Re: HDMI vs USB
Adrian Caspersz <[email protected]>
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On 11/02/2021 13:58, [email protected] wrote: >> If the LG's Smart features are so bad{*}, why not invest $100 in a small >> networked PC, and leave it plugged in? There are some very small >> offerings that can easily hang out the back. >> >> {*} - Out of interest, what are they? > > > Thanks for the reply - I'll have to try the laptop = USB > connection now - to prove that you're right ! No need. Trust me. HDMI is what you want. > The LG TV is less than 5 years old but was a PITA even > when new - browser issues ; wireless keyboard issues ; OK agreed, I've probably got the same generation LG TV. All it is good for is showing YouTube, anything else is from the dark ages. > I bought a "TV box" and it was a slight improvement but > I still prefer the more familar laptop. > I have considered buying a SFF refurb desktop computer > and dedicating it to the TV .. Intel NUC (and clones) is a good idea, or these small $80 things (with a cheap displayport to HDMI adaptor) Lenovo Thinkcentre M72e TD Intel Core i3-3220T @ 2.80GHz 4GB RAM 256GB SSD https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thinkcentre-M72e-TD-Intel-Core-i3-3220T-2-80GHz-4GB-RA Look on youtube to see how folks use them. -- Adrian C