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Google Chromecast now available in Ireland via Amazon - see mod note post #1

  • 08-10-2013 10:51am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭


    The Google Chromecast streaming device is now available in Ireland.

    You can purchase the Chromecast on Amazon.com now and it ships to Ireland

    This is the cost for one but I just purchased two for 76 euro.
    Items: EUR 26,79
    Shipping & handling: EUR 6,88
    Total before tax: EUR 33,67
    Estimated tax to be collected: EUR 0,00
    Import Fees Deposit EUR 7,75
    Order total: EUR 41,42

    Estimated delivery: Oct. 22, 2013 - Oct. 30, 2013


    Mod Note: Given the nature of Chromecast, it is inevitable that discussion on streaming of illegally obtained movies/shows would appear in this thread. Rather than waste my time deleting/editing such posts and infracting people, I want to make it clear that this is strictly against forum, and indeed Boards, rules and from this moment on any further references to apps that are used for the download or streaming of pirated of illegal content will result in an immediate and permanent ban.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,763 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    You can also get:

    Nexus 4
    Nexus 7 2013, the 32Gb version comes in at 250 or so including customs

    All in all not a bad development.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,534 ✭✭✭Dman001


    40 odd euro for one is a great price, seeing as the Import Duty fees are covered. It'll make a great Netflix streaming device for the TV, and can only get better over time with added support by more Apps.

    Would still like to see Chrome support through Android and iOS. Seems to be the most obvious lacking feature at the moment, seeing as Netflix and YouTube have been granted support.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭Dudda


    I think (hope) it's only a matter of time before Chrome gets support on iOS and Android. The SKD for developers should be out soon too and as soon as that happens I'm hoping for a lot of other apps to support Chromecast with the exception of RTE Player apps which will probably get support around 2018.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭keith16


    Dudda wrote: »
    with the exception of RTE Player apps which will probably get support around 2018.

    And still be absolutely cack


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    Did I hear that Google were blocking 3rd party apps on this? If so, what apps do you get out of the box?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,534 ✭✭✭Dman001


    I've yet to have a decent experience of the RTE Player on the TV. Even UPC's implementation of the Player through their set-top boxes was just about watchable, and that's when UPC were granted access to a higher quality stream rather than pulling it from the Web (from what I can remember). Maybe it has improved since.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,534 ✭✭✭Dman001


    TheTechGuy wrote: »
    Did I hear that Google were blocking 3rd party apps on this? If so, what apps do you get out of the box?

    YouTube and Netflix available on both iOS and Android, and Google Movies and Music only available on Android. Hulu Plus is being added soon apparently. And Chrome support through Windows/Mac.

    Google are very much for 3rd Party support as far as I'm aware. Pretty much how the operate with all their devices actually.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭Dudda


    TheTechGuy wrote: »
    Did I hear that Google were blocking 3rd party apps on this? If so, what apps do you get out of the box?

    One guy ad XDA created an app that uses a security vulnerability to enable local media playback. Google patched that update in a security bugfix and the developer created a lot of noise when his app broke. Nothing to do with blocking 3rd party apps. The SKD developers are using is in Beta so they can't release apps yet so they are kinda blocked too but once it's out of beta they can release their apps. Youtube, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Google Music and Movies are the official ones currently but lots more companies said they are working on support. The SKD is in beta since May so it has to be finished soon which will result in a lot more. Google failed with Google TV and the Nexus Q so I can see why they are taking their time with this as they want to get it right this time.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    Does this mean Amazon pay the tax on importing it? So I can get it delivered to parcel motel without the threat of them rejecting it due to outstanding taxes?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,323 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Just grabbed one of these! Looking forward to getting my hands on it!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    Thanks OP, got a ps3,xbox360 and nowtv box beside my tv that all can stream movies but I still went and bought one!
    Does this mean Amazon pay the tax on importing it? So I can get it delivered to parcel motel without the threat of them rejecting it due to outstanding taxes?

    Just get it delivered to your home address, it'll cost less as you won't have to pay motel charge.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    TheTechGuy wrote: »
    Just get it delivered to your home address, it'll cost less as you won't have to pay motel charge.

    Never anyone there to pick up a parcel so the parcel motel works out handier for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,307 ✭✭✭ionapaul


    Ordered :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    Never anyone there to pick up a parcel so the parcel motel works out handier for me.

    Shouldn't be any problem with delivery to PM.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Oh for the love of God, I just jumped through hoops to get one and now amazon are selling? Grrr.
    Still, mine only worked out 8 more so it's fine.
    Be interesting to see if Customs add anything on to the value.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,184 ✭✭✭Kenno90


    Ordered mine, 40 is nothing for a streaming device :)

    Won't get it till Oct 22-30 though :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,369 ✭✭✭madmoe


    Once they add in Chrome support I'm sure there will then be some sort of way to stream local media to Chrome? That should get around the block the issued with the last update but the quality may suffer.....what do you guys think!? Streaming of local media would be a BIG thing for me IMA!!

    Cheers,
    M


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 565 ✭✭✭iwo


    madmoe wrote: »
    Once they add in Chrome support I'm sure there will then be some sort of way to stream local media to Chrome? That should get around the block the issued with the last update but the quality may suffer.....what do you guys think!? Streaming of local media would be a BIG thing for me IMA!!

    Cheers,
    M

    Chrome browser works on chromecast...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 565 ✭✭✭iwo


    madmoe wrote: »
    Once they add in Chrome support I'm sure there will then be some sort of way to stream local media to Chrome? That should get around the block the issued with the last update but the quality may suffer.....what do you guys think!? Streaming of local media would be a BIG thing for me IMA!!

    Cheers,
    M

    Chrome browser works on chromecast...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,692 ✭✭✭Danger781


    I'd rather just pay an extra few euro and get an mini android pc dongle instead..

