what about older t.v.s, like 10 years old??
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Is your tv HD? With out this converter you are not able to receive all HD Channels from directv check the back of your cable box if you have one then you do need it
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the converter mainly works with the satellite receiver and the newer receivers already have this function built into them. It's not a converter for the TV, but for the receiver.
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That is a completely fair point, especially for the present. My contention was mainly that 20 years down the line, the software and formats will likely be very different from today, and those which are tied to a particular player (such as WMV or WMA) are in fact more likely to die out. However, you are correct that Windows is not likely to go anywhere, even in that time frame, and thus it's probably a pretty safe bet.It remains that the native format of these AVCHD files are not by default playable in WMP, though they probably will be in the future as it looks like the MTS format used for AVCHD files will become a standard for all camera brands. That is a completely fair point, especially for the present. My contention was mainly that 20 years down the line, the software and formats will likely be very different from today, and those which are tied to a particular player (such as WMV or WMA) are in fact more likely to die out. However, you are correct that Windows is not likely to go anywhere, even in that time frame, and thus it's probably a pretty safe bet.It remains that the native format of these AVCHD files are not by default playable in WMP, though they probably will be in the future as it looks like the MTS... » Read More That is a completely fair point, especially for the present. My contention was mainly that 20 years down the line, the software and formats will likely be very different from today, and those which are tied to a particular player (such as WMV or WMA) are in fact more likely to die out. However, you are correct that Windows is not likely to go anywhere, even in that time frame, and thus it's probably a pretty safe bet.It remains that the native format of these AVCHD files are not by default playable in WMP, though they probably will be in the future as it looks like the MTS format used for AVCHD files will become a standard for all camera brands. « Show Less
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Personally, no. The prices keep coming down and I have two, the first 7 series is 4-5 years old and works perfectly.
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no... requires a computer that has the ability to recognize new devices.... such as a tablet/laptop/desktop.TV's aren't that smart
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Yep. Ive had my tv for about 3 months now and am well pleased with it. Im 59 years old and am still amazed at stuff like using my cell phone for the remote. Technology is great and this tv is loaded. There are other sets out there with more stuff but they are all $1000.00 more. Its the best deal I found for the money.
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Thanks drhey19, this is very helpful. I am thinking of buying a second unit and I thought they booth looked like the same thing. (I was worried because the DTVPal disappeared from the market for a long time.)
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I hooked it to my TV with DishNetwork without a problem, and I am 73 years old. I think you will find it very simple, just follow the directions....J
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What ever cable you used for your old television before will do. We did not buy any new cable.
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I havent received this t.v. yet.... so I don't know. It should have a warranty though..I will let you know when I get it.I know that electronics go down in price, but I'm talking about it going down in price after a couple of days, as a Gold box deal thing....just wish I had waited to buy it.
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You can connect anything with an HDMI output and hook up to your older television as long as it has "component video input."
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Sure if it has the required inputs, any tv 5 years old or newer should be fine.
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Not sure their for your specific T.V. My T.V. is from 2007/2008. The only way to be sure is to remove the back panel and check the power circuit board. You might want to see if any Samsung forums exist for your specific model online. Just be careful when opening your T.V. Let the capacitors dissipate the voltage before removing.
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Yes it does work on older tvs. It comes with a special av adapter so make sure not to loose it once you buy an hdtv an decide to go hdmi. Just remember that the resolution wont be in hd if you go with the av route.
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I use mine instead of a t.v. had it running up to 5 hours not a single problem.
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I believe this was the "premium" version of the original player. It has all of the various available connection input/output ports (unlike Roku 2), so unless your T.V. is 30 years old (or older) it should work for you. P.S. - T.V.s are super cheap these days, so you may want to shop for one of those first ;)
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I honestly don't recommend it because it's not truly unlimited for as long as you own it. it does expire then you'll be stuck buying another one AGAIN! I have a lot of problem with it freezing up for hours or days sometimes. the channels are not guaranteed and have changed on me. some have been eliminated :-(I also noticed that sometimes the channels are simply not available to watch. In my opinion, it was not worth the price. I heard zaap is better and less problems so that's what I will try next.
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The output on this device is HDMI, so if your TV is so old it doesn't have an HDMI input, you'll need a different device than this one. That's kind of the point of this particular device: to let old devices (games/etc.) connect to new TVs. Not the other way around (new device, old TV).