Hi

I see the latest TVs have USB ports on the side. I assume I can play video material downloaded from the internet via laptop then a thumb drive then through the USB port. Correct?

It seems to me this will become more available and therefore desirable. So would be nice to have on the TV.

Pretty expensive though.

If I get a DVD player with a USB port on it and connect to the TV would it perform the same function?

thanks

It depends on the TV, some TV's only allow viewing of still photos via the USB input.

Edited December 21, 200916 yr by OriginalPoster

I have a Pioneer DVD Player with the USB port, plays most video formats, will also play MP3's through the amplifier without having TV on. Recently I built a home theatre computer, some cases now for these have an Ipod dock on the front.

It depends on the TV, some TV's only allow viewing of still photos via the USB input.

I have a Pioneer DVD Player with the USB port, plays most video formats, will also play MP3's through the amplifier without having TV on.

When I look at the spec cards next to the DVD players they are very non-specific about what the USB will handle. What should I look for?

Edited December 22, 200916 yr by sleepyjohn

Divx, MP4 and AVI would be high on my list.

Just look for DIVX somewhere on teh DVD player, this is pretty much the standard format from internet these days....

The family range of DVD players are a good inespensive choice, you can get a good DVD and speakers for 2k

I would be suprised in this day and age to not be able to buy a DVD payer that plays everything.

Ah now very useful info....I'd never even heard of DivX 5 minutes ago......I'm now an expert!

Any specific models recommended as good yet economical?

John

lg and pioneer have models for than less than 3,000 that will do exactly what you want.

have fun it is only way to go using a flash drive.

have fun it is only way to go using a flash drive.

I beg to differ, Streaming over wifi is the way to go.

Edited December 22, 200916 yr by Spoonman

I can use a 16g flash drive OK but when I plug in a USB 500g hard drive it won't load

does that mean there is a limit in the TV or DVD player?