Does this Laptop have a TV card in it where you can hook it up to a paid TV box or attenae and receive live network TV? If not, can one be added so you can have something like what Haugepage TV cards offer? What the best way of getting TV streaming...
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The version I bought does not have a tuner card. You can buy ine that I am sure would work with this system. Sorry I can't be of more help. But overall this is a great system.
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Yep! Just be sure to ask for a multi-stream CableCard. It's easier to have them set it up, I think...
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There's a built in graphics card. It's a good card, not a very good card. If you want to run high graphic games, you will probably want to add a better card. If you're doing normal computing with no high graphic demands, then this should suffice. I have no problem watching hd videos on Netflix.
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Have it. Def only internet is wireless. I don't think you'll see wireless HDMI anytime soon, Mary, sorry....hadn't heard about that, and haven't heard of wireless HDMI, period.. If someone tries to sell you a TV with wireless HDMI, maybe stay away. unless I missed a very important memo, anyone else feel free to correct me!... That said, The wireless I think if or she was talking about the internet capabilities. You can hook it up with a cable or it does have a very fast internal wireless router too. I use the wireless and its easy, very quick, depending on your internet speed, and super convenient, so I have more room for cables on my internet router. I have Att u-verse and so I asked them for I wireless router mainly because our computer and printer are upstairs, but both can use WiFi so I was going to plug everything in down stairs where the router is, but when I found out the TV had the fastest to date 802.11 WiFi, I just went to network options on my tv's guide, and just type in your password for your internet, just like you would for a computer, and good to go. It also will update firmware and programs on the TV automatically, which is good if they are fixing an existing issue or whatever. But no. There is no wireless HDMI in the near to further future... Sorry. TV is crazy awesome though!
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It does not come with netflix. I asked them about their decision not to include it. They suggested Playon, which I purchased and it works fine, although your computer needs to serve it and your network better be gigabit, or it'll surge with some streaming providers (NBC). Also, my television, an Honeywell Avantix, has the same infrared codes as the Aios, which is annoying and not likely to be changed, from the response I received when inquiring about a fix. What it does, it does very well, but it has some holes....
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To use this, the Hauppauge has to be connect to a Windows Media Center PC (Windows 7 is what I am using) with a USB cable. Then the PC output is connected to my TV with a HDMI cable. Wifi is not involved here at all in the connections. I do not even think my TV has Wifi. Can you send the TV signal from the PC to the TV via Wifi? I cannot answer that.
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So do you think it's worth extra $$$? I don't know much about electronics so I wonder whether it's worth it for me or not to spend more and whether I would actually use the extra features. Does the extra cable card slot mean I would not have to use the cable box but rather be able to plug the cable wire straight to the TV and use it directly?Thank you.
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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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You cannot use a laptop with Stream, at least not a PC. Not sure if you can use a Mac or not. There was a software program called TiVo Desktop that allowed you to download recorded shows to a laptop, but not sure if that is around anymore. It didn't require the Stream device, but you couldn't watch live TV and it would take hours to download one show.
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You get the card from your cable company instead of a set-top box, and then plug it directly into the TV. However, what I've found is that there are restrictions that don't make CableCards that attractive (at least for now). For example, I have Comcast, and if you use a CableCard for their service you can't get On-Demand programming, any Pay-Per-View stuff, or their graphical program guide. To me, not being able to get this stuff kind of defeats the purpose of having digital cable nowadays.
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The port is for HDMI output, which only means that the laptop screen can be seen on your TV. It doesn't come with what you need to connect to a cable box. You can buy a connector so you can get HD channels. Do a search on Amazon: Electronics--> PCTV to find them.
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Actually what Im trying to figure out is how to actually connect to that wifi connection. HOw do I hook up to it with my PC? Or do I actually need something to plug into my laptop that picks up the signal. Im not sure if the tiny laptop I have will automatically pick up a wifi signal if there is one in the area, or If I have to buy some kind of device to hook up to it. And if I need a device, I wouldnt even begin to know what Im looking for.
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You need to rent the cable/dish card to see TV on your computer. You will see the channels you pay your service provider. That is if you do not pay for HBO you will not see HBO. The cable card cost me about a dollar a month.
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I have read elsewhere that you have to add what you want to watch to your Instant Queue in order to be able to watch it "On Demand" on certain devices.. perhaps this is the case with this unit? This other review noted that you were not able to search and begin streaming from those units. I believe this was a TV review I was reading, with something like NetCast installed. It might be worth a try.. add something to your Instant Queue and see if will let you start playing it.
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Yes, HP has a S_video port which I always use to connect to my TV. But it didn't work for eyeclops. So seems like no one has tried connecting laptops/desktops yet. Thanks for info on ipod connection, thats impressive actually.
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Google TV just offers an interface similar to Android. You can browse the internet (via Chrome, of course), download apps, and hopefully a lot more with each successive update. The app store is still fairly limited (especially 'free' apps), but there are definitely some nice ones out there if you're willing to pay. Also, if you have an Amazon Prime account, you can easily stream the 'rented' videos right on your TV (depending on your internet connection, as I noticed a fairly considerable drop in quality when streaming on the TV compared to streaming on my laptop and connecting via HDMI. YMMV). Some other nice benefits are being able to 'fling' webpages between your computer and TV, so you can do the browsing on the laptop and just fling to the TV when you found what you're looking for. You can also download the chromemote (sp) and use your laptop as a remote control for the TV. Overall I wouldn't break the bank to pay for Google TV, but it's a very nice addition if the prices/specs are comparable otherwise.
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Has HDMI and a cable for that connection comes with it. Should say on specs (about connections). Don't know dispay port? But then, I'd consider myself as not being knowledgeable about computers...just enough to do what I need. However, I got a good deal and I do comparison shop and like to have the best. And its working great for me. Good luck with your search. If you haven't done so, look at there web site and even call or chat on line. It was after talking with them that I decided to go with ASUS.