Hi all ,

I have a small idea , thought i can share it and get it more implemetable.

Now the TVs come with in buit Wifi , we can connect it to internet and watch Youtube videos.

I am thinking of a module (costing about 150 - 200 $) which can fit in to exisiting TV and change that wifi .

To my knowledge , all you need is a small embedded mother board which can run Linux in it. I should have a WIFI, VGA out put. We need to attach a VGA-PAL convertor to it and thats it , the module is ready to use.


Feel free to comment this idea

 

Change the WiFi to what?

 

Do you intend this to be different than the commercial devices already being sold? The AppleTV is a specialized example, but there are others.

 

I've yet to see a TV with WiFi built in, wired Ethernet yes but not wireless.

 

I've yet to see a TV with WiFi built in, wired Ethernet yes but not wireless.

They're starting to show up.

 

Hello,

Why make the module, when they exist:
http://www.netgear.com/landing/wnce2001.aspx

Bertus

 

Hello,

Why make the module, when they exist:
http://www.netgear.com/landing/wnce2001.aspx

Bertus

Hi Thanks ,

But I feel the module which you are refering will work with a device which has a ethernet enabled, to avoid cables.

But what i am looking at is a module which connects to internet with wifi and connects to TV by RC ( AV) module.

Did make my point clear.

 

The Netgear device is wireless. Here's another
http://www.iogear.com/internet-tv.htm

...and I've seen others.

 

Connecting it to the internet is one thing.. Having the firmware to use that data is another story.

 

Connecting it to the internet is one thing.. Having the firmware to use that data is another story.

Right, I can't imagine a DIY solution here. I'd just use an old laptop, or a Mac-mini.

 

Seems your wanting to make a WiFi enabled media center for older TV's.. OF which there are already many saturating the market for newer or older TV's.
OF course people that are interested in streaming TV/Video,etc.. over WiFi have the money to buy a blue ray/new TV,etc.. all with this functionality already. What advantages will your device have when I can get a web/Wifi enabled blueray DVD player with built in Netflix/Hulu,etc.. for around $100 bucks.

If you had this idea 10 years ago you might have something no its nothing new... Keep thinking though