May 25, 2015
What is a Smart TV?• Basically a smart TV means that you can
connect to the internet.• This could mean by an Ethernet cable or Wi-
Fi ready built.• If a smart TV doesn’t have Wi-Fi built-in, you
can buy an external dongle that allows you to connect wirelessly, which would cost around £50.
What's the difference between a Smart TV and a Internet TV?
• A Smart TV and a Internet TV is basically the same thing, as they both can connect to the Internet.
• Smart TVs are just the latest TVs out.• But on internet TVs you cant get as much
applications.
Applications on TVs • All smart TVs has now launched a number of
apps, depending on the TV brand.• Popular apps that are mostly pre-installed on
smart TV are apps such as Skype, YouTube and BBC iPlayer.
• There is also more applications that could be downloaded from a store directly from the TV, free and additional charges.
Skype• Skype is a well known communication application
that allows you to communicate with family and friends within and out the country.
• It is a free application that is worldwide.• Skype credit can be brought to call mobile and
broadband numbers internationally.• Video calls are free, as well as voice calls.
How to use Skype on a Smart TV
• Depending on the brand, an additional camera would have to be purchased as most smart TVs don’t have a built in camera.
• The microphone is also built in the camera.• Setup is really easy, all is needed is your Skype
Id/ email and password.
• Starting price £349 for 22 inch LED 3d Smart TV KDL-22EX553
• Features:1)Natural colours with clear detail2)Edge LED3) Built in Wi-Fi4) Easy share to other devices5)Full High Definition6)4 HDMI 7) Freeview HD8) 2 USB
• Starting price £309.99 for 22 inch LED Smart TV UE22ES5410W
• Features:1) Vibrant colours for better images2) Wi-Fi built in3) Full HD4) 1 HDMI5) Stream and connect over cloud6) Freeview7) 1 USB
• Starting price £399 for LG 32 inch LED Smart TV 32LS570T
• Features:1)LED Clear, ultra thin frame and screen2)4 HDMI3) 2 USB4) Freeview HD5) Smart energy saving
They are the 3 main brands that are most sold and
known• LG • Samsung • Sony Other brands are catching up, by improving their products to make it like these brands. Other unpopular brands have already got better the same features though.