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the internet channel allthough a beta so far stinks
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tabletpc
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24. December 2006 @ 19:14 |
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now i know the internet channel on the wii is in beta form right now i think even the beta sucks even in beta versions of Opera for pc they include .mov .mpeg .mp3 .avi .wmv support and in this wii beta we only get flash no support for video so even people that watch online videos from youtube will be disaponted because not only does the wireless connection not work worth a darn using the beta flash video freezes then loads then plays then freezes again the wii really needs a wireless adapter update badly to fix connection issues my mac mini has better wireless then the wii right now
several things need to happen before a final release
1. download to the sdcard support
2. .mov and other video format support
3. full usb keyboard support
4. full usb mouse support
6. wireless fixed
7. better visuals
8. bigger font size im tired of having to zoom in
9. direct page loading set a home page and have it load it on startup in the internet channel
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25. December 2006 @ 00:00 |
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Something wrong with your router or WI-fi adapater im running the wii as of today via my D-Link router whihc i just bought and no connection drop outs whats wrong with the wii's wireless its strong as a router because it has 2 built in antenas
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tabletpc
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25. December 2006 @ 15:41 |
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no my wifi is working fine and i have a dlink router as well a brand new one i just purchased
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30. December 2006 @ 02:25 |
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Well, I've had no problem streaming videos off of YouTube. The browser does support .mov, .mpeg, .mp3, .avi, and .wmv and more!
Downloads are not supported as this will lead to easy modification; and Gaming companies are trying to shy away from the fact their system is just a computer.
You can buy a BlueTooth USB Keyboard that works for the Wii.
They don't want a mouse for the Wii! You crazy? The WiiMote was whole new idea here; why get rid of it?
Wireless works fine; better than any other system I've used (This includes the DS, Xbox 360, my computer, etc.)
As for the font size, have you ever tried pressing the '2' button on your controller? Yes, it annoying, but it reformats the entire page, making everything a ton easier to read. Not to mention, you can buy special cables (the name of the cables slips my mind right now) that will allow you to have better graphics and read better.
Until Nintendo decides to come out with their own USB Keyboard, you NEED the start page to enter in the URL.
I've had NO problems viewing flash videos.
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As for your Wii getting messed up and all; I would contact Nintendo about that, as there has been some (a very few) consoles that have had some errors in them. Some people have had to send their Wii to Nintendo to get it fixed; they get it back, with all memory the same, within about 2 weeks. This is better than the Xbox was; as they just erased everything on the xbox; then handed it back to you in about a month!
By the way, I have a NetGear Router, my Bro has a Linksys; and both work fine...sorry to say, it's just you man.
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30. December 2006 @ 04:38 |
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Why don't you [eople use the xbox media center and the youtube option to stream videos? well for of u without xbox can't but i've been for more than a year streaming videos from youtube with XBC and wathing movie trailers too.
otoh, Opera on wii rulez!
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trigga71
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30. December 2006 @ 06:49 |
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i must agree with the wireless issues as my iBook sitting right next to my Wii has a MUCH better connection to my network than my Wii. I was just about to see if any body had an idea about to how to get a better connection or make an external antenna.
Bigger font size is a MUST
What is the name of the blue tooth Keybord you can buy to work? also it would be nice if they had a seting to chose you ha a keyboard so when you click on the text box it doesn't pop to the button menu for the wii mote.
EDIT: to tabletpc, It could be that since our Macs are far superior to the average PC we think the Wii's WiFi sucks but in reality its the PC's that suck which makes the Wii look better than it is. Just a thought
Front Load NES, DreamCast, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, MacBook Pro (w/ Laser Etching), iPhone 8Gb (w/ Laser Etching)
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30. December 2006 @ 09:41 |
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it would be good if u could use MSN. I got ebuddy msn on it but it takes about 10 minutes to receive a message.
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30. December 2006 @ 16:19 |
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@potofgold - You could try ILOVEIM:
http://www.iloveim.com/
Not sure how well it works, but it's better than nothing!
@trigga71 - If you believe that Mac is best, then you better believe that you owe me $1 Million because I'm gonna be rich. Mac sucks, it's been proven. I admit, the wireless card in the Wii is not the best; however, you shouldn't have a router in your basement and be trying to play you Wii via WiFi up in the attic!
For the bigger font size, they're working on it.
