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Huge · 24th Aug 2011, 15:43

At work we are looking to put up a large 1080p TV screen which we will use to show information about our current projects. It is required that the files intended for viewing can be changed remotely via a computer (using wifi) and files could be stored on a server if need be. There was also talk of interactivity with the screen so that it can be manipulated to show specific media or perhaps to view a calendar, though no feasible method of interaction was suggested.

My idea is to purchase a tablet to hang on the wall next to the screen that can store presentations and videos required for showing on the screen. This can be interacted via its touch screen, connected to via wifi for updating and can output video signal to a TV. My question is, what tablet would be best for this purpose? Having not quite got into the tablet world yet myself I have no real knowledge of how feasible my ideas are, and which tablet bets suits my needs. Any ideas? Ignore the budget.

Thanks!

Jaybles · 24th Aug 2011, 16:03

Most likely you would be looking at an Android tablet with HDMI output.

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has these and is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 2 chip so can handle 1080p video.

To get the Tablet to do what you want efficiently you would most likely have to design an app for your specific requirements. Android apps are written in Java.

An alternative would be a Windows 7 tablet if you can find one with HDMI output.

TheStockBroker · 24th Aug 2011, 16:22

Don't even need to go that far - provided you're getting a half-decent TV, it will be DLNA certified. Simply find any old DLNA certified tablet that can display slideshows, photos, video or whatever it is you want, and it will stream it wirelessly to the TV in 1080p goodness.

TSB

fdbh96 · 24th Aug 2011, 18:09

iPad 2 with hdmi connection kit?

24th Aug 2011, 15:43	#1
Huge aka Dave Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Wales, UK Posts: 568	Which tablet given specific requirements At work we are looking to put up a large 1080p TV screen which we will use to show information about our current projects. It is required that the files intended for viewing can be changed remotely via a computer (using wifi) and files could be stored on a server if need be. There was also talk of interactivity with the screen so that it can be manipulated to show specific media or perhaps to view a calendar, though no feasible method of interaction was suggested. My idea is to purchase a tablet to hang on the wall next to the screen that can store presentations and videos required for showing on the screen. This can be interacted via its touch screen, connected to via wifi for updating and can output video signal to a TV. My question is, what tablet would be best for this purpose? Having not quite got into the tablet world yet myself I have no real knowledge of how feasible my ideas are, and which tablet bets suits my needs. Any ideas? Ignore the budget. Thanks! __________________ My Room and PC build i5 2500k with H-50 @ ΔT 5ºc - 29ºc \| XFX HD 6870 Black \| P8P67M-Pro \| 8GB Corsair Vengeance 8-8-8-24 64GB Crucial RealSSD C300 \| Spinpoint F3s: 500GB + 1TB \| LEPA B-750 \| Silverstone FT03b Dell Ultrasharp 2209WA \| Dell Ultrasharp 2209WA \| Dell Ultrasharp 2209WA

24th Aug 2011, 16:03	#2
Jaybles J Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 930	Most likely you would be looking at an Android tablet with HDMI output. The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has these and is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 2 chip so can handle 1080p video. To get the Tablet to do what you want efficiently you would most likely have to design an app for your specific requirements. Android apps are written in Java. An alternative would be a Windows 7 tablet if you can find one with HDMI output. __________________ i7 950 @ 3.8 1.192v\|Noctua NH-U12P SE2\|Asus P6X58D-E\|12 GB DDR3 1600\|1TB Samsung Spinpoint F3\|Samsung 830 64GB\|XFX Double D R7950\|Asus Xonar DG\|Antec Quattro 850w\|Bitfenix Colossus\|Dell U2311H\|Dell E173FP Steam\|PSN:nythraln

24th Aug 2011, 16:22	#3
TheStockBroker King Battletoad Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,176	Don't even need to go that far - provided you're getting a half-decent TV, it will be DLNA certified. Simply find any old DLNA certified tablet that can display slideshows, photos, video or whatever it is you want, and it will stream it wirelessly to the TV in 1080p goodness. TSB __________________ Fractal Define XL / Asus Maximus V Gene Z / 3570k i5 @ 4.8Ghz / Corsair H80 / 8GB Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz DDR3 / EVGA GTX 680 FTW 4GB / Asus Xonar DX / 512GB OCZ Vertex 4 / Seasonic X-650 / Dell U2711

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fdbh96 I am a Dremel Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,698	iPad 2 with hdmi connection kit?