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Old March 11th, 2011, 12:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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what would i need to buy, to be able to watch my videos from my thunderbolt to my tv.

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Htc sells a dlna adapter
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Htc sells a dlna adapter
Do you have a link?
Thanks!

Found this one but never heard of the company.

http://www.expansys-usa.com/htc-desire-z-media-link-dlna-adaptor-dg-h100-incl-hdmi-cable+eu-plug-205735/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaig n=base
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Don't both the ps3 and the xbox 360 support this? Least that is what I was told. I am hoping that next week I will be trying to figure out how to do it because we have one of each in my house.
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Don't both the ps3 and the xbox 360 support this? Least that is what I was told. I am hoping that next week I will be trying to figure out how to do it because we have one of each in my house.
Yes they do. I use my htc incredible this way with an app. Twonkey server.
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And many newer TVs have DLNA clients built-in.
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And many newer TVs have DLNA clients built-in.
I'm sorry for not having a clue what that means, but can you explain? Is it a port or something? Thank you!!!
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And many newer TVs have DLNA clients built-in.
Some BluRay players have DLNA as well - LG makes one that's just over $100. I only have a Wii, and if you have PlayOn it will stream DLNA to the Wii from your computer (albeit poor quality.)

Some Directv boxes are DLNA capable as well (mine is a 2009 HD DVR and it has DLNA). Look for MediaShare in the menu.

More on DLNA
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I'm sorry for not having a clue what that means, but can you explain? Is it a port or something? Thank you!!!
Certainly.

First, for the overall idea, maybe check out - How It Works - DLNA

Many of today's HDTVs, such as the Samsungs or Sonys, have DLNA playing capability built-in. All you need is a media server to distribute pics, movies, and music to them.

Here's an overview of setting up a Sony, for example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NogWaqM_DH0

Now - instead of having a PC act as a media server, you can have your Android phone do it, with a DLNA server. Some phones come with one baked in - or you just add iMediaShare for Android | AppBrain.com

The HTC Media Link DLNA Adapter that maldroid mentioned is a wifi receiver on one side, DLNA firmware in the middle, and an HDMI cable for output.

Also, while I'm here, here's some setup info for a PS3 or XBox - Sharing Audio,Video and Pictures using UPnP and DLNA | Connected Home - Easy Home Networking Guide

Any DLNA-compliant server will do - Twonky, your phone, etc, etc available for Win, Mac, Linux.

Hope this helps!

edit and ps - And some TVs have USB ports and media firmware baked in - just plug your phone in and enjoy media stored on the SD card.
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Also, you'd need to be able to buy a Thunderbolt LOL
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I have a Sony BD Player that has this built in. I set my PC up as a DLNA server and have the DVD player connected through wireless.

The one major drawback to doing this is that I have found that you are limited to a very small number of video formats that will play via a DLNA server. I am still trying to find the one format that seems to work flawlessly.
It may just be a limitation of the BD player too. Dunno.
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I have a Sony BD Player that has this built in. I set my PC up as a DLNA server and have the DVD player connected through wireless.

The one major drawback to doing this is that I have found that you are limited to a very small number of video formats that will play via a DLNA server. I am still trying to find the one format that seems to work flawlessly.
It may just be a limitation of the BD player too. Dunno.
DLNA is basically UPnP. It has nothing to do with video encoding. If you're having playback problems, it's the limitation of the BD player.
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Bump. Anyone know how to do this?
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So I downloaded imediashare and my ps3 immediately found the phone but unrecognized video format... :-(
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I'd like to get things from my phone to my LG Blu Ray player. I could go the XBox route but prefer the blu ray player route if anyone knows how?
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