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Heeeeelp...I want to run my PC to my TV please...;-)

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  • debitcardmayhem
    debitcardmayhem Posts: 13,641 Forumite
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    edited 30 January 2013 at 9:32PM
    slimthinker wrote: »
    Youview a nono...I need a TV aerial for it and only have a Freesat box with Sky Dish !
    Which humax freesat box (btw sky dish is a misnomer it is a satellite dish ;)) and yes channel 4 and 5 are available as are many other channels
    Edited: just re-read your original post and I now think you are talking on-demand for 4/5
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  • neilwoods
    neilwoods Posts: 2,304 Forumite
    edited 30 January 2013 at 10:34PM
    Android box, something like this.

    http://www.archos.com/products/home/index.html?country=gb&lang=en

    Or if you want to go from vga (laptop) to AV input or scart on tv then this will work

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004TCXING?!!!!!tesicai-21
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  • slimthinker
    slimthinker Posts: 105 Forumite
    debitcardmayhem wrote: »
    Which humax freesat box (btw sky dish is a misnomer it is a satellite dish ;)) and yes channel 4 and 5 are available as are many other channels
    Edited: just re-read your original post and I now think you are talking on-demand for 4/5

    Oh yes sorry I did know it was a satellite dish...:o

    We have a Humax Foxsat HD...Yes its on demand channels I want :beer:
  • slimthinker
    slimthinker Posts: 105 Forumite
    neilwoods wrote: »
    Android box, something like this.

    http://www.archos.com/products/home/index.html?country=gb&lang=en

    Or if you want to go from vga (laptop) to AV input or scart on tv then this will work

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004TCXING?!!!!!tesicai-21

    Thanx for that...The adapter is no good as we need a male VGA...The one with the pins sticking out...

    Looking into the android box now...:)
  • slimthinker
    slimthinker Posts: 105 Forumite
    closed wrote: »
    unless you're in a bad area, a cheap indoor aerial might work as the signals are stronger after switchover

    No we have tried this previously and it didnt work :-(
  • closed
    closed Posts: 10,886 Forumite
    since switchover?
    !!
    > . !!!! ----> .
  • slimthinker
    slimthinker Posts: 105 Forumite
    closed wrote: »
    since switchover?

    Actually I dont know...I will have to get one and give it a go....Dunnoe if I want Youview to be honest as I dont want to increase my monthly outgoings...
    Just looking at these androind boxes...Am I right in thinking that all I need is a TV and wifi...???
  • slimthinker
    slimthinker Posts: 105 Forumite
    Now looking at Android boxes...Anyone recommend any with excellent streaming cababilities..??

    Ta muchly
  • custardy
    custardy Posts: 38,365 Forumite
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    edited 31 January 2013 at 2:52PM
    slimthinker wrote: »
    Hmmmmm I know that now...Looks like we may have to indulge in a new laptop by the looks of things ...One with HDMI.An expense I dont really want but hey ho worse things happen at seah eh .. ;-))

    why not buy a 'box' that does what you need?

    edit: oops,mobile view
  • slimthinker
    slimthinker Posts: 105 Forumite
    custardy wrote: »
    why not buy a 'box' that does what you need?

    edit: oops,mobile view

    Yes thats what I am doing now...I didnt realise they were available...LOL
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