Hello
I was wondering if nowadays tablets can be connected to a 5.1 system (Logitech Z906 in particular) and get the same sounds as I would have if I would connect a laptop to a 5.1 system.
I have one HTC Flyer and I tried connecting it to a 2.1 system and the sound is not as good as if I would have it connected to a pc.
Any idea if this issue has a fix? Adaptor or something...or nothing...
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depends on the tablet and connection to the audio system. mine has an hdmi cable available and can play 1080p video with dts audio.
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asus does make some nice tablets and the hdmi port should be a good link.
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depends on the unit, it would need to have hdmi in and out to the tv like an a/v receiver.
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ipads have a really crappy converter cable you can buy that connects via hdmi to the tv.
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Are you talking true 5.1 out? Because that would require the codec+player app in the tablet to be capable of 5.1 as well, in addition to having HDMI capability...
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afaik most better android devices decode 5.1 to 5.1 wavs using video players like vlc and send them out the hdmi. i haven't heard of any that "passthrough" virgin surround, so they don't light up the dts or surround indicator on your receiver, but do give you 5.1 audio.
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Originally Posted by alintatoc
Have you looked into bluetooth audio? You can get an external bluetooth adapter to connect to your existing stereo. Assuming you get a tablet that has bluetooth you can connect that way.
Originally Posted by cornucopiaDonatello - The Shredder? Michelangelo - Maybe all that hardware is for making coleslaw? -
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@alintatoc - I believe that is a powerful tablet.
However remember with ANY tablet you are more restricted than a pc. Just the nature of the beast. Plus you can't upgrade a tablet - not that I know of or at least not hacking the crap out of it.
If all you want is easy content viewing a tablet is good for MOST cases. But you'll still have the oddball video you'll have to convert.
With a htpc there is no need for that. Or a wdtv media player is also a great option as it plays just about EVERYTHING.
So go in knowing the limitations of a tablet. They are great units but they are not the all powerful beast, at least not yet.
Or you could consider a surface pro from microsoft. Its basically a laptop that thinks its a tablet. It might be the best hybrid option for your needs. Something to consider but definitely pricier than a galaxy tab.
Edit - there are other "hybrid" tablets available aside from the surface. Some convertibles too. They are laptops with tablet screens. That way you can do full computing but have a tablet interface. More expensive than low to mid tier tablets but much more powerful. And if you get them with windows 8 you have a full os not a tablet os.
Fyi the surface RT is not full windows 8. Only the pro is regular windows 8 for full windows support.Last edited by yoda313; 14th Mar 2013 at 16:59.
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Originally Posted by alinatoc
Originally Posted by alinatoc
For video streaming do you mean from the internet itself? Or do you have a physical nas box that has the files on it that you want to stream from yourself? Or is it on a computer that you will stream from directly and not the "cloud" as they say, ie the net?
I don't know if they have remote shutdown options for home storage units that are nas based or if you can remotely shut down your computer from a tablet. There may be options like that you'll have to do some digging to find out for sure.
If you are talking about streaming from something like youtube or vudu directly off your tablet and home wifi router than yes once your tablet is off you aren't accessing it anymore. That is assuming you mean screen off as in the tablet is turned off.
Hope that helps.
Edit - and what kind of multitasking are you talking about? If you are using it to watch a video what other task would you be doing at the same time anyway?
If you want real productivity on a portable unit you should really look into a laptop or a tablet hybrid like a surface if you want to do more than rudimentary video and websurfing. You could also look into those "netbooks" that are mini laptops. I think they are being phased out in favor of the tablet and the hybrids like surface. But if you can still find netbooks that might be more what you really want. Something that is a mini laptop but more than a tablet. Just remember you are trading off power for portability. You can't get everything you want in one package just yet. You have to have a bigger unit if you want more power and you generally have to sacrifice some performance or capability if you want it smaller and more portable. Its tradeoffs and you have to plan accordingly.Donatello - The Shredder? Michelangelo - Maybe all that hardware is for making coleslaw? -
I guess you are perfectly right about the laptop, it still remains the best option for me at the moment but the thing is that I've bought one Asus laptop which came with Free Dos and I've installed Ubuntu and after the laptop was very slow, but it was an AMD, therefore not really that optimized for Ubuntu. I've returned it back to the shop and I've bought a 11 inch Asus laptop which came with Windows 8. After using it for several days I started to be frustrated because I couldn't get rid of the sleep mode. I've changed all the settings not to go to sleep mode but no success, therefore returned also that one.
Now I am left with not so much choices because I wouldn't like to invest so much in a new laptop since it will only be a work laptop (just web browsing and radio/video streaming - youtube)
Any suggestions for laptops, in terms of brand?
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