Device that can stream from PC to TV? - GoFuckYourself.com

Trax · 11-28-2010, 04:44 AM

I know Apple TV does that but only for videos in your itunes library and I hate itunes. I want something that can play anything, avi, mkv, you name it (preferably even full HD)
is there a device similar to apple tv that does this?

BJ · 11-28-2010, 04:46 AM

a laptop

Oracle Porn · 11-28-2010, 04:46 AM

WD Tv
PS3

do you want it wireless or wired?

Klen · 11-28-2010, 04:49 AM

Huh,ordinary video player should do that,there is function in basic players like winamp where on monitor screen shows your desktop and tv only show running videos,and that video can be anything from internet stream or loaded video from hard drive.And now every modern tv can be connect to pc with several ways,hdmi,vga,s-video,etc..

Emil · 11-28-2010, 05:27 AM

Why not connect your PC directly to your TV? I dont get it.

Maybe this will work for you:
http://tinyurl.com/2ucd64x

BJ · 11-28-2010, 05:58 AM

http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_I...bcC&templete=2

Stacks Banned for Life · 11-28-2010, 06:02 AM

an hdmi cable

Trax · 11-28-2010, 06:24 AM

i want a wireless device. using a laptop is too much of a hassle.

k0nr4d · 11-28-2010, 06:25 AM

you can get an xbox or ps3 and use tversity or something to stream live from PC.

Trax · 11-28-2010, 07:20 AM

i would rather not buy a game console just to stream from my PC to the TV
i checked out the asus link but got scared away when i couldnt buy it on amazon... anyone has any experience with the WD TV? Reviews are mixed?
anything else appreciated

ungratefulninja · 11-28-2010, 08:13 AM

I use a PS3 with PS3 Media Server on the desktop and in bedroom a Sony 570 blu-ray player and Serviio on the desktop.. both will also do Netflix instant on their own

chupachups · 11-28-2010, 08:46 AM

Pickup a pinnacle showcenter 1000/200 for almost nothing, 50 bucks or so, and install "swisscenter". Nothing special but works great!

Oracle Porn · 11-28-2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trax

i would rather not buy a game console just to stream from my PC to the TV
i checked out the asus link but got scared away when i couldnt buy it on amazon... anyone has any experience with the WD TV? Reviews are mixed?
anything else appreciated

I have both a WD TV and a PS3, WD TV isn't wireless, although it's great quick and easy to use no hassle at all, hdmi full hd bla bla bla, but I like the convenience of wireless rather the using a usb drive

AaronM · 11-28-2010, 09:37 AM

Here are a few more products that do this.

http://medialounge.dlink.com/home.aspx

http://www.eminent-online.com/en/pro...ia-player.html

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/index.asp?cat=30

Horny Joe · 11-28-2010, 09:53 AM

I have used xbox360, but it is a bit "picky" when it comes to files.

Nasty · 11-28-2010, 10:02 AM

These look pretty cool

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digita...dp/B003MVZ60I/

Frasier · 11-28-2010, 10:27 AM

Get a Roku Player - read the amazon reviews, google other reviews on the web - visit their website.

It's the best solution right now.

Si · 11-28-2010, 10:31 AM

laptop using widi or hdmi output

works a treat

sojproductions · 11-28-2010, 11:13 AM

confused... just hdmi it... im using windows 7, it recognised the tv instantly and gave me some output options.. took seconds

kektex · 11-28-2010, 01:19 PM

You are looking for the Boxee.
It'll play anything you throw at it.

A review from anandtech.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4029/t...e-box-review/1

I played around with one in my friend's house and it rocks. Cool thing is bugs and feature requests are added and you can download them and add them to the box.

abshard · 11-28-2010, 01:23 PM

make a htpc it will do all you want and more

candyflip · 11-28-2010, 01:28 PM

I bought a Dell Zino HD mini PC for my Home Theatre setup and it's the best little PC I've ever purchased.

Cost a little more than $200, runs full 1080p HD with no problems, streams HD TV via Hulu with no lagging. Could probably use a RAM upgrade, but doesn't need it.

For about $100 more than those gimp'd boxes that do nothing more than stream...I've got a full on HTPC that will do pretty much anything I ask of it.

Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life · 11-28-2010, 01:39 PM

I use TVersity Media Server on my PC, and stream wireless to my xBox 360. Works great...

Trax · 11-28-2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frasier

Get a Roku Player - read the amazon reviews, google other reviews on the web - visit their website.

It's the best solution right now.

looks pretty nice..

candyflip · 11-28-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trax

looks pretty nice..

If you're serious and think this looks nice, take the time to check into the little Dell I mentioned. It really costs about $100 more and lets you do all the Roku can do and much much more.

DamianJ · 11-29-2010, 03:10 AM

I use the boxee software on an old laptop I have behind my telly. Works great. The boxee box is now out and meant to be great.

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Klen Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Little Vienna Posts: 32,235	Huh,ordinary video player should do that,there is function in basic players like winamp where on monitor screen shows your desktop and tv only show running videos,and that video can be anything from internet stream or loaded video from hard drive.And now every modern tv can be connect to pc with several ways,hdmi,vga,s-video,etc..

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BJ Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: asia Posts: 5,590	http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_I...bcC&templete=2

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Trax [----------------------] Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 14,486	i want a wireless device. using a laptop is too much of a hassle.

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Trax [----------------------] Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 14,486	i would rather not buy a game console just to stream from my PC to the TV i checked out the asus link but got scared away when i couldnt buy it on amazon... anyone has any experience with the WD TV? Reviews are mixed? anything else appreciated

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ungratefulninja Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 682	I use a PS3 with PS3 Media Server on the desktop and in bedroom a Sony 570 blu-ray player and Serviio on the desktop.. both will also do Netflix instant on their own

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AaronM Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ┌∩┐ ◣_◢ ┌∩┐ Posts: 46,909	Here are a few more products that do this. http://medialounge.dlink.com/home.aspx http://www.eminent-online.com/en/pro...ia-player.html http://www.wdc.com/en/products/index.asp?cat=30

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candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,067	I bought a Dell Zino HD mini PC for my Home Theatre setup and it's the best little PC I've ever purchased. Cost a little more than $200, runs full 1080p HD with no problems, streams HD TV via Hulu with no lagging. Could probably use a RAM upgrade, but doesn't need it. For about $100 more than those gimp'd boxes that do nothing more than stream...I've got a full on HTPC that will do pretty much anything I ask of it. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me Last edited by candyflip; 11-28-2010 at 01:29 PM..

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DamianJ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: A magical land Posts: 15,808	I use the boxee software on an old laptop I have behind my telly. Works great. The boxee box is now out and meant to be great.