The number one broadband internet provider, Smart, recently released its latest internet device for the masses, SmartBro Surf TV! Armed with set top box (STB), keyboard, mouse, remote control (AA batteries not incl), Smart Bro Plug it modem, and prepaid SIM card (with P100.00 preloaded broadband load), SmartBro Surf TV is set to bring the internet to your TV sets. You read it. No need to buy a computer or go to your favorite internet hub. Getting online has never been so easy. At least, that’s what Smart says.
Surf TV is a revolutionary device that converts your favorite TV (audio/video inputs) into an internet hub! Imagine that you can also hook this device to your car LCD and surf the net on the go as well! The device uses a built-in operating system, which has Pinoycentric apps and webapps installed. Since Smart hasn’t given me this shiznity-gadget for review purposes yet, I cannot comment on its multitasking and memory capabilities.
One of the imminent topics that may be brought out when it comes to SmartBro’s service though is its reliability. Related questions like ” How’s the speed of video and audio streaming?”, “What is the ‘future’ of SurfTV?” or “Is the firmware even upgradable?’ are likely for interested buyers. At this point, I leave it to you guys? What are your opinions on this? Hit the comments below.
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i don’t think it’s doomsday for internet shop owners. but it makes the internet more accessible to those who can’t afford to buy a pc or laptop.
Thanks krissy for dropping by and commenting on the subject. I think that the title suggests an opinion that current net shop owners might lose some of their customers because they’ll use Surf TV instead. This basically brings more challenge to internet shop owners to be more creative in upgrading their services. They are not in big trouble actually since most of their customers play either Left4Dead or DOTA.
My heart agrees with you though that the introduction of this device can make more people use the internet at their own pace. Ciao! Visit often.
I happen to meet a guy selling Smart SurfTV today. I asked how about saving files from the Internet while using it. I couldn’t get a definite answer from him but it’s informative enough being told that there are USB ports at the back of the modem. So it may mean you can insert a USB Flash Drive into it and that’s where you can save your file, right? Also, we’ve talked about video streaming quality. I don’t know the right term but as I’ve understood from what he said, buffering time is lessened compared to using a PC, hardware settings are to be considered.
Right now, I cannot confirm anything from what he told me. We’re at the coffee shop that time and he had invited me to go to their shop to get a demo on the product. Guess it’s wait and see at this time.
I think it won’t be a hit. Here’s why:
This product is targeting the masses, or more specifically, people who cant shell out cash for a full-blown PC/netbook. Now,what kind of TV unit does this people have? Traditional CRT TVs, mostly. If anyone already have connected a PC to a TV using RCA(or even S-Video), the screen is barely readable. You have to be very close to the screen to be able to read it. This would also be a health issue, knowing how dangerous it is to stay near a CRT TV. It might be feasible to those using LCD TVs. But then again, most of those who have LCD TVs also have PCs.
here’s a fairly detailed review of SurfTV http://bit.ly/ac9tAx
check this teaser… it was later revealed that smart bro was behind it. http://bit.ly/bOhJQl
this looks good!
Isn’t it just like an Apple TV, but Apple TV is wireless.
Hi! Ramon Bautista talks more about SurfTV here: http://bit.ly/SurfTV_FAQ
it is not advisable to buy this product, a very slow connection. not yet stable. thumbs down
Thank you Arthur for dropping this advise.
having a fast connection is always dependent on the area. kailangan talaga idemo muna ito sa area nyo bago bilhin para walang problema. seen the demo of this in sm. ok naman sya.