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Chromecast available in Argos now. €40

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  • #242
    blastman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,451 ✭✭✭blastman


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    Was just about to post this. Just punch the cashier, and you'll get one. 19 in stock this afternoon in Argos Nutgrove.

    Bit harsh, but I suppose we've all felt like that at some stage....

    :D


  • #243
    irishgeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,707 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    i cant get 5.1 surround sound on my onkyo on the chromecast via netflix just stereo.

    any ideas?


  • #244
    Pique
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,053 ✭✭✭Pique


    If you use the Neo Surround (or whatever it is called, can't remember now) the Onkyo will force it through surround using some magical jiggery pokery.


  • #245
    naughto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,397 ✭✭✭naughto


    I picked up a chromecast the last day it works fine on one TV but on my Sony bravia the screen is gone all fuzzy like if it the TV type is NTSC instead of multi or pal.
    It comes up as 720p/60 which I think the problem is as I have no problem with my media player at 720/ 50??


  • #246
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,992 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    I made several posts here about chromecast not working with the f1000 router from eircom. It seems to be a widely reported issue. I discovered that for me it wasn't working because the wifi signal wasn't strong engou. I got a wifi extender and like magic the chromecast worked despite leaving the router on default settings. It must require quite a strong signal as my laptop and phone work in he area that the chromecast refuses to work in without the extender.
    Anyway, just thought I'd mention it in case anyone is having the same problem and comes across this thread.


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  • #247
    moodrater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,638 ✭✭✭moodrater


    _Whimsical_ wrote: »
    I made several posts here about chromecast not working with the f1000 router from eircom. It seems to be a widely reported issue. I discovered that for me it wasn't working because the wifi signal wasn't strong engou. I got a wifi extender and like magic the chromecast worked despite leaving the router on default settings. It must require quite a strong signal as my laptop and phone work in he area that the chromecast refuses to work in without the extender.
    Anyway, just thought I'd mention it in case anyone is having the same problem and comes across this thread.

    Don't think its signal related, father had the same issue with the modem 4 feet away. In your setup, as far as the chromecast is concerned its connected to your extender so its a toally different setup. Father got a a new modem from eircom and problem solved.

    Worth disabling qos settings as described here to see if it works: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=90745497&postcount=15


  • #248
    IrishStuff09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 814 ✭✭✭IrishStuff09


    Now available in Tesco €39.99

    (Galway city)
    vesXQYb.jpg


  • #249
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Have a whole series of game of thrones on my phone, all in .avi format but the chromecast won't cast it.

    Doesn't it support.avi:confused:


  • #250
    moodrater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,638 ✭✭✭moodrater


    Banjo String wrote: »
    Have a whole series of game of thrones on my phone, all in .avi format but the chromecast won't cast it.

    Doesn't it support.avi:confused:

    Depends on the codec, try plex see other thread its free via amazon app store.


  • #251
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    moodrater wrote: »
    Depends on the codec, try plex see other thread its free via amazon app store.

    Yep, that came up on a google search, and muggins here paid full whack for it.

    Can't seem to find my media on my phone though. :confused:


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  • #252
    thenightrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭thenightrider


    Banjo String wrote: »
    Yep, that came up on a google search, and muggins here paid full whack for it.

    Can't seem to find my media on my phone though. :confused:
    For Plex to work you need to have the files on a Pc and install Plex on the Pc then your phone with Plex will be able to pick up the files from the Pc and you can then cast them from your phone to the Chromecast


  • #253
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,950 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    PC World in Tallaght have them up on a shelve behind the cashier, loads there, probably the same in other stores


  • #254
    tharmor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭tharmor


    thenightrider wrote: »
    For Plex to work you need to have the files on a Pc and install Plex on the Pc then your phone with Plex will be able to pick up the files from the Pc and you can then cast them from your phone to the Chromecast

    Does the PC needs to be on to view the files on mobile ??


  • #255
    Mistmyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 210 ✭✭Mistmyr


    Does the PC needs to be on to view the files on mobile ??

    Yes


  • #256
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Give LocalCast a go and see if that works.


  • #257
    markad1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 923 ✭✭✭markad1


    Chromecast is now available in the google play store €39.00

    https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast


  • #258
    degsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,761 ✭✭✭degsie


    I'm seeing it @ €39.00 + €3.00 shipping.

    (includes VAT €7.85 EUR)


  • #259
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Guys any chromecast discussion from the playstore can go into this thread http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057250156

    Any Argos related info can still be posted here.

    Thanks


  • #260
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,664 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    It's not in argos any more as far as I know (some have it behind the counter if you know the code).

    Not really a BA anyway, since €40 is the standard price.


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