too bad xbmc for windows has been dropped support for windows xp, ask if older version of xbmc can support windows xp.

is LG-42LN5700 Smart LED HD tv 42' support xbmc?Powerwoot

This post has been edited by kawaii87: Apr 18 2014, 08:11 AM

put on this way

what ever display devices (TVs, monitors, LCD screens, projectors) that have HDMI, composite, VGA, DVI-D or DVI-I output etc, supports XBMC. Mine is playing from a PC connected to LCD screen via a DVI-D.

You have to concerned what device that is connected to your TV. As long the chipset and OS supports XBMC you are good to go.

Lets map the basic

Internet >> device (XBMC installed) >> display devices (TVs, monitors, LCD screens, projectors etc )

In related to you question above, if you are thinking that XBMC can be installed from your smart TV, I can't answer that. But it definitely can play XBMC via some sort devices.

well im looking for a tv that can support it though

nvm the tv i mention didnt support it as ive seek adviced from fb group and got pressured to call LG support

so idk what TV now that support. i mean i know 4.2 android tvbox support xbmc but why bother 2 device when you can air it on tv right?

really headache

think u r looking for a tv where u can install xbmc, bypass all other devices.

i doubt there is one as xbmc is an open source app, no tv maker dare put it in to invite huge potential legal and copyright issues.

I think some Samsung and LG tvs come with Plex. Similar to xbmc. Can use that.

I've tried Plex before running from a PC, as we know Plex is based on XBMC. It is quite nice but I like XBMC.

A good read btw about XBMC vs Plex http://lifehacker.com/5991757/should-i-use...home-theater-pc

I'm using a Mac mini hooked up to tv.

Sickbeard to manage TV shows + + Couchpotato for movies + Sabdnbzd for downloads

Control all with Logitech Harmony remote.

That works best for me.

Toshiba Android TV - has Google Play Store pre-installed.

http://toshiba.com.my/television/39l4300.html#.U1Eaed3HnCg

In fact, more TV manufacturers will switch to Android for their smart TV from this year onwards.

afaik know 42" right? im looking for 42" and above

Can't you see the 50" one?

im sorry, i reply before looking into it and reply due what im already search
my budget around rm1500-rm1700 though, you think its possible for that price?

You can only go for the 39" one with that budget.

no other brand?

None at the moment, later on LG and Philips will come on board. Maybe later this year or next.

Reading the article and.. "XBMC is hard." Really? I think the only hard part about XBMC is finding out what addon to install. Or is XBMC hard to install on devices other than PC? What's your opinion? Since I'm only running XBMC on PC.

the hard part which is do not hard at all hehe

After finishing the article, I guess Plex makes it really easy to stream from your own media device on a network. But how many people do that? Leave their device on at home while they are away?

For streaming media from home, I find Emit to be better

having been thru xbmc with pc windows and android, i think the hard parts are, for a beginner:

.. it is not plug n play, need to read a fair bit and watch a few videos, fumble around to install properly
.. confusion with xbmc and xunity: once u add xunity, a no. of differences arise albeit non-major
.. one won't know which addon is from which repo - must read and then trial n error, keep notes for future reference
.. slow or unstable broadband access complicate matters as it will crash during installation
.. constant auto addon updates slow things down, gives impression it hanged; more acute if u hv too many addons

but i agree the level of customization and options available is amazing. xbmc, once u know "how to", it is a breeze.


plex is interesting. from below, does it mean plex can only stream video on demand, can't do some of the live tv stations like in xbmc?

below is also interesting, which means it is possible more tv makers will in future sell tvs preinstalled with plex or some variant.


This post has been edited by AVFAN: Apr 19 2014, 10:05 AM