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| Internet access is the newest feature making its way to HDTVs, and it comes in two flavors—Internet-connected TV and Smart TV. While these technologies may seem one in the same, they offer different benefits. Read on for everything you need to know about Smart TV devices and televisions. (To learn more about Internetconnected TV devices, What You Need To Know About Internet-Connected TV) |
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The Basics Internet-connected Blu-ray Disc players and HDTVs tend to offer a static interface and menu, but Smart TV devices have significant processing power and offer a more personalized experience through interactive menus and applications. To take advantage of Smart TV, you can use a TV that has built-in capabilities, such as the Sony GT1 Series Internet TV, or connect a Smart TV BD player, DVR, or companion box to your current HDTV.
Do More With Smart TV Unlike Internet-connected devices that display Web content as a series of widget-like icons on your TV, a |
| home theater connected with a Smart TV device gives you unfettered access to the Internet, much like that which you enjoy on the PC. This home-theater Web option allows you to seamlessly search for the content you want to view, regardless of whether it is on the Web, on your cable or satellite broadcast, on your home network, or on your DVR. |
What You Need To start enjoying Smart TV in your home theater, you’ll first need a Smart TV device and a wired or wireless high-speed Internet connection. Only select Smart TV products have built-in wireless capabilities, but many have USB ports that let you connect a wireless adapter. Wired connections exceed the 10 to 20Mbps throughput required to stream HD movies, but 802.11n wireless networks are strongly recommended if you plan to connect wirelessly. |
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