Next New Toy.....A Laptop 'puter

aps45819

aps45819

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ylexot said:
Lots of similar devices out now: Logitech Revue, Sony Blu-Ray player with Google TV, Roku players, and Apple TV. They won't replace a computer, but if the goal is internet on the TV (including video and music streaming), then they are much cheaper options.
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None of those include a browser, just apps or select channels like Netflix and Vudu.
 
DEEKAYPEE8569

DEEKAYPEE8569

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aps45819 said:
:lol: yes. 1080p is the maximum resolution your TV will display.


Non-HD channels are less than 480i resoultion
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That part I understand. I was just wondering if this inTouch thing would work with a 1080P TV. Like I said, I'll research a little more.
It's cheaper'n a laptop. :shrug:
 
ylexot

ylexot

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DEEKAYPEE8569 said:
That part I understand. I was just wondering if this inTouch thing would work with a 1080P TV. Like I said, I'll research a little more.
It's cheaper'n a laptop. :shrug:
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Work with? Yes. But everything I've seen says 720p, so it'll work, just not at full resolution. Of course, most of what I've seen talks about video chat at 720p, so the web browsing, videos, etc could still be at 1080p.

BTW, the Logitech Revue does 1080p, costs $100, and you can add a video camera if you really want to video chat. The big advantage that I see for the Samsung is that it runs Android 2.3 which means that there are a sh!tload of apps available for it. The Revue uses a heavily modified version of Android 3.0 and there are very few apps available for it...unless you sideload.
 
aps45819

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
DEEKAYPEE8569 said:
That part I understand. I was just wondering if this inTouch thing would work with a 1080P TV. Like I said, I'll research a little more.
It's cheaper'n a laptop. :shrug:
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It's got an HDMI outout so if your TV has an unused HDMI input and you have WiFi in your house, it will work
 
GWguy

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Said it before, and I'll mention it here again. I went small. I got an Acer 1410. It looks, smells, feels like a netbook, but has the processor and features of a laptop. Runs everything I need, is very light and portable, 6 hour battery run time (had it up to 10 with a new battery, reduced screen brightness, WiFi off and processor in half-speed). If I want, I use the HDMI to output full 1080p to my Sony digital amp and 47" LCD for full 5.1 surround sound and video. And since it's a 'laptop', it has a cover that closes over the screen so it's not exposed when I move around. I take it everywhere, even throw it in the trunk of the Goldwing.
 
ylexot

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Also, if you want to go with a box running Android 2.3, there are plenty available on eBay for under $100. There are a bunch of people on the Android Forums who have them.
 
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I got an Acer Netbook

Dedicated ATI Graphics, w/256 Mb Video RAM

1 Ghz Dual Core
1Gb of RAM


displays 1080p through the VGA or the HDMI Port

I use VLC to play most video files ..........


Aspire 522
 
DEEKAYPEE8569

DEEKAYPEE8569

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ylexot said:
BTW, the Logitech Revue does 1080p, costs $100, and you can add a video camera if you really want to video chat. The big advantage that I see for the Samsung is that it runs Android 2.3 which means that there are a sh!tload of apps available for it. The Revue uses a heavily modified version of Android 3.0 and there are very few apps available for it...unless you sideload.
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I have a digital video camera somewhere. I know that will work with the TV. I also have a desktop 'puter; prob'ly in the same place as my vid cam.....in storage, that just might work with the TV too. :shrug: I just have to find 'em. The problem with the 'puter and the camera is, they are both USB, but the TV a PC input jack.....welll, look here:
VGA cable connection for PC.
b Digital audio output jack
Digital audio output to home theaters and other digital audio
systems.
c Component 1 video and audio input jack
Video input from analog devices such as DVD, receiver, game
console, etc. This connector is used with audio input.
d Antenna input jack
Signal input from an antenna, cable or satellite.
e USB terminal
Data input from USB storage devices or to connect the supplied
USB wireless LAN adapter. Do not connect any other device to
this terminal such as; digital camera, keyboard, mouse, etc.
f Ethernet port
For internet connection using an Ethernet cable with a RJ-45
connector.
g HDMI 4 input jack
Fourth HDMI in connector.
Digital audio and video input from high definition digital devices
such as Blu-ray players.
h HDMI 3 input jack
Third HDMI in connector.
i HDMI 2 input jack
Second HDMI in connector.
j HDMI 1 input jack
First HDMI in connector.
k Audio input jack for HDMI 1 and PC
l Component 2 video / composite video and audio input jack
Video input from analog devices such as DVD, receiver, game
console, etc. This connector is used with audio input.only has one USB port.

