internet on tv anyone?

Mercury · 04-17-2010, 02:32 AM

According to GQ this is the wave of the future. Surfing the net on your big screen tv from the comfort of your couch with a simple, small, handheld remote keyboard.

Anyone here doing anything like this yet? I know the wii has the wireless router with netflix, yadda yadda. But the ultimate end would be surfing yahooka during commercial breaks. I don't quite understand the technology yet though. Also I don't have HDMI inputs on my television, sooo...

Štulic · 04-17-2010, 03:07 AM

Welcome to the past present.

msicidron · 04-17-2010, 06:22 AM

my grandma had this like 12 years ago, just a wireless keyboard and a box that hooked into the tv

i think it was called web tv

it was so bad but i guess the internet has gotten a lot better since then

Sir-Ex · 04-17-2010, 11:17 PM

This sounds like me pushing input on my remote and switching from Cable to HDMI.

bubbler211 · 04-18-2010, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msicidron

my grandma had this like 12 years ago, just a wireless keyboard and a box that hooked into the tv

i think it was called web tv

it was so bad but i guess the internet has gotten a lot better since then

i remember surfing the net on my sis's web tv. I liked the idea but you really couldnt download many prgms at all. Maybe the web guys will get a better platform this time around!

Rubix · 04-18-2010, 03:40 AM

people have connected computers to tv for years with the input jack, but the new streamlined interface is what the users want. Something that has core features of a computer basically.

wellfleation · 04-20-2010, 02:19 PM

Playstation 3 has limited and the browser is hard to read. But this is happening now. In two years all TV's will have internet connection.

04-20-2010, 02:21 PM

I bought my 52 inch 3 years ago it had internet hook up.

verklingen · 04-20-2010, 02:26 PM

well xbox, playstation and wii all have browsers. i don't think there's much use for an actual browser installed on the tv, but the idea of it accessing youtube, hulu and other online media outlets intrigues me.

our technology is just becoming ever more integrated and it's unfathomably awesome.

oh it was 4:20 a moment ago btw

HTAM · 04-20-2010, 02:49 PM

I have a wireless mouse.
I also plug my laptop in to a/v connections connected to a flatscreen and a receiver. HD d/l's look and sound great.

wellfleation · 04-21-2010, 02:14 PM

Soon (5 to 10 years) all tv will come from the internet. It's just a matter of time.

FourtySecondRip · 04-21-2010, 10:03 PM

i stream netflix to my xbox like everyday. it used to be possible to stream all of hulu but they got rid of it for some reason...

HTAM · 04-21-2010, 11:01 PM

Streaming everything is nearly upon us.

Netflix is starting to stream HD now.

We're gonna end up like those fat fucks in WALLE.

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Mercury Special Delivery Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The States Posts: 8,150 Thanks: 294 Thanked 801 Times in 539 Posts	internet on tv anyone? According to GQ this is the wave of the future. Surfing the net on your big screen tv from the comfort of your couch with a simple, small, handheld remote keyboard. Anyone here doing anything like this yet? I know the wii has the wireless router with netflix, yadda yadda. But the ultimate end would be surfing yahooka during commercial breaks. I don't quite understand the technology yet though. Also I don't have HDMI inputs on my television, sooo...

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wellfleation Old School Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Methuen, MASSHOLE Posts: 3,854 Thanks: 196 Thanked 601 Times in 427 Posts	Playstation 3 has limited and the browser is hard to read. But this is happening now. In two years all TV's will have internet connection. __________________ FIGHTPOWER

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verklingen Radical Dreamer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: texas Posts: 8,005 Thanks: 811 Thanked 1,491 Times in 946 Posts	well xbox, playstation and wii all have browsers. i don't think there's much use for an actual browser installed on the tv, but the idea of it accessing youtube, hulu and other online media outlets intrigues me. our technology is just becoming ever more integrated and it's unfathomably awesome. oh it was 4:20 a moment ago btw __________________ “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” rip matt

04-20-2010, 02:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
turmaline Guest Posts: n/a	I bought my 52 inch 3 years ago it had internet hook up.

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HTAM Old School Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,872 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 2,117 Times in 1,179 Posts	I have a wireless mouse. I also plug my laptop in to a/v connections connected to a flatscreen and a receiver. HD d/l's look and sound great.

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wellfleation Old School Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Methuen, MASSHOLE Posts: 3,854 Thanks: 196 Thanked 601 Times in 427 Posts	Soon (5 to 10 years) all tv will come from the internet. It's just a matter of time. __________________ FIGHTPOWER

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FourtySecondRip ECS Join Date: May 2002 Location: Emerald City Posts: 820 Thanks: 25 Thanked 107 Times in 87 Posts	i stream netflix to my xbox like everyday. it used to be possible to stream all of hulu but they got rid of it for some reason... __________________ ..,,,O,,,.. <\FSR/> .,._/\_.,

04-21-2010, 11:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
HTAM Old School Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,872 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 2,117 Times in 1,179 Posts	Streaming everything is nearly upon us. Netflix is starting to stream HD now. We're gonna end up like those fat fucks in WALLE.

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