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... that let you watch iPlayer and whatnot? Mentioned on here a few times. I found Chromecast but that's just streaming from your laptop etc. I wanted to suggest a way for my dad to watch iPlayer on his TV for minimum expense, and without plugging his ancient laptop in.


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 9:16 pm
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Raspberry pi?


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 9:17 pm
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Apple TV?


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 9:18 pm
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Roku?


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 9:19 pm
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WDTV Live?


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 9:19 pm
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A ps3?


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 9:19 pm
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HDMI lead from the laptop?


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 9:20 pm
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Wasn't it one of these things:

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mini-Android-Google-Player-Smart/dp/B008XX29WS


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 9:20 pm
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Nowtv box for a tenner would be my suggestion. Basically a cut down roku lt, you need a Nowtv account (free) but not a subscription. It's pretty nobbled software wise, but you can get iplayer & demand5 and a few other things. Wifi only if that matters


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 9:28 pm
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Ooh, that now tv thing looks good. Roku also interesting, thanks folks.


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 9:46 pm
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That ^^^ thing????


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 10:27 pm
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2nd hand xbox


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 11:01 pm
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Roku is at the top of my list. it can stream netflix and stream from a fileshare


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 11:15 pm
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Raspberry pi with xbmc works perfectly for that sort of thing and is pretty cheap as well.


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 11:17 pm
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if it's now then one of the above, wait till Chromecast is released and see what else is enabled. It's not streaming from a laptop but it needs controlled by one or an android device.


 
Posted : 27/08/2013 11:17 pm