The computer doesn't have HDMI but I was thinking I could still hook up my home computer and vid cam; using the TV as a 40" monitor.
That's possible, right?
 
ylexot

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I'm a little confused by that post because I'm not sure if you think that a digital video camera means that you can video chat (It may be possible? I'm not sure.) or if you even want to video chat?

As for hooking up the computer to the TV...it depends, but it looks like you're covered for both possibilities. If you computer has a VGA connection like this:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/SVGA_port.jpg/300px-SVGA_port.jpg
...then you would use the "VGA cable connection for PC"

If your computer has a DVI connection like this:
http://thingsfinder.com/files/img/1/1/G_10.jpg
...then you would need to get a DVI-to-HDMI adapter and use one of the HDMI ports (probably HDMI 1 since it is set up for a separate audio input).
 
DEEKAYPEE8569

DEEKAYPEE8569

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ylexot said:
I'm a little confused by that post because I'm not sure if you think that a digital video camera means that you can video chat (It may be possible? I'm not sure.) or if you even want to video chat?

As for hooking up the computer to the TV...it depends, but it looks like you're covered for both possibilities. If you computer has a VGA connection like this:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/92/SVGA_port.jpg/300px-SVGA_port.jpg
...then you would use the "VGA cable connection for PC"

If your computer has a DVI connection like this:
http://thingsfinder.com/files/img/1/1/G_10.jpg
...then you would need to get a DVI-to-HDMI adapter and use one of the HDMI ports (probably HDMI 1 since it is set up for a separate audio input).
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As far as online chat, I would have to run through the on-screen setup menus; to see if Skype is one of the built-in features of the TV.
I'd like to think that it's as simple as connecting a camera and signing on to Skype; but I'm not that lucky.

The computer has a SVGA port for the monitor, exactly like that; 15-pin with two thumb screws on each end I'm pretty sure, anyway.
The computer hooks up SVGA to SVGA; but I'm sure you already know that. I'll have to see if the TV has one.

I don't remember if it (the computer) has a DVI connection.
I'll have to dig it out and look.
But just to be able to use the TV as a monitor would work just fine.
I'd have to hook the computer up, get it running; update the software; and see if it is even wireless network compatable, correction; THEN update the software. Thanx ylexot. Seriously.
You've given me something to research further.
I may not even need a laptop. yay??
 
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DEEKAYPEE8569

DEEKAYPEE8569

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DEEKAYPEE8569 said:
I don't remember if it (the computer) has a DVI connection. I'll have to dig it out and look.
I may not even need a laptop. yay??
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The computer acquisition Gods are smiling on me right now.
Just saw another sale paper from TARGET or Wal*Mart.
Whichever one this sale paper belongs to, is having a laptop sale; and it starts tomorrow.
So, I guess I will be able to get a laptop.....finally.

It was BJ's.
 
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aps45819

aps45819

24/7 Single Dad
Check the specs (screen size, memory, hard drive size, processor type and speed) and compare it to what's on sale from TigerDirect and NewEgg
Brand is somewhat immaterial with computers since they're all assembled from parts made by the same people.
i.e. you can get a HP with either an AMD or Intel processor.
 
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