In effect Co-Star is also a media server - one with the processing power to handle file distributions as efficiently as that of any stand-alone model. Outside content is taken care of through a USB port and DLNA support. Since Google TV is integrated into Co-Star, the TV channels come with search functions, PIP (picture-in-picture) and the other companion functionality Google offers for televised imaging. A few minutes of using the built-in Wizard will set up for wireless access (should you not plug an Ethernet cable into the back). The smallish plastic box connects through your cable/satellite provider (a U-Verse box in this case) and then on to the HDTV using HDMI. First, check the best streaming services available today!

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But just as a number of devices in a genre can seem similar, a closer look will showcase one that performs in a superior fashion. But if the one you have comes with minimal connectivity choices, or no Internet connection at all, you’ll need a stand-alone box to gain “Smart TV” access. A big selling point of today’s HDTV’s are their online capabilities.

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