Sony USB Wi-Fi Adapter vs. Roku Box/Google TV/etc: Is the Wi-Fi adapter going to give me to apps through Sony like a Vizio tv/google tv/roku box would?
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The Sony BDP-S570 3D Blu-ray Disc Player has built in w-fi for $159-Great product!--But i see price went up since X-mas 2010----Roku box would be fine if you don't care about an included Blu-ray/ dvd player!
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I have no problems, I believe I was prompted to update once or tw i ce, no big deal. I paid 50 used about 2 years as go. My son has a Roku and loves it. I have a sony and a vizzio video streamer, a sony DVD player With wifi and a smart tv. I like them all, but sony's soft ware is easy to use.
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No you can't I highly suggest a roku box over this one... this one has the few apps listed and hasn't updated in the year or so I have had it
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I concur with the others.., Miracast is awesome but the wi-fi connection b/w TV & your device is needed. Here are some recent articles for more help/info: http://www.cnet.com/how-to/miracast-everything-to-know-about-mirroring-android/http://windowsitpro.com/hardware/microsofts-miracast-adapter-very-netgear-one-exception?utm_source=feedburner&utm;_medium=feed&utm;_campaign=Feed%3A+secvip+(WIN%3EFAQs%3EGatekeeper+FAQs)All the best.
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If your blue ray player has wifi capability, your tv will. If you plan on hooking any wifi device to almost ANY HDTV, you don't need to pay the extra for a smart tv. I have a Samsung using the usb Roku, and an LG using my PS3. Neither are smart TVs and I can get my netflix, amazon prime, hulu, etc. Technically the TV doesn't have wifi. You're just using the other devices wifi abilities.
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This works exactly like a roku box only it streams 720p. What ever u can watch on a roku box u can watch on this roku stick. U just better make sure ur hdmi input is MHL compatable otherwise this roku stick won't work.
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@givnastyI have 3 rokus and have no issues ...Sure some roku users have issues just like any other tech gadget. Before you go thinking Apple TV is somehow free of headaches and snafus , goto http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1397 or http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=197 where u will find literally thousands of issues including "flaky wifi" and unhappy users...Roku has much more content plus amazon vod and it takes all of 5 -10 min to setup.......Roku rocks! CNET : Roku wins editors choice http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20024488-1.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1n @givnastyI have 3 rokus and have no issues ...Sure some roku users have issues just like any other tech gadget. Before you go thinking Apple TV is somehow free of headaches and snafus , goto http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1397 or http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=197 where u will find literally thousands of issues including "flaky wifi" and unhappy users...Roku has much more content plus amazon vod and it takes all of 5 -10 min to setup.......Roku rocks! CNET : Roku wins editors choice... » Read More @givnastyI have 3 rokus and have no issues ...Sure some roku users have issues just like any other tech gadget. Before you go thinking Apple TV is somehow free of headaches and snafus , goto http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1397 or http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=197 where u will find literally thousands of issues including "flaky wifi" and unhappy users...Roku has much more content plus amazon vod and it takes all of 5 -10 min to setup.......Roku rocks! CNET : Roku wins editors choice http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20024488-1.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1n « Show Less
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Hi there, I bought a ROKU unit that uses wi-fi or direct plugin from your Internet source. The ROKU then provides access to Netflix, HULU and hundreds of other choices. Simple to use, and comes with handheld controller. Good luck and enjoy the awesome image quality from your new tv!
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Totally forgot it had that capability Sonya..I also need to connect my Roku to my TV and figure out the wifi situation. Let me try working on that soon. I'll post a review as soon as I can. If you do yours first let me know. :) Thanks! Good luck! -Frank
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Hello !! Yes!! This Sony Google TV media player comes with the ability to download the PLEX client software and I gotta tell ya, it blows away the roku and any other PLEX client for your TV!! The remote control for the Sony unit is fantastick as well!! Go for the Sony Google TV box and you won't be disappointed!....because it has a beautiful, feature rich and spectacular set of metadata that it automatically pulls together for your movie / TV episodes!! By default, It's set to automagically create the most beautiful and metadata rich eye-candy, complete with movie and TV poster pictures along with comprehensive descriptions and easy to use and understand pages for finding exactly what you want to watch very quickly! I have tried a ton of different clients for PLEX and I gotta tell ya, this Sony Google TV player with its ability to not only run PLEX client, but many other droid apps as well, is what I always recommend for my clients when I'm installing entertainment centers or systems! I highly suggest you grab one of these Sony Google TV players and see for yourself how beautiful the PLEX interface is as well as how awesome the included, backlit remote that has full qwerty keyboard and touchpad is! Enjoy and please feel free to ask more questions if you need help!! Sincerely, Chris
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I was running firmware 1025 and decided to try my USB wifi adapter that I have for my rasbery pi and it worked. I even updated the firmware to 1032 and it still works. It's a cheap $15 or less wifi dual band adapter.Tenda W522U USB wifi A/B/G and N, I confirmed it does connect on N also.The only downside is the bluray firmware does not include the drivers for the 5Ghz so this only will connect on the 2.4ghz but it's still cheaper than the Samsung linkstick USB wifi adapter.
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yes you can use for youtube andanny app that your sony google tv has to offer. thats what its made for.
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No. It's just a wireless receiver. You use it to connect to the internet only. Unlike Chromecast or Roku stick it doesn't have apps or anything. It's more for CPU's and devices that need an internet connection.
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I would go with the roku box, I was unable to use the stick for the same reason.
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@Michael D Swearingen,I'm sorry but no. The only WiFi adapter that will work with any TV, Blu-Ray Player, printer, (any non-computer) is the proprietary adapter from the company that makes that device. This adapter is not designed to work with any TV's USB port.Thanks,Medialink Customer Support856-216-8222Tue-Sat 9am to 6pm Easternsupport@medialinkproducts.com
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We have two Rokus, could that be Roki? Anyway, we have one at our mountain home and one at out city apartment, we switch them out on our total of 3 TV's, so the answer is, convince! You can move them all over and they work where ever you use them. If you don't want to move them and possibly put in a new wifi code get as many as you can afford, if you don't mind moving them about you could have one or two and be happy. I think Roku is great and have had my first one for over 2 years.
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Honestly...this product is not going to do anything for your TV. You need something like the "Mini MK802 Android 4.0 Google TV Box HD IPTV Player PC Allwinner A10 1G DDR3" if your goal is to make your TV a "smart" TV. I have not bought one, but it is on my to buy list as my TV has a USB port, but does not have an ethernet port. This will allow me to get the Android Netflix app etc.Amazon won't let me include a link but you can buy that device here at Amazon.com