dra_uk:
Does anyone know if there's a way to play .mkv files on this? I'm new to the HD TV lark and am trying to figure out that to buy...
there are 2 ways
1. Wired method Connect your PC to the telly by the PC input socket on the telly and try to use it like a monitor. I would'nt be that great for text as the telly is not 1080p but should be fine for movies. This is the only method guaranteed to play all files ie if your pc can play it you can watch it
2. Wireless method
If you have a X box 360/ PS3 /wii with wi fi connectivity and a wi fi network in your house.
If so the best way is to use a software called tversity ( google it)
Install tversity on your main computer which is connected to your wi fi
Connect your x box 360 or PS3 or wii to your telly (ensure that the games console is also connected to the internet)
Start sharing on tversity. tversity will start streaming files from your computer all around your house through your wifi router .
you can navigate through the video files on your PC through your games console and your telly and play whichever file you like
Tversity will transcode the video files on your main computer into a format which your games console can understand . If you have a fairly decent spec PC this is fairly quick and takes only a short time to do so