That's not AirPlay though. That's remote control of ATV. Chromecast let's you use the phone's UI to find the content and then stream directly.
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That's not AirPlay though. That's remote control of ATV. Chromecast let's you use the phone's UI to find the content and then stream directly.
I can say it now: the Google Nexus 7 has set the bar WAY HIGH in terms of what is to be expected in a smaller sized-tablet. Especially given the retail price of US$269 for the 32 GB version.
I'm actually seriously considering buying a Nexus 7 (32 GB) as a semi-replacement for my iPad 2.
I'm actually seriously considering buying a Nexus 7 (32 GB) as a semi-replacement for my iPad 2.
The point is, even with ATV you have options of how to stream. One is to let the ATV stream directly. In such case, while the initialization part differs between Chromecast and ATV, the end result is still the same.
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Yeah, like that beautiful backlight leaked black gradient at foot of screen n macbook air (that goes for years now) and ***** wi-fi (that also goes for years now) that works worse that 10 years old laptops.
Yeah, Apple is real premium brand. Nothing can go wrong with them.
Not scientific or accurate, but you can kinda track Chromecast Sales # by the Apps installed.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app
Installs
100,000 - 500,000
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app
Installs
100,000 - 500,000
sounds about legit. that's about the number of people who would have even heard about chromecast. in my family i'm the only one who even had an idea what it was.
Playing local files on Chromecast with MyCast app
This might change EVERYTHING!!!! Since it doesn't require the Chrome browser to play local files. With no encoding and decoding, it removes any lag from the full quality stream....
Per this post:
Koush that's awesome! So because the encoding and decoding is not performed, does that remove any lag from the full quality stream? If so, you are officially my favourite person ever!
Koushik Dutta3:43 AM+13
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+Alex Masters Right. No lag.
http://phandroid.com/2013/08/06/clockworkmod-mycast-chromecast-app/
Chromecast needs two more things to be WILDLY successful:
1) Play local files with no lag
2) More popular app beside Netflix/Youtube/Googleplay joining the ecosystem. Hulu+, HBO Go, Amazon Prime, ESPN, Pandora, Spotify etc...
If Mycast works as advertised, Chromecast just need to take care of #2
oh, Google needs to make a LOT more. Still 3-4 weeks shipment date on Google Play and none to be had at Best Buy/Amazon. And the Chromecast have been out for 15 days already.
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Good news:
down to 2-3 weeks shipment now on Google Play. Hopefully more retailers beside Best Buy and Amazon will carry this product.
down to 2-3 weeks shipment now on Google Play. Hopefully more retailers beside Best Buy and Amazon will carry this product.
Chromecast was on sales on July 24.
Today is August 12.
20 days LATER.
And the device is Ships in 3 - 4 weeks from Google Play.
Assuming 28 days to ship from today. That's 48 days from the date of the announcement.
On Amazon, it's even worst
Have Google learned nothing from the NEXUS 4 debacle?
Today is August 12.
20 days LATER.
And the device is Ships in 3 - 4 weeks from Google Play.
Assuming 28 days to ship from today. That's 48 days from the date of the announcement.
On Amazon, it's even worst
Have Google learned nothing from the NEXUS 4 debacle?
what debacle?
They sold out. anyone who didnt get one of the first batches now has to wait for new product stock. it's no different than any other product.
It can't be it must be a debacle because it's google...
Eh, the N4 roll-out was kind of a debacle.
My co-worker sitting right next to me has been trying to get his N7 repaired. LOL at the run-around he's been given.
I tried to get a Apple ATI 5770 replaced 3 weeks after I bought it from the same store because of graphics corruption LOL@me..
What exactly is your point?
http://variety.com/2013/digital/news/hulu-plus-hops-on-board-googles-chromecast-1200687482/
Hulu Plus Hops on Board Googles Chromecast
Hulu Plus Hops on Board Googles Chromecast
For $35, it's a bargain.
Need some more popular app beside Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Youtube though.
For example, HBO Go, Pandora, Spotify....
Look like that number has increased to
Installs
500,000 - 1,000,000
And Amazon is joining in the game. Will it also be $35?
http://bgr.com/2013/10/03/amazon-firetube-set-top-box-release-date/
Amazon’s ‘Firetube’ set-top box reportedly set for holiday launch
http://gigaom.com/2013/10/16/netflix-vp-chromecast-could-take-second-screen-tv-mainstream/
Netflix is running on hundreds of devices, but these days, the company seems to be particularly excited about Google’s Chromecast.
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So far, the only 3 places where you can buy Chromecast is Best Buy, Amazon.com and GooglePlay.com
Chromecast need to be in more places like Target, Wal-Mart, RadioShack, OfficeMax, OfficeDepot etc...
Netflix is running on hundreds of devices, but these days, the company seems to be particularly excited about Google’s Chromecast.
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So far, the only 3 places where you can buy Chromecast is Best Buy, Amazon.com and GooglePlay.com
Chromecast need to be in more places like Target, Wal-Mart, RadioShack, OfficeMax, OfficeDepot etc...
Chromecast is nearing the 1 million sales mark.
popular app: Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO Go, Pandora, Youtube
for sales at: Google Play, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Staples, Motorola.com, Verizon Wireless
This $35 dongle might be the front runner in the near future (vs Roku / Apple TV etc...)
popular app: Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO Go, Pandora, Youtube
for sales at: Google Play, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Staples, Motorola.com, Verizon Wireless
This $35 dongle might be the front runner in the near future (vs Roku / Apple TV etc...)
I own a MacBook Air, iPad rMini, and iPhone 5S. Why would I, or should I consider a Chromecast. Especially if I use only safari and my Apple TV has it's own apps, and I can AirPlay otherwise.
Let's say 1 year from now, Chromecast has its own version of Airplay and have added 200 of the most popular apps beside the current line up of Netflix, Youtube, Hulu Plus, HBO Go, Pandora.
and you need a new streaming device since your old one is no longer working.
a new Apple TV cost $100
a new Chromecast (that does everything that the Apple TV does) cost $35.
Which would you choose?
p.s. Chromecast version of Airplay is coming. Third party developers have already made it. Just need Google to allow it.
As for other popular apps like ESPN, Spotify, Amazon Prime, it will take time. Chromecast is only a few months old.
Competition is a good thing. More choices is a good thing.
It recently got HBO Go and Pandora.
I love my Roku, but for $35 I think I'll get a Chromecast just to play with. I also think they'd make great stocking stuffers, if you could get them in time
Did I say $35? Just bought a few via Amazon Prime for $29.99 each (although I had to pay tax on them). Says they'll be here in a couple of days.
(Everyone should belong to Amazon Prime. Not only does the free two day shipping save me hundreds of dollars a year, but the free video streaming that comes with it is also handy. I used to ignore that part, but it's become a favorite go-to place on our Roku and tablets.)
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