I'm not sure you understand how the SDK for Chromecast works. It will allow you to connect your apps to the device and stream content. The code from the SDK does not run on the Chromecast. It runs on the server device. Just like the iOS SDK allows for AirPlay. I am not aware of any advantage from the SDK on the Chromecast other then cross platform clients.
Yeah, all I can do with mine is stream video from my Mac, iPhone, Netflix, Hulu, Vimeo, YouTube and iTunes online, plus stream photos and music from my Mac. Totally useless. Can't believe I spent nearly one hundred dollars for it. Two years of constant use and I really should try to get my money back. I really need to install apps on it because it's not like I have a laptop and an iPhone that can do more or less anything at this point.That's great, Apple. But the Apple TV 3G is still useless until it can be jailbroken.
The processor power is present, the iTunes/App Store connectivity is present so users can get around the memory constraints, and aTV is already running a constrained version of iOS6. Bring the aTV OS in line with all the other iOS devices to enable apps and update the darn SDK. Our iPhones and iPads already function as controllers for aTV why not just head off all these other sub-par experiences and end the wait.
That's great, Apple. But the Apple TV 3G is still useless until it can be jailbroken.
Uhh... Let's face it, nobody uses DivX but pirates. It's totally pointless.
That's great, Apple. But the Apple TV 3G is still useless until it can be jailbroken.
I separated my statements for a reason.
I'm aware of the differences and my point still stands.
Actually it doesn't. The Chromecast SDK is for host device applications, not the Chromecast device. This is exactly the same as how iOS implements their Airplay API.
Nexus 7 is way better in every respect, including battery life (which Apple always prided itself on).
September should be THAT must more interesting then![]()
Apple needs to have a $35 Airplay-Only device. I am pretty sure most people use their AppleTV for little more than AirPlay.
It is also done poorly and very sluggish. It's a rev A product so give it time, but the price point certainly is enticing.
I don't know if you can't read or you can't comprehend. Read my post as its written. *facepalm*
This is too funny. I was just looking at buying one on the refurb store for 85 last night, now I get another 10 off for waiting one more day. It's a good hump day.
waiting for the tax-free weekend to buy one. Hope that online transactions are included.
It was sitting at $85 for well over a year. Now Chromecast shows up for $35 and it finally drops to $75?
Apple needs to have a $35 Airplay-Only device. I am pretty sure most people use their AppleTV for little more than AirPlay.
Apple needs to have a $35 Airplay-Only device. I am pretty sure most people use their AppleTV for little more than AirPlay.
there you go. it is not from apple. it was there weeks before chromecast was announced. and yes, it costs less, just $30, shipped to your doorstep. i already ordered mine, can't wait to try this out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310715093300
With enabling your ipad or iPhone for controlling.
I know the Apple TV cannot. While it has a usb input in the back, right now it is only usable for service updates. Given it lives in the apple ecosystem, I wouldn't hold my breathe. Not sure about chromecast.
I've ripped all of my DVDs to a network attached drive on my LAN and watch them on my tv using a BoxeeBox. Can either the AppleTV or Chromecast device do this, play files from a networked drive directly?
It's mind boggling to why people think "Chromecast" is in the same league as AppleTV when it's nothing more than a poor mans Airplay.
As if the price of Apple refurbs never dropped before.
They dropped the price of the refurbished iPad 4 and iPad mini in May.
Do you think that was also in reaction to the Galaxy Note 10.1 and 8.0?
Nope, Apple just has too much refurbs on their hands because of returns and repairs.