Best device for Netflix, NowTV and Amazon Prime
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I'm currently using my Ps3 to stream from Netflix, NowTV and Amazon, but it's noisy and the interface/controller is, well,a bit st...
There is a list of devices and their compatibility on findable, but the only ones which do all three are the PlayStations and Xboxs.
Done a bit of searching, and it looks like services via PC/Mac are all SD, unless you mince about with hacks or change settings every time you start a show.
Multiple boxes are a definite no too, so do I have to buy a smart TV?
There is a list of devices and their compatibility on findable, but the only ones which do all three are the PlayStations and Xboxs.
Done a bit of searching, and it looks like services via PC/Mac are all SD, unless you mince about with hacks or change settings every time you start a show.
Multiple boxes are a definite no too, so do I have to buy a smart TV?
Apologies chaps, I should have done my own research.
It appear the info on www.findable.tv is a little in accurate.
I doesn't mention support for the Amazon service on any of the Roku boxes.
I've hooked up my PC to the TV for a test, and Netflix does indeed stream in HD, but it's teary and jittery, even in SD, so I'd need a new graphics card, as well as a new case do fit on the cabinet.
A bit more reading to do yet, but thanks for the input.
It appear the info on www.findable.tv is a little in accurate.
I doesn't mention support for the Amazon service on any of the Roku boxes.
I've hooked up my PC to the TV for a test, and Netflix does indeed stream in HD, but it's teary and jittery, even in SD, so I'd need a new graphics card, as well as a new case do fit on the cabinet.
A bit more reading to do yet, but thanks for the input.
Just to update, ended up buying a Chromecast with 3 months free* Entertainment, as the noise of the PS3 was getting on my threpny bits...
I've seen "findable", but you can't filter out services you don't have, and works kinda backwards to how I want it...
- I say "free" as the CC was £30, rather than the £12 it was in the run up to Christmas...
I've seen "findable", but you can't filter out services you don't have, and works kinda backwards to how I want it...
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