Uses Google Chrome Webbrowser: Is it a full browser-ie can I browse like I do on my PC? If I can stream something live on PC, will it stream on TV?
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It works a android based cell phone. So by default it takes you to mobile but you can browse via desktop mode. Idk about live streaming . Basicallly if your s4 can do it so can this device.
1012100
Yes you can stream live. However some sites have apps like CNN, and you cannot stream yet, it says coming soon for android. You do not need to use your PC with the Zeki, just connect it to your tv.
1012101
I think so I got mine hooked up but havent played much but did try Netflix and it worked I use chrome on my PC and it seems to be a good browzer
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I have had this device for over a year now. Pretty much any website will load on the built in chrome web browser. Certain websites like ABC and Hulu block video streaming to this device due to some sort of licensing conflict. The web browsing tends to be a little bit slower and clunky compared to a laptop or desktop computer, but the device is very convenient. As long as you have a fast internet connection (anything better than DSL) streaming video will work great. If the device ever freezes or crashes you can press "control" + "alt" + "delete" to restart it.
541612
It does not have a web browser, as far as I know, but it gives you "one-click" access to Netflix, m-go, and amazon. I never read directions so it may just have a web browser but I am 95% sure it does not.
1772009
No. This device doesn't have a web browser. It doesn't handle anything that streams over the internet. It does, however, have an actual FM radio built in.
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You have google chrome on the google tv. Totally worth the money. Way better...
577447
No, the Roku does not. It's not meant to be a web browser. From one of their engineers: We have numerous interface improvements in the works, but we have no interest, in the short term or long term, to add web browsing to the product. http://forums.roku.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=25340&start=30
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yes you will be able to do that. The browser isnt actually half bad for a built in tv web browser. That being said it is still browsing the internet without a dedicated keyboard and the magic remote. Meaning you will have to point at each and every letter when you type in the web page. A little annoying and time consuming but like I said one of the better built in tv browsers.
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I've not found any website except hulu that don't work. The browser is basically google chrome and works the same way and even plays flash files.
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Catch 22 on a built in browser unfortunitly...when built in it is a stripped down version of some other browser (most likely chrome), and then it goes through the manufacturers hub, vs straight through to your ISP, this of course gives horrible bandwidth and streaming issues for sites streaming through a browswer...after going back and forth with the manufacturer on this they just told me flat out...for internet (browser use) connect a laptop or computer and basically use the set as a large monitor...ugh, but I have to tell you if you want to use a browser through their hubs...that is even worse, I just repurposed an old beater laptop for use when using internet. Good luck. Catch 22 on a built in browser unfortunitly...when built in it is a stripped down version of some other browser (most likely chrome), and then it goes through the manufacturers hub, vs straight through to your ISP, this of course gives horrible bandwidth and streaming issues for sites streaming through a browswer...after going back and forth with the manufacturer on this they just told me flat out...for internet (browser use) connect a laptop or computer and basically use the set as a large monitor...ugh, but I have to tell you if you want to use a browser through their hubs...that is even... » Read More Catch 22 on a built in browser unfortunitly...when built in it is a stripped down version of some other browser (most likely chrome), and then it goes through the manufacturers hub, vs straight through to your ISP, this of course gives horrible bandwidth and streaming issues for sites streaming through a browswer...after going back and forth with the manufacturer on this they just told me flat out...for internet (browser use) connect a laptop or computer and basically use the set as a large monitor...ugh, but I have to tell you if you want to use a browser through their hubs...that is even worse, I just repurposed an old beater laptop for use when using internet. Good luck. « Show Less
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Depends. This is just a bare bones PC. You have to add a hard drive, memory (RAM), and an operating system. You could also add a TV tuner, in which case you could connect your cable/satellite in order to watch TV through your PC. If you had a tv tuner then yes you can watch all the same channels. Some cable providers also allow you to stream on demand content over the internet. If you do that then you can stream your content through your PC onto your monitor/tv
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Yes, they come with a browser, also you can install any app from the google play store, its just like turning your TV into a big android tablet, its really awesome, just one thing is the controler that comes with it sucks and you'll have to buy a wireless mouse/keyboard combo
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Not that I know of maybe you have a friend with a sling box (cable or sat also needed on there end) I have live tv on my pc with one. That's the only way to get live tv with Internet. Some of thouse station will have some stuff on there sites. But that way kinda sucks. Hope this helps
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No there is not a working browser! I'm hoping for a future update with a new app from Vizio... You can't navigate to any web pages unless taken there by way of the pre-installed apps. This was an oversight on my part as that is something I expected but didn't ask the question. Otherwise, this TV is nice for a bedroom with no issues to date.
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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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I don't know. I communicate with simple.tv via my Windows 7 computer and ROKU. Basically, anything on your local network with browser capability can access simple.tv via the simple.tv website. If Chromecast has that capability, it ought to be able to communicate with simple.tv. If not, it probably will not be able to do so. I would check with both Chromecast and Simple.tv for the answer to that question.
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You can install Chrome, Firefox or any browser of your choice. I find Chrome to be the best for my needs. Function wise it does everything i need it to. It is the Android version obviously and not to be confused with Chrome for PC.
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Yes you can browse freely like a pc. You can do every thing I watch tv and browse the internet its awsome