What is the best option for streaming internet to TV? Would also like to somehow stream ESPN3 content as well.
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Boxee is still not there yet. Dont waste your money on it, its a good concept, but still has a long way to go and is overpriced. I have also been looking for a option to stream content from internet. But, I havent found a good solution. For now, I hooked up my laptop to the tv...until I find a good solution.
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Thank you for your reply. I forgot to mention that I'm trying to stream HD mpg files that I'm getting off my Tivo HD. Not sure about their bit-rate but I guess it is high enough. That is the question: What router+adapter allows HD streaming, at least 1080i?As far as I understand it now, old G technology will not fit, we need N-wireless and not 2.4 GHz but 5 GHz etc.
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Questions- ROKU 3Can I buy channels that don't come with it?Can I get live daytime and nighttime tv? Local Channels both day and night?Is it easy to learn and operate?Trying to convince my husband he will be able to watch what he watches now for less than 1500 per year with Dish. MLB, Football, MMA, Boxing are all must-haves. Help.
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Yes you can, we actually connected our desktop up to it permanently for streaming videos from Netflix and Amazon Prime. We also stream from network tv websites and the NFL. We initially used a laptop or our kids Playstation to stream stuff, all worked great. Keep in mind streaming is dependent on your internet speed as far as quality is concerned. If you get a lot of buffering/stalling while streaming blame your internet connection, not the TV. I hope that helps. By the way, I've had the TV for almost a year now and still recommend it.
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The streaming stick works very nicely if you have a TV with the proper port. It has similar functionality to the Roku 3, although the Roku 3 will upscale to 1080 resolution, which the stick will not.
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I installed the free version of TVersity upnp server on one of my machines and now I can watch youtube on my tv (you must set up your youtube library ahead of time, but it is still nice). You can pay $39 and get the TVersity version that lets you get to Netflix and Hulu -- I have not done this.
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A lot of misinformation below. This DOES work with cable (in my case FIOS) assuming the digital stations are not encrypted by your provider. Almost all stations are encrypted outside of local networks like ABC, NBC, PBS, etc. So don't purchase this thinking you can bypass your providers set top box for things like HGTV, USA, TBS, ESPN, etc even if they are part of your plan. If all you need is local stations (like me) and stream everything else with Netflix and the like, this should work great (just clarify with your provider that your local stations are QAM-compatible and unencrypted).
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Roku: I need a browser for content that is NOT in your channel lineup. (NBCSPORTS comes to mind). It isn't to surf the web, per se, but do you imagine that you provide every channel that's available?
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Streaming the netflix isnt the greatest though. I have had good luck with my wireless internet connection through my playstation 3, but the selection on netflix is horrible. It doesn't do me any good to have the entire setup when I can only download about 5% of the netflix inventory. For example, of the netflix top 100 movies, you can only stream 6 of those movies to your TV. The other 94 movies are available to be shipped on DVD, but not the direct stream to your TV. The concept of direct streaming is misleading, just giving you a heads up!!!
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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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I do not own this tv but the product spec PDF on Amazon shows it to be DLNA compliant so you should be able to stream from a DLNA source on the network. Can anyone who owns this confirm?Update: I bought this TV and it DOES have DLNA networking capabilities. Worked very well streaming from a 2TB media server.
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Better yet, don't get a Roku if you utilise profiles. RCA streamer MAY be worth looking at. But there's a Sony one too. NeoTV is great for the service, but I don't use without connecting directly.
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I'm doing a trial of Prime, and I'm afraid if the streaming won't work, there's little point in actually signing up - Netflix will have to do for now. I think Prime has some great content, but I'm not keen on camping in front of my PC to watch the movies - much rather be able to watch over the game console on the actual TV. Too bad - it's a great price, even compared to Netflix, but steep for the limited capabilities.
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Another option is buying a device like Roku which I hear will give you access to Amazon prime as well. This is larger in size than a dongle but may have better streaming.
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If you are referring to a cable or satellite box, then yes (if you want to receive a digital signal). If not, then no (your antenna should suffice). However, you can download streaming apps directly to the TV if you have either a wired or wireless internet connection.
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I use Slingbox expressly for this purpose -- to watch my home U-Verse service at the cottage.I recently upgraded the speed on our home network to get greater upload speed, but at the cottage I have DSL which sometimes gets to 8 MB speed (but usually closer to 3-4 MB).I use my laptop to run Slingplayer, and connect via HDMI cable to my 19-inch LCD. The quality is pretty stunning. Very close to HD quality. Slingbox/Slingplayer does a nice job of optimizing the signal and speed, and gives me exactly what I want, without having the expense of Dish/DirecTV service.
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I was up to $265 per month! Cut cable, family is finding much more content via Roku, Netflix, AZ Prime for far less the cost. Only channels we miss is ESPN and Bravo. But I get most football live via a Wineguard $29 antenna that grabs free HD feeds. And I fully agree with all of the answers below. Downgrade, un plug before cutting your service to see how you like it...