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Google Takes Aim at Apple with New Nexus 7, Google Play Games and Chromecast

The Nexus 7 2013 still has no micro SD slot. Neither does the Apple. That's why I bought the Samsung Galaxy 7 which does have a slot.

To me this is a MAJOR design flaw (or plan to tie you into their cloud products).
 
Reywrap said:
Apple seems to have a lot more features and partners for a not so big price differential.
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If you are looking for a streaming box for Netflix, Youtube, Hulu Plus, HBO Go, Pandora, $35 vs $100 is not a small price differential.

3 Chromecast = 1 Apple TV + $5 HDMI cable.

Good news is that Google will add more partners in the coming months.

As for its popularity, it's the #1 BestSeller in Electronics at Amazon for many days now.
 
Technarchy said:
And it's a stand alone device with a remote rather than being tied only certain apps on other devices.
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True, but the Chromecast is a deal for someone who's on a budget and already has a smartphone to use as a remote.

As for myself, I'm going to see if one of the el cheapo Android tablets I have will work as the remote. Should, since the Chromecast app only requires 2.3 or above. (I use throwaways like the $40 to $75 tablets for individual dedicated purposes, such as a desk Pandora radio, ATC and police scanner apps, desk picture frame, bathroom web browser, etc.)

Come to think of it, I should've bought more of them. I just realized my daughter would love to be able to watch YouTube on her small bedroom HDTV, using her iPod as the remote. Ditto for her friends for Christmas presents.
 
kdarling said:
True, but the Chromecast is a deal for someone who's on a budget and already has a smartphone to use as a remote.

As for myself, I'm going to see if one of the el cheapo Android tablets I have will work as the remote. Should, since the Chromecast app only requires 2.3 or above. (I use throwaways like the $40 to $75 tablets for individual dedicated purposes, such as a desk Pandora radio, ATC and police scanner apps, desk picture frame, bathroom web browser, etc.)

Come to think of it, I should've bought more of them. I just realized my daughter would love to be able to watch YouTube on her small bedroom HDTV, using her iPod as the remote. Ditto for her friends for Christmas presents.
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Oh but surely you see that there's barely a price difference. Can you not afford the Apple TV? Is that why you're choosing a crappy Android device? ;)
 
samcraig said:
Oh but surely you see that there's barely a price difference. Can you not afford the Apple TV? Is that why you're choosing a crappy Android device? ;)
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Price isn't a factor for myself. Like many people here, I often get new gizmos just to play with them.

However, as stocking stuffers for the grown-up kids, and as gifts for my daughter's friends, $30 for a piece of useful tech that works for both Apple and Android users, is a very attractive price.

In my case, I know a lot of parents around here with HDTVs but that's it. If a little gift like a Chromecast gets them interested in internet based TV / apps, and they go on to later buy a Roku or Android stick or Apple TV, then that would be fantastic, too!

Spread the tech, spread the joy :)
 
kdarling said:
True, but the Chromecast is a deal for someone who's on a budget and already has a smartphone to use as a remote.

As for myself, I'm going to see if one of the el cheapo Android tablets I have will work as the remote. Should, since the Chromecast app only requires 2.3 or above. (I use throwaways like the $40 to $75 tablets for individual dedicated purposes, such as a desk Pandora radio, ATC and police scanner apps, desk picture frame, bathroom web browser, etc.)

Come to think of it, I should've bought more of them. I just realized my daughter would love to be able to watch YouTube on her small bedroom HDTV, using her iPod as the remote. Ditto for her friends for Christmas presents.
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What you are proposing doesn't sound remotely intuitive or enticing.

It's just an app specific, gimped version of AirPlay and nothing more.

Chromecast is cheap because it's an inferior solution. Sorta nice for someone using android, but sloppy and shoddy for anyone using OSX and iOS.
 
Look like the Chromecast has surpassed the 1,000,000 mark.

5,922 reviews

Installs
1,000,000 - 5,000,000


It was at around 3,000 reviews when it hit the 500,000 - 1,000,000 mark

So about 3,000 reviews = 500,000 installs
 
EbookReader said:
Look like the Chromecast has surpassed the 1,000,000 mark.

5,922 reviews

Installs
1,000,000 - 5,000,000


It was at around 3,000 reviews when it hit the 500,000 - 1,000,000 mark

So about 3,000 reviews = 500,000 installs
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If the 6,000 reviews = 1,000,000 sales hold true, then Chromecast is nearing the 3 million sales mark.

