Why do I need this? I am very confused. If I buy the Samsung 750 with the DLNA, why do I need to have this Samsung MediaLive? If I understand DLNA, it seems to do the same thing? Also, I have the same question about the LinkStick wireless USBAdapter. Thanks for any responses to help me with this. Why do I need this? I am very confused. If I buy the Samsung 750 with the DLNA, why do I need to have this Samsung MediaLive? If I understand DLNA, it seems to do the same thing? Also, I have... » Read More Why do I need this? I am very confused. If I buy the Samsung 750 with the DLNA, why do I need to have this Samsung MediaLive? If I understand DLNA, it seems to do the same thing? Also, I have the same question about the LinkStick wireless USBAdapter. Thanks for any responses to help me with this. « Show Less
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C. Ady is 100% correct. If you don't have anything else than the DLNA functions are serviceable. From a complete product. I purchased a 850 Samsung in part for the DLNA feature. Your better off getting a Slingbox.
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Did you ever get a response from anyone on this? I also have a Samsung 750 and was wondering the same thing.
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I've been searching some infomation and specifications regarding this TV & keep getting all different answers from 5 to 6 other places selling this item with the same model # LN46b550 lcd flat-screen, I went on the samsung offical site and these 3 main questions varies depending who and where your buying this tv which makes absolutely no sense1) s-video/cable to plug in you're computer for a larger viewing screen2) picture in picture option3) 4ms or 6msjust about every site i check regarding these 3 questions It's either they have them YES or NO checked, not sure which place to trust with the right INFO before making a purchase... thx any responses would be appreciated about this subject I've been searching some infomation and specifications regarding this TV & keep getting all different answers from 5 to 6 other places selling this item with the same model # LN46b550 lcd flat-screen, I went on the samsung offical site and these 3 main questions varies depending who and where your buying this tv which makes absolutely no sense1) s-video/cable to plug in you're computer for a larger viewing screen2) picture in picture option3) 4ms or 6msjust about every site i check regarding these 3 questions It's either they have them YES or NO checked,... » Read More I've been searching some infomation and specifications regarding this TV & keep getting all different answers from 5 to 6 other places selling this item with the same model # LN46b550 lcd flat-screen, I went on the samsung offical site and these 3 main questions varies depending who and where your buying this tv which makes absolutely no sense1) s-video/cable to plug in you're computer for a larger viewing screen2) picture in picture option3) 4ms or 6msjust about every site i check regarding these 3 questions It's either they have them YES or NO checked, not sure which place to trust with the right INFO before making a purchase... thx any responses would be appreciated about this subject « Show Less
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Only difference between A850 and A750 of screen thickness otherwise every thing is same. I'm having this TV since Nov 2008 and it worth every penny spent on this TV. I'm good fan of this TV and as per my experience about DLNA, I would recommend to buy BUFFALO LINKSTATION LIVE LS-CH1.0TL 1TB NAS driver which works best compare with Iomega Home Media N/w Drive. The only drawback of DLNA with Samsung is support FAT32 Filesystem as of now and have limited files supports, see below lists: Compatible files: DLNA-supported file types and extensions are listed below. Music - MP3 (.mp3) Photos - JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) Video - MPEG1 (.mpg, .mpeg) MPEG2 (.mpg, .mpeg, .trp, .ts, .tp) DIVX (.mpg, .mpeg, .avi) MPEG4 AVC (.mpg, .mpeg) and you will be able to play the .avi files with the following codes Xvid, H.264 MP, MPEG4 SP, MPEG4 ASP and MJPEG. So for all other files you will have use any converting s/w. I hope these all information will be helpful to you people.
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Its not required for the tv. The tv actually has its own internal 3D emitter. It takes special glasses that required batteries to run the glasses. My problem is that I want to sit further back from the tv and the internal emitter is not very strong so I lose the 3D signal to the wireless glasses that I use. I have had several types of glasses work. I bought this in hopes that a pair of infrared glasses that were Samsung brand would work. The tv has a plug in the back that works with these external emitters. Although I haven't ever had the correct glasses to work with this emitter the company that makes this emitter can tell you what type of glasses to purchase. Remember not all active shutter glasses are the same. Not all active shutter glasses are compatible. Also the glasses you get from the movie theatre will not work with tv. No the glasses do not need to be Mitsubishi brand. My apologies for not being able to fully answer your question. I did contact the company who made the emitter and the did tell me the type of glasses that work but I didn't buy any at the time and it has been a long time since so I don't remember but they were helpful in that way so I would strongly suggest you call them for specifics on which types to purchase. (P.s. The Samsung glasses I bought were infrared and they didn't work with this. The tv itself does not output an infrared signal)
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I think you misunderstand how the MediaLink works. The device is really nothing but a substitute for a video cable in the end. There still needs to be a device that produces the video, I.e. your cellphone. And that cellphone will need an internet connection if it's to show a streaming video.
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Incorrect, you don't have to use a Samsung dongle, as someone previously mentioned you can use a Rosewill RNX-N1 dongle which you can buy for around $30 on newegg.com. That's what I did and many have as well. The Samsung dongle is a ripoff in my opinion as you would be paying more than double.