Also, about the external antenna, some people have already made them, just do a google search for 'em.
As for the Bluetooth Keyboard, good luck! I've only heard of 'em so far, but never found them. I guess you could try doing a search for them.
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tabletpc
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30. December 2006 @ 19:28 |
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from trigga67
i must agree with the wireless issues as my iBook sitting right next to my Wii has a MUCH better connection to my network than my Wii. I was just about to see if any body had an idea about to how to get a better connection or
thanks at least somebody owns a mac and can see what im talking about
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trigga71
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31. December 2006 @ 05:23 |
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to kslice917: Both mac and windows (PC) have good and bad aspects. I dont know when the last time you saw a mac but OSX 10.4 Tiger IS far superior to Windows XP out of the box. The only thing that keeps windows alive is 3rd party software. The only thing i cant do (because im lazy and have an intel mac that boots windows) is burn xbox 360 on my mac (in the windows side). Also after every thing i have heard and read windows Vista is just a copy of OSX 10.4 Tiger. Which i been out for since 05 and apple should be releasing there new OSX 10.5 Leopard. But like i said both have good and bad points. Just go to a mac store and look at them i think youll be surprised.
the router isnt in my attic, its on the second floor, and every thing even my Archos 604wifi get a great signal
I looked at this link for the external antenna looks easier then i thought
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=679395&rl=1
Front Load NES, DreamCast, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, MacBook Pro (w/ Laser Etching), iPhone 8Gb (w/ Laser Etching)
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CrisKahn2
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1. January 2007 @ 16:45 |
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my wii crashed and freezes 4 times so far using internet channel. but so far i like it besides for small fonts but u can always zoom
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PS3...it only does everything(that Sony allows it to)
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2. January 2007 @ 18:55 |
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im posting on my wii right now ...... wish i had usb keyboard...
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2. January 2007 @ 18:55 |
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im posting on my wii right now ...... wish i had usb keyboard...
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2. January 2007 @ 18:57 |
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the double post proves your arguement
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toritori
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23. January 2007 @ 08:13 |
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Originally posted by tabletpc:
even in beta versions of Opera for pc they include .mov .mpeg .mp3 .avi .wmv support
No they don't.
All of those CAN be supported through PLUG-INS.
But .mov and .wmv would have to be licensed by Nintendo, and Wii is not a media center, and Opera is not a media player so it's extremely doubtful that it would happen.
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tabletpc
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23. January 2007 @ 14:21 |
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yes they do especially if you download Opera enhanced edition from bittorrent sites
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Harerazer
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24. January 2007 @ 01:31 |
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I'm just curious...everyone here complaining obviously has a computer. Why are you even surfing on the Wii? I tried it because it was free but if/when they release a full paid version I won't bother.
This is like having Christina Aguilera as your girl and complaining that Whoopie Goldberg won't back it up for you.
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toritori
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27. January 2007 @ 05:12 |
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Originally posted by tabletpc:
yes they do especially if you download Opera enhanced edition from bittorrent sites
No, you are wrong. Opera does not support any of those. You can use plug-ins, but Opera itself does not support them. And there is no "BitTorrent edition", as BT is built into the browser itself, and all it does is to download files, not play them.
Originally posted by Harerazer:
I'm just curious...everyone here complaining obviously has a computer. Why are you even surfing on the Wii?
Because it's more convenient than getting up and booting one's PC when all you need is quick web access?
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This is like having Christina Aguilera as your girl and complaining that Whoopie Goldberg won't back it up for you.
No, it's like having Aguilera which is nice to look at but maybe not very good for conversation, so when you need a good conversation you visit your other girl.
Different girls for different purposes. Different browsers for different purposes.
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28. January 2007 @ 02:27 |
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there is too a bittorrent edition it's to bad it is only availible to macintosh users who have been spending great hours fixing and creating some nice hacks for Opera
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toritori
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30. January 2007 @ 19:46 |
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Originally posted by tabletpc:
there is too a bittorrent edition it's to bad it is only availible to macintosh users who have been spending great hours fixing and creating some nice hacks for opera
Ok, so what you are saying is that someone is redistributing Opera?
But that's got nothing to do with the fact that Opera itself does not support any of those. They require plug-ins, and if someone is redistributing Opera, they have included those plug-ins. They are not supported natively in Opera.
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