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OriginalGeek

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8. That's the same question I had

Fri Mar 29, 2013, 06:42 PM

Mar 2013

streaming is what a SmartTV is for. It connects to the home network (either by wifi or an ethernet cable) and streams from your Netflix or Hulu (or other things) account.

I could also stream netflix through my PS3 or my Xbox but it is much easier from the TV.

He could be using the Netflix mail-order disc service but then he wouldn't even need a smartTV. Just a hi-def tv and a good Blu-Ray player.

although it's been a while since I've been shopping - you may not even be able to get a hi-def TV that isn't smart lol.

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TV and Blu Ray player question.......... [View all] mrmpa Mar 2013 OP

Most likely, it would be redundant jeff47 Mar 2013 #1

Redundant NV Whino Mar 2013 #2

I won't be streaming.... mrmpa Mar 2013 #5

Only if the player provides a service that your TV does not, that you desire. nt onehandle Mar 2013 #3

WiFi does make updates easier ksoze Mar 2013 #4

You will have more hook up options IF you need them . olddots Mar 2013 #6

As long as you're getting a Blu Ray, why not get it w/wifi? Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #7

That's the same question I had OriginalGeek Mar 2013 #8

All tvs are HD, now. I'm shopping for a new tv. Yes, some are dumb, which is what I want. Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #10

for me it's one more device OriginalGeek Mar 2013 #12

I was thinking of different.......... mrmpa Mar 2013 #11

That's a plenty good reason OriginalGeek Mar 2013 #13

Blu Ray players like to be updated CBGLuthier Mar 2013 #9

Easier to update them if they are wifi capable. You could also get a PS3.... Evoman Mar 2013 #14

i have a Wii.....eom mrmpa Mar 2013 #15