I looked into this a while ago along with other devices. At the time there wasn't a lot available down here in NZ and it was questionable as to whether or not they would work. They were also quite expensive. Using my laptop didn't cost me any extra as all I needed was an HDMI cable and my brother had a spare one. I know that the availability of streaming devices and supporting technology is much better here now, but I just never bothered to look into it again as the laptop works for me.
Following various posts above, I would like to update on this topic regarding setting up to play downloads.Hello Deanna,
Do you plug your flash drives directly to the tv through a usb slot?
What file format AVI, MP4..... your tv recognise?
Few people on the forum mentioned plugging it to dvd players, not sure if it works though
If my nephew comes before then, I'm going to have him hook up the HDMI thing for awhile, because I have been just itching to do that 3rd bonus download (upper body split) and I know I'm going to be just as antsy about the 2nd half (I'm guessing that's what's coming next) of that. So excited! Braillie, you are correct the USB port is where you insert the flash drive -- the same as on your computer. I would suspect , at this point, most all DVD players have USB ports; nevertheless when I purchased mine last year I specifically looked for one with the port.$50? I paid more for mine than that a couple of decades ago. I had no idea you could get a DVD player for that. Mine is so old it doesn't have that USP port. Okay, this is going to sound stupid (lol), but USB port is where I stick a flashdrive, right? Like on my computer, but it's on the DVD player? If that's the case... I could do that. Money is tight, but I can save $50. I won't be able to buy as many downloads right away if I buy a player, but I've replaced my missing DVDs and will always prefer them, so I was only going to use downloads to add a bit a variety here and there anyways. So, the 3 from LMR2 (haven't done them yet) and a couple more would be plenty, because there will be more sales.
I tried looking at the back of my TV, but I can't reach the DVD cord to disconnect my current player - the cords are tangled behind the heavy stand that everything is on, so I can't move the DVD player (it's on a shelf under the TV on the stand) forward to get the cord unhooked from that end either. Basically, the cords are tangled behind the stand, and when I try to get the TV off of it, it doesn't have enough cord loose to let me move it to the floor (stand isn't deep enough to just slide it forward). The stand is heavy and on carpet... so, I can't move it without help - it's trying to drag the carpet with it. My youngest nephew helped me set it all up, and I think the stand might be ON one of the cords. lol My oldest nephew is the one I'm hoping will help me. He's patient and will take his time in setting it up and explaining what he's doing and showing me how everything works.
Do all new DVD players have that USB thing, or do I need to look for one that specifically has one?
Thank you. I don't know much about apps, but this is where I might run into problems... the old laptop I was going to hook up is Windows 8.1. I'll have to look that up and see if the app will work on that old of a Windows version. It's a REALLY old computer. lol Still works too - just has broken hinges, so I can't ever shut/open it. lol
No worry, We will help you get set up. We are getting there. No worry
I apologise if I confused you asking the question about file format mp4v and AVI. At this point if you only need to run cathe download on your computer just use VLC player. This has already suggested to you above. I confirm it is simple to use as previously advised by forum admin. I think you can at least do that.
