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RustyViewer

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#295203 11-Mar-2022 23:01
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Currently I am looking at two different powerline ethernet adapters to consider for purchase.

 

The cheapest is https://www.dishtv.co.nz/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=103 for $25. The big disadvantage is the loss of a power socket. However, does it still work if I put it on a powerboard rather than directly into the wall? If so, that may be the best option for someone on a budget.

The other is https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETTPL0410/TP-Link-TL-PA4010P-KIT-AV600-Powerline-Kit-with-AC for $109 which includes the power sockets. I have noticed with this one it says AV600. JB Hi Fi also sells this for an extra $10 but it says AV500. What is the difference between an AV500 and an AV600?

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robjg63
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  #2885631 13-Mar-2022 18:00
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I wonder if you would be better just replacing it with something like this:

 

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/DVAMIX26919/Xiaomi-TV-Stick-Media-Player-Portable-Streaming-10

 

The only thing you would be missing (at least out of the box) would be the Freeview app - though you can actually source this elsewhere if you look hard enough. ;-)

 

Otherwise, TVNZ on demand, Three now, Youtube, Netflix and heaps of other apps are all available from the google play store.

 

At around $70 + a decent USB adapter, it might be better than fluffing around with a (possibly) faulty device and buying bits of hardware that don't resolve the issue.




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