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Posted: 3/17/2017 5:09:53 PM EDT
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What kind of inputs does your tv have? Component Video(Red, Green Blue RCA style connectors)?
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Posted: 3/17/2017 5:15:38 PM EDT
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Yes. Those kinds. Thanks.
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Posted: 3/17/2017 6:04:20 PM EDT
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The Roku Express+ has a composite output in addition to HDMI. It can make your old-fashioned TV into a "smart tv" for $40.
This is probably no more expensive than a decent VGA to component video converter and saves you the hassle of hooking your laptop up to the TV every time you want to watch a movie. Just select the input and use the Roku remote control. I don't believe that Netflix would output High Def over a non-HDMI connection, so you're not losing much in the way of quality over a VGA connection. |
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Posted: 3/17/2017 6:58:45 PM EDT
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Sony Blu-ray player has "smart" functionality
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Posted: 3/17/2017 7:32:53 PM EDT
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Thanks guys. That roku thing looks promising. Also the WiFi blue ray player may work if it has the right plugs for my tv.
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Posted: 3/17/2017 8:14:38 PM EDT
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You could probably find the movie elsewhere and put it on a DVD or USB.
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Posted: 3/17/2017 9:08:38 PM EDT
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Get a cheap Xbox 360.
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Posted: 3/17/2017 9:20:00 PM EDT
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You could probably find the movie elsewhere and put it on a DVD or USB. |
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Posted: 3/17/2017 9:43:24 PM EDT
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Blu-ray player with smarts is all you need, as previously answered.
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Posted: 3/17/2017 10:16:33 PM EDT
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Get a cheap Xbox 360. |
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Posted: 3/17/2017 10:34:15 PM EDT
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What's the movie?
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Posted: 3/17/2017 10:47:17 PM EDT
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Blu-Ray players with analog outputs (component, svideo, composite) were last built in 2012 due to analog sunset regulations. They might be hard to find or command premium prices now.
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Posted: 3/18/2017 6:20:56 AM EDT
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What's the movie? |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 10:00:10 AM EDT
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Yeah, I'm curious. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What's the movie? Is the movie Candy Jar or the series Ozark? |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 1:42:40 PM EDT
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No.
The movie will not be released until may be September. https://www.netflix.com/title/80067522 |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 3:57:58 PM EDT
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Speaking as your friend, it is time to spend a couple hundred on a smart TV. The prices have come down so much over the last decade... My guess is you could get a 50 inch for around $300 if you shop around. Enjoy the various online content available via smart TV's, improved picture over what you have now, etc. Costco is a great resource.
ETA: 50" pricing |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 4:20:47 PM EDT
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No. The movie will not be released until may be September. https://www.netflix.com/title/80067522 Not sure what part of the city you are in, or if you remember Nickiemoto's. There was a father and son that worked there and they escaped and used to tell stories about it. Thanks for the reply! |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 5:06:00 PM EDT
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Added to my list. Not sure what part of the city you are in, or if you remember Nickiemoto's. There was a father and son that worked there and they escaped and used to tell stories about it. Thanks for the reply! |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 5:07:04 PM EDT
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Speaking as your friend, it is time to spend a couple hundred on a smart TV. The prices have come down so much over the last decade... My guess is you could get a 50 inch for around $300 if you shop around. Enjoy the various online content available via smart TV's, improved picture over what you have now, etc. Costco is a great resource. ETA: 50" pricing |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 5:34:55 PM EDT
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I remember the restaurant but never been there. I'm north of the perimeter, way north. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Added to my list. Not sure what part of the city you are in, or if you remember Nickiemoto's. There was a father and son that worked there and they escaped and used to tell stories about it. Thanks for the reply! 
Both locations are long closed. |
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Posted: 3/23/2017 11:43:12 PM EDT
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I remember the restaurant but never been there. I'm north of the perimeter, way north. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Added to my list. Not sure what part of the city you are in, or if you remember Nickiemoto's. There was a father and son that worked there and they escaped and used to tell stories about it. Thanks for the reply! 
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Posted: 3/24/2017 7:19:50 AM EDT
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You live in south South Carolina, so you got me beat :)
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Posted: 3/24/2017 8:27:13 AM EDT
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Well, if we get to movie release date and you are still in the stone ages you are welcome to come over for movie night. I'll sign up for a free Netflix trial assuming they still do that.
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Posted: 3/24/2017 9:39:20 AM EDT
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VGA and Audio cable it what you're looking for. I have one that I used to work with the computer before upgrading to a tv and comp with HDMI. If you PM me your address, you can have it. Good luck!
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Posted: 3/24/2017 9:39:38 AM EDT
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Get a cheap Xbox 360. |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 9:41:57 AM EDT
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Get a cheap Xbox 360. |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 10:16:25 AM EDT
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Well, if we get to movie release date and you are still in the stone ages you are welcome to come over for movie night. I'll sign up for a free Netflix trial assuming they still do that. |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 10:17:05 AM EDT
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VGA and Audio cable it what you're looking for. I have one that I used to work with the computer before upgrading to a tv and comp with HDMI. If you PM me your address, you can have it. Good luck! |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 4:21:14 PM EDT
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Xbox 360 only has HDMI out. OP would still need an adapter. Xbox is great for netflix though. Actually, I think I still have an old Roku HD. OP, PM me your address. If I can find it and confirm it still works I'll send it to you. |
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Posted: 3/24/2017 6:24:22 PM EDT
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I just got a Roku TV through Amazon a few weeks ago and I like it a lot so far. No cable for me right now. Netflix, Amazon, etc has plenty to watch.
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Posted: 3/25/2017 1:35:28 AM EDT
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Amazon firestick or fire tv is the only way to go. I can jailbreak it for you. You can watch almost anything Including Netflix stuff.
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Posted: 3/25/2017 5:36:26 PM EDT
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Amazon firestick or fire tv is the only way to go. I can jailbreak it for you. You can watch almost anything Including Netflix stuff. I've heard of this. Can you lay out the advantages/ disadvantages of it? Using KODI I assume. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 8:46:34 AM EDT
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The Roku Express+ has a composite output in addition to HDMI. It can make your old-fashioned TV into a "smart tv" for $40. This is probably no more expensive than a decent VGA to component video converter and saves you the hassle of hooking your laptop up to the TV every time you want to watch a movie. Just select the input and use the Roku remote control. I don't believe that Netflix would output High Def over a non-HDMI connection, so you're not losing much in the way of quality over a VGA connection. |
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Posted: 4/3/2017 2:02:24 AM EDT
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Only disadvantage I see is not having live TV or your program that I upload becoming outdated in 6 months. The computer hackers that make this stuff possible are at it every second making new programs. One thing is you will need high Internet connection speeds. We have 30 mbps and get along fine.
The pros outweigh everything. No monthly fee for use. 90% of all movies and TV shows are recent and up to date. For instance walking dead comes on Sunday night. I can almost guarantee you can watch it commercial free on Monday night. Movies are great and high quality new movies usually hit within 2 to 6 weeks depending on the movie. The early downloads are totally bootleg but get better as weeks go by. I prefer the fire tv over the stick because it's faster 4k HD and has more storage. You can also plug a wired connection into it. I think that's about the jist of it. Anything that you are curious about? |
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Posted: 4/3/2017 2:09:05 AM EDT
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But you are still paying for Netflix amazon and hulu.
A firestick loaded wit kodi is free program. You can even watch netfix, amazon, hbo, crave and crackle original shows and movies. All of that plus movies and TV shows subscription free. |
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