Turn my plasma in to internet web browsing TV

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Got a 50" G20 panny plasma, which I love...... however just picked up a message that you tube will no longer be supported ..... it's the only thing I use on it's internet function ...... bottle of wine and watching old pop-videos on night in....

couple that just come back from mates house helping install their new 4k Samsung tv.... was shocked to find google browsing on it..... and fancy that....

TV is currently connected via virgin media router.......

so what can I do, what is a cost effective way of upgrading without entering into contracts, additional monthly payments (already pay about £100/month to virgin for all their services)

don't particular want to stream from computer to tv either,,,,,,,,, basically browsing functionality on tv from sofa and not having to switch on hundreds of devices, and will also be looking at getting a remote keyboard if possible (again what would work ?)

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Talk to me about those Android boxes...... I understand the concept of apps and getting access to features etc...... but can you do basic web browsing? it's not clear....

The pc sticks look great, but offer way to much functionality....... just basically want web browsing, maybe access to films, and def to you tube.....

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Looking into this, I've come to the conclusion that an Android based box meets my needs best....... setting back and browsing web with glass of wine in hand whilst sitting back reclined on the sofa.

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Paying £100 month for virgin media I don't want any more subscription fees... happy for one off payment to achieve this

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TEKNOPUG said:

Hoover. said:

Got a 50" G20 panny plasma, which I love...... however just picked up a message that you tube will no longer be supported ..... it's the only thing I use on it's internet function ...... bottle of wine and watching old pop-videos on night in....

couple that just come back from mates house helping install their new 4k Samsung tv.... was shocked to find google browsing on it..... and fancy that....

TV is currently connected via virgin media router.......

so what can I do, what is a cost effective way of upgrading without entering into contracts, additional monthly payments (already pay about £100/month to virgin for all their services)

don't particular want to stream from computer to tv either,,,,,,,,, basically browsing functionality on tv from sofa and not having to switch on hundreds of devices, and will also be looking at getting a remote keyboard if possible (again what would work ?)

Have you got a BR Player? I have a SONY one with all the usual intertnet functionality and can control it all from my Pannny TV remote.

talk to me exactly what you get,,,,,,, got a Sony BR connected to net,,, maybe I am missing something ?

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Thanks for that... maybe I need to just up date my BR player as mine is the 550......

Hmmmm lots to think about, but the more reading I do the Android based boxes the more I am thinking there is a long term cost saving on TV packages

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TEKNOPUG said:

Hoover. said:

Thanks for that... maybe I need to just up date my BR player as mine is the 550......

Hmmmm lots to think about, but the more reading I do the Android based boxes the more I am thinking there is a long term cost saving on TV packages

Yeah, depends what you've already got, what you want how much you want to spend.

Think I'm looking circa £100 give or take, not seen anything for much more...... Minix Neo X8-H plus seems to be the one to get, I think ?

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Cheers for the heads up the remote keyboard...... the deed is now done