Cabling PC to TV using AC Wall Outlets

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18. February 2010 @ 09:08

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I've heard this can be done. Does BB sell the hardware for this and Does it perform well. I want to stream HD video from my PC to my TV. Both have Ethernet but cabling is problematic.

Are there speed or quality limitations?

Lee

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18. February 2010 @ 11:55

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You'd need something like this, or similar.
There are different speeds available. Just read some info/reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-HDXB101-Po...t/dp/B000GM7F6O

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BigDK

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21. February 2010 @ 05:55

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I know someone who'd using these and the playback is fine 720P, he hasn't got a better TV to try higher res. These things tend to get quite hot in use, make sure your smoke alarms are working!

Takagi

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22. February 2010 @ 07:51

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Hi I'm Using this system , Already on A 1080p and it works perfect
- Cheaper in maplins though

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22. February 2010 @ 14:03

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These are either very popular or discontinued. Amazon, Newegg, and TigerDirect all list them as "currently unavailable." Thanks for the input, though.

I've also read the reviews, which are mixed.

Thanks again.

Lee

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22. February 2010 @ 14:31

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Originally posted by lbeck:
These are either very popular or discontinued. Amazon, Newegg, and TigerDirect all list them as "currently unavailable." Thanks for the input, though.

I've also read the reviews, which are mixed.

Thanks again.

Hmm..."Ships Within 24 hours":

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...68659&CatId=211

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22. February 2010 @ 15:07

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Yeah, That's the "D-link" version. The one that you originally referenced was the "Netgear"

I'll look into the D-link to see if it is rated as highly as the Netgear.

Thanks

Lee

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22. February 2010 @ 15:13

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:)LOL, I referenced to that particular one,as an example, or "something similar".
Just look for "Powerline HD Ethernet Kit", there are numerous brands.
This one seems to have good reviews:

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q...IwBw#ps-sellers

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3. March 2010 @ 09:31

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Thanks. I'm switching my search to functions of the Roku VOD player, which is wireless and probably will do everything that I want. Don't know whether there is any way to get my computer HDD to talk to Roku, though.

Lee

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3. March 2010 @ 10:23

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Originally posted by lbeck:
Thanks. I'm switching my search to functions of the Roku VOD player, which is wireless and probably will do everything that I want. Don't know whether there is any way to get my computer HDD to talk to Roku, though.

What functions are you looking for?

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3. March 2010 @ 10:52

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Ideally, I'd like to have my TV do everything that my PC does - after I install a wireless mouse and keyboard of course. I can do this with my wireless network and notebook computer except that I need to wire my notebook to the back of the TV "PC in" connector (12-pin D connector?).

I visited a friend recently that bought a new Samsung Blu-Ray player and he showed me how he gets Netflix, Pandora, and You Tube directly to his HDTV. His setup has his computer in the same room as his home theater. I have my TV/Computer in opposite ends of the house and separated by walls. But I do have a woreless modem. So I started liiking for a way to hook up my TV to the computer w/o ugly wires strung through the house.

Then I learned about Roku. Since that appears to do what the Samsung Blu Ray does, I'm considering abandoning my aspirations of getting my PC and TV to communicate.

Lee

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3. March 2010 @ 11:07

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Oh yeah, Nd I'd like to get streaming video from sites like ABC.com. I have satellite TV and can't get network programming except from the uplinked local stations. This is frustrating on days like today when we have a little snow and all the programming is preempted by the endless droneing of the local weatherman listing all the closings and sticking rulers in the snow.

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4. March 2010 @ 14:13

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I just got a set of these and the work great. I use it to run LAN line to my ps3, and in turn watch netflix movies on the ps3. No lag at all, and very quick. I also have wireless N, but ps3 does not, and I think this is faster anyway.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U0IO3O/ref=oss_product