Easy/Simplest Way to Watch MKV files on HDTV

[pchieng]

I was hoping there was an easy (cheap) way to watch MKV files on my HDTV. I think my TV has a USB slot, I would love to somehow just plug in a flash drive and watch it that way, but obviously there isn't any software playing the video. What do you think is the best solution? My laptop does not have an HDMI output and I don't have a PS3, yet..

Any suggestions/solutions would be awesome, thanks!

[lowellriggsiam]

Western Digital HD Media Player or the Seagate Freeagent Theater +

[pchieng]

Western Digital HD Media Player or the Seagate Freeagent Theater +

How much do those usually run for?

[jman98]

Western Digital HD Media Player or the Seagate Freeagent Theater +

How much do those usually run for?

$100-120 or possibly a little more, depending on the model. But it is definitely your best solution. The Western Digital TV and TV Live players can do what you want.

[lowellriggsiam]

The new WD HD MEDIA Player $120
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Western+Digital+-+WD+TV+Live+Media+Player/9539591.p?id=121...&skuId=9539591
The Original WD HD MEDIA Player $90
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Western+Digital+-+WD+TV+HD+Media+Player+for+USB+Storage+De...&skuId=8993217
The new Seagate Freeagent Theater + $130
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Seagate+-+FreeAgent+Theater%2B+HD+Media+Player/9539494.p?i...&skuId=9539494

[TBoneit]

BTW the WD TV Live is a lot faster then the older $90 model and has a Ethernet port. I found it also Fast forwarded better in my HD Captures.