Found a way to view DA on any hd tv with an hdmi port

[dwarren2]

I've tried various ways but finally found one that works. I got an Iview-100MD dongle and an Iview-788TPC tablet. The tablet can mirror what ever is on the screen to the dongle and onto the TV. Total cost was about $100 from Newegg. The dongle is plugged into an hdmi port and get it's power from either the tv's usb port or any usb charging device. See this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hTtw1MSxtk

 

[Scherrman]

I noticed there is a bit of delay from the device to the TV. Shouldn't really matter if you're just watching the TV though.

 

[dwarren2]

My anticipated use is when I travel. If I'm at a hotel, I'm not stuck with their limited cable offerings. Also, we spend 2 weeks at the wife's family's house on Nantucket for 2 weeks. With this set up, I'm not limited to Comcrap with no dvr.
This tablet also has a mini hdmi out. I've ordered a cable from Monoprice. I'll see if it can do a direct connect to an hdmi port on a tv.

 

[empiretc]

cool, but it still seems easier/better/cheaper to just get an android stick.

 

[peggy97850]

Nook HD+ will also work with it's (separate) HDMI adapter. The charging cable plugs into it so battery life isn't an issue. Costs a little more than OP, but if you already have one, watch for the adapter to go on sale.

 

[AntiMoz]

I noticed there is a bit of delay from the device to the TV. Shouldn't really matter if you're just watching the TV though.

The AppleTV also has a similar delay when mirroring the desktop to a TV monitor.

 

[dwarren2]

cool, but it still seems easier/better/cheaper to just get an android stick.

What is that? And will it access DA?

 

[empiretc]

What is that? And will it access DA?

Yes. Recommended the MK808B or RK3188 android stick (connect via hdmi) in a different thread you had started.

http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/333180-Dish-Anywhere-app-for-Roku


These essentially turn your television into an android PC.

 

[dwarren2]

Went back and looked at that. Have you ever used one yourself? Besides the cost of the stick, you need to get a wireless mouse and keyboard. And I tried the WD Media player and the app that says Sling Player is looking for a Slingbox not DA.
I still think the Iveiw is a better option.

 

[satnewb]

If you have an Android phone and mhl-hdmi adapter it seems like that would be the cheapest way to go.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009LAZG2M/?tag=satell01-20

 

[dwarren2]

I got the Iview dongle first. I could not figure out how to mirror my Samsung Note 2.0 to it. I called the company but they were no help. So I ordered an Iview tablet and then I discovered it had the mini hdmi port. It owrks with the dingle and I've ordered the cable from Monoprice.
So I'm set.

 

[empiretc]

Went back and looked at that. Have you ever used one yourself? Besides the cost of the stick, you need to get a wireless mouse and keyboard. And I tried the WD Media player and the app that says Sling Player is looking for a Slingbox not DA.
I still think the Iveiw is a better option.

yes. any BT mouse and/or keyboard will work with this. you cannot compare this with the like of iview, chromecast, etc....

if you already have a laptop, you can just connect that to a tv too.

 

[AZ.]

Went back and looked at that. Have you ever used one yourself? Besides the cost of the stick, you need to get a wireless mouse and keyboard. And I tried the WD Media player and the app that says Sling Player is looking for a Slingbox not DA.
I still think the Iveiw is a better option.

Ive use one for a year...works great...I have a dual core processer....they have quad cores out now...Im thinking of upgrading...There are some great Bluetooth keyboards that are the smaller than remotes.....turns any dumb TV into a smart TV! all you need is a spare hdmi in, and the power cord ....

 

[dwarren2]

As they say, there is more than 1 way to skin a cat. I just wanted something that works. The cost to me was about $100. TheIview tablet is basically just to mirror DA to a TV. My main working tablet is a Samsung.

 

[AZ.]

As they say, there is more than 1 way to skin a cat. I just wanted something that works. The cost to me was about $100. TheIview tablet is basically just to mirror DA to a TV. My main working tablet is a Samsung.

Yep totally....$50 bucks for TV stick and any Bluetooth controller $16 to $30...and lots of great hakes to improve it and have latest android software...free

 

[dwarren2]

If anyone is interested, New Egg flash has the dongle for $25/FS
http://www.neweggflash.com/product/...1314-_-SaleBanner_B2I_iVIEW-_-NA-_-15-508-001

 

[Dishman1978]

Interesting option. About 50 bucks more than I paid to do basically the same. Android minicomputer stitch with hdmi cable with WiFi and Bluetooth adapter capability. Useing a mini blue tooth keyboard it steams DA to my tv. Just need power for the stick. I use it when travelling to hotels.

My wife and I used a laptop to do the same thing once. Hdmi out from laptop to tv.

Like someone else said. Lots of ways to skin a cat.

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[dwarren2]

Much easier to use a tablet rather than a laptop. Takes a lot less space. Besides, I'm usually using my laptop for surfing, etc.

 

[navychop]

I'd like to hear PQ comments from folks using it on TVs of 32" or more.

And has anyone used the Hopper Transfer function to a tablet/etc and then watched on a larger TV? Since the transfer cuts the resolution for the target, I'm wondering just how bad scaling it back up it would be.

 

[AZ.]

I'd like to hear PQ comments from folks using it on TVs of 32" or more.

And has anyone used the Hopper Transfer function to a tablet/etc and then watched on a larger TV? Since the transfer cuts the resolution for the target, I'm wondering just how bad scaling it back up it would be.

I use a 55 inch with a dual core TV stick...picture is very good... Go quad core with 5mg up and 10ish down... as good as any computer or tablet....and the space used....1/10 of ANY tablet..And does anything a tablet can do...Its the guts without the screen...