An Internet enabled television is the simplest way to connect to the Internet without turning anything else on. Yet, you may be joined to a content provider that has partnered with a particular device that you have to use. If you upgrade or change devices, be sure that the content service is compatible with that device. In-Stat projects that by 2014 there will be over 230 million Internet enabled products in homes. If Internet television is to work, all content providers will have to be compatible with all Internet ready devices. What doors will open in the future?

All though it is easy to find Internet sites that have streaming movies and video, you still need the right equipment on which to play it. With the right devices, you will have instant access to thousands of TV broadcasts from around the world, including movies, sports, e-learning and high-def (720p and 1080i). Some streaming media companies need certain equipment that is compatible with their streaming requirements. Therefore, you might want to select the media site that you want to use to get your movies, and then check if there is a special device needed to view their content.

An Internet enabled television is the simplest way to connect to the Internet without turning anything else on. Yet, you may be joined to a content provider that has partnered with a particular device that you have to use. If you upgrade or change devices, be sure that the content service is compatible with that device.

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