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Title: Smart TV
Post by: tel on April 11, 2013, 02:16:53 PM
So new TV arrived yesterday, very nice, very light in weight.

Then found that ethernet connection on the Virgin box is disabled - first idea was to get the wireless dongle that comes as extra with the TV. However was out and about to get a network socket for werk and ended up buying a pair of TP-link powerline adapters and a Logitech wireless keyboard. Got home, plugged everything in and hey presto, it all werks!  cloud9:

Internet connection good over the powerline (500 Mb) and keyboard was recognised by the TV straight away - Mrs Tel may now decide to use the interweb for the first time.

Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Nick on April 11, 2013, 02:18:52 PM
 scared2:
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Barman on April 11, 2013, 02:22:43 PM
Quote from: tel on April 11, 2013, 02:16:53 PM
So new TV arrived yesterday, very nice, very light in weight.

Then found that ethernet connection on the Virgin box is disabled - first idea was to get the wireless dongle that comes as extra with the TV. However was out and about to get a network socket for werk and ended up buying a pair of TP-link powerline adapters and a Logitech wireless keyboard. Got home, plugged everything in and hey presto, it all werks!  cloud9:

Internet connection good over the powerline (500 Mb) and keyboard was recognised by the TV straight away - Mrs Tel may now decide to use the interweb for the first time.

HomePlugs are awesome!  Thumbs:

You'll get a fantastic discount if you open an account at Solwise....  (http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline-av-index.htm)

So, is the new telly LED...?  whistle:
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: tel on April 11, 2013, 02:26:53 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Barman on April 11, 2013, 02:27:54 PM
Quote from: tel on April 11, 2013, 02:26:53 PM
Yes

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: tel on April 11, 2013, 02:30:28 PM
Freeview built in plus can record to USB.

Just need an optical to RCA box thingy to hook up to sound system.
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Nick on April 11, 2013, 02:34:42 PM
 tunble:
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Barman on April 11, 2013, 02:37:57 PM
Quote from: Nick (GC First Class) on April 11, 2013, 02:34:42 PM
tunble:

 pathead:
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 11, 2013, 02:48:25 PM
Wtf is a "homeplug"?
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Marley's Ghost (Imbiber of Spirits) on April 11, 2013, 02:55:20 PM
Quote from: The Moan Ranger (Orderer of the Youngs) on April 11, 2013, 02:48:25 PM
Wtf is a "homeplug"?

It's the Interweb though the mains
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Nick on April 11, 2013, 02:56:23 PM
Don't tell Growler, his poor head will go bang  noooo:
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Baldy on April 11, 2013, 05:01:27 PM
Quote from: The Moan Ranger (Orderer of the Youngs) on April 11, 2013, 02:48:25 PM
Wtf is a "homeplug"?

I sort of sell them.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Nick on April 11, 2013, 05:03:19 PM
Mr Thread?
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Barman on April 11, 2013, 05:05:03 PM
Quote from: The Moan Ranger (Orderer of the Youngs) on April 11, 2013, 02:48:25 PM
Wtf is a "homeplug"?

Click the Solwise link above you teeny-tiny mong... ::)
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Barman on April 11, 2013, 05:05:33 PM
Quote from: Baldy on April 11, 2013, 05:01:27 PM
Quote from: The Moan Ranger (Orderer of the Youngs) on April 11, 2013, 02:48:25 PM
Wtf is a "homeplug"?

I sort of sell them.  Thumbs:

Butplug... ::)
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Baldy on April 11, 2013, 05:08:01 PM
Quote from: Barman on April 11, 2013, 05:05:33 PM
Quote from: Baldy on April 11, 2013, 05:01:27 PM
Quote from: The Moan Ranger (Orderer of the Youngs) on April 11, 2013, 02:48:25 PM
Wtf is a "homeplug"?

I sort of sell them.  Thumbs:

Butplug... ::)

All sorts aktuwely.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Barman on April 11, 2013, 05:08:38 PM
Quote from: Baldy on April 11, 2013, 05:08:01 PM
Quote from: Barman on April 11, 2013, 05:05:33 PM
Quote from: Baldy on April 11, 2013, 05:01:27 PM
Quote from: The Moan Ranger (Orderer of the Youngs) on April 11, 2013, 02:48:25 PM
Wtf is a "homeplug"?

I sort of sell them.  Thumbs:

Butplug... ::)

All sorts aktuwely.  Thumbs:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: The Moan Ranger on April 11, 2013, 05:34:16 PM
I could have - but wanted your expert opinion instead of a website selling something.  Cock-end.  :P
Title: Re: Smart TV
Post by: Barman on April 11, 2013, 05:43:58 PM
Quote from: The Moan Ranger (Orderer of the Youngs) on April 11, 2013, 05:34:16 PM
I could have - but wanted your expert opinion instead of a website selling something.  Cock-end.  :P

My expert opinion is they are fantastic... okay bag boy...? ::)