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Browsing internet on non-smart TV

  • 18-10-2012 10:29pm
    #1
    DriversEd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 241 ✭✭


    hi,
    just wondering if there is a handy way to browse the internet on a tv that is not a smart tv? can i use a wii, or is there a better way? my wife use the rte player and the likes quiet a lot on the ipad, and i was trying to see if i can set up the large tv in the other sitting room.
    any suggestions are welcome,

    thanks
    ed


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  • #2
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,313 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Get a Logitech revue if you can, I use it every day, American Netflix is nearly worth it alone. Makes your TV really smart.


  • #3
    DriversEd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 241 ✭✭DriversEd


    Where would I get this?
    Is it an Irish thing or is it an American item, or does this even matter?


  • #4
    areyawell
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,435 ✭✭✭areyawell


    Best way is a PC/Laptop with a wireless keyboard with built in mouse/trackpad. Cant beat it.


  • #5
    Simi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭Simi


    Best options for internet browsing are a htpc or an android mini stick. A htpc would obviously be best, but they can be pricey.

    An android mini stick, paired with an tesco/argos value wireless keyboard & mouse, is a good budget option. Just make sure you get one of the newer dual core ones or browsing will be a pain.

    Check over on the android forum for recommendations. There's no rte player app for android at the moment, but the android browser should handle the site fine.


  • #6
    gerryo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 498 ✭✭gerryo


    I have used a wii to browse, works OK, but a bit slow & does not have flash, so no You tube (& many other sites) :(

    I would also go with the suggestion of an Android mini-pc, but would prefer a wireless keyboard/mouse combo. These can be very cheap.

    Best option is to get a laptop with a faded or dead screen, connect using VGA & use a wireless keyboard/mouse.


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  • #7
    icdg
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,805 Mod ✭✭✭✭icdg


    This doesn't really belong here, so I'm moving it to Broadband (though I'm not really sure it belongs there either).

    Just to say, back in 2000 Independent launched a service called Unison which allowed you to surf the net through a set-top-box and wireless keyboard. It didn't catch on. Not sure it would today either, if you do want to surf the net on a TV games consoles seem to be the way to go.


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