Internet TV dongles...

[Laura]

my dad keeps raving on about getting one but im a little confused as to what they are and what they do..

any one any exprience. whats best etc?

 

[Dan519]

it's usually a wifi dongle, with software built in to let you watch things like iPlayer. I have an Android one (Rikomagic) that turn the TV into a basic PC with full browser etc, but there's loads of different ones available

 

[Dan519]

just as an example....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rikomagic..._Internet_Media_Streamers&hash=item3a7906b475


you'd need a mouse and keyboard for that one (some sellers do a package with a mini-keyboard)

 

[Gavin.]

There is one on hukd at the min, £13. No controller or anything but for £13 it's worth a look.
I wonder if I can get xbmc on it?

 

[Laura]

thanks dan, my dad loves all the russian channels n stuff

 

[Danny133]

I want one that runs Plex so I can leave it running as a plex client 24/7

 

[Geordie-Chris]

Is the TVs usb port just used as a power source? My TV doesn't have USB but assume I could use a wall socket adapter if its only to power it?

 

[Danny133]

Is the TVs usb port just used as a power source? My TV doesn't have USB but assume I could use a wall socket adapter if its only to power it?

Believe that's correct!

Didn't know these even existed .. Maybe a solution for me to get rid of Apple TV

 

[Gavin.]

I have been doing a bit of research on these as there are so many different models. I seems the Uhost2 is the model to go for at the minute, $65 on Tablet Republic.

 

[Dan519]

Is the TVs usb port just used as a power source? My TV doesn't have USB but assume I could use a wall socket adapter if its only to power it?

yes, plugs into a HDMI slot, and USB powered. Mine then has a USB nano wireless adapter for the mini keyboard with built in mouse. I've used a big keyboard and mouse on it too, and that works really well.

 

[Danny133]

Isn't there an ios/android app?

 

[Gavin.]

Just ordered a Uhost2 and a Mele F10 remote, seems to work well with XMBC from what i can see.

 

[Alex H]

thanks dan, my dad loves all the russian p**n channels n stuff

Efa. Might look at getting one actually.

 

[Greeny.]

Just ordered a Uhost2 and a Mele F10 remote, seems to work well with XMBC from what i can see.

Let us know how that does as im also tempted to try this after using my WDTV Live for what seems like forever now.