I'mStuckInMyTV!
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Hi there.
I've recently bought a Sony Bravia KDL40R453C which I'm very happy with - even the sound, traditionally the weak link in a flat screen TV, is decent (although I'll still probably get a soundbar at some point so any suggestions are welcome). However since it's not a Smart TV, I'm unable to use screen mirroring, and get what's on my PC or Lenovo Tablet to display on my brand new 40in TV.
I'm aware that some adapters or set top/roku boxes effectively turn your TV into a Smart TV - is this accurate? If so, which is the best one to get in order to be able to watch what's on my PC/Tablet on my TV?
Please, no replies asking why I didn't just buy a Smart TV. Firstly, they're more expensive, secondly from what I can see, they can infringe your privacy and thirdly I've read articles that state the software updates aren't very good and a 'Smart TV' can end up being left behind. Overall going by what I've read, it seems the best way to achieve the same results as a Smart TV is to get some sort of set top box.
Many thanks in advance.
I've recently bought a Sony Bravia KDL40R453C which I'm very happy with - even the sound, traditionally the weak link in a flat screen TV, is decent (although I'll still probably get a soundbar at some point so any suggestions are welcome). However since it's not a Smart TV, I'm unable to use screen mirroring, and get what's on my PC or Lenovo Tablet to display on my brand new 40in TV.
I'm aware that some adapters or set top/roku boxes effectively turn your TV into a Smart TV - is this accurate? If so, which is the best one to get in order to be able to watch what's on my PC/Tablet on my TV?
Please, no replies asking why I didn't just buy a Smart TV. Firstly, they're more expensive, secondly from what I can see, they can infringe your privacy and thirdly I've read articles that state the software updates aren't very good and a 'Smart TV' can end up being left behind. Overall going by what I've read, it seems the best way to achieve the same results as a Smart TV is to get some sort of set top box.
Many thanks in advance.