Such a device exists

Bryan · #1 01-01-2012, 06:25 AM

Hello;

My TV does not have a USB port to support media playing etc. Tired of burning avi's to disk and playing through the dvd player. Is their a device that can accept a usb connection that then connects to a television. Someone suggested the Apple TV, but from what I have read the USB is only used for diagnostics.

cale262 · #2 01-01-2012, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryan

Hello;

My TV does not have a USB port to support media playing etc. Tired of burning avi's to disk and playing through the dvd player. Is their a device that can accept a usb connection that then connects to a television. Someone suggested the Apple TV, but from what I have read the USB is only used for diagnostics.

The Apple tv connects your tv to your computer wirelessly, so you just use the Apple tv to view the media files that are on your computer. Apple tv is a great for this and does so much more (YouTube, Vimeo, Netflix, iTunes, NHL, etc, etc)

Ross · #3 01-01-2012, 06:34 AM

Alot of blue ray players have a usb port for playback on them. Id take a look at them.

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lee9 · #4 01-01-2012, 06:47 AM

Depends what you are trying to view on your TV. Pictures, movies on computer/DVD?CD, streaming video, etc. Is the only option you have USB?

Is playing media files from a computer an option or are you only looking for USB options? If so, yes most newer Blue ray options have different types of ports or wireless. There are also many other devices which can connect to your TV via other inputs.

MKLKT · #5 01-01-2012, 06:47 AM

PS3/Xbox works too, depends on what formats you're going for, each comes stock with large HDDs these days too.

The Grizz · #6 01-01-2012, 06:49 AM

Does your TV have a spot where you could plug in a computer tower same as a monitor ( rs2 port I think ). There is an adaptor for USB to rs2, I had to buy one for my Profilux to hook to my computer.

mark · #7 01-01-2012, 06:52 AM

WDTV. connects to your TV via HDMI and can connect an external USB drive (2 ports) or stream off other devices on your home network or media over the internet. Plays avi, mkv etc.

MKLKT · #8 01-01-2012, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Does your TV have a spot where you could plug in a computer tower same as a monitor ( rs2 port I think ). There is an adaptor for USB to rs2, I had to buy one for my Profilux to hook to my computer.

DB9 cables are the standard older style monitor cables (my TV has that), newer video cards have HDMI as well.

mark · #9 01-01-2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MKLKT

DB9 cables are the standard older style monitor cables (my TV has that), newer video cards have HDMI as well.

mean VGA?

pinhead · #10 01-01-2012, 08:04 AM

You're looking for a media box. Popular brands are Apple TV, WDTV, Boxee, Patriot Box and Asus O! Play. Check out the reviews and see what features you need.

I have had an Asus for a couple of years. Add a 2.5 inch hard drive or a flash stick and you can watch your AVIs, XVIDs, MKVs, blue-ray rips plus anything you can find on the net - also supports eSATA. Has component, HDMI, optical out. Has not failed on any format I've tried. These are as cheap as $50 on sale.

If you're interested in Apple TV do some research to see if it will do what you want. DRM makes iTunes, Hulu, Netflix pretty restrictive for a lot of people.