"Streaming Hulu from computer to TV...

Yes an HDMI cable would do it. But the bigger issue is how to get the necessary data bandwidth to stream video. Do you have your own broadband connection? CG WiFi connection are not going to work for this sort of thing....

Kidsgone wrote:
I'm assuming if this is possible to use an HDMI cable right?

Yes, but the HDMI cable, or an equivalent DVI-D to HDMI cable, from your computer will only output video, not audio. This is in contrast to using HDMI from DVD/Bluray which transfers both video/sound. So when selecting an HDMI input on your LCD, you'll only have picture. You can use the mini plug output(headset) from your computer or sound card for the audio, but need to run that to either self powered speakers or into an entertainment system.

They do make converters <$50. that can take HDMI video plus separate "digital" audio from a sound card, and combine them to output a single HDMI containing both video and audio that can plug into your LCD. But it may be easier to just stream Hulu wirelessly from a Bluray player, or a media player such as the ChromeCast or equivalent media player.

The HDMI on our laptop (it's an HP, but don't hold that against me) feeds both audio and video to the TV. The other outputs (vga, etc) require a separate audio wire to something that will accept it.

The bigger question is bandwidth - you need a bunch for HD video - about 2gb an hour, and fairly decent throughput. Kind of hard to find unless you carry your own broadband, and that kind of data usage gets pretty spendy.

Of course, if you're not talking about doing it in an RV on the road, then disregard that last paragraph.

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1492 wrote:

Kidsgone wrote:
I'm assuming if this is possible to use an HDMI cable right?

Yes, but the HDMI cable, or an equivalent DVI-D to HDMI cable, from your computer will only output video, not audio. This is in contrast to using HDMI from DVD/Bluray which transfers both video/sound. So when selecting an HDMI input on your LCD, you'll only have picture. You can use the mini plug output(headset) from your computer or sound card for the audio, but need to run that to either self powered speakers or into an entertainment system.

They do make converters <$50. that can take HDMI video plus separate "digital" audio from a sound card, and combine them to output a single HDMI containing both video and audio that can plug into your LCD. But it may be easier to just stream Hulu wirelessly from a Bluray player, or a media player such as the ChromeCast or equivalent media player.

This depends on the computer. My MacBook Pro outputs video and audio through HDMI.

My Microsoft Surface tablet outputs audio and video through the HDMI mini connector. It does require an adapter to be compatible with the HDMI standard cable termination.
Before I leave I download the movies or shows I have on my Direct TV Genie onto my tablet and play them through the HDMI output to my flat screen. Don't need WiFi.

Seattle Steve wrote:

This depends on the computer. My MacBook Pro outputs video and audio through HDMI.

Yes, that's one advantage of more recent MacBooks. I haven't seen many PC notebooks that can route sound through HDMI? Not likely with desktop PCs outputting from a graphic cards.

1492 wrote:
... I haven't seen many PC notebooks that can route sound through HDMI? Not likely with desktop PCs outputting from a graphic cards.

I have a home-built desktop with an ATI video card, Acer netbook, Toshiba laptop and Droid Razr phone that all output audio as well as video via hdmi. I believe a device with hdmi that doesn't support both audio and video is the exception, not the norm.

It depends if the graphics adapter or chipset has integrated audio. Most newer graphics adapters with HDMI out do. I believe MacBooks have done so for at least 3+ years. The option should show up in Managing Sound Devices as HDMI playback, and audio needs to be set for 48khz.

kab449 wrote:

Before I leave I download the movies or shows I have on my Direct TV Genie onto my tablet and play them through the HDMI output to my flat screen. Don't need WiFi.

How do you download from the Genie? Sounds like a great idea.

If you set up a wireless network, you can use a roku or wdtv live box...but you will need loads of bandwidth if you are using a cellular connection to the internet. I read somewhere that an hour of movie download is about 2 gb on your wireless service.

You won't need to stream from the laptop...the box will connect through your wireless network.