Anybody make streaming boxes with component output?
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your prob gonna have to get something used, the stopped selling basically anything with component outs because of piracy
ImpulsE69
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Will check it out.
Kind of useless since I need component and not composite. The Roku 2 still has composite outputs. I have seen boxes that will convert HDMI to component but no idea how good they are.
DesiPower
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If you have component then you must have RCA, You can find HDMI to 3-RCA cable pretty easily... unless you are anal about video/audio the quality... on a old CRT, I wouldn't bother spending anything more.
You can always get something like this but there will be doubts about its working, even for 3-RCA same issue. If I understand the problem correctly - since HDMI does handshake with the device, when you convert to component or RCA, the Device with HDMI output does not get anything back from the TV (or whatever). At that point its up to the device or its software to allow or not allow transmission. So if you buy something like what i linked above, there is a good chance that it would not work. With something like a Blu-ray player or Roku, I would be surprised if it works. However, there are still some Blu-ray players sold on the market that have component output. Now finding one that is smart, app enabled AND having component out will be a challenge.
You can always get something like this but there will be doubts about its working, even for 3-RCA same issue. If I understand the problem correctly - since HDMI does handshake with the device, when you convert to component or RCA, the Device with HDMI output does not get anything back from the TV (or whatever). At that point its up to the device or its software to allow or not allow transmission. So if you buy something like what i linked above, there is a good chance that it would not work. With something like a Blu-ray player or Roku, I would be surprised if it works. However, there are still some Blu-ray players sold on the market that have component output. Now finding one that is smart, app enabled AND having component out will be a challenge.
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Not anal about the quality. It actually is an early HDTV that supports 1080i. Composite can't handle an HD signal.
I'll probably end up trying the converter box and see what kind of results I get. Either that or just grab an old PS3 on the cheap.
I got the perfect solution...
1.) Find a dumpster, landfill...etc
2.) Grab a buddy, or your kids
3.) Throw that TV in it
4.) Buy a decent/cheap LCD/LED or Plasma
5.) Relax kick back and grab a cold one
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Why would I throw out something that still works perfectly and replace it with something inferior?
Thebobo
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Why would I throw out something that still works perfectly and replace it with something inferior?
to fill up landfills of course!
DesiPower
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I agree with mmntech, if you have a spare room or a basement and a old retired TV, they belong together, there is no sense spending $300 for a TV that will be watched occasionally and there is no reason to throw it away as well, the basement could certainly use it.
The dilemma is about who much to spend on it to get it working. Rabbit ears for OTA, or a Roku like device for full streaming, or what... I revived an old Presler desktop to power a CRT TV, I used an old S-Video to Coax converter to connect it. Its always fun if you are into these things. I have friends who have everything running on Apple TV and Air and what not, now obviously if you are into those sort of things then definitely land fill is your way to go.
The dilemma is about who much to spend on it to get it working. Rabbit ears for OTA, or a Roku like device for full streaming, or what... I revived an old Presler desktop to power a CRT TV, I used an old S-Video to Coax converter to connect it. Its always fun if you are into these things. I have friends who have everything running on Apple TV and Air and what not, now obviously if you are into those sort of things then definitely land fill is your way to go.
I would rather spend the money on an old Roku to avoid hauling the CRT out of the basement. I helped an uncle move a 40" CRT, and it must have weighed 200lbs.
Thebobo
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Yep I had a 32 inch sony that was starting to die that I just replaced a year ago with a 60 plasma. I made sure when they delivered the plasma they took the CRT. The manual says 160 lbs but seems more because its so large and hard to grab. Just one guy handled the damn thing jeez.
Why would I throw out something that still works perfectly and replace it with something inferior?
Then why is this TV in your basement? If it is working so perfectly.........
Yeah, my bad. I knew mine came with an analog cable set. I forgot it was composite. I bought it for an analog TV.
DesiPower
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Then why is this TV in your basement? If it is working so perfectly.........
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Then why is this TV in your basement? If it is working so perfectly.........
Well, it's a finished basement for one with a game room and bar. We had a smaller CRT down there at one point, but swapped it out for this bad boy when we got a 50'' plasma for the living room. Honestly not sure how we got it down there because it weighs a ton.
It still looks great given it's age. I was watching Top Gear in HD over the weekend on my PS3. I don't want to move that downstairs just yet though.
Right now it's my retro gaming setup. Got my Genesis, N64, and PS2 plugged into it. It's not hooked up to the satellite (I'm not paying $200 for the box) but we do use it for watching movies come summer, when it's too hot upstairs. Which is why Netflix would be great for it.
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poofyhairguy
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What you need is a custom HTPC that does component output. Then you can also rock retrogames with emulators as well.
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