Google TV / WD TV Live / Boxee -- help!
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So would you just output your computer's video output to the TV via HDMI? If so, therein lies part of the reason I've been looking into "other methods"...their computer doesn't have an HDMI out and...
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Dont forget, you need to subscribe to Hulu Plus to view Hulu on these devices...
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Thanks again for the feedback. I don't think their PC even has a DVI out...but yeah, even if it did, then we're back to having to run a cable where it won't be tripped on since the TV is on the...
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I ended up passing on TVersity and going with Plex. It only cost 99 cents (instead of $20 -- being a hardcore SD'er here). For whatever reason, I can't get the Hulu channel to work with their 3.2...
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Thanks for the tip(s). Yeah, if PlayOn was a flat one-time $20 fee, I'd be all over it. But for $5/month, you can almost get a NetFlix or Hulu Plus subscription.
As far as rooting it goes, I...
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Yes, I know about PlayOn. I was referring to the set top boxes the OP asked about... PlayOn is not practical for most people. I've given it a try, its ok at best. As far as alternatives. I've...
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My parents are on a TIGHT budget. I mean TIGHT. They don't pay for TV, but my dad likes watching Burn Notice on Hulu (yes, they reluctantly pay for high-speed internet), amongst other programs. He...
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Gotcha. Let us know how Tversity is.
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Sorry to dig up an old thread, but I finally hooked up the Logitech Revue on their TV and installed PlayOn software on their PC. Everything works fine -- even Hulu (free version). Dealmonkey,...
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First question --
As far as I know, you must be a subscriber to get shows out of Hulu Plus.
Second question --
Google TV or WDTV are good choices. But for Hulu to work, you need playon...
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So would you just output your computer's video output to the TV via HDMI? If so, therein lies part of the reason I've been looking into "other methods"...their computer doesn't have an HDMI out and...
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Just got back from lunch...but before I left, I saw a few people mention TVersity as well on other sites. I'll have to give it a whirl and delve deeper into that.
Thanks for the suggestion.
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Just as an fyi, there is a lot of content that can be viewed using playon, it already comes with a bunch of channels and then there are third party plugins which open up a whole world of content. You...
