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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Stranger, Nov 4, 2005.

  1. Stranger

    Stranger New Member

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    No, I don't plan on driving and watching TV at the same time, but it sure would be nice to have a TV to watch some sports while I sit in the parking lot and wait for my wife when I take her shopping. :p

    Has anyone done this, or anything similiar to it?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Stranger, Nov 4, 2005
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    Yes, it can be done, but it might kill your MPG's. What stations do you want to watch? Are they broadcast? Maybe a TV tuner with amplified antenna would be useful.

    Nate
     
    #3 naterprius, Nov 4, 2005
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    IMHO a much better and far more versatile solution is to buy a Slingbox, and use your high-speed broadband connection at home, and a high-speed wireless data service (Verizon BroadbandAccess) to watch your home satellite TV receiver remotely from your car. I use this to watch my home TV from the hotel when I'm travelling on business. I can control my DVR remotely, and then watch time-shifted recordings when I'm thousands of miles from home, or even in another country.
     
    #4 priusenvy, Nov 5, 2005
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