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    CF-28 1Ghz running Hulu

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by inspectorgene, May 27, 2009.

  1. inspectorgene

    inspectorgene Notebook Consultant

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    I got a spare CF-28 laying around.

    If anyone has the time...

    What would I have to do to run Hulu on a 780p with HDMi and/or RCA inputs.

    TIA

    Gene in GA
     
    inspectorgene, May 27, 2009
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    Little Truck Notebook Enthusiast

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    What do you mean hdmi...are you going to solder some stuff?
     
    Little Truck, May 27, 2009
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  3. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    HDMI on a CF-28 isn't going to work man... The P3 CPU can't handle it (even if you have 1GB RAM) - it just won't do it...

    Consider a newer CF-52 with a 2.26GHz or 2.4Ghz Core 2 Duo with the 1920x1200 High def screen

    Good luck!

    P.S. WTH is "hulu"?
     
    Rob, May 27, 2009
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  4. inspectorgene

    inspectorgene Notebook Consultant

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    http://www.hulu.com/

    Trying to cut down on expenses by dropping satellite.

    Basically just using the TV as a monitor.
     
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  5. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Ahh, I see... I actually created an account there and tested it out... pretty cool!!! that wouldn't have live TV though.

    I'm getting a little off topic... Yeah - I donno that that will work on a CF-28 man... Maybe some input will come from the other members here within the next day or so.
     
    Rob, May 27, 2009
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    Silver Trooper Notebook Deity

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    I have not tried HULU, but you really need a newer model (like the 52 that was mentioned) due to the graphics card. The best one now (as far as I know) is the upgraded 52 that was mentioned as it has a graphics card with either 256 or 512 dedicated (pretty sure it is the 512). Without the decent card, it just won't stream right and I always got a fair amount of pixalation. You can also try some of the TV cards (either PCMCIA or USB) and get the digital over the air stations.
     
    Silver Trooper, May 27, 2009
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  7. Little Truck

    Little Truck Notebook Enthusiast

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    You could just get a cheap AppleTv and run XBMC and viola, you have Youtube,podcasts and free Hulu....not to mention if you have your DVD's backed up on a drive at home it can go get em, and show you the cover art on the TV and let you pick what movie to watch (IN HD)
     
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    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    If you go about the TV tuner card approach with the CF-52 I would reccomend the XPRESS CARD type, NOT USB or PCMCIA just because the xpress bus is MUCH faster and designed to do high def...
     
    Rob, May 27, 2009
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    Psych0Thrasher Notebook Evangelist

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    Don't mess with Hulu..... it's a alien plot to destroy the world...
     
    Psych0Thrasher, May 28, 2009
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    inspectorgene Notebook Consultant

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    Gotta love those commercials...
     
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    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    I run HULU all the time on a parts MK1 29 I have collecting dust. I use the video out straight to my HDTV with a audio cable from the headphone jack to the tv audio in. I have been doing this for over a year now and have had zero problems. I see no reason whatsoever a 28 couldn't do it too. My family and I gave up cable over 5 years ago and between HULU, netflix, and blockbuster, we have NEVER looked back. It's not for everyone though.
     
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  12. inspectorgene

    inspectorgene Notebook Consultant

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    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=160336511565

    Follow up:
    Got it going with one of these and a VGA cable. Hooked up my wireless mouse and am watching free TV on a 42" tv.

    BTW, I know there is a lot of "free" TV out there, but I live about 60-70 miles from the nearest broadcast stations and in a low area. Receptions sucks at my house, so I have been buying satellite service for YEARS. I am experimenting so's I can dump the sat.
     
    inspectorgene, Jun 5, 2009
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    I've been cheating those slimy alien b@stards - They think they're getting jellied brains, when in reality they're sucking on my flame sac mucus... heh.

    mnem
    SUCK THAT, SETH MCFARLANE!
     
    mnementh, Jun 5, 2009
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