Best way I found to sideload apps is to upload any APKs to Dropbox, then visit the Dropbox site in the browser to download them to the Revue. Actually, you can install the Dropbox app that way then just use the app.
I also think it supports installing from a USB drive but I have not tried that.
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Posted 06 February 2012 - 05:30 AM
There's no confirmation as to when they'll be arriving in the UK. 
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Posted 06 February 2012 - 02:05 PM
Unless you're in the market for a brand new TV, I wouldn't go buy a TV just because of Google. I would get a box like the Revue. Problem is the Revue is dead now, but you could find one on Ebay. Vizio is coming out with one soon. Actually I think they have two boxes coming. Here's the one they have on the way: http://www.talkandro...om/82965-82965/. The reason I like the standalones is because they have HDMI pass through which is really nice. It also looks like VIZIO might have the inside track with Google on future updates.
Problem with the Revue is it's not a great media streamer and no DLNA. For media streaming I used a WD Live. I have three of them in my house all streaming from my media server. I'm not sure how Vizio's models will be for streaming or if they will have DLNA.
The Revue is really nice, but I really don't use it a lot. I find for web browsing and stuff like that, I just whip my phone out of my pocket.
Problem with the Revue is it's not a great media streamer and no DLNA. For media streaming I used a WD Live. I have three of them in my house all streaming from my media server. I'm not sure how Vizio's models will be for streaming or if they will have DLNA.
The Revue is really nice, but I really don't use it a lot. I find for web browsing and stuff like that, I just whip my phone out of my pocket.
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Posted 12 February 2012 - 09:11 AM
RobNazarian, on 06 February 2012 - 02:05 PM, said:
Unless you're in the market for a brand new TV, I wouldn't go buy a TV just because of Google. I would get a box like the Revue. Problem is the Revue is dead now, but you could find one on Ebay. Vizio is coming out with one soon. Actually I think they have two boxes coming. Here's the one they have on the way: http://www.talkandro...om/82965-82965/. The reason I like the standalones is because they have HDMI pass through which is really nice. It also looks like VIZIO might have the inside track with Google on future updates.
Problem with the Revue is it's not a great media streamer and no DLNA. For media streaming I used a WD Live. I have three of them in my house all streaming from my media server. I'm not sure how Vizio's models will be for streaming or if they will have DLNA.
The Revue is really nice, but I really don't use it a lot. I find for web browsing and stuff like that, I just whip my phone out of my pocket.
Problem with the Revue is it's not a great media streamer and no DLNA. For media streaming I used a WD Live. I have three of them in my house all streaming from my media server. I'm not sure how Vizio's models will be for streaming or if they will have DLNA.
The Revue is really nice, but I really don't use it a lot. I find for web browsing and stuff like that, I just whip my phone out of my pocket.
Yeah I really only want a box. I just dropped a chunk of change on my tv set up and I am not looking to replace that anytime soon. A box would make the most logical sense for me.
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Posted 12 February 2012 - 05:12 PM
I'm telling you bro, Roku. They come super cheap and work great. I've got a Roku remote app on my phone as well for control over WiFi.
However, like Google TV they aren't set up for DLNA or media on a networked drive.
However, like Google TV they aren't set up for DLNA or media on a networked drive.
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Posted 07 April 2012 - 01:47 AM
Not sure what you guys mean about not supporting DLNA. My Revue can stream movies and music from my DLNA server through apps like Avia. Sure, I had to install an app, but it's free, works great, and doesn't require me to set up a special server like Plex does. It just uses DLNA.
Or am I not understanding exactly what you guys mean?
Or am I not understanding exactly what you guys mean?
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 12:38 PM
anyone had a chance to mess around with that brand new Samsung GoogleTV? It looks pretty sweet!
