tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post4671982762464211696..comments2024-03-14T01:22:21.483-04:00Comments on Basil's Blog: Amazon Fire TVBasilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304218067534993876noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-13019936164957310372014-04-04T07:16:51.000-04:002014-04-04T07:16:51.000-04:00Thanks Basil!!!I have Roku - but I like just about...Thanks Basil!!!<br><br>I have Roku - but I like just about everything Amazon. I was wondering if it was worth putting down $100 for the Fire TV. Looks like I'll just stick with Roku and spend the $100 on tuna.DamnCatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-28806936000353945512014-04-04T07:22:26.000-04:002014-04-04T07:22:26.000-04:00instapundit talked about this the other day. i poi...instapundit talked about this the other day. i pointed out that it requires hi-def tv whereas my roku 2XD doesn't. this seemed to be a source of both amusement and outrage, but for those like me who do not have HD tv Fire TV won't work (as nearly as i can tell).<br><br>question for you Basil. the only thing that i can't do with my Roku and non-HDTV (that i want to do, that is) is watch sports. i can get anything i want for free online, but have to watch on the computer monitor. i'm thinking that a roku private channel could be set up, but i don't know how (or even if it can). ideas how i can put<br><br>http://www.feed2all.eu/ into my tv via roku?jwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-73186030846239535302014-04-04T07:23:26.000-04:002014-04-04T07:23:26.000-04:00@1 DamnCatever consider salmon? just asking.@1 DamnCat<br><br>ever consider salmon? just asking.jwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-85052078826049278912014-04-04T07:43:42.000-04:002014-04-04T07:43:42.000-04:00There are several new streaming boxes out now. One...There are several new streaming boxes out now. One is called "Fire Your TV" and the other is called "Tuna." But apparently, the "Tuna" enclosure is radically different.Jimmynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-54312372158724889152014-04-04T07:48:15.000-04:002014-04-04T07:48:15.000-04:00I always consider salmon....inferior to tunaI always consider salmon....inferior to tunaDamnCatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-81256299634804338882014-04-04T08:33:04.000-04:002014-04-04T08:33:04.000-04:00jw:I'm sure you know this, but for others that...jw:<br>I'm sure you know this, but for others that don't but are interested, using an HDMI connection vs a composite connection (red,white audio; yellow video) has no bearing on the content. If you can get it on the box, it'll take care of formatting it to your TV.<br><br>But, to your sports question. All streaming boxes suffer from the lack of live sports. Maybe a full, separate post on the challenges would be in order.Basilhttp://www.basilsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-32670246865239584882014-04-04T11:04:13.000-04:002014-04-04T11:04:13.000-04:00Do these streaming boxes, in effect, turn "du...Do these streaming boxes, in effect, turn "dumb" TVs into "smart" TVs?<br><br>If you use these streaming boxes and a digital antenna could you theoretically get rid of cable?FormerHostagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-18284537141125192872014-04-04T12:11:06.000-04:002014-04-04T12:11:06.000-04:00@7If you use these streaming boxes and a digital a...@7<br>If you use these streaming boxes and a digital antenna could you theoretically get rid of cable?<br><br>yes.jwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-20123210338897765412014-04-04T14:03:15.000-04:002014-04-04T14:03:15.000-04:00FormerHostage:It gives you apps, much the same way...FormerHostage:<br>It gives you apps, much the same way a Smart TV does. Hulu Plus, Netflix, bunchastuff.<br><br>In 2010, I bought an Apple TV (for wife) and a Roku (for me). I waited until January 2011 to cancel cable. Didn't add an antenna until the Fall (SEC football on CBS). Everything non-sports I wanted to see (except Fox News Red Eye) was available online.Basilhttp://www.basilsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-82066322232423975072014-04-04T15:27:48.000-04:002014-04-04T15:27:48.000-04:00@7&9if all you want cable or an antenna for is...@7&9<br><br>if all you want cable or an antenna for is sports, you can get anything broadcast in the world (i think. so far i have) at either:<br><br> http://gofirstrowus.eu/ or http://www.feed2all.eu/<br><br>so far i'm stuck watching on my laptop, though. until Basil tells me how to get it to my non-HD tv.