Turn my plasma in to internet web browsing TV

[Hoover.]

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 ?)

[Phunk]

£59

http://store.apple.com/uk/buy-appletv/appletv?afid...

Not sure if it will do web browsing though.

[jas xjr]

Go on amazon and search for stick PC, a few options there.some come with preloaded windows 8

[dudleybloke]

Android TV box with xbmc/kodi installed.
Job jobbed.

[R8VXF]

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[Hoover.]

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.....

[Crackie]

dudleybloke said:

Android TV box with xbmc/kodi installed.
Job jobbed.

Happy with the Minix Neo8H I use. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quad-core-Octa-core-Digita...

Add a wireless qwerty remote from someone like Rii or alternatively use an app like Yatse on an android mobile.

[Type R Tom]

What phone have you got? Get a chromecast, will duplicate your phone screen and a the youtube app works quite well

[With these feet]

Roku streaming stick, £50 but comes with a remote. Does pretty much what Chromecast does. Allows streaming from phones, tablets etc. Has made the tv in the bedroom as good as the LG smart tv in the livingroom.

[Hoover.]

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.

[BoRED S2upid]

EE broadband and TV gives you a free tablet and a dongle thing for your TV allowing you to search on the tablet and with a flick transfer what's on the tablet to the TV. Or at least that's what it says on the tin. For £9.99 a month I was willing to give it a try.

[Hoover.]

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

[igiveup]

How about a Chromebox with a Bluetooth keyboard?

http://goo.gl/C6G4Tk

[stanwan]

Now TV £10 - jailbreak it too.

Raspberry Pi2 £30 - I run RASPLEX client on mine too. With a CEC driver you can use your TV remote to control the unit....

[dudleybloke]

Crackie said:

dudleybloke said:

Android TV box with xbmc/kodi installed.
Job jobbed.

Happy with the Minix Neo8H I use. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quad-core-Octa-core-Digita...

Add a wireless qwerty remote from someone like Rii or alternatively use an app like Yatse on an android mobile.

I got an m8 box like this one.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00RR2QDRS/ref=mp_...

I got a wireless airmouse and keyboard off the bay to go with it and its great.

[TEKNOPUG]

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.

[Foliage]

Chromecast if you have a table or smart phone.

[Morningside]

I use Miracast and and my android phone.

[Superliminal]

stanwan said:

Now TV £10 - jailbreak it too.

These appear to now only be available bundled with a subscription - i.e. 3 months entertainment for £19.99. £10 was a no brainer - I should have got one at the time!

[Hoover.]

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 ?