• Dedicated Media Player
- Western Digital WD TV Play and WD TV Live
- Roku players
- Chromecast by Google
- Netgear NeoTV
- D/Link players including Boxee Box
• Blu-ray Player with Ethernet & USB ports
- BDP-S1100 and others from Sony
- BD-F5100 and others by Samsung
- functions can include streaming, USB media, and discs
• TV with Ethernet and/or USB ports
- many basic models now include USB media players
- smart TVs also include ethernet & WiFi streaming functions
• AppleTV with computer and iTunes
• Digital TV converter boxes with built-in USB media players
- use with an older analog TV = 2 functions in 1 unit
- Ematic AT103B from Walmart
- HomeWorx HW180STB from Amazon
- Viewtv At-163 from Amazon
• Windows PC or Macintosh Computer
- use your HDTV as the monitor
- works best with HDMI or DVI connection
- watch anything on your computer’s hard drive and/or external drives
- watch anything you can stream to your computer
Notes & Tips: To stream or download programming you need a broadband internet connection. Use hard-wired ethernet for best streaming results. Update player firmware for most complete list of options. Choose a player with both ethernet and USB for best capabilities.
Links:
• Western Digital Media Players
• Netgear Streaming Players
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