Does this TV have a PC input or onlyHDMI? Can I stream movies from USB Flash drive, if so, which file types? avi, mp4, etc? thanks
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USB flash yes, I haven't tried all file types but definitely mp4 and avi. Not sure what you mean by PC input. It will take an HDMI output from a PC. Most newer computers have HDMI outputs.
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It has HDMI inputs, and you can switch the mode back and forth between PC viewing and TV viewing (or anything else that can connect to it via HDMI). So, yes, with some sort of a TV receiver (dish, etc) you can watch TV. This is a great computer. Its fast, the screen is crystal clear. The keyboard and mouse that come with it are terrible, all you need to do i purchase a USB mouse and keyboard.
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I've never used the USB, but the onscreen "Inputs" menu lists the following: TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video1, S-Video2, Component1, Component2, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, VGA.The USB is not listed in the inputs menu.
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I can play video and music directly using the HDMI connection to the TV. I can't say about any specific format. The MKV files I used run just fine.
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Yes pretty much anything USB or SD will work. However I tried hooking up my external hard drive and it took so long to load I gave up. Although my HD is like 400gb so that's most likely why. But I've never had issues putting like 20 movies on a flash drive and playing them. Watch out for the file type tho, MKV files won't work
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no.It is not capable of recognizing operating systems.The usb works as a input,not output.In other words not both ways.It does play mp4s from a usb thumb drive,but output via hdmi.so you'ld have to have hdmi input on laptop or tv/monitor.
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Yes '2' HDMI and 'one' USB as well an 'S' video, 'VGA' and 'PC line in', a small headphone jack, others for audio etc. The only time I tried an 'S' video connection on another TV I was disappointed in the design-too loose. I have not tried the one on this tv.
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I don't think there's a way to stream video from a computer; pretty sure I have heard that from several sources, including the manual. The player just doesn't have software to do that. It seems (for video playback) to require discs that are finalized in DVD, BD or 'avchd' video format; it won't even play videos off the USB drive, which I'm rather disappointed about.
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It's not a smart TV, but you can play any format send through, the TV, I have used a Blu-Ray player and now use PS3 and stream all media from my PC with no problem. I hope this help.
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Sorry...I don't have a TV. I use my computer to download all my cable video entertainment from the internet and watch videos on my monitor. However, I'm sure you will need some kind of a portable "multimedia player" installed on the Toshiba hard drive to play audio/video files on a smart TV. I took a look at a LG TV and it had both 2.0 and 3.0 USB ports. So unless the TV has "multimedia player" capability of its own you are going to have to bring in this capability from the Toshiba hard drive. You might want to take a look at DVico's Slim S1 [combo hard drive & multimedia player...] this unit connects usb/hdmi to a TV. Sorry...I don't have a TV. I use my computer to download all my cable video entertainment from the internet and watch videos on my monitor. However, I'm sure you will need some kind of a portable "multimedia player" installed on the Toshiba hard drive to play audio/video files on a smart TV. I took a look at a LG TV and it had both 2.0 and 3.0 USB ports. So unless the TV has "multimedia player" capability of its own you are going to have to bring in this capability from the Toshiba hard drive. You might want to take a look at DVico's Slim S1 [combo hard drive &... » Read More Sorry...I don't have a TV. I use my computer to download all my cable video entertainment from the internet and watch videos on my monitor. However, I'm sure you will need some kind of a portable "multimedia player" installed on the Toshiba hard drive to play audio/video files on a smart TV. I took a look at a LG TV and it had both 2.0 and 3.0 USB ports. So unless the TV has "multimedia player" capability of its own you are going to have to bring in this capability from the Toshiba hard drive. You might want to take a look at DVico's Slim S1 [combo hard drive & multimedia player...] this unit connects usb/hdmi to a TV. « Show Less
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So far my pc only has a vga out and works fine when converted to an hdmi. I did not have to install any drivers. I would say yes you should be able to watch your movies.
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I've never used the USB, but the onscreen "Inputs" menu lists the following: TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video1, S-Video2, Component1, Component2, HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3, VGA. The USB is not listed in the inputs menu.
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You have to check the features off the Smart TV.Normally usb at TV levels are for pictures(cameras etc.) and mp3 music.streaming a High Resolution movie requires Caching and video related hardware.if Smart TV says it does mp4 then your movies have to be in that format.This USB is backward compatible.What you as is more off feature on the TV than this unit.If TV says it does avi,mp4 no problem.i have a cheap core2 duo optiplex and use Big Tv Screen as monitor,and watch anything i want.hope this helps
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If I am playing any video on my PC .... I just do a screen to screen ( whatever is viewing on my PC will be showed on TV ... my Samasung Galaxy, my Laptop .... anything.... or you must change the device to DLNA I believe and it will stream just about anything !!
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It has component, HDMI, optical, and s video. I used the HDMI input, but the picture is terrible...can't get a good video no matter what settings I use. Not real happy with the unit because of this... if I were you I'd look for a Sony...hope this helps....
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NO! This TV is not internet capable. The USB port is only for viewing image files, such as jpeg's. The HDMI ports are for DVR's ect. Sorry about that. There is no input to use as a computer monitor either. It is a very good TV. Hope this helps.
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If you want DivX/XVid playback consider the Philips range of DVD players. The model I have has a USB slot up front - great for loading up something from your computer on a flash drive and enjoying it on your TV minutes later. Another interesting thing you can do is get an external hard drive (formatted to FAT32) and plug it in through the USB slot - it will read like normal like a giant flash drive. That's really awesome when you think about it!