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Not really. You've got to pay for xbox live if you want to use netflix.

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Ok everybody, as you were.

Went to Best Buy to get decent HD tv and Playstation. Came out with a nice Samsung TV with $100 off and a Sony Internet Player with Google TV NSZ-GS7 with $30 off. The guy in the shop was very knowledgeable and we were really impressed with this gadget.

I just know someone is going to come along and burst my bubble now though :sneaky:

IT'S DONE.....no more tech talk! Yip! :p

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Well done! Does this mean we won't see you around so much as you'll be too busy watching HD movies or that we won't be able to get rid of you :) because you now have the ability to post from your TV ?!! Thanks for updating and enjoy.

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as long as you are happy with what you've got thats all that matters!!

ENJOY :D

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Oh I'll still be around....probably asking questions on how to set it up and use the damn thing. You have a break from it though because internet not being connected til Tuesday. Thanks all for your ever helpful help!
:thumbsup:

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That remains to be seen! Will report back as soon as I know!

Thanks all :)

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I use a Raspberry Pi running XBMC and stream from my Synology NAS all my TV programs/films. All my TV shows/Films are downloaded direct (mostly automatically) to my NAS whilst I am at work.

The Pi/TV is controlled with my mobile phone (android or Apple app) across the home WLAN.

As long as you have a spare HDMI socket on your TV, you can achieve all your 'Smart' tv needs with a Pi and a little knowhow (all available via google) and £40.:thumbup:

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Dear God, I was confused at the beginning of this thread, Now I've lost the plot completely....I think this all sounds marvellous, but what the devil is it:confused:

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+1

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+2

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Yes....that will be me, the review guy below doesn't like it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5tmHPhq0-E

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It's similar to having an apple TV, you have to be somewhat tech savvy and know what you are doing to configure / setup

http://www.scoop.it/t/raspberry-pi/p...c-media-center

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:thumbsup: correct

I have a Raspberry Pi and Its a great piece of kit and i prefer it to my apple tv BUT i wouldn't recommend it to anyone who is a technophobe (as the OP states she is)

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Not a technophobe, but have paid scant attention to the TV add on devices as not much of a TV guy either. Looked at the Sony black box video posted above, so is that all you need to be able to browse the Internet / YouTube from the TV? Is the Pi the same sort of thing?