Chromecast available in Argos now. €40

mcw92

The Chromecast is now available in Argos here.
They are selling at €40.


http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=2493897&authToken=

Bawnmore

This might suit us to the ground. Are there any other options worth considering?

Sonics2k

Bawnmore wrote: »

This might suit us to the ground. Are there any other options worth considering?

Not really, for the price its very good and cheaper than online when you include delivery.

Thanks OP, i'd wanted one of these for ages so I'll grab one on my lunch

degsie

Not much stock around atm.

http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=2493897

pauleoin

If you do buy one don't forget you can claim £4.99 credit from Google.

http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/18/google-chromecast-promotional-offers

Ends mid July

As Kenny points out this is only be available in the UK, think I saw some posts on boards about how to get this here but I cannot find them, so probably best to assume it won't work.

mcw92

degsie wrote: »

Not much stock around atm.

http://checkargos.com/StockCheckPage.php?productId=2493897

I would have thought that's decent stock and can be ordered in everywhere else.

TheInspector

Whoops , this is a great price if your tv didn't have miracast or wifi direct , tempted to buy it for the sake of having it hmmm

Muahahaha

Is there any way to get BBC iPlayer to work with the Chromecast or are you better off with a Roku box and changing the DNS on your router ?

Mimikyu

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Phil_Lives

I've bought two chromecast from amazon.de for 35 euro each inc. delivery but I live in Germany.
I use google chrome and mediahint which is supposedly now expired but bbc iplayer still works and I cast to the chromcast from chrome.
Previously I was using expatshield but that's definitely not installed and I get access to iplayer.

BobbyT28

On Groupon at the mo for €29.99 Got mine last week.

Muahahaha

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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Thanks for that, I think I'll get a NowTV box this week. I've got a Cisco EPC3925 router, I think it's the standard one that UPC supply, they installed it about 3 years back. Any ideas if changing the DNS on these is simple or should I be looking to get a new router too ? If so any recommendations on something not too expensive that is easy to change the DNS ? Sorry for the dumb questions, it's just I'm gagging to get BBC iPlayer and wanna make sure I've got the right equipment to receive it

uck51js9zml2yt

What does this do that the belkin TV box or roku3 don't do?

fifib

BobbyT28 wrote: »

On Groupon at the mo for €29.99 Got mine last week.

its €39.99 on Groupon
http://www.groupon.ie/deals/national-deals/gg-photo-direct-38/38223782

richardw001

I bought my chromecast from amazon.co.uk last month

its approx 37 euro now there with free delivery as well - plenty of availability.

I guess 40 is okay for bricks and mortar argos - however amazons probably a better option than groupon if you are buying online

Kenny Logins

pauleoin wrote: »

If you do buy one don't forget you can claim £4.99 credit from Google.

http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/18/google-chromecast-promotional-offers

Ends mid July

Is that UK only? I've had my Google Wallet account locked/closed for spoofing my location to redeem a $25 gift card. I can still use all of their services, but just can't give them any more money. :pac:

Pizzle

Thanks OP. Been looking to get one of these for a while but have been slow to bite the bullet. Just ordered one and will wait for it to come back into stock.

applejunkie

Would this be an option to have Netflix on a tv ? I have an iPad and I'm looking for a way to wirelessly stream Netflix to the tv in the kids bedroom and if so would the quality be good ?

McG

applejunkie wrote: »

Would this be an option to have Netflix on a tv ? I have an iPad and I'm looking for a way to wirelessly stream Netflix to the tv in the kids bedroom and if so would the quality be good ?

it'd be perfect for that. quality is great

applejunkie

McG wrote: »

it'd be perfect for that. quality is great

Cheers just reserved one in Argos

baingal nancer

Can you get the filmon app with this

blastman

Took the plunge and reserved the last one in Swords. Thanks for nothing, OP!

5500

Anyone know if xbmc run's on chromecasts?

JoeyJJ

Presume this will stream from my nas?

Dozen Wicked Words

baingal nancer wrote: »

Can you get the filmon app with this

I can watch Filmon on Chromecast via the Playto app using my android. I've found it very good recently, although the reviews aren't great. I use the paid version which is couple of quid, but the free version might well work ok.

Free version of Playto

Paid version of Playto

degsie

baingal nancer wrote: »

Can you get the filmon app with this

Nope

degsie

JoeyJJ wrote: »

Presume this will stream from my nas?

If using Plex then yes.

degsie

5500 wrote: »

Anyone know if xbmc run's on chromecasts?