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Hi, Samsung is always updating their products and the EPL-NPHPBKG is the newer version of this adapter. The only difference between them is that the new version will actually charge the tablet when connected. This means that you can watch your favorite shows on the larger TV and be charging your tablet at the same time. Now what's interesting to me is that even though the older version of the adapter never mentioned this feature, mine has always charged the tablet when connected. It did take longer (since some of the power was being used by the adapter) but would charge the player. I hope this helps in your purchase decision. Rick Hi, Samsung is always updating their products and the EPL-NPHPBKG is the newer version of this adapter. The only difference between them is that the new version will actually charge the tablet when connected. This means that you can watch your favorite shows on the larger TV and be charging your tablet at the same time. Now what's interesting to me is that even though the older version of the adapter never mentioned this feature, mine has always charged the tablet when connected. It did take longer (since some of the power was being used by the adapter) but would charge the player. I hope... » Read More Hi, Samsung is always updating their products and the EPL-NPHPBKG is the newer version of this adapter. The only difference between them is that the new version will actually charge the tablet when connected. This means that you can watch your favorite shows on the larger TV and be charging your tablet at the same time. Now what's interesting to me is that even though the older version of the adapter never mentioned this feature, mine has always charged the tablet when connected. It did take longer (since some of the power was being used by the adapter) but would charge the player. I hope this helps in your purchase decision. Rick « Show Less
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You need a wifi "stick" which goes into the USB port on the side and is (was?) sold separately. I did not buy the official Samsung LinkStick WiFi adapter, but got a Rosewill RNX-N1 which was cheaper (but no longer sold). I see Samsung sells the WIS12ABGNX Network adapter for far less now ($35) on Amazon. I would try that. Do note: if at all possible, a wired connection is preferred, much better for streaming movies from places like VuDu.
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like some others answered, if your device is equipped with bluetooth already then you shouldn't need a dongle. (i would guess (and I stress guess) that your nexus 7 doesn't need it) this item doesn't come with a dongle, which is probably why it's a bit cheaper than similar keyboard brand. since all of the devices that i have are equipped with bluetooth it's been ridiculously easy to connect! good luck!
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You can add the Samsung linkstick USB adapter for wifi, but I've seen it for $50 to $80.Today with the latest firmware 1032 I tried my cheap $15 tenda W522U USB wifi adapter I have for my rasbery pi and it worked. The tenda W522U adapter is a 2.4/5Ghz adapter but only runs on the 2.4Ghz with this blu ray player, I guess they don't have the 5Ghz drivers in the firmware. But it does connect on wireless A/B/G and N so it steams my ripped DVDs from my NAS good.
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No it doesn't need a network connection, you can stream data directly from your computer. The problem for me is I loose internet connection when I connect to this device, there may be a way to keep both connection I just haven't figured it out yet. I use it to connect my computer to my TV, just follow the instructions by downloading the software to your computer or smart phone and then you are connected.Oh yah... you can choose the mirror or extension icon to connect to your TV but I found it sometimes emits static or I loose sound all together. I recommend using the video icon to connect, for me it works seamlessly. No it doesn't need a network connection, you can stream data directly from your computer. The problem for me is I loose internet connection when I connect to this device, there may be a way to keep both connection I just haven't figured it out yet. I use it to connect my computer to my TV, just follow the instructions by downloading the software to your computer or smart phone and then you are connected.Oh yah... you can choose the mirror or extension icon to connect to your TV but I found it sometimes emits static or I loose sound all together. I recommend using the video icon to... » Read More No it doesn't need a network connection, you can stream data directly from your computer. The problem for me is I loose internet connection when I connect to this device, there may be a way to keep both connection I just haven't figured it out yet. I use it to connect my computer to my TV, just follow the instructions by downloading the software to your computer or smart phone and then you are connected.Oh yah... you can choose the mirror or extension icon to connect to your TV but I found it sometimes emits static or I loose sound all together. I recommend using the video icon to connect, for me it works seamlessly. « Show Less
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A review at a different site stated that the sets DLNA only worked with the DLNA server supplied by Samsung with the set. I can not verify one way or the other.
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Thank you, Prussianette. I have since purchased a wireless adapter. I had the wrong notion that there was a dongle similar to those available for other players. There is a big difference in price between a dongle ($30,00) and an adapter ($90 TO $100.00).
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Anynet is a built in software that communicates to another SAMSUNG device like the TV more easily and fluid. However it DOES have Anynet so the description is wrong. It works great with my Samsung TV. You might need to update the firmware for it to be active but that is easy, and I highly recommend doing an update when you get it anyway.
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I have connected my Sony and Samsung DVDs to this as DLNA. I have found issues with both devices, but they seem to be on the device side, not the drive side. For example, the samsung Bluray will not pay things that the Sony does, and vice versa. It's quite annoying.
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I have spent the last two weeks trying to find an external TV tuner that is ready for the digital TV next February. I have searched all over the internet. I am also looking for a stand alone tuner. I have found analog standalone's. I have found digital usb tuners. But I have not found a digital standalone. I gave in and ordered a $40 coupon from dtv.gov so that I can buy a digital converter and use the analog tuner.Hope this helps!Dave
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If you have a wireless router, pretty much any company sells a companion to it for problems just like yours. You can get either an ethernet one or a USB one. I don't know if Amazon allows links, but if you have a wireless router, this is something similar to what you would need to get: http://games.dlink.com/products/?pid=383 There are cheaper ones out there, but this is close to what you would need to get since there is only an ethernet connection on the player, no USB. I hope this helps!