<br><br>oh, and don't download anything at either site. just click the numbered links.jwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-5752852427197196872014-04-04T16:14:07.000-04:002014-04-04T16:14:07.000-04:00Have you tried the Roku streaming stick? I'd l...Have you tried the Roku streaming stick? I'd like to hear your thoughts on itSlapoutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-85550206920762940962014-04-04T16:36:14.000-04:002014-04-04T16:36:14.000-04:00nevermind all that, tell us about the leatherman k...nevermind all that, tell us about the leatherman knifeELDhttps://www.facebook.com/Ell.Egyptoidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-54871354365371484752014-04-04T16:44:23.000-04:002014-04-04T16:44:23.000-04:00ELD:That's my second Leatherman. Lost my first...ELD:<br>That's my second Leatherman. Lost my first one in Kuwait. A couple weeks later, one of those rolling PX trucks came by, and I bought that one. I've done a better job of keeping up with it than I did my first one.Basilhttp://www.basilsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-45649832347423269952014-04-04T16:46:26.000-04:002014-04-04T16:46:26.000-04:00Slapout:I have not used it. It's specs are mor...Slapout:<br>I have not used it. It's specs are more like the older, second-generation Roku boxes (like the Roku 2XS). Less than the current lineup of Roku 1 and Roku 2 models.Basilhttp://www.basilsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-57221208368863312032014-04-06T18:19:42.000-04:002014-04-06T18:19:42.000-04:00jw:The most effective way of getting output from y...jw:<br>The most effective way of getting output from your computer to your TV isn't through a Roku box. Now, certain applications on a phone or tablet (Netflix, Chromecast) will let you cast the content to your Roku (actually, they launch the content on the Roku channel, but still allow you to control it via the device, as well as via your Roku remote). But there is no mirroring capability of your computer desktop to a Roku.<br><br>So, how? Well, you can connect your computer to your TV. Now, if your desktop doesn't have a second video output, you can add one. Or, if it's a laptop, many have video outputs. Depending on the output, you can run a cable to your TV. If you need a VGA to composite adapter, or a DVI to composite adapter, you can get those at Amazon or on eBay or at Best Buy or other such places.<br><br>After a bit of get this, get that, you're talking more money than you want to put into it. Heck, you can buy a brand new 32-inch TV for under $180 at Best Buy.<br><br>I've also searched the Roku forums for ways to mirror. It really doesn't exist.<br><br>One other possibility -- and I haven't tried it, so beware; I'm suggesting it as a possible solution, not a confirmed solution, though Chromecast support forums say it works -- is an HDMI to composite adapter ($20-$30) and a Chromecast ($35). Cast your Chrome browser tab to the Chromecast, which is connected to the TV via the adapter. I think it might work, but haven't tried it (don't have, or need, an HDMI to composite adapter). If it works, call up your little pirate Website and stream it to your Chromecast/composite.Basilhttp://www.basilsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-15052597458776194492014-04-07T05:02:14.000-04:002014-04-07T05:02:14.000-04:00Are you sure you guys are speaking English?Right n...Are you sure you guys are speaking English?<br><br>Right now I get amazon and netflix to my TV through my WII. I don't need one of these amazon fire thingies, do I?Anonymisshttp://nukingpolitics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-80083949307862054412014-04-07T05:10:11.000-04:002014-04-07T05:10:11.000-04:00Anonymiss:If you have a game toy system that gets ...Anonymiss:<br>If you have a game toy system that gets the content, you don't need anything else. The only advantage might be the interface. But there ain't no interface worth spending that kinda money on.<br><br>But, for folks that either don't have game systems (me!) or have systems that don't get the content you want, these boxes are cheaper.Basilhttp://www.basilsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-28009510377318512522014-04-07T07:59:28.000-04:002014-04-07T07:59:28.000-04:00Thanks, Basil.If you ever wanna play Just Dance I&...Thanks, Basil.<br><br>If you ever wanna play Just Dance I'm all set up. :)Anonymisshttp://nukingpolitics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-16659176990379715442014-04-07T08:11:51.000-04:002014-04-07T08:11:51.000-04:00@18 Anonymiss - do you have something more low-ene...@18 Anonymiss - do you have something more low-energy, like Just Sit On The Couch or something? :-DHarveynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-61186021297328775072014-04-07T08:37:45.000-04:002014-04-07T08:37:45.000-04:00@19 Harvey: Nope. I think you and the other IMAO g...@19 Harvey: Nope. I think you and the other IMAO guys bought out all the copies of that one. :PAnonymisshttp://nukingpolitics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-43140386730963401202014-04-07T08:41:44.000-04:002014-04-07T08:41:44.000-04:00@20 Anonymiss - Me & my La-Z-Boy are waiting f...@20 Anonymiss - Me & my La-Z-Boy are waiting for the sequel: Just Recline.Harveynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-34368219487307881612014-04-07T11:39:03.000-04:002014-04-07T11:39:03.000-04:00@21 Can I borrow Just Sip and Sleep? I have a cold...@21 Can I borrow Just Sip and Sleep? I have a cold.Anonymisshttp://nukingpolitics.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052406779197845814.post-78688721286304724902014-04-07T11:40:39.000-04:002014-04-07T11:40:39.000-04:00@22 Anonymiss - Here, you can use my Just Have Som...@22 Anonymiss - Here, you can use my Just Have Some Chicken Soup...Harveynoreply@blogger.com