Chromecast

BionicRasher

All in about €40 via Parcel Motel
Good Deal
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Google-Chromecast-Digital-HD-Media-Streamer-Chrome-Cast-UK-Seller-Free-Shipping-/151227568306?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Internet_TV_Media_Streamers&hash=item2335dd90b2

col.in.Cr

BionicRasher wrote: »

All in about €40 via Parcel Motel
Good Deal
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Google-Chromecast-Digital-HD-Media-Streamer-Chrome-Cast-UK-Seller-Free-Shipping-/151227568306?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Internet_TV_Media_Streamers&hash=item2335dd90b2

Why Parcel Motel? He seems to ship to here.

BionicRasher

col.in.Cr wrote: »

Why Parcel Motel? He seems to ship to here.

His shipping costs £8 to Ireland
so with that it comes to about €46
With Parcel Motel shipping is free and therefore comes to approx €40
hence the bargain!!

col.in.Cr

BionicRasher wrote: »

His shipping costs £8 to Ireland
so with that it comes to about €46
With Parcel Motel shipping is free and therefore comes to approx €40
hence the bargain!!

Gotcha,cheers.

TakeTheVeil

For me - at least right now - it's not worth the money. It kinda sucks in its current form. And its not as robust as I thought it would be.

I think one of those Chinese Android USB TV sticks would be a better option for most people.

cruhoortwunk

Widi is much better if your laptop/pc is compatible

groom

TakeTheVeil wrote: »

For me - at least right now - it's not worth the money. It kinda sucks in its current form. And its not as robust as I thought it would be.

I think one of those Chinese Android USB TV sticks would be a better option for most people.

What do you mean by it's not robust as you thought? I think it always did what it claimed to do extremely robustly.

My experience of Chinese TV stick is that they normally come with very flaky ROMs so are definitely not robust. They tend to suffer heating issues and reboot intermittently and need custom ROMs to make them useful.

The Chromecast SDK has been now been released so the flow of apps is steadily increasing. Now pretty much anything that is displaying / playing on your phone/tablet/pc can be cast to the cc.

I've had an Android stick in the past and will probably have more in the future but I would argue that a Chromecast would definitely suit more people because of it's absolute ease of use and it's performance.

groom

groom wrote: »

What do you mean by it's not robust as you thought? I think it always did what it claimed to do extremely robustly.

My experience of Chinese TV stick is that they normally come with very flaky ROMs so are definitely not robust. They tend to suffer heating issues and reboot intermittently and need custom ROMs to make them useful.

The Chromecast SDK has been now been released so the flow of apps is steadily increasing. Now pretty much anything that is displaying / playing on your phone/tablet/pc can be cast to the cc.

I've had an Android stick in the past and will probably have more in the future but I would argue that a Chromecast would definitely suit more people because of it's absolute ease of use and it's performance.

I agree, with the opening of the Chromecast environment to app developers there should be huge innovation with it.

Crimsonforce

i have four of these and they are amazing for the price..

There is an extension (called file manager) which allows you to open anything up
on chrome and cast it to the chromecast. Videos of any codecs, powerpoint, images etc..

acalmenvoy

Keep an eye on this, Its updated regularly.

shrapnel222

i can do this with my phone so just wondering if there are any other advantages i'm missing?

mikep

BionicRasher wrote: »

His shipping costs £8 to Ireland
so with that it comes to about €46
With Parcel Motel shipping is free and therefore comes to approx €40
hence the bargain!!

Dumbass question: How do I go with the parcel motel option??

shrapnel222

mikep wrote: »

Dumbass question: How do I go with the parcel motel option??

open an account with parcel motel and use their address as the delivery address (include your PM number you will get when opening the acount). it's all explained when you open your account

Dudda

Curry's said they will start selling the Chromecast in the UK on the 1st March which is only a few days away. If it's like the way they sell the Nexus 7 then you'll be able to purchase it here too. Although they haven't released prices yet I'd expect it to be less than €40.

