TV Hook up?

[sillyrabbitt123]

What is the cheapest and most effective way to go from N2 to TV? What accessories do I need? Can I just use this microUSB to HDMI
Amazon.com: Menotek Micro USB to HDMI MHL Adapter IMPROVED WITH RCP (Remote Control Protocol) for Samsung Galaxy S2, HTC Evo 3D, HTC Evo 4G Tablet, HTC Sensation 4G, Sprint Epic 4G Touch, Galaxy Nexus: Cell Phones & Accessories

thanks

 

[TheDroidLurker]

Samsung sells an adapter specifically designed for this.

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[mtucker]

For the USB to HDMI route, you have a few options. Samsung recently switched to a 11 pin USB connector (I believe the Galaxy S3 was their first phone with the change). The Note 2 has the same 11 pin connector. You can either buy the new MHL main adapter with 11 pins. HDTV Universal Adapter (11 Pin) ) or you can use an older MHL adapter like the one you linked to and buy a 5 pin to 11 pin adapter like this Samsung one HDTV Adapter TIP (5 to 11 Pin Converter) I had a MHL main adapter (5 pin) that I bought originally for my Galaxy S2. I bought the 5 pin to 11 pin adapter from Monoprice and can confirm all is well. For only $3.57 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 5pin to 11pin Micro USB Adapter for MHL Adapters and Samsung Galaxy S3 | MHL Adapters

Your other option (the cheapest if your TV or game box is DLNA compliant and connected to wifi/ethernet) is to stream the video over wifi. I have tried this with my PS3 and GN2. I tried turning on the Allshare feature, but couldn't get my PS3 to see my phone. Then I tried a share media option that was near the Allshare option in the settings and was able to get the Note2 to show up on my PS3. I then played part of a movie. I don't know what resolution is supported by DNLA/streaming, but from what I saw it didn't look as high definition as the original file (I was streaming a bluray rip that I had stored on my Note2).

 

[pkskier1]

Have you seen what the sam smart dock does . ...wow. i plan on getting one once they are in stock again. It has a standard html out plus multiple usb ports for say wireless mouse....

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[sillyrabbitt123]

For the USB to HDMI route, you have a few options. Samsung recently switched to a 11 pin USB connector (I believe the Galaxy S3 was their first phone with the change). The Note 2 has the same 11 pin connector. You can either buy the new MHL main adapter with 11 pins. HDTV Universal Adapter (11 Pin) ) or you can use an older MHL adapter like the one you linked to and buy a 5 pin to 11 pin adapter like this Samsung one HDTV Adapter TIP (5 to 11 Pin Converter) I had a MHL main adapter (5 pin) that I bought originally for my Galaxy S2. I bought the 5 pin to 11 pin adapter from Monoprice and can confirm all is well. For only $3.57 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 5pin to 11pin Micro USB Adapter for MHL Adapters and Samsung Galaxy S3 | MHL Adapters

Your other option (the cheapest if your TV or game box is DLNA compliant and connected to wifi/ethernet) is to stream the video over wifi. I have tried this with my PS3 and GN2. I tried turning on the Allshare feature, but couldn't get my PS3 to see my phone. Then I tried a share media option that was near the Allshare option in the settings and was able to get the Note2 to show up on my PS3. I then played part of a movie. I don't know what resolution is supported by DNLA/streaming, but from what I saw it didn't look as high definition as the original file (I was streaming a bluray rip that I had stored on my Note2).

thanks again for all the info. i will try the dlna route and or maybe buy the adapter.