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Lovefilm on my tv options?

longwalks1
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Am after getting lovefilm for a few months while gf recovers from a big operation, but dont fancy the trips back and forth posting DVDs back to them. The streaming option they do, how would I get that on my tv? I have broadband (virgin) but no consoles etc connected to the tv that will allow Internet access, is there any way of getting love film on my standard LCD tv (not a smart TV)

Cheers in advance

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  • debitcardmayhem
    debitcardmayhem Posts: 13,629 Forumite
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    PC/Laptop perhaps
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  • pledgeX
    pledgeX Posts: 527 Forumite
    Yep, the only way you'll be able to get it (without buying new kit) is to connect your laptop/pc to the TV, then play lovefilm via your laptop/pc.
  • System
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    I would check there is enough of interest in the streaming site, the new releases seem to be disc only...
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  • johnnyboyrebel
    johnnyboyrebel Posts: 1,350 Forumite
    the_r_sole wrote: »
    I would check there is enough of interest in the streaming site, the new releases seem to be disc only...

    Agreed, for stream only netflix is a lot better. Still doesn't solve your problem though.

    As said, either laptop/pc to tv or buying an internet enabled device with the netflix app.
  • almillar
    almillar Posts: 8,621 Forumite
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    You should maybe check the cost of movie channels (or rental?) from Virgin Media since you have that available too.
  • Middy
    Middy Posts: 5,394 Forumite
    I have Lovefilm with discs posting.

    Its not an issue for posting for me as I go past a post box almost everyday. Plus it gives someone to decide which film/tv series boxset I am going to watch next.

    I have 91 films on my list from the 1940s to present. Out of these, 10 are available online. I like watching the extras on the discs, which you don't see online.
  • bluesnake
    bluesnake Posts: 1,460 Forumite
    PM'd you. May be of use.
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