Computer for watching tv through

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 11:37

I feel like I am all questions at the mo!



If I were to purchase a laptop to link up to my tv so that I can watch bbc iplayer, movie channels etc, what sort of things should I consider ie memory size, speed etc.



I would appreciate a few suggestions (the more the better) to get me started as I have no idea what size memory would be a reasonable to start with.



Thanks

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 11:39

If you purchase a brand new laptop I think any one will do the job you want

glw215


Joined: 02/04/2008
Posts: 178

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 11:50

Have a look at the Acer Aspire Revo, comes with wired keyboard and mouse, around £199 from Amazon.

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 12:20

If you want to watch it live its down to you internet connection speed not the laptop

minimum ram 1 gb but standard on UK laptops seems to be 3 to 4 gb tv/laptop with hdmi connection

or 15 pin plug as with projector connection

berty



Joined: 11/01/2008
Posts: 216

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 13:18

If you have got a good download speed just down load the programmes you like, over night perhaps, and watch them on your TV at your leasure (for free) Use something like thebox.bz for example. I use it all the time. Also use Identity cloaker to kid your computer that it is in the UK and download for free any TV programmes off BBCI or ITVI. Simple and doesnt need anything special in terms of PC's speed etc. Only thing governing it is the download speed and if its happening over night who cares. Give it a go, also loads of free music too

LandP


Joined: 07/03/2008
Posts: 38

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 13:57

We have just signed up with identity cloaker and can now watch all uk tv plus usa tv shows as well. If you need info look at the home page via this link:



http://www.identitycloaker.com?a_aid=henson627

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
30/12/2009 16:25

I have 3G and the download speed has been very good for the last 3 months since they sorted themselves out but I am still undecided whether to carry on with them or move to extend, nethouse etc.



Thank you for the suggestions of using an identity cloaker, I have already signed up to a vpn so can now get bbc etc.



Good point about the HDMI connection as we have this on our tv.



Will probably end up getting one brought from the UK due to the prices

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
31/12/2009 10:46

The revo looks the biz.