[ubuntu-uk] TV connected to ubuntu pc via ethernet

javadayaz javadayaz at gmail.com
Tue Dec 8 12:40:06 GMT 2009 

Will this accept a wireless keyboard and mouse? Will it connect to a
wireless router?

Have you installed the newest ubuntu on there?how does it run? any graphics
card issues?

2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes <josephhughes at gmail.com>

> Sorry to stick my oar in without an introduction, by the way. Hello!
>
> I've used one of these http://www.ebuyer.com/product/167153 with the
> latest beta of XBMC live, plugged into a Samsung LCD with HDMI. It's
> fantastic, and thanks to the Nvidia ION GPU is more than capable of playing
> back 1080p HD stuff.
>
> It's also near silent as well, which for me is necessary for a PC in the
> lounge.
>
> Joseph
>
> On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 12:17 PM, javadayaz <javadayaz at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> looking at various peoples opinion on dlna it appears to be in its infancy
>> as there seems to be a lot of problems.
>>
>> Maybe the easiest solution is the best. Put a pc in the living room and
>> connect to the tv....
>>
>> 2009/12/8 Joseph Hughes <josephhughes at gmail.com>
>>
>>>  If you're into films, you should actually look for a TV with 24p
>>> mode. Most modern LCDs will do this, but check first. Almost all films are
>>> shot at 24fps, and this mode provides a more authentic way of watching
>>> films.
>>>
>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24p
>>>
>>> When the TV uses internal trickery display a film with a 100/200mhz mode,
>>> in my opinion it looses the feeling of film and looks more like something
>>> made for TV.
>>>  <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24p>
>>>
>>> Joseph
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Dec 8, 2009 at 11:57 AM, James Milligan <lists at lake54.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 08/12/2009 11:53, javadayaz wrote:
>>>> > Im a film person so will probably need more than 100mhz.
>>>> >
>>>> > 2009/12/8 James Milligan <lists at lake54.com <mailto:lists at lake54.com>>
>>>> >
>>>> >     On 08/12/2009 11:45, javadayaz wrote:
>>>> >     > Is 100mhz on a tv a good number for watching movies?
>>>> >     >
>>>> >     > 2009/12/8 Philip Stubbs <philip at stuphi.co.uk
>>>> >     <mailto:philip at stuphi.co.uk> <mailto:philip at stuphi.co.uk
>>>> >     <mailto:philip at stuphi.co.uk>>>
>>>> >     >
>>>> >     >     2009/12/8 Alan Pope <alan at popey.com <mailto:alan at popey.com>
>>>> >     <mailto:alan at popey.com <mailto:alan at popey.com>>>:
>>>> >     > > 2009/12/8 javadayaz <javadayaz at gmail.com
>>>> >     <mailto:javadayaz at gmail.com>
>>>> >     > <mailto:javadayaz at gmail.com <mailto:javadayaz at gmail.com>>>:
>>>> >     > >> I know i have asked this question before so forgive me for
>>>> >     >     asking again...
>>>> >     > >> What is the situation with tv's that are able to connect to
>>>> >     >     pc's via
>>>> >     > >> ethernet?
>>>> >     > >
>>>> >     > > Which exact make and model of TV can do this?
>>>> >     >
>>>> >     >
>>>> >
>>>> http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/UE40B8000XWXXC/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec&fullspec=F
>>>> >     <
>>>> http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/UE40B8000XWXXC/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec&fullspec=F
>>>> >
>>>> >     >
>>>> >     <
>>>> http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/UE40B8000XWXXC/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec&fullspec=F
>>>> >     <
>>>> http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/UE40B8000XWXXC/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=spec&fullspec=F
>>>> >>
>>>> >     >
>>>> >     >     --
>>>> >     >     Philip Stubbs
>>>> >     >
>>>> >     >     --
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>>>> >     >
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>>>> >     >
>>>> >     > --
>>>> >     > Regards
>>>> >     >
>>>> >     > Javad
>>>> >     >
>>>> >     100Hz isn't that good if you ask me. If you watch movies such as
>>>> Die
>>>> >     Hard, The Terminator, and all the other fast action movies, then
>>>> >     perhaps
>>>> >     it's a good investment, but otherwise if it's just last night's
>>>> Corrie
>>>> >     you're watching, you won't notice the difference.
>>>> >
>>>> >     James
>>>> >
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>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > --
>>>> > Regards
>>>> >
>>>> > Javad
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>> http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-led-lcd-televisions/784689-100-hz-worth.html
>>>>
>>>> You can't get more than 100 really at the moment, and even now it isn't
>>>> the norm, so as they say in the thread I've linked to, it's up to you
>>>> whether you pay that little bit extra to go for a few more 'frames per
>>>> second'.
>>>>
>>>> James
>>>>
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>>
>> --
>> Regards
>>
>> Javad
>>
>>
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Regards

Javad
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