I own two since it launched and looking to buy another one when it launches in the UK. Couldn't recommend it more.

spank_inferno

I have one but am finding we are hardly using it.

I'd love if RTE or BBC iPlayer were available for it.

leck

spank_inferno wrote: »

I have one but am finding we are hardly using it.

I'd love if RTE or BBC iPlayer were available for it.

BBC iPlayer will work with Hola (install as Chrome extension) and Chromecast.

I have a Chromecast and a HuluPlus subscription but my internet speed here with Sky is too slow for proper streaming. This is aggravating.

lbj666

Have people received their yet, wanna double check to see if everything is legit

Redsoxfan

Arrived this evening and I installed it. Went to cast a movie from Plex app on my phone to the TV where I have the Chromecast installed and I got a message to say that this option is currently only available to Plex Pass subscribers - is there any way around this at present?

spank_inferno

Redsoxfan wrote: »

Arrived this evening and I installed it. Went to cast a movie from Plex app on my phone to the TV where I have the Chromecast installed and I got a message to say that this option is currently only available to Plex Pass subscribers - is there any way around this at present?

Are you connected to a VPN?

Redsoxfan

spank_inferno wrote: »

Are you connected to a VPN?

No, well, connected to UPC home network on which Plex server also resides.

From reading, Plex is still in 'Pilot' and so only available if you have Plex Pass. Plex are saying that us non-subscribers will have access eventually.

I should point out for anyone waiting that the plug I received seems to be a European model. No big deal as I have other micro USB chargers. And I'm not even sure if you need to use mains power (vs USB from TV) but they seem to recommend.

mickotoole

Redsoxfan wrote: »

No, well, connected to UPC home network on which Plex server also resides.

From reading, Plex is still in 'Pilot' and so only available if you have Plex Pass. Plex are saying that us non-subscribers will have access eventually.

I should point out for anyone waiting that the plug I received seems to be a European model. No big deal as I have other micro USB chargers. And I'm not even sure if you need to use mains power (vs USB from TV) but they seem to recommend.

Plex Android app got an update last night, apparently Chromecast compatibility has been added with this update

captain_boycott

mickotoole wrote: »

Plex Android app got an update last night, apparently Chromecast compatibility has been added with this update

Still requires a plex pass.

I use bubble upnp, it just got chromecast support & combined with It's free media server will transcode and play almost anything you throw at it.

groom

I really don't know what I'm doing with Plex but I have been streaming all formats from laptop with Plex Media Server to CC with it. I'm not paying for anything.

Redsoxfan

groom wrote: »

I really don't know what I'm doing with Plex but I have been streaming all formats from laptop with Plex Media Server to CC with it. I'm not paying for anything.

Not an option for me to stream directly from the server or from my laptop so I am trying to cast what's playing on my phone or tablet via the Plex app.

Anyway, I'll bide my time until they relase the casting option via the app for the rest of us.

Thargor

Is there no VLC or Media Player Classic type application yet that I can just click on a film or tv ep, avi, mp4 or mkv, and just say "Cast This" and watch it on the Chromecast on the tv? I dont mean playing it in a Chrome tab and casting that in super-stutter mode, I mean proper casting like Youtube etc...

groom

There are players that will play local media
e.g. AllCast, LocalCast

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromecast#Chrome_and_mobile_apps

Thargor

Are they using all the Chromecasts resourses or just workarounds though? Apps like those were being reccomended before the SDK was released and they were all basically broken.

kirkfx

Did everybody else's chromecasts get delivered in amazon packaging, I was very confused when I got it out of my parcel motel!?

GrumPy

Thargor wrote: »

Are they using all the Chromecasts resourses or just workarounds though? Apps like those were being reccomended before the SDK was released and they were all basically broken.

The SDK has been released a few weeks now, and alot of apps now have/ soon will have antive support.

lemon_remon

The actual UK version of the chromecast is coming out in a few weeks so you'd probably be better to wait for that.

groom

lemon_remon wrote: »

The actual UK version of the chromecast is coming out in a few weeks so you'd probably be better to wait for that.

