Smart Console - it is an effective, relatively inexpensive substitute for desirable but costly Smart TV latest model. It can significantly enhance the ability of an old LCD TV functionality to the latest "smart" smart models. Thanks to its presence the following possibilities:
These and other services may be available if the right to choose the smart set-top box for the TV. To avoid mistakes when choosing not to spend money for an empty large budget, it is necessary to pay attention to the following parameters for future purchases:
Content
- 1 Interface or connection to a TV
- 2 Hardware requirements or the processor, memory, hard drive,
- 3 Operating system: Android or Windows choose
- 4 File formats that can be viewed or
- 5 Internet connection or how to connect to the network
- 6 Form factor: choose a box or flush
- 7 Components and Peripherals for easy operation
- 8 A method of power
Interface or connection to a TV
Before purchasing will correctly specify the type of connector provided on the receiver box. Most modern TV equipped with an HDMI port. It provides connection smart box and a stable broadcasting signal of good quality. The absence of such a port on the old TV means that when activated via the VGA or AV. Therefore acquired must have the appropriate smart "nests".
Hardware requirements or the processor, memory, hard drive,
"Iron" has a direct effect on the signal transmission speed, image quality on the TV. The above parameters of the processor, memory and hard drive so comfortable perception of information. Until recently, the best is:
- dual-core processor,
- 2 GB memory,
- 8 GB of hard drive ( "HDD").
But at present it may not be enough. Opportunities will require additional hardware OC Windows, which is beginning to compete with the usual on these devices OC Android. They enlarged the parameters will be needed to gamers, keen "heavy" (demanding) video games. A variety of models provides a wide range, if the budget allows:
- 4, 8-core processors;
- large memory;
- increase the physical size of the hard disk.
Operating system: Android or Windows choose
Which system to choose, to decide the buyer. But the majority of Smart devices equipped with the Android operating system. However, her competition is increasingly on Windows. Both options are acceptable, but under OC Android has created a myriad of user-friendly applications, games constantly updated, so its use is preferable. Another advantage is less exacting Android system to "iron", and hence high speed data processing hardware with equal characteristics.
For higher speed OC Windows, it requires a more advanced processor, more RAM, and therefore more at acquisition costs. On the plus side - advanced functionality at the expense of the office suite that allows you to replace a normal PC with a few exceptions.
File formats that can be viewed or
There is plenty of storage and data transfer formats that should be read smart set-top box, if necessary. It can be MP4, WMV, MKV, WMA, DivX. Manufacturers usually provide the opportunity, the majority of smart consoles them reproduce. But when you buy, make sure in the presence of such formats for playback through the TV in the attached documents.
Internet connection or how to connect to the network
There are two ways to connect to the Internet: via Wi-Fi or internet cable RJ45. If there is a home wireless connection to the router is best to choose the smart set-top box with integrated Wi-Fi adapter and position it closer to the signal source, because the capacity of its receiver limited. Smart consoles with Wi-Fi better catch signal in the presence of an external antenna. Cable included in the network assumes that the Ethernet port to which you connect the appropriate cable. If there is no need LAN-USB adapter that plugs into the USB, and the cable into the RJ45.
Form factor: choose a box or flush
Smart set-top box to the TV may take two forms - USB flash drive or box (box). The characteristics are broadly comparable, but there are nuances. Flash-top boxes are more compact, connected to the TV via USB, it is equipped with Wi-Fi adapter, have fewer additional connectors, working mainly with the modern TV receivers. Boxes, in addition to the wireless adapter, equipped with LAN connector can be connected to a TV via HDMI, VGA, AV, have additional USB ports. Due to the larger size are often provided with the best hardware properties, less heat. It can be recommended for owners of older TVs.
Components and Peripherals for easy operation
Set-top boxes can be equipped with additional equipment - peripherals, expanding its functions, which ensure comfort of use. These peripherals may include:
- keyboard to work with the office and other applications through the TV,
- remote switch,
- Web camera for video communication organization.
The latter is fitted and has a small resolution. Therefore, if necessary, a qualitative visual contact with a wide screen TV is better to choose a web-camera separately.
A method of power
In most cases, smart consoles are provided for connecting the power supply network with voltage 220V. There are analogues of receiving power from the TV device via a USB connection. The latter option is preferable because it does not require allocation of separate outlet for a large number of consumers.