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Sunday, February 26, 2012

DIY make your normal TV smart

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Question: What to do if you want a "Smart" TV and you don't have the money it requires?
Answer: You take any "Dumb" TV that is good enough and make it smart. Continue reading below to know how.









Step 1: You need a adequate sized LCD or LED TV. Perhaps this?
Step 2: Get hold of a Raspberry Pi.
Step 3: Install your favorite distro (Debian squeeze??).
Step 4: Install XBMC
Step 5: Install Lirc.
Step 6: Buy compatible remote for Lirc.
Step 7: AC wall adapter with USB to power your Raspberry Pi.
Step 8: Profit??



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