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It's this sort of thing (among others) that's why I have a PC hooked up to my TV for streaming media. As far as every provider is concerned it's Just Another PC
by eftpotrm 16y ago
It's this sort of thing (among others) that's why I have a PC hooked up to my TV for streaming media. As far as every provider is concerned it's Just Another PC so I don't have to worry about compatibility or this sort of silly artificial restriction.
Works very nicely BTW, I'd recommend it to anyone.
- jrwoodruff 16y agoAgreed. I've done it myself, but my main problem with it is simply that it's just not fun to use. It's clunky, having a keyboard and mouse on the couch or having to bounce between the couch and my computer desk. Roku and Apple TV on the other hand are, generally, very nice and actually fun to browse with. They've honestly changed the way I think about TV. Plus the prices (and form factors) are awesome. $69 (Roku) for a plug and play box that can sit on the shelf with my other components. But I guess the point here is: If I can hook a computer up to a TV, why do networks try and differentiate between 'computer,' 'tv,' and even 'tablet?'
- eftpotrm 16y agoWireless keyboard with integrated trackpad :-) Worked very nicely as a remote control until it broke, but that's another story. In fairness, I don't use this machine just as a media player; it's also a file and print server for me, and where my backups run, so it being a full computer has other fringe benefits for me. That said, I'm still not sure I'd choose an Apple TV over it; I like the added functionality of it being a real, normal computer.