hermespan Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I travel a lot in S.E. Asia and typically stay in cheap hotels although when I am working I stay in places with newish TVs. I am in Canada at the moment and as a semi-geezer tired of watching Youtube and even reading websites on my iphone5. Had the brilliant idea to hook it up to a TV. I at currently shopping at Future Shop to see what I would need to buy to be able to watch streaming (or stored) videos and websites on my handheld eye-squinting device on a nice big TV. I am bowled over not so much by the equipment weight as the bulk and especially the price! 1. lightening digital AV adapter (for new TVs) - $55 2. lightening to VGA adapter (for old TVS) - $55 3. RCA equivalent (for ancient TVs) - $? 4. HDMI cable 12" (I sit far away for vision and health) - $60 5. whatever a VGA cable costs Plus HST and environmental fees of course. That's like $225 Hey, I don't want to cash in my term deposits, just watch my movies and view my iPhone photos! Apple TV is not an option because of the lousy Wifi connection. Chrome something or other device neither as it really limits what you can watch. How do you guys solve this problem other than carrying a huge suitcase of doodads and being rich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008bangkok Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Get Apple TV latest update supports over Bluetooth if u have crappy wifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) No need for all of that you've listed.... http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-connect-an-iphone-ipad-or-ipod-touch-to-your-tv/ You're being robbed on the HDMI cable BTW - search around and you'll find a much better deal. Edited August 12, 2014 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I would really suggest looking at the Chromecast. While it doesn't do 'everything', is does a lot without a lot of hassle or cost. Just don't forget to put it back in your travel bag when you're ready to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVisionBurma Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Off topic post removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Look on Amazon. Apple charges a lot for their adaptors, but they do last longer than the cheap ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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