I'm not a tablet fan. I've only owned one for about a month, now, and am just getting used to having it. While I don't see a use for a tablet all the much, I found myself discovering that maybe a tablet would solve my problem with my TV
As you may know, I killed my cable. I decided to go with an OTA antenna and stream whatever didn't come over the air. The antenna worked better than advertised and gave me 39 channels. Imagine that.
As for streaming off the 'net, however, how could I do that? I don't have cable TV anymore. I do have a smart TV and can use Hulu and Netlix etc., etc but how can I watch the, say, SyFi channel? Well, I figured that I'd buy a table that had a Microsoft software 8.1. Ok, a ton of tablets to select from. BUT......and this is one big BUTT........how can what's showing on the tablet get onto my TV? NONE of the tablets I looked at under $500 offered the one feature I wanted: a micro mini HDMI output. That was until I discovered this little gem:
The Insignia 8" tablet found only at Best Buy. Spec: 8", 1gb internal momry, uber fast WIFI, 32 ram with micro SD external expansion slot up to 128 gb more, Intel quad-core processor, forward and rear facing camera, g-sensor, Micro USB input AND, drumroll please.........Micro mini HDMI output. No, there's no phone on this tablet. Who cares!
Ton's of software on board, more than I'll ever use.
So, I open the explorer, I log onto Syfi.com channel, go wide-screen, and plug it into my large flat-screen TV and Voila! Instant high-def television streaming from my tablet to the TV, all within minutes of trying it the first time. Works with anything on the tablet will stream to the TV perfectly. Sound is excellent, too.
I've also learned to play games on it as well as check my email. I only need this tablet initially use as a fancy "tuner" for my TV. Everything else is a bonus.
Oh! I almost forgot......the price. $119 That's right, a paltry $119 bucks for a computer I can hold in my hand. The digital screen keyboard, btw is outstanding. I've been blown away by this technology.
BestBuy offered this model earlier last year for $100 but it only carried 8gb. Now for the extra $19, they threw in the 32 gigs and offer a lot more software including the ability to play movies.
My brother in law downloaded a handful of movies onto a 64gig micro chip. I stuck into my new tablet and anytime I want to watch a movie, all digital, no moving parts, I just open the chip's memory and pick a flick.
Gentlemen, I'm just giving you this heads up because after searching the market for anything close to this tablet you could buy four of them. Head over to BestBuy check 'em out. And no, I have zero connectivity to BestBuy or this tool. I'm just so pleased with it that I thought I'd bring it to your attention. My BIL bought two for his boys and I'm picking up a second one, just to have on hand or give as a gift. This product is a real sleeper.
Good luck!
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