Posted on 07/30/2014 4:27:45 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
Can you control it with a desktop computer, or only tablet/laptop? All I have is desktop.
All the newer Bluray DVD players have a setting to connect.
Check your owners manual.
I never have problems watching HD movies and shows on my 3 MB DSL connection.
... because I download them!
Stupid of Netflix to not offer that option,
I don’t have Blu-ray either. Will the $35 chromecast thingy from Wally World work?
If your TV has a VGA connection just run a VGA cable to it from the computer and set your display options to use the TV as a monitor.
It’s easy.
I have no problem with this...
Netflix makes a lot of money from subscribers, and they generate a lot of bandwidth for it. Somebody has to provide the backbone for that, and they should be compensated.
Can you get a VGA cable 50 feet long?
Nope, about 5 foot is all. Sorry.
I’m kinda computer/electronic device illiterate. When I grew up the only electronic games were pinball machines, TV’s had round screens, weighed 150lbs and were rare.
Millenials feel they have an inalienable right to unlimited broadband at near-free pricing.
This is a HUGE issue. Net Neutrality, reining in the NSA, and a promise to punish bankers is going to elect our first Fake White Indian President IMO.
After 8 years of King Putt, electing Lieawatha would kill off what is left of our freedoms.
There are 50 foot VGA cables. HDMI would provide the best picture and sound quality though.
Oh 2016 is a wash, I’m already convinced of that. The entire American experiment has exploded all over the lab and is dripping down the walls.
That would work, thanks!
You’ll also need something for the audio.
This is getting complex...lol.
I’m going to wind up with a rat’s nest of wires strung through the house to get the latest invention...silent movies?
I might just watch on my computer monitor.
It is part of net neutrality debate in regard to QoS. Right now it is best effort Internet and netflix type over the top providers that feed on the host (carriers) take their chances on the underlying connection. I just have a 6M connection and netflix generally works pretty good for standard def with some occasional glitches. But it’s cheap. If people want a premium service with greater guarantees they will have to pay more. I can live with what I have now.
This problem seems to be only happening in America.
I use one of these. Works well. Have my laptop set up next to the tv. It just mirrors your laptop.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12968333
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