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October 30, 2013 1:21:11 PM

Hi everyone! Sorry if this isn't the right category for this. I'm going to be setting up Netflix on my TV (it's not a smart TV) and was wondering what my best option (keeping price in mind) would be to allow fast 1080P streaming. Thanks a lot!

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a b X LAN
October 30, 2013 1:37:44 PM

The cheapest (and a very cool) solution that I know is using a raspberry pi based box at your TV.
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October 30, 2013 2:06:36 PM

RealBeast said:
The cheapest (and a very cool) solution that I know is using a raspberry pi based box at your TV.


That was my first thought, but to get one with a wireless adapter is expensive and I thought there might be some tailored solutions at that price.
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a b X LAN
October 30, 2013 2:21:06 PM

Wireless G or N is not the best or even second best solution for HD streaming, but there are inexpensive wireless adapters that work with the pi.

I stream uncompressed BluRay video from an NAS box so I use either Ethernet or on a couple of TVs I now use Zyxel PLA5205kit powerline adapters (the newest generation that are finally fast enough).

I've also played with a pair of ASUS RT-AC66U routers for quite some time (one router, one media bridge mode) and they work brilliantly in AC mode over long distances, but are quite expensive.
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November 30, 2013 4:45:54 PM

on this days (thanksgiving weekend) you could find great cheap solutions for both wireless and ethernet..

but to answer the main question I would buy a roku with ethernet, it's $40 on tigerdirect.
the interface is cool and the connection is great.

Also if you are looking for a cheaper I would go with google chromecast
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