โAug-07-2013 05:59 PM
โAug-10-2013 06:52 AM
docj wrote:
We have an unlimited Verizon data plan so we don't care about data usage . . .
โAug-10-2013 06:26 AM
TechWriter wrote:docj wrote:
Our experience is that the data usage is significantly less than the commonly cited 2GB/hour. When we need to limit bandwidth we set our Netflix account to a lower quality video (which is still quite watchable) and we find that our usage is ~1Gb/2 hours (roughly one movie).
So for your stated usage of 1GB/2 hours, your data rate is about 1.5Mps. According to the Netflix chart, this is SD quality TV.
For HD quality, you need to select the "Best quality" Video Selection for HD which is 2.3GB/hour (or 5Mbps).
BTW, this probably is 720p (entry-level HD), not 1080p. If you want 1080p on Netflix (or "SuperHD"), you'll need a 7Mbps data stream (or about 2.9GB/hour).
While I don't "need" 1080p, I'd sure like at least 720p. Otherwise, why invest in flat screens?
โAug-09-2013 07:33 PM
NCWriter wrote: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.
โAug-09-2013 08:48 AM
docj wrote:
We like to stream video and use a Roku because it avoids the necessity of running cables from the laptop to the TV and it also avoids tying up the computer when we are watching a video.
docj wrote:
Our experience is that the data usage is significantly less than the commonly cited 2GB/hour. When we need to limit bandwidth we set our Netflix account to a lower quality video (which is still quite watchable) and we find that our usage is ~1Gb/2 hours (roughly one movie).
โAug-09-2013 07:01 AM
strollin wrote:Kidsgone wrote:
Wow! Thanks for all the feedback. I have a MacBook Pro and wifi will not be a problem. So now I just have to reread all the posts about 10 times to understand it all, then I'm good to go. ...
Did you completely miss what many people said about streaming from campground wifi? The fact that you have a MacBook Pro won't help you in any way.
โAug-08-2013 09:04 PM
Kidsgone wrote:
Wow! Thanks for all the feedback. I have a MacBook Pro and wifi will not be a problem. So now I just have to reread all the posts about 10 times to understand it all, then I'm good to go. ...
โAug-08-2013 08:50 PM
Kidsgone wrote:
Wow! Thanks for all the feedback. I have a MacBook Pro and wifi will not be a problem. So now I just have to reread all the posts about 10 times to understand it all, then I'm good to go.
Friend back home went total cable free with Roku, Hulu, etc...shes a techy anyway...saved $130 mo going away from cable....would I love to do that! My kids don't use cable either...guess this is going to be a trend?!?!
Thanks everyone..
Andi
โAug-08-2013 05:58 PM
โAug-08-2013 05:16 PM
rockylarson wrote:
The whole streaming internet to TV field is heating up.
Smart tvs with internet apps, play stations and 360's that stream video from internet to TV, small boxes like ROKU, and the newest, but not the last "Chromecast"
Streaming Video
Some almost the same cost as a high end HDMI cable but done wirelessly.
โAug-08-2013 04:14 PM
1492 wrote:
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.
โAug-08-2013 01:38 PM
โAug-08-2013 11:38 AM
โAug-08-2013 07:32 AM
NHIrish wrote:
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.
โAug-08-2013 06:54 AM