Watch the Internet on YOUR TV!!!
Way back in the 60's people discovered that if they bought and hooked up to their TVs a box called a UHF tuner, they could get a bunch of new TV stations! Eventually, all TVs came with the UHF tuner built in.
Today history is repeating itself as people are discovering that by adding another box to their TVs, they can get literally tens of thousands of new programs to watch! Some TVs, (mainly from Sony) are now building this "Internet Tuner" into their sets.
So, how can you get access to these shows cheaply or for FREE? I'm going to give you a brief outline below.
If you have a laptop that has an HDMI output, then you're on your way to FREE access. All you have to do is download the FREE Boxee software! The download and installation is simple and easy. The company gives you very good instruction on what to do. With the addition of a remote, you'll be good to go!
If you don't have a spare laptop, then there are several inexpensive "Internet tuners" that will work just fine.
The Boxee Box is one of those devices. It costs $199 and has received good reviews.
Roku makes several "Internet tuners" that cost from $59.99 to $99.99. These have gotten excellent reviews and seem to be the best value.
Apple TV is another choice. It's small and simple and is $99. For a comparison with the Roku, check out this review.
Sony Internet TVs and Blu Ray players could be another way to access the Internet. They use the new Google TV system with TVs starting at $599.99 and their Blu Ray player going for $399.99.
The Logitech Revue is a stand alone box that also uses Google TV as it's operating system. It sells for $299.
As I mentioned above, there's Google TV, but it's really not a device, but an operating system that has the potential to take over the industry because of Google clout. But right now it's available only from Sony and Logitech and the reviews have been good...but not great.
I also fully expect more new "Internet tuners" to come on the market on a regular basis and I'll post them here as I learn about them.
For Creature Feature fans, I have established the "Count Gore TV" Channel on Vimeo. Once you get Internet access using any of the devices above, load in the Vimeo App and search for "Count Gore TV". There you'll be able to watch at least 20 movies or celebrity interviews on your very own big screen TV. I'll soon be doing the same for the Blip.TV app.
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