Chromecast from Google for only $35

[gschwendt]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKG5HDyTW8o

http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/devices/chromecast

[SmoothPancakes]

Interesting.

[morsdraconis]

I B> Google. Don't see myself using this though it's damn cool.

[JBHuskers]

I would probably use that to run Google Music through my surround sound. Gonna definitely get this.

Also when I'm gaming, I could plug that into my 24" HDTV and use it while I'm gaming too....

[JBHuskers]

It says "out today" but yet it says coming soon on Google and Amazon.

[SmoothPancakes]

I would definitely have many uses for it with my laptop. It'd be nice to run videos or music or whatnot from my laptop through my TV without having to deal with an HDMI cord. For $35? Hell yeah. I'll definitely be picking up in the near future.

[gschwendt]

If you buy it from Amazon then the site can get a kick-back... plus free shipping if you're a Prime member.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DR0PDNE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00DR0PDNE&linkCode=as2&tag=thegamtai-20

[gschwendt]

Looks like it's also in stock at Amazon... I placed my order and asked for 1 day shipping ($3.99 with Prime) so I should see it tomorrow.

[JBHuskers]

Yeah the sale just went live about 15 mins ago. I'm in for one.

[gschwendt]

Not shown in the video but it requires power... if your TV has a USB port then it can take power from that but otherwise you have to plug it into the wall.
http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-12982_7-10017650-6.html

[SmoothPancakes]

Not shown in the video but it requires power... if your TV has a USB port then it can take power from that but otherwise you have to plug it into the wall.
http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-12982_7-10017650-6.html

I'm good there. I've got a HDMI and a USB port right next to each other on the left side of my TV.

[skipwondah33]

Hmm interesting

[JBHuskers]

I'm good there. I've got a HDMI and a USB port right next to each other on the left side of my TV.

Ditto

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Beta

[JBHuskers]

Just installed the app on my phone.

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Beta

[JBHuskers]

Box includes Chromecast, HDMI extender, USB power cable, and power adapter

[CLW]

Don't get it. So basically you can watch youtube on your t.v.? Yeah I can already do that and NEVER do.

[SmoothPancakes]

Don't get it. So basically you can watch youtube on your t.v.? Yeah I can already do that and NEVER do.

You can watch anything and everything. Netflix, Youtube, Google Play, pull up webpages from Chrome onto your TV, with more apps being added in the future.


With Chromecast, you can easily enjoy your favorite online content on your HDTV—movies, TV shows, videos, music, photos, websites, and more from Netflix, YouTube, Google Play, and Chrome.

And you can use it across all your stuff, phone, tablet, laptop, etc.

For me, it's a no-brainer. My TV isn't internet connected. It's a damn good TV, but just a TV. It was at least $200 more for "internet-ready/connected" TVs in the same brand/model/size, and at the time, I just was looking for a good TV in the 40 inch range, I didn't need all the frills, bells and whistles of "internet-ready/connected" TVs. Right now, the only way to watch stuff like Netflix, Youtube, digital movies/videos saved on my laptop, etc., is by either going through my 360, or hooking my laptop up to my TV via HDMI and having my laptop treat the TV as a second monitor.

So being able to pull anything, video, music, pictures, webpages, etc., from my laptop up onto my TV with the same click of one button, for only $35? I'm all over that.

[psusnoop]

I'm grabbing this too, really like this!

[ryby6969]

Don't get it. So basically you can watch youtube on your t.v.? Yeah I can already do that and NEVER do.
Yeah, my new TV does this and it is kind of annoying, lol. I will be watching TV or playing a game and all of a sudden someone will hit the button to put youtube on my TV and I am like what the hell.:D

[psuexv]

You can watch anything and everything. Netflix, Youtube, Google Play, pull up webpages from Chrome onto your TV, with more apps being added in the future.


Twitch :up: I've used my Apple TV when Tommy used to stream his OD games on Twitch and it was awesome watching them on the big screen.

[JBHuskers]

Yeah with the addition of Chrome and Google Play, those were the big ones for me to get it.

[JBHuskers]

Amazon confirmed that it shipped.

Google said they wouldn't ship til August 7th if you ordered through them.

Says it'll be delivered TOMORROW!

[psuexv]

Looks like they are sold out at Amazon and Best Buy

[psuexv]

You can watch anything and everything. Netflix, Youtube, Google Play, pull up webpages from Chrome onto your TV, with more apps being added in the future.



And you can use it across all your stuff, phone, tablet, laptop, etc.

For me, it's a no-brainer. My TV isn't internet connected. It's a damn good TV, but just a TV. It was at least $200 more for "internet-ready/connected" TVs in the same brand/model/size, and at the time, I just was looking for a good TV in the 40 inch range, I didn't need all the frills, bells and whistles of "internet-ready/connected" TVs. Right now, the only way to watch stuff like Netflix, Youtube, digital movies/videos saved on my laptop, etc., is by either going through my 360, or hooking my laptop up to my TV via HDMI and having my laptop treat the TV as a second monitor.

So being able to pull anything, video, music, pictures, webpages, etc., from my laptop up onto my TV with the same click of one button, for only $35? I'm all over that.

Smooth - one thing to note is that it doesn't appear to "mirror" your phone or laptop. Your device is basically just telling it what to pull and then it pulls it through Wifi. I was confused by this at first, so not sure if they'll implement something to watch your videos or there will be a hack to do it.

[gschwendt]

Since Google is releasing a Chromecast SDK right away, I'm sure we'll get something for that eventually.

[psuexv]

Since Google is releasing a Chromecast SDK right away, I'm sure we'll get something for that eventually.

I think they might be already out. I saw that Pandora is already working on something.

[JBHuskers]

I already downloaded the app and updated all of the other apps on my phone.

