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Amazon Launches $39 'Fire TV Stick' to Compete With Chromecast, Apple TV
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For your use? Only you KNOW that. See what all the options are, compare them against each other, then make your decision, only you can do that accurately.
Sure, I could just guess and tell you what to get but that's dumb.
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I don't understand the need for more than one opinion.
haha... same lol
what i said ..
be careful how you phrase your questions though lol people arent chill about this topic apparently
Really? You think Amazon is not making any money?
What are you drinking this evening? LMAO
And further more, how much is Apple making off of Apple TV?
I'll let you know if they ever release those numbers or when hell freezes over whichever comes first! LOL
I grabbed two this morning and noticed it will arrive on December 1st. When are yours estimated to deliver?
I meant chromecast and the Amazon Stick do that too. no need to point it out like some kind of special feature
Well said! I was waiting patiently to see if there was going to be an updated ATV, or even at least a direct use app to access Prime video. At $19, it is a no-brainer.
I wanted streaming capabilities for my bedroom TV but never wanted to spend a lot of money to get it since it wouldn't be used often, but for 20 bucks, this was a no brainer.
It's in beta right now. Since Chromecast supports iOS back to 6, I'm pretty sure your iPhone will be included in the release. If you're all in with Apple then nothing will make sense beyond the ATV. If not, both the Chromecast and the FTV Stick are under $40. That's a pretty sweet entry point.
FYI, the remote app provides voice control (for free, though obviously requires a smartphone - currently available for Android, “coming soon” for iOS)
I believe you’ll be able to use a USB -> MicroUSB cable, of course, assuming your TV has available USB ports. Our main set in the TV room has 2 USB ports, and HDMI within about 8” on the back (or ~4” side mount right under the USB ports).
(Side note: I wonder if these types of devices become popular enough, if the HDMI spec will eventually gain power so they could be totally self-contained)
At Amazon, it says you can bring the thumb drive to another TV in the house, or to a TV at someone else's house and watch.
Sure. Its just a network device that authenticates using your credentials. Take it over to a friends house, plug it in, connect to their network on youre up and running.
It does less than a Chromecast does. I'd be all down to try it but with a Chromecast already, I don't see a single compelling reason to buy one (it does do Amazon Prime Video I suppose but I can do that on the iPad and computer). Yeah it's just a pithily $19 but still $20 for something I don't see having any more functionality than what I already have.
Amazon just posted record $437 million loss, so no, they aren't making money.
http://www.ibtimes.com/amazoncom-inc-posts-record-loss-q3-shares-tumble-1711785
On a device like this they generally take a loss or make nothing. It's about getting you to buy stuff like movie rentals, music downloads, etc once you have one. Same strategy with the Chromecast.
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Offer clearly states it's a 2 maximum.
I believe youll be able to use a USB -> MicroUSB cable, of course, assuming your TV has available USB ports. Our main set in the TV room has 2 USB ports, and HDMI within about 8 on the back (or ~4 side mount right under the USB ports).
(Side note: I wonder if these types of devices become popular enough, if the HDMI spec will eventually gain power so they could be totally self-contained)[/QUOTE]
Being able to power via the TVs USB would be nice. However, according to the documentation for simple setup on Amazon's website it must be plugged into the wall and cannot be powered directly by your HDTV>
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/kindle/dp/2014/M/feature-setup-v1.jpg
(Side note: I wonder if these types of devices become popular enough, if the HDMI spec will eventually gain power so they could be totally self-contained)[/QUOTE]
Being able to power via the TVs USB would be nice. However, according to the documentation for simple setup on Amazon's website it must be plugged into the wall and cannot be powered directly by your HDTV>
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/kindle/dp/2014/M/feature-setup-v1.jpg
Can I ask how you airplay from an iOS devices to a fire TV please? I'm thinking of getting a fire TV rather than another Apple TV for a change but need airplay.
Can you stream anything from a iOS to the fire TV?
thanks