    Similar priced with shed load more functionality


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,706 ✭✭✭✭Skerries


    which one would you recommend?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭McG


    got mine last week and it's working great. very simple to use which is a bonus for my other half. it has taken over from my xbox 360 as the device of choice for netflix streaming (xbox was quite loud at times).

    only problem is I ran out of HDMI ports so the spare cable for attaching laptop to TV had to go.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Would it be possible to use sky go with one of these? gf has no channels in her room and this could be handy


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭Dudda


    Would it be possible to use sky go with one of these? gf has no channels in her room and this could be handy
    I'd love if it did but very unlikely. Sky have their system locked down and want you to pay more for any extras like this. They'd want you to pay for multiroom if you want to watch it on a TV in another room of the same house or use a tablet for SkyGo in another house.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Ah feck, I can watch it on my laptop and my tv through my xbox and her parents have sky sdo was hoping it was possible! thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 littlemissfraze


    Is this still working for anyone? I just tried it and got the usual "can't be shipped to your address" message!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,133 ✭✭✭GottaGetGatt


    Do you need to use your android phone or tablet as a remote to work it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭ftm2008


    £59.99 on Amazon.co.uk.... taught we were the only ones who used to get ripped off ..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 littlemissfraze


    Do you need to use your android phone or tablet as a remote to work it?

    You can use a laptop/macbook. Or an iphone afaik


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭ftm2008


    You can use a laptop/macbook. Or an iphone afaik
    Big remotes! Yikes.. You can cast a webpage from chrome browser on those.. Not from an iPhone .. think Koushik did some work with iOS but these have been closed off so it's pretty much locked down for now until app support it such as Hulu just released


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭dunleas


    Is this still working for anyone? I just tried it and got the usual "can't be shipped to your address" message!

    Attempted to order as well, first time it went through but got a cancellation email a few minutes later. On the second attempt it wouldn't even let me complete the order "can't ship......."


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭dunleas


    Is this still working for anyone? I just tried it and got the usual "can't be shipped to your address" message!

    Attempted to order as well, first time it went through but got a cancellation email a few minutes later. On the second attempt it wouldn't even let me complete the order "can't ship......."


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭Alpha Dog 1


    Trying to order it and its says not able to ship to this address!
    Am I missing something ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Worked for me to my Cork address an hour ago


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭dunleas


    Worked for me to my Cork address an hour ago

    No joy just attempted to order there again. Can I confirm did you purchase from Amazon or another internal seller within Amazon.com?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭clacks


    dunleas wrote: »
    No joy just attempted to order there again. Can I confirm did you purchase from Amazon or another internal seller within Amazon.com?

    In the same boat.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Amazon.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,232 ✭✭✭ferrigan101


    Also the same here. Really wish I'd made my mind up earlier and just ordered it!


  • Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,495 ✭✭✭pajero12


    Am i missing something? Only one i can find is 60 pounds?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    pajero12 wrote: »
    Am i missing something? Only one i can find is 60 pounds?

    On Amazon. Com? Is see it still there.


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  • Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,495 ✭✭✭pajero12


    TheTechGuy wrote: »
    On Amazon. Com? Is see it still there.

    Sorry I was on the UK site, "Cannot be Shipped to your address" showing now


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    pajero12 wrote: »
    Sorry I was on the UK site, "Cannot be Shipped to your address" showing now

    Is the seller amazon? Busy so can't check myself but maybe they're sold out and your trying to buy from another seller?


  • Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,495 ✭✭✭pajero12


    TheTechGuy wrote: »
    Is the seller amazon? Busy so can't check myself but maybe they're sold out and your trying to buy from another seller?

    Yep, It is, Still 232 in stock :confused:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,234 ✭✭✭Fresh Pots


    pajero12 wrote: »
    Yep, It is, Still 232 in stock :confused:

    Your guess is as good as mine so!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,541 ✭✭✭Dudda


    I purchased two this morning, got confirmation email etc. Just tried to see if I could order more from reading the above comments and it's not shipping to Ireland or the UK (Parcel Motel) anymore. Not sure if it was a mistake or bug that let us order earlier that's now fixed or they are low on stock as they shipped to everywhere. Looking at Android forums people all over Germany, France, Spain, U.K. and as far as Australia confirmed buying them earlier so it could be a low stock issue. Really hope they still ship the ones I ordered earlier and they restart selling them internationally again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,323 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Crap. I hope mine comes. I ordered today and got a confirmation email and nothing else afterwards


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Been waiting on getting my hands on one of these and missed out again :( Its the same for me, "not shipping to your address". A friend was able to pick one up earlier though. Maybe a mistake by Amazon? Hopefully it starts working again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,580 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    Have one of these coming my way from the US this weekend, is it only YouTube, Netflix and Chrome to the TV from the N4 or 7?

    Anyway of putting Xbmc on it?

    Does it sideload like Android or will I have to get the sleeves up and Linux installed? :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,588 ✭✭✭touts


    Maybe I'm missing something but would one of those android sticks (like the 4ife one I was looking at in DID for ~€90 at the weekend and there are lots of cheaper ones on Amazon) not be better? This Chromecase is half the price BUT it only runs a handful of apps with little chance they will include RTE player or 3 player of Sky Go etc anytime soon. Also it's really only streaming what you are doing on your phone so you need to be there to control the app. If your kids are watching something on Netflix and you want to go to the shops either you have to leave your phone behind or they have to stop watching the film. Plus Google have not got the best track record on just dropping something and walking away from developing it when they get bored with it (e.g. Google Reader). I was initially excited about the chromecast when it was first announced but now that I know this sort of thing is out there I've realised other sticks are out there and seem to be better options.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,323 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Just got a mail saying it has shipped. Success!!


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