1. $50 Living Room Computer
& A Few Other Gadgets
Presented by
Jeff Yette
2. Before We Jump In ...
This presentation is available at
slideshare.net/jeffyette
3. Android TV Stick
Also called Google TV Stick or
Mini Computer/PC Stick
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Looks like large thumb/flash drive
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802.11 Wireless Built in
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Hi-Def video (1080p)
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3D Accelerator Graphics = Gaming
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Runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Link: goo.gl/2mmyB
$43.98 (bluetooth version MK808B $48.79)
4. What can it do?
Full android PC functionality …
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Turns any TV into a “Smart TV”
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Browse the web
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Email
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Social Media (Facebook, Twitter)
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Play games (Angry Birds, Candy Crush Saga)
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Watch Video (Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, etc)
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Skype/Video Conference
(requires additional hardware – webcam & mic)
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Cloud Computing
(Google Docs … stick around the next presentation)
5. What's the down side?
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Printing (Google Cloud Print maybe?)
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Limited document creation
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Limited input options (would require USB HUB)
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Somewhat “bleeding edge” technology
6. Flymouse or Airmouse
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Size of a TV remote
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Serves as both mouse & keyboard
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Can be used with Android Stick
or regular PC
Link: goo.gl/Lzy1M
$17.98
12. Phone & Tablet Integration
Free iOS & Android App
Works as an additional remote
control usable from anywhere
in the house.
Play a photo slide show from your
phone or tablet on your TV
through the Roku. Add music
from your playlist or play
music on its own.