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Fire TV stick or Chromecast

  • 14-11-2016 10:25am
    #1
    80s Child
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm a complete novice here, so forgive me if my questions seem idiotic!

    I'm looking for a straying device to plug into my TV, for the Internet, Netflix etc... I was recommended the Fire TV stick, the new one but I seem to be having an issue shipping it to Ireland.

    Now, a few people online have recommended the Chromecast.

    I'm just wondering, which would be better for my uses?

    Many thanks.


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  • #2
    Glebee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,844 ✭✭✭Glebee


    Can you use a service like Parcel Wizard to get it delivered. I use it alot. No issues with delivery.

    https://www.dpdparcelwizard.ie/HomePage#/


  • #3
    Wabbit Ears
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭Wabbit Ears


    neither, Buy an android box instead of a casting device IMHO.


  • #4
    steveon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,905 ✭✭✭steveon


    Wabbit Ears wrote: »
    neither, Buy an android box instead of a casting device IMHO.

    Totally agree with above comment I would recommend an android box anyday over a firestick and an airmouse as well to control them easier.


  • #5
    dubrov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭dubrov


    Wabbit Ears wrote:
    neither, Buy an android box instead of a casting device IMHO.


    Depends if you want something to sit under the tv or something more portable.


  • #6
    80s Child
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭80s Child


    steveon wrote: »
    Totally agree with above comment I would recommend an android box anyday over a firestick and an airmouse as well to control them easier.

    In this instance, I need something portable, hence the Firestick.

    With regards to Android boxes, with so many available, what should I really be looking for?

    I'm aware thst they above question in like asking 'how long is a piece a string?' But I have to start somewhere!!


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  • #7
    sonofenoch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,380 ✭✭✭sonofenoch


    Android box is smaller and weighs considerably less than say an Xbox controller, how is that not portable


  • #8
    Wabbit Ears
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭Wabbit Ears


    sonofenoch wrote: »
    Android box is smaller and weighs considerably less than say an Xbox controller, how is that not portable


    exactly, the larger android boxes will fit in a jeans pocket with ease and you can get ones in a stick format of a similar size to a firestick or chromecast, though these tend to be fairly cr@p and have bad wifi reception.


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