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suggestions for computer parts/laptop for HDTV

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suggestions for computer parts/laptop for HDTV

hi,

i will be getting a HDTV in feb and am considering to get the following items that would work with the HDTV via HDMI, would prefer cheapest option but bottom line is bang for the buck really

1. a cheap laptop that has HDMI and can do HD decoding. can be netbook grade if it is convincing. also need to have wirelessN but i do have a spare intel 5300 pcie card so i can slip it in if needed (and therefore no HP or lenovo unless they come with wirelessN by default). main purpose is to surf the net on the tv and play HD movies off my home file server via wireless

2. a reliable wirelessN router with gigabit ethernet. currently using a tplink wirelessN but it doesnt have gigabit unfortunately

3. some sort of wireless keyboard but with a touchpad with it, can be bluetooth can be via a usb dongle receiver (prefer the latter)

and would it be a good idea to try to snatch them on boxing day or wait it out until next year?

thanks
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