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Chromecast available in Argos now. €40

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  • #2
    Bawnmore
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    This might suit us to the ground. Are there any other options worth considering?


  • #3
    Sonics2k
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    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


  • #4
    degsie
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    Not much stock around atm.

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


  • #5
    pauleoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 266 ✭✭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.


  • #6
    mcw92
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    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.


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  • #7
    TheInspector
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭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


  • #8
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,760 ✭✭✭✭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 ?


  • #9
    Mimikyu
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  • #10
    Phil_Lives
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    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.


  • #11
    BobbyT28
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    On Groupon at the mo for €29.99 Got mine last week.


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  • #12
    Muahahaha
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    Captain Morgan wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.

    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


  • #13
    uck51js9zml2yt
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    What does this do that the belkin TV box or roku3 don't do?


  • #14
    fifib
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭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


  • #15
    richardw001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 575 ✭✭✭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


  • #16
    Kenny Logins
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    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:


  • #17
    Pizzle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 240 ✭✭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.


  • #18
    applejunkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭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 ?


  • #19
    McG
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    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


  • #20
    applejunkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭applejunkie


    McG wrote: »
    it'd be perfect for that. quality is great
    Cheers just reserved one in Argos :)


  • #21
    baingal nancer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 439 ✭✭baingal nancer


    Can you get the filmon app with this


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  • #22
    blastman
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    Took the plunge and reserved the last one in Swords. Thanks for nothing, OP! :D


  • #23
    5500
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    Anyone know if xbmc run's on chromecasts?


  • #24
    JoeyJJ
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    Presume this will stream from my nas?


  • #25
    Dozen Wicked Words
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    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


  • #26
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,761 ✭✭✭degsie


    baingal nancer wrote: »
    Can you get the filmon app with this

    Nope


  • #27
    degsie
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    JoeyJJ wrote: »
    Presume this will stream from my nas?

    If using Plex then yes.


  • #28
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,761 ✭✭✭degsie


    5500 wrote: »
    Anyone know if xbmc run's on chromecasts?

    Nope


  • #29
    JoeyJJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,663 ✭✭✭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.


  • #30
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,761 ✭✭✭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.


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  • #31
    JoeyJJ
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    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.


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