16,065 reviews as of right now.





3,000 review = 500,000 - 1,000,000 installs
5,922 reviews = 1,000,000 - 5,000,000 installs

we should expect to see 5,000,000 - 10,000,000 installs at around 30,000 reviews.
 
EbookReader said:
If the 6,000 reviews = 1,000,000 sales hold true, then Chromecast is nearing the 3 million sales mark.

16,065 reviews as of right now.





3,000 review = 500,000 - 1,000,000 installs
5,922 reviews = 1,000,000 - 5,000,000 installs

we should expect to see 5,000,000 - 10,000,000 installs at around 30,000 reviews.
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there will be an upper limit though to where the market in the US is saturated by people who could or want to use one.

the Chromecast still isn't available in most international markets!!!!!

why no love for Canada google?
 
Technarchy said:
What you are proposing doesn't sound remotely intuitive or enticing.

It's just an app specific, gimped version of AirPlay and nothing more.

Chromecast is cheap because it's an inferior solution. Sorta nice for someone using android, but sloppy and shoddy for anyone using OSX and iOS.
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Well, I gave away a few for Christmas, and the recipients were happy :)

I also installed one on our main TV and, my daughter and her friends loved being able to fling their YouTube choices onto the screen... no matter if they were using Android or iOS.

I agree that it doesn't replace a Roku or Apple TV, but it's also nice to have something cheap and agnostic about the source controller.

For the price, can't beat it.
 
Ditto here too. Gave away a couple for Christmas and they were very well received. One thing people like is not having to "learn" a new app. If they use youtube then the controls are just the same when using chromecast. Same for any other app they want to use.

Great product and great price.

kdarling said:
Well, I gave away a few for Christmas, and the recipients were happy :)

I also installed one on our main TV and, my daughter and her friends loved being able to fling their YouTube choices onto the screen... no matter if they were using Android or iOS.

I agree that it doesn't replace a Roku or Apple TV, but it's also nice to have something cheap and agnostic about the source controller.

For the price, can't beat it.
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For the price, it is really tempting.

We already have Apple TV hooked up in the bedroom since that's where my Fiance usually watches Netflix. I usually watch Hulu+ and/or Netflix via my PS3, so I'm kind of trying to justify purchasing Chromecast. But since it's so cheap, I'm asking myself why wouldn't I buy it?
 
17,251 reviews (up from 16,065 on Dec 31st)

6,000 reviews = 1,000,000 Google Play Android installs

I have a feeling that Google has a runaway hit on their hand.
 
Agreed. My parents have 2, I have 3 and I know others got them over the holidays (and it's not even officially on sale here!).

It's a great move by Google. it's got them right into the living room at little expense. Interested to see what the next version will bring.

Great for us consumers!

EbookReader said:
17,251 reviews (up from 16,065 on Dec 31st)

6,000 reviews = 1,000,000 Google Play Android installs

I have a feeling that Google has a runaway hit on their hand.
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I bought one just for the fun of it, little did I expect it to work so well.

The more I venture out to more things Google, the better I understand why Apple feels threatened. It's great to see this level of competition.
 
http://news.yahoo.com/chromecast-time-gadget-2013-103228706.html
The Chromecast is Time Magazine gadget of 2013

Time Magazine's Top 10 Gadgets, the list in full
1. Google Chromecast
2. Apple's new iPads
3. Oculus Rift Development Kit
4. Pebble Smartwatch
5. Apple iPhone 5s
6. Microsoft Xbox One
7. Amazon Kindle Fire HDX
8. Nest Protect
9. Leap Motion Controller
10. Nokia Lumia 1020


In explaining its decision, Time highlighted the gadget's simplicity and focus and said that "Lots of companies have built devices to do this; Chromecast is the first one that gets it right."
 
I like ChromeCast. I wish I had Apple TV sometimes because it's less finicky...

There are reports ChromeCast doesn't like dual band wifi. And mine starts losing the connection if I watch over 2 hours...

On the other hand, it's so portable, and nice to just unplug from the living room, plug into the TV upstairs, and everything works, and it's nice to use from Windows, iPhone, Android, etc. :)

I bought 2, 1 for my apartment in Atlanta, and another from my mom. Generally good buy. I'd be broke if I bought 2 Apple TVs.
 
24,177 reviews

very likely sold over 4 million already. It will hit 5 million when it reaches 30,000 reviews by my estimation.

Chromecast is #1 Best Sellers on Amazon Electronics for a few months now.
 
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