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

debitcardmayhem

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

neilwoods

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

slimthinker

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

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

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

since switchover?

slimthinker

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

Now looking at Android boxes...Anyone recommend any with excellent streaming cababilities..??

Ta muchly

custardy

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

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