By Ericka Marsh


Numerous kinds of viewing options are available for televisions at home today, so it might be hard to decide what you want to take advantage of. Since what you think is the best could be different than what someone else thinks is better, it can be hard to take someone's advice on a purchase. But the TV box for Android can make this decision much easier to watch digital television at home.

This device can be used to play games, surf the internet, watch television and use apps just like the same brand of cell phone or mini computer. However the major difference is that this connects to a television so that you can pick up streaming shows and videos or movies. Much like the older counterparts that other companies have available, it can stream pay for use or free sites and services that offer shows and movies.

Most new game stations allow this to occur, but you need an online paid account to use it. Once you have bought the initial box, this device doesn't cost anything else to operate it other than your internet connection. With the many free applications and numerous free websites you can visit, watching a streaming show can be done without ever giving your credit card information out.

When using one of these contraptions, you are able to utilize apps and get games right on your television set instead of sitting in front of a computer or cell phone for hours on a tiny screen. Any game or app that is available for the above mentioned operating system is also available for this device to show on your television. So if you have a favorite game or app that consumes time on your data plan restricted cell phone, you can easily stream this on your television and take part at home on the couch.

Since high def televisions are just about all that are around anymore, being able to play this is a major ordeal with shopping for this device. If you have a 1080, you want a player that will offer 1080 as well. No one wants a lag time of a minute between streaming media and getting to see it due to a lack of definition.

External hard drives carry a lot of opportunity, so some people require that their device allow for this to be hooked up. Looking for expansion bays for memory is ideal on your model of device if this is the case. And if you can't find one that offers this, using your SD card can offer the same opportunity to move information from one to another with ease.

If you plan on using this for playing back numerous types of media, it is ideal to make sure your chosen device will allow for a wide variety of media playback options. Also, your internet connection method makes a big difference in the performance. So if you use a wired connection instead of wireless, you should ensure that the chosen product allows for a wired connection.

Your digital streaming device purchase can be the best investment you make, or a waste of money based on how you will use it. If you take the time to research what you will use it for and make sure those options are covered, your best investment is seen. But if you get a big disappointment out of it, this could be due to not checking that the device will do what you wanted it for in the beginning.




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