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staknhalo
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by staknhalo » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:42 pm
$35 HDMI dongle that will stream media from Youtube, Google Play services, Google Chrome content, Netflix, and Pandora (more apps to come as developers utilize the API) to your TV. You can use your phone (Android or iOS) or desktop Chrome to control the experience.
Thought it was pretty neat, especially for this price. Also includes 3 months of Netflix with purchase for new
and existing users
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http://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/de ... t/#netflix
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3rob3
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by 3rob3 » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:48 pm
This could be really cool, excited about it's potential. I had to order one at that price! I think I got in before they sold out.
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staknhalo
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by staknhalo » Wed Jul 24, 2013 7:54 pm
Also can get it from Amazon and Best Buy online. Best Buy physical stores later this month.
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foxwood
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by foxwood » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:16 pm
Bet it won't do Amazon Prime streaming!
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staknhalo
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by staknhalo » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:19 pm
That's entirely up to Amazon. It's on them to make an Android app + include the needed API into the app. You could do it via Chrome though on a desktop. You can push any media from a Chrome desktop browser to this from what I understand.
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STC
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by STC » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:20 pm
Any specs flying around?
I'd like to see what it can spit out.
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staknhalo
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Case: Lian Li A04B|hec 7K09BBA30FNRX
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by staknhalo » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:23 pm
Hardware specs, no. The Verge reports there is 1080p streaming though :
http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/24/45533 ... g-tv-stick
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STC
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by STC » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:25 pm
It needs to be powered I see...
I was wondering how it got the juice as HDMI doesn't really have the vavoom.
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staknhalo
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HDD: 12.5 TB|500 GB
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Case: Lian Li A04B|hec 7K09BBA30FNRX
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by staknhalo » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:28 pm
Yeah, either via USB or USB AC adapter.
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STC
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by STC » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:30 pm
Sneaky advertising, showing it plug in then start working
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staknhalo
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by staknhalo » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:31 pm
STC wrote:Sneaky advertising, showing it plug in then start working
It's in the director's cut
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Shackleford
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by Shackleford » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:37 pm
This looks very interesting.
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barnabas1969
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by barnabas1969 » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:56 pm
Chrome dongle. Just sounds wrong.
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foxwood
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by foxwood » Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:07 pm
If the cash price is only $35 for this thing, how are we really paying for it?
Are our eyeballs really worth that much?
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staknhalo
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GPU: EVGA GTX 650|EVGA GeForce 210
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Case: Lian Li A04B|hec 7K09BBA30FNRX
Remote: 2x Logitech Harmony 300i
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by staknhalo » Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:12 pm
barnabas1969 wrote:Chrome dongle. Just sounds wrong.
It was either that or Chrome dinga-linga-ding-dong. Too long of a title though
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mcewinter
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by mcewinter » Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:46 pm
barnabas1969 wrote:Chrome dongle. Just sounds wrong.
Steely Dan
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by mdavej » Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:02 pm
staknhalo wrote:Yeah, either via USB or USB AC adapter.
Most likely just HDMI. Here's a quote from an owner on Amazon:
Jasper Lynn wrote:The power adapter is an optional requirement. In fact, most modern TV's with HDMI 1.4 or higher spec are supported. The Chromecast can draw power from the HDMI port it's plugged into. If your TV doesn't support that, there's also a USB cable and power adapter included in the box. I have a 2012 LG LED and a 2013 Lenovo 27" Monitor with HDMI input and the ports power it with no cable.
This mirrors my experience with HDMI switches that require no external power supply.
Since this thing is only $11 after the Netflix promo, I ordered one immediately. It will be great for travel.
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staknhalo
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RAM: 4GB DDR3|4 GB DDR2
HDD: 12.5 TB|500 GB
GPU: EVGA GTX 650|EVGA GeForce 210
Tuner: 2x WinTV-2250|AVerTV M780
Case: Lian Li A04B|hec 7K09BBA30FNRX
Remote: 2x Logitech Harmony 300i
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by staknhalo » Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:08 pm
Good to know. Makes it a neater setup for people with HDMI 1.4+
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STC
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by STC » Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:09 pm
^ interesting. I believe 1.4 spec is to throw out 5v 55mA on the power rail. I didn't think that to be enough for WiFi @2.4Ghz that the dongle has.
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staknhalo
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HDD: 12.5 TB|500 GB
GPU: EVGA GTX 650|EVGA GeForce 210
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Case: Lian Li A04B|hec 7K09BBA30FNRX
Remote: 2x Logitech Harmony 300i
Display: Sony 42|Samsung 40|Dynex 32
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by staknhalo » Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:12 pm
We'll just have to wait for some actual user reviews. All my sets are HDMI 1.3 at the highest I believe - so USB for me anyway.