Spoofing the Samsung Smart TV Internet Check

Re:Spoofing the Samsung Smart TV Internet Check by kiallmacinnes on Sunday April 20, 2014 @11:01AM (#7616955)

I have to agree with the parent post, at least partially, current smart TVs are useless. But.. next gen? Maybe they'll get better.

Smart TVs that exposed ubiquitous hardware - like i386 did for desktops and laptops - where you can choose to run Windows/Linux/BSD would be ideal.. I'd choose a mix of Plex and XBMC given the choice... They provide real value atop the TV platform. Samsung and friends have a huge amount of catch-up to do before they are real contenders when it comes to having the best software (and even then .. Plex/XBMC need to double down on their "Mom" useability..)

(I have a Samsung TV, and recommend them, but always tell people to avoid the SmartTV gimmick. Plex and a Chromecast give a 1000x better experience for those who download, and Netflix etc + Chromecast cover those who don't)

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Re:Spoofing the Samsung Smart TV Internet Check by josteink on Sunday April 20, 2014 @12:18PM (#7617314)

> Plex/XBMC need to double down on their "Mom" useability..

I happen to disagree. Post installation Plex is literally a pleasure to use if you use your smartphone/tablet as a remote and just beam content to your TV.

I've yet to see any semi-open system as powerful, functional, yet user friendly.

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