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Watch DVDs on a TV without cable connection

  • 18-06-2015 8:11pm
    #1
    noelfitz
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭


    If this is in the wrong place, where should it be?

    I would like to look at films and TV programmes such as 'Foyle's War'. 'Frost' and 'Lewis' on my TV from DVDs.

    I am suggesting getting a cable with HDMI connections and connecting my lap-top to my TV, and getting programmes (legally) on my TV and then watching them on the TV. For my TV I have a satellite, but I am not connected to any cable company, but I have broad-band on the computer.

    In the past I have borrowed DVDs from public libraries, but I have seen most on offer.

    What would you suggest? Does my suggestio make sense? How would I implement it? Is there a better way?

    Thanks!


Comments

  • #2
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,870 ✭✭✭Spocker


    Seems like hard work just to watch a DVD. Why not just buy a cheap DVD player? Either New or old, they are easy to get


  • #3
    noelfitz
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭noelfitz


    I have a DVD player. I do not want to buy individual DVDs and want to watch those I download, perhaps via Netflix or Amazon.


  • #4
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,870 ✭✭✭Spocker


    My apologies, when I read this:
    noelfitz wrote: »
    I would like to look at films and TV programmes such as 'Foyle's War'. 'Frost' and 'Lewis' on my TV from DVDs.

    I assumed you only wanted to watch DVDs.. HDMI from your laptop will work just fine


  • #5
    noelfitz
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭noelfitz


    Thanks for comments.

    I will get a HDMI cable to link the TV and computer.

    This leads to my next query.

    What is the best (cheapest and legal) way to watch DVDs, box sets, films and TV programmes on a computer?


  • #6
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,870 ✭✭✭Spocker


    Netflix should work for you, depending on the TV series/movies you want. The RTE player and Channel 4 catchup services are free


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