In regards to inclusion of other things that the device can do, I read a CNET article that stated this low price point with limited apps to start is actually going to help in development of more options. Pretty excited to get this puppy tomorrow.

[gschwendt]

A guy on reddit has one and is answering questions.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1j03i8/got_a_chromecast_at_best_buy_pics_included/

[gschwendt]

From reddit...

"Anyway, I do have one tip for you, if you visit this link: c:/ in your chrome window you can play stuff off your computer :)"

[JBHuskers]

:hump:

[gschwendt]

Mine arrived today. Let me know any questions you have, though I won't likely get very deep into it until tomorrow.

[JBHuskers]

Mine arrived today. Let me know any questions you have, though I won't likely get very deep into it until tomorrow.

You by a service center? Or paid for overnight?

[gschwendt]

You by a service center? Or paid for overnight?
Paid for overnight. Since I have Prime, it was only $3.99 for overnight so I thought why not.

[JBHuskers]

Paid for overnight. Since I have Prime, it was only $3.99 for overnight so I thought why not.

I figured I could wait til Friday.

Here's a nice article on how to set it up.... (http://phandroid.com/2013/07/25/chromecast-setup-5-easy-steps/)

[steelerfan]

Don't get it. So basically you can watch youtube on your t.v.? Yeah I can already do that and NEVER do.

This.

I'm using Tapatalk 2 and the Cleveland Browns STILL suck.

[JBHuskers]

This.

I'm using Tapatalk 2 and the Cleveland Browns STILL suck.

LOT more than just YouTube :D

Especially with being able to play anything from your hard drive through Chrome.

My 47" TV isn't a smart TV either.

[gschwendt]

If you're streaming from your computer, your specs matter. I tried streaming twitch.tv from my laptop and when I went full screen, it really lagged bad. However, when I switched over to my main, beefy PC and went full screen, it did perfectly well.


Also, to setup the Chromecast for the first time, you need a PC/laptop with wifi or a smartphone/tablet. My main PC doesn't have wifi so when I tried to set it up, I struggled at first. That said, once it's setup and connected to your router, you can use a wired connection to stream.

[steelerfan]

LOT more than just YouTube :D

Especially with being able to play anything from your hard drive through Chrome.

My 47" TV isn't a smart TV either.

Meh. Just don't think I'd ever use something like this. What the fuck am I going to do? Have my daughter's grandparents over to watch home movies? I hate old people!

I'm using Tapatalk 2 and the Cleveland Browns STILL suck.

[SCClassof93]

Meh. Just don't think I'd ever use something like this. What the fuck am I going to do? Have my daughter's grandparents over to watch home movies? I hate old people!

I'm using Tapatalk 2 and the Cleveland Browns STILL suck.

I just hate spending more time with yet another gadget :D...............BTW have you joined facebook yet???? I need to know I am the last outsider....it is a burning need of victory and accomplishment..........."I was last on Earth to join" etc.:D

[steelerfan]

I just hate spending more time with yet another gadget :D...............BTW have you joined facebook yet???? I need to know I am the last outsider....it is a burning need of victory and accomplishment..........."I was last on Earth to join" etc.:D

Hell no. :D

I'm using Tapatalk 2 and the Cleveland Browns STILL suck.

[SCClassof93]

Hell no. :D

I'm using Tapatalk 2 and the Cleveland Browns STILL suck.

http://i565.photobucket.com/albums/ss93/BAMPLAYA17/Bloodsport-ChongLeeYouAreNext.gif

[psuexv]

I just hate spending more time with yet another gadget :D...............BTW have you joined facebook yet???? I need to know I am the last outsider....it is a burning need of victory and accomplishment..........."I was last on Earth to join" etc.:D


Hell no. :D

I'm using Tapatalk 2 and the Cleveland Browns STILL suck.

You've got a long wait to claim that title. This cat isn't and never will be on.

[Stan HAMsen]

I'll join Facebook when the government makes it mandatory and not a day sooner.

[SCClassof93]

I'll join Facebook when the government makes it mandatory and not a day sooner.

Oh hell, triple threat cage match is on, steeler v. sc v. stan :beer:

[SCClassof93]

You've got a long wait to claim that title. This cat isn't and never will be on.

Make that a fatal four way.......whooooo

[JBHuskers]

You've got a long wait to claim that title. This cat isn't and never will be on.

Yeah but you're on Twitter :D

[Stan HAMsen]

Make that a fatal four way.......whooooo

How many more do we need to make it an Elimination Chamber?

[JBHuskers]

How many more do we need to make it an Elimination Chamber?

2 :nod:

I'm a Stan Hansen fan from back in the days too :nod:

On my way home to set this bitch up! :hump:

[JBHuskers]

Got it up and running. Great quality and no lag on my end from my laptop with a YouTube video.

Now I need to get the audio out of my TV to my surround system.

First video I played, probably my favorite music video of the year :nod: NSFW


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwT6DZCQi9k

[SCClassof93]

Got it up and running. Great quality and no lag on my end from my laptop with a YouTube video.

Now I need to get the audio out of my TV to my surround system.

First video I played, probably my favorite music video of the year :nod: NSFW


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwT6DZCQi9k

Sooo, what type of cows does G normally have? :D

[SCClassof93]

2 :nod:

I'm a Stan Hansen fan from back in the days too :nod:

On my way home to set this bitch up! :hump:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYlr64pit64

[JBHuskers]

:nod: :up:

[psusnoop]

Lol

[JBHuskers]

Tried it out through my laptop with Netflix last night, worked really well too. I would love it if Windows Media Player gets on board with it too.

[JBHuskers]

Completely forgot that I get 3 months of Netflix with the purchase of the Chromecast, so that saves me $24 for a net cost of $11 for this thing. Well worth it.