What will be different about it (other than the optional plug)?

GrumPy

groom wrote: »

What will be different about it (other than the optional plug)?

Nothing afaik, just they will start selling it in the UK.

shockwave

On sale in UK now, you can buy it on Amazon for £30.

Fresh Pots

shockwave wrote: »

On sale in UK now, you can buy it on Amazon for £30.

Spotted on Hukd, get £5off
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/socialmedia/promotions/anc_mothersday2014/

MayoForSam

TheTechGuy wrote: »

Spotted on Hukd, get £5off
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/socialmedia/promotions/anc_mothersday2014/

Just ordered one, came to £25.75 with the discount (around €31) .

Superfin

Can someone link the chromecast on amazon, not coming up on my search?

Jimdagym

Superfin wrote: »

Can someone link the chromecast on amazon, not coming up on my search?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00I4WQ618/ref=amb_link_180493207_3?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=auto-sparkle&pf_rd_r=15GEHMT7S55YFFFVKM4X&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_p=476490507&pf_rd_i=chromecast

VikingG

By the way the Chromecast does not work with all routers... you may want to check that your router will support it first.

droidman123

Will this work on a "non smart" TV once the TV has a HDMI connection,or does it have to be a smart TV? Sorry if this has been addressed before.

chicken foot

droidman123 wrote: »

Will this work on a "non smart" TV once the TV has a HDMI connection,or does it have to be a smart TV? Sorry if this has been addressed before.

Tis one of the main reasons to purchase chromcast...to make a dumb TV smart. So Yes, is the answer to your question

droidman123

chicken foot wrote: »

Tis one of the main reasons to purchase chromcast...to make a dumb TV smart. So Yes, is the answer to your question

Thanks,I,m definitely gonna get one.

take everything

This looks really interesting.
But i'm mightily confused with all these newfangled gizmos. I'm generation X, not a skinny-jeaned milllenial so barely know what netflix is, :pac: so be kind.

Seriously though, we're talking about streaming content from Chrome browser (have) from a smartphone (i have)/tablet (have)/PC with Windows 7 (have) to a hd TV (not sure if i have, how do i check this, i have a hdmi slot on my TV).

But where is the content from.
What app do i need to install.
Or is it an addon for Chrome.
Is it free (It's Google so i'm hoping yes).
What cool stuff do you recommend to stream (movie services, music etc) with this.

I need to lie down. :pac:

Redsoxfan

Just FYI, Plex now works without Plex Pass.

5500

Can anyone confirm if xbmc can be installed/run on the chromecast independently or only streamed to it?

akamossie

available here too http://www.groupon.ie/deals/national-deals/gg-photo-direct-15/36094536

Fresh Pots

akamossie wrote: »

available here too http://www.groupon.ie/deals/national-deals/gg-photo-direct-15/36094536

An extra tenner though, may as well just go with Amazon.

akamossie

TheTechGuy wrote: »

An extra tenner though, may as well just go with Amazon.

£30 is €35 - this is including shipping. i am sure with amazon you will have to pay something.

i'd say it could be around the same price at the end.

Fresh Pots

akamossie wrote: »

£30 is €35 - this is including shipping. i am sure with amazon you will have to pay something.

i'd say it could be around the same price at the end.

You can get it for £25 on Amazon with the Facebook promotion they're doing at the moment. And it qualifies for super saver delivery so no need for parcel motel. It'll end up costing about 30.

akamossie

TheTechGuy wrote: »

You can get it for £25 on Amazon with the Facebook promotion they're doing at the moment. And it qualifies for super saver delivery so no need for parcel motel. It'll end up costing about 30.

Thanks for the clarification TheTechGuy

dcollins

Can't see that promotion any more, any other 5 quid off ones working?

Piliger

VikingG wrote: »

By the way the Chromecast does not work with all routers... you may want to check that your router will support it first.

What about the UPC standard one ?