Nope

JoeyJJ

Sorry being stupid here so I can install plex on chromecast (or bubbleupnp) and it will stream from NAS usuing upnp without intervention from another device.

degsie

JoeyJJ wrote: »

Sorry being stupid here so I can install plex on chromecast (or bubbleupnp) and it will stream from NAS usuing upnp without intervention from another device.

No, you need a Plex server to be running also. Either on a NAS or on a PC.

JoeyJJ

degsie wrote: »

No, you need a Plex server to be running also. Either on a NAS or on a PC.

Cheers, I have D-Link ShareCenter NAS and wanted a solution for upstairs, my upc box plays them on my main tv.

FourFourRED

Currently have one in the living room that was purchased in the US when this first came out. Only really uses I have for it is when I want YouTube on the big screen, whenever I am going through a Netflix subscription phase or the Chrome tab casting can come in handy if I am streaming a soccer game. Might get another one for the bedroom tv but at the minute I don't really use it too much to consider a second. If they implement an easy way for it to cast movies from my laptop on there I would snap a second one up straight away but I understand it might not actually happen!

ThisRegard

Aodhagan wrote: »

If they implement an easy way for it to cast movies from my laptop on there I would snap a second one up straight away but I understand it might not actually happen!

Isn't that what Plex does ?

calex71

ThisRegard wrote: »

Isn't that what Plex does ?

Was just about to say that too, Plex is really the way to go, spiffy interface and everything even downloads the covers and info on the movie.

FourFourRED

ThisRegard wrote: »

Isn't that what Plex does ?

Yeah I've just been reading about it but yet to try it.

Mantis Toboggan

Allcast and avia are must downloads also.
Enjoy

Phil_Lives

Aodhagan wrote: »

If they implement an easy way for it to cast movies from my laptop on there I would snap a second one up straight away but I understand it might not actually happen!

drag movie from laptop to address bar in chrome
if your wifi router isn't good though you might find that it stutters.

tfitzgerald

Could I use my nexus with this to view shows from apps like showbox on my TV

Sonics2k

tfitzgerald wrote: »

Could I use my nexus with this to view shows from apps like showbox on my TV

Yup, that's exactly what its for!

podgeandrodge

What does chromecast do that can't be accomplished by connecting your laptop/smartphone etc directly to the tv via hdmi (apart from being wireless)?
thanks.

markad1

Ah ffs I bought one on Amazon last Sunday for €47.34 including delivery to Ireland
I hit the place your order in euro thinking it was giving the total....it gave the total and ordered it :rolleyes:

Mantis Toboggan

podgeandrodge wrote: »

What does chromecast do that can't be accomplished by connecting your laptop/smartphone etc directly to the tv via hdmi (apart from being wireless)?
thanks.

Nothing, but means that you don't need to buy a cable. (20 euro) and be able to use your phone like normal while it plays off your phone. Also when connecting a phone to the TV through a cable it's screen mirroring which if used for long periods of time will drain the battery and turn the phone into a radiator.

unkel

Buddy Holly wrote: »

Nothing, but means that you don't need to buy a cable. (20 euro)

HDMI cables are readily available in discount stores like dealz for €1.49

Don't buy cables in PC world

kevin2800

Guys question for ye guys ,say I was watching a football stream on my PC could do stream it to my TV in sitting room with this device and would I need fast internet speed.My speed is 2.5 mb

Mantis Toboggan

unkel wrote: »

HDMI cables are readily available in discount stores like dealz for €1.49

Don't buy cables in PC world

Yes but you cannot plug a HDMI cable into your phone!!

ActingDanClark

kevin2800 wrote: »

Guys question for ye guys ,say I was watching a football stream on my PC could do stream it to my TV in sitting room with this device and would I need fast internet speed.My speed is 2.5 mb

Depends. Where exactly is your sitting room?:D

Sirtoyou

5500 wrote: »

Anyone know if xbmc run's on chromecasts?

degsie wrote: »

Nope

Yes you can $2.99 app.

http://xbmchelper.squarespace.com/xbmcast/

Dozen Wicked Words

I've never found a decent way of streaming live sport to my chromecast, very jerky

uck51js9zml2yt

Lilly Salmon Vellum wrote: »

What does this do that the belkin TV box or roku3 don't do?

anyone ?:rolleyes:

Mantis Toboggan

Lilly Salmon Vellum wrote: »

anyone ?:rolleyes:

Haven't used either of those but I'm not sure if they have Showbox, modbro etc.

padocon

Is it true that you can watch a programme on tv being streamed from your computer (in chrome) while surfing the net at the same time. And how good is it for this anyone tried it?