I have been looking at the features I use on my HTPC and then comparing it to my smartphone.
I have started to realize that all the features I use on my HTPC are available on my android smartphone and I got to thinking. Im feeling rather ambitious at the thought of this maybe its the rye and coke I have been consuming but I think it is feasable. I am just unsure as to the praticality of using it.
I use an xperia arc and it supports HDMI output. This is not just a video out feature for media playback but the entire OS.
I have looked at available apps and was surprised at the offerings.
I use magic jack for home phone.
Netflix + Hulu + OTA hdtv channels for my media.
I own a PS3 Xbox 360 and Wii as well as a gaming pc and have found myself lately playing android games. I am pleasantly surprised at the games available on android.
I also use the speakout wireless exploit on my smartphone and get unlimited data more or less for $10 a month on my smartphone.
I got to thinking how nice it would be if I just made a small cradle behind my wallmounted tv for my android smartphone and using that as my Media center. I could essentially turn my tv into the smartest of smart tvs using my smartphone.
I can use netflix through my phone just fine.
Hulu apps are available but I have yet to try them.
I can play all types of games using a ps3 controller synced to my phone as well as the Onlive gaming app to access graphics intensive games that would require a dedicated graphics card.
There is a magic jack app available for android.
Now there is a live dock that is offered by sony that would let me use USB accssories like a keyboard and mouse or gamepad etc. I wonder if it would support a magic jack.
so thoughts and wondering if anyone else has considered using a setup similar to this.
I really like the thought of utilizing my smartphone to its full capacitys and being a portable media htpc at the same time. The biggest drawback I can think of at this point is storage and an acceptable and simple way to use all the features from the comfort of a couch when the smartphone is docked.
So if anyone has any ideas or feedback feel free to add to this thread.
I have started to realize that all the features I use on my HTPC are available on my android smartphone and I got to thinking. Im feeling rather ambitious at the thought of this maybe its the rye and coke I have been consuming but I think it is feasable. I am just unsure as to the praticality of using it.
I use an xperia arc and it supports HDMI output. This is not just a video out feature for media playback but the entire OS.
I have looked at available apps and was surprised at the offerings.
I use magic jack for home phone.
Netflix + Hulu + OTA hdtv channels for my media.
I own a PS3 Xbox 360 and Wii as well as a gaming pc and have found myself lately playing android games. I am pleasantly surprised at the games available on android.
I also use the speakout wireless exploit on my smartphone and get unlimited data more or less for $10 a month on my smartphone.
I got to thinking how nice it would be if I just made a small cradle behind my wallmounted tv for my android smartphone and using that as my Media center. I could essentially turn my tv into the smartest of smart tvs using my smartphone.
I can use netflix through my phone just fine.
Hulu apps are available but I have yet to try them.
I can play all types of games using a ps3 controller synced to my phone as well as the Onlive gaming app to access graphics intensive games that would require a dedicated graphics card.
There is a magic jack app available for android.
Now there is a live dock that is offered by sony that would let me use USB accssories like a keyboard and mouse or gamepad etc. I wonder if it would support a magic jack.
so thoughts and wondering if anyone else has considered using a setup similar to this.
I really like the thought of utilizing my smartphone to its full capacitys and being a portable media htpc at the same time. The biggest drawback I can think of at this point is storage and an acceptable and simple way to use all the features from the comfort of a couch when the smartphone is docked.
So if anyone has any ideas or feedback feel free to add to this thread.