What’s the best way to stream my downloaded content to my TV

Hi guys,
I’m looking for a something that can stream downloaded content (mainly movie / tv show MKV’s) to my TV.
My TV isn’t WiFi connected to I think I’ll need a box like an Apple TV or Roku.
Also I know this will make it more difficult, but is there a way to stream my own content without having to use a computer as a server? Either by uploading MKV’s into the cloud and then streaming them, or directly off a hard drive? I’d rather not have to have a computer running on 24/7 or deal with turning it on/off just to watching something (because I may as well just directly plug my computer into the tv)
Please ask questions if you need more information, and thank you!
Answer #1
Use a media player. You can get cheap ones for about �30 that will play 99% of files such as Sumvision Micro 2+
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sumvision-Cyclone-Micro-2-Multi-Media-Player-RM-MKV-HD-/200622574287
or you can go upmarket depending on what you want, eg. I use one of these, Egreat R300
http://w2comp.com/detail.asp?catid=51479&Pdtid=557882
Have a look here, it will give you an idea of what is around. If you decide on one, post here before committing to buying, and people can advise you. For example, do NOT buy Apple TV or WD Media Players as they are crap.
http://www.iboum.com
Answer #2
I currently have two external HDD’s connected to my TV’s USB port (1GB and 500 GB). That’s where I have a bunch of TV shows and movies that I can run directly from the storage devices. I even ended up buying a 4 port USB which allows me to connect 4 external HDD’s if I wanted to do so.
Answer #3
As said, if your TV has a USB port, put a movie on an flash or HDD and try that out.
Other things that have a USB port that will often play movies are Set Top Boxes, PVRs, and BD players.
Otherwise a Media Player would be good…..Some available here..eg..
http://dx.com/p/mini-1080p-full-hd-media-player-w-hdmi-usb-sd-yprpb-av-black-94253

Answer #4
Thanks guy will check those out, I thought there must’ve been something cheaper than those $100 boxes, so I’ll do my research on those media players.
Cheers.
Answer #5
ps3 if you have one.
Answer #6
The problem with playing videos that are stored on a PS3 is that the HDD is format type FAT32. With FAT32 the biggest video file that you can play is 4 GB which is the limit for that HDD format. Unless you want to split a big video file into several smaller files.
Answer #7
The problem with playing videos that are stored on a PS3 is that the HDD is format type FAT32. With FAT32 the biggest video file that you can play is 4 GB which is the limit for that HDD format. Unless you want to split a big video file into several smaller files.
I didn’t say i store them on my ps3 i don’t its easy to stream them from my laptop through my wireless network even plays mkv with limited functionality.