitted conventionally (meaning not formatted in 3D) then this TV is presenting something called "virtual 3D", which provides some depth, but certainly not the full 3D. We have Direct TV but as far as I know there is only one 3D Channel. To get the full 3D benefit, the show either the show has to be formatted in 3D or you can purchase 3D DVD's that will provide full 3D. I believe you need a 3D Bluray player to plat such DVD's however.I hasten to add that I'm no Electronic or TV wiz but the above is based... » Read More For what it's worth, it is my understanding that when a program is transmitted conventionally (meaning not formatted in 3D) then this TV is presenting something called "virtual 3D", which provides some depth, but certainly not the full 3D. We have Direct TV but as far as I know there is only one 3D Channel. To get the full 3D benefit, the show either the show has to be formatted in 3D or you can purchase 3D DVD's that will provide full 3D. I believe you need a 3D Bluray player to plat such DVD's however.I hasten to add that I'm no Electronic or TV wiz but the above is based on my understanding and experience with my set, which I've not yet gotten fully comfortable with. « Show Less
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Hello, I am sorry I am not sure. You should be able to download additional apps on your tv with wi fi?
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Yes you can surf the web. My only gripe about it though is that it's generally pretty slow-going. Turning the t.v. into a 55" computer is pretty cool but just don't expect the same performance as your p.c. or laptop. Every now and then I'll miss an episode of a show I like and I'll watch it on the t.v. via the t.v. network's site instead of my laptop.
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Akumar, were you successful? I too have an Apex TV and a laptop PC I want to work together. I can't wait to cancel my cable subscription, and watch programs from the internet on my TV. Which cable did the trick. Any advice? -Audrey
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correct. The apps are loaded on the TV. Check out the vizio site for all the info: http://www.vizio.com/technology/via-plus/
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We are big time gamers. Our gaming systems also surf the web. Its great. The clarity of this tv is amazing esp for the price. I hope this answers your question.
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I don't know anything about Uverse, but if you have wireless internet, that is called wi-fi. Your TV will connect to the wireless internet (wi-fi), and allows you to use Smart TV, which are programs (applications, or apps) built into your tv (such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime video, etc..,). If you still do not know what I'm talking about, you may need to find someone you know that has knowledge of these type things to come assess your house and service before you buy the tv. They will probably also need to help you set these up once you get the tv.
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Not exactly sure what you mean by internet ready as almost any prebuilt pc made in the last 10-15 years should be "internet ready". This computer's motherboard does have a built-in ethernet port and Windows 7 is pre-installed. So assuming you already have a high speed internet connection at your home or business and can connect this computer using an Ethernet cable (like a phone jack but wider), you should be able to use internet explorer to connect to the internet right away (after creating your new windows 7 username and password). However this computer does NOT come with a wifi card. If you require a wireless connection purchase or install a third party WiFi card or adapter. Not exactly sure what you mean by internet ready as almost any prebuilt pc made in the last 10-15 years should be "internet ready". This computer's motherboard does have a built-in ethernet port and Windows 7 is pre-installed. So assuming you already have a high speed internet connection at your home or business and can connect this computer using an Ethernet cable (like a phone jack but wider), you should be able to use internet explorer to connect to the internet right away (after creating your new windows 7 username and password). However this computer does NOT come with a wifi... » Read More Not exactly sure what you mean by internet ready as almost any prebuilt pc made in the last 10-15 years should be "internet ready". This computer's motherboard does have a built-in ethernet port and Windows 7 is pre-installed. So assuming you already have a high speed internet connection at your home or business and can connect this computer using an Ethernet cable (like a phone jack but wider), you should be able to use internet explorer to connect to the internet right away (after creating your new windows 7 username and password). However this computer does NOT come with a wifi card. If you require a wireless connection purchase or install a third party WiFi card or adapter. « Show Less
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I love this TV. It was a purchase of a lifetime for me. However, I NEVER could get the guide working properly. My cable system has it's own guide system, but sometime, I just want to watch just the TV, and use their guide. It keeps telling me that the guide is downloading overnight, but the next day, there is still NO guide information on the screen. If you got yours working, please tell me how you did it. Thanks "Emil"
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I am assuming 'internet ready' means that its capable of connecting to a WIFI network (much like a Smart TV) but I don't think this model is. The closest it has is a USB port. I have this and a 32" version and neither are connectable to a WIFI network.
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Yes, you can. The tv comes with two connections for the Internet, Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Also, the menu it's really easy to use and navigate through.
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This is not an internet connected tv. The only way to access Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu+, ect. Are though devices like videogame consoles, apple tv, that primecast thing.
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Sorry, but you cannot surf the entire internet with this Blu-Ray player. It has Samsung apps and so you can do some internet-based things (Pandora, MOG, Vudu, Netflix, a limited version of Youtube), but there is no ability to surf the entire net with it. Sadly. Wish there was, though. I have one of these Blu-Ray players and some of the apps are great (youtube, MOG, Vudu and some others). Some of the apps are next to worthless. All in all, though, a great player.