Internet TV

bazmc35

Hi What the best type of dongle to use on the tv which gives good fast basic internet

bazmc35

Basically just need something with fast ish internet
whats the difference with the two?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Android4-1-Mini-PC-Smart-Google-TV-Stick-Box-Dongle-Dual-Core-Wireless-keyboard/331215008251?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D73754a9505da4ce79acd3eff549ae016%26pid%3D100033%26prg%3D20131017132637%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D331215008251

or this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Latest-M8-Quad-Core-Android-Smart-Mini-PC-TV-Box-XBMC-wifi-5G-and-Wireless-Mouse-/111521935877?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_VideoSwitches_SM&hash=item19f739b205

degsie

bazmc35 wrote: »

Hi What the best type of dongle to use on the tv which gives good fast basic internet

Confusing question. Do you mean a wifi dongle, or something else which provides internet to your tv, or something which will provide a streaming service to your tv?

bazmc35

Something like the links i provided earlier. For a streaming service is that "chrome-cast" dose that just pair with your phone and use it on the tv?
Basically its for my parents to use needs to be easily used and just for internet and youtube, with no downloading of movies or should i just get a cheap tablet instead

degsie

Something like a roku or apple tv might be more suitable for non techie parents. A simple interface is key.

Polar Ice

Really sounds like a chromecast would do the job for your parents. Why aren't you interested in a chromecast?

Xenophile

Can anyone say in their experience or knowledge what is the top of the range Internet Provider set top box on the market at present that can be used with a high internet speed.

A broad range of channels, including Irish is essential as this box will be used in Spain in conjunction with a Movistar broadband fixed line !

degsie

Xenophile wrote: »

Can anyone say in their experience or knowledge what is the top of the range Internet Provider set top box on the market at present that can be used with a high internet speed.

A broad range of channels, including Irish is essential as this box will be used in Spain in conjunction with a Movistar broadband fixed line !

As far as I know Irish channels are only legally available in Ireland.

Xenophile

Saorview Connect

On 20 January 2016 RTÉ announced that it had partnered with Freesat, the UK free-to-air television company, to develop a new product for Saorview, Ireland’s free digital television service and the largest television platform in Ireland.This follows a previously announced intention to develop a new hybrid offering for Saorview. The Saorview Connect offering will allow customers to connect a new type of receiver to their home broadband. The service will feature advanced functionality including online services, a backwards EPG, access to content recommendations, a newly designed remote control and a mobile app.

I cannot see how this service could be illegal in the UK, taking into consideration that all the UK Free to Air Channels, i.e. BBC etc. are freely available in Ireland.

http://www.daltontv.ie/2016/03/15/new-saorview-connect-service/

Hollister11

Chromecast, Apple TV, or Amzaon firestick

Xenophile

Hollister11 wrote: »

Chromecast, Apple TV, or Amzaon firestick

Kino is making a big name for itself lately.