Who needs HDTV Set and why?

[NorCal]

Originally Posted by Rambo

The BBC has streams on their website and NBC programs are on HULU. Streaming requires some sort of box setup but some of the newer TV's have internet capability such as Netflix on demand and direct HULU access.

Is there any reason not to use your laptop as a box type device? Just stream Netflix or whatever to your laptop and then attach it to you TV?

 

[Pezzaturra]

Originally Posted by NorCal

Is there any reason not to use your laptop as a box type device? Just stream Netflix or whatever to your laptop and then attach it to you TV?

I am thinking of doing exactly that. I hope it works seamlessly like that and I don't have to purchase some Netflix compatible Blu-Ray player or some other box.

Panasonic P50V10 that I am considering has an actual old fashioned 15-pin monitor socket. So the whole thing should be plug and play.

 

[turboman808]

Originally Posted by NorCal

Is there any reason not to use your laptop as a box type device? Just stream Netflix or whatever to your laptop and then attach it to you TV?

You can definetly do this. I did it in the past. My file server is connected to the TV in my bedroom but I still use a popcorn hour. Image quality isn't as good and neither is the sound. I like using the remote in bed rather then a mouse.

Thats what she said!