RE: [ 1/2 ADVERT ;-0 ] Hauppauge MVP price bargain alert £20

["John B" <home-automation@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I thought I read somewhere that these can be used for internet
browsing on
> the TV? I've been googling but I can't see that mentioned anywhere.
Does
> anyone know if they can be used for this or not?

I don't think so - at least the supplied software doesn't let you do Web
browsing.

Technically, it could be possible, but you'd need to do all the hard work
server-side.

Tony Tofts is currently working on adding support for the MVP to xPLRioNet
(his free media server software for Rios, SliMP3s and Exstreamers).

Essentially xPLRioNet will replace the original server software, so this
opens up a lot of potential with regards to what can be achieved.

Using simple xPL OSD messages it should be possible to use the MVP to
create customised on-screen menus, as well as for display of caller ID
etc., but I'm not too sure on whether fully-featured web browsing would
ever be possible.

HTH,

John