Apple TV, et al

[mocat]

Wondering if anybody has it / figured out a way to stream different video formats (.mkv in particular) and spotify. Am considering, but only if this is possible.

[pissclams]

jailbreak it

also, airplay 

[Mikeyis4dcats]

I think Roku has been cracked to allow this.

[Mikeyis4dcats]

if you want a ROKU 2 HD, it's for sale $50

http://www.roku.com/Roku2_HD

Install Roksbox and stream from your pc.

[ChiComCat]

I've started using an LG Smart Tv upgrader and plex - working great and Plex pulls movie posters/info so it doesnt look like crap

[mcmwcat]

if you want a ROKU 2 HD, it's for sale $50

http://www.roku.com/Roku2_HD

Install Roksbox and stream from your pc.

did you have to set up a web server to do this?

[mocat]

I've started using an LG Smart Tv upgrader and plex - working great and Plex pulls movie posters/info so it doesnt look like crap

I have been using Plex on my iMac, which is currently HDMI'd to my 52", however I will be moving the iMac to another room, so I need to stream it somehow. Love Plex.
What is your tv "upgrader"?

[pissclams]

why aren't you using an apple tv 2 to do that?  airplay son, airplay.

[mocat]

why aren't you using an apple tv 2 to do that?  airplay son, airplay.

can you stream non-itunes files, like .mkv and such?

[pissclams]

ya there are hacks out there in the deep internets

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/12/erica-sadun-airflick/

[Mikeyis4dcats]

if you want a ROKU 2 HD, it's for sale $50

http://www.roku.com/Roku2_HD

Install Roksbox and stream from your pc.

did you have to set up a web server to do this?

yes, unless you have the XS model.   The Roksbox site gives easy directions though.  http://roksbox.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53

[mocat]

ya there are hacks out there in the deep internets

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/12/erica-sadun-airflick/

AirFlick 

T-Y V-M

[pissclams]

let me know if it works!   

[pissclams]

you could also look into the wireless HDMI things, maybe it would work

[theKSU]

I think people are anticipating a new Apple TV next week, or soon. I doubt it will get any easier to stream content that isn't approved by Big Brother, however.  The new Mountain Lion will allow you to mirror your Mac desktop onto your TV. 

[mocat]

I think people are anticipating a new Apple TV next week, or soon. I doubt it will get any easier to stream content that isn't approved by Big Brother, however.  The new Mountain Lion will allow you to mirror your Mac desktop onto your TV.

Now that, that is just awesome. Problem solved!

[ChiComCat]

I've started using an LG Smart Tv upgrader and plex - working great and Plex pulls movie posters/info so it doesnt look like crap

I have been using Plex on my iMac, which is currently HDMI'd to my 52", however I will be moving the iMac to another room, so I need to stream it somehow. Love Plex.
What is your tv "upgrader"?

There is an LG smart tv upgrader box I got off amazon.  Some people have been jailbreaking appletv units but I didn't want to eff with it that much.  The box is about $120 and the size of a roku.  As far as I can tell, it is completely worthless outside of streaming plex, which is fine with me

[pissclams]

I think people are anticipating a new Apple TV next week, or soon. I doubt it will get any easier to stream content that isn't approved by Big Brother, however.  The new Mountain Lion will allow you to mirror your Mac desktop onto your TV. 

through Apple TV

[mcmwcat]

if you want a ROKU 2 HD, it's for sale $50

http://www.roku.com/Roku2_HD

Install Roksbox and stream from your pc.

did you have to set up a web server to do this?

yes, unless you have the XS model.   The Roksbox site gives easy directions though.  http://roksbox.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53

thanks, mikey.

[mcmwcat]

you could also look into the wireless HDMI things, maybe it would work

had one of these.  only used for avi files and it worked fine.  but if you wanted to watch any streaming video it was super choppy.  also don't use this if you want to use tv for monitor.

[pissclams]

you could also look into the wireless HDMI things, maybe it would work

had one of these.  only used for avi files and it worked fine.  but if you wanted to watch any streaming video it was super choppy.  also don't use this if you want to use tv for monitor.

that's weird.  maybe you got  a pos one.  i'd suspect the main application for streaming through an hdmi extender would be video.  how racist.

[ew2x4]

lol, appletv.

[star seed 7]

i have a very low apple tv and streaming in general iq, but how is apple tv any different than streaming to xbox or blu-ray player?

is this just a mac thing?

serious question.

[ew2x4]

i have a very low apple tv and streaming in general iq, but how is apple tv any different than streaming to xbox or blu-ray player?

is this just a mac thing?

serious question.

Appletv is worse. No hulu plus.

[pissclams]

i have a very low apple tv and streaming in general iq, but how is apple tv any different than streaming to xbox or blu-ray player?

is this just a mac thing?

serious question.

Appletv is worse. No hulu plus.

apple tv is cheaper than the alternatives he suggested.