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    #5732
    c.p.w.g.w
    Registered Users Posts: 4,994 ✭✭✭c.p.w.g.w


    phobia2011 wrote: »
    Not really a box so, it’s a chrome cast dongle.

    led to believe the newer ones are pretty much an android firestick + chromecast


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    #5733
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    phobia2011 wrote: »
    Not really a box so, it’s a chrome cast dongle.

    It's the new Chromecast based on Android TV. It's the form factor of all the latest devices, fire stick, mi stick etc, they are getting much smaller, shrunk to the size of a Chromecast now. You can do a lot more with it than a Chromecast, it now has a full os and a remote. Android TV has all the Google cast and Google assistant features


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    #5734
    c.p.w.g.w
    Registered Users Posts: 4,994 ✭✭✭c.p.w.g.w


    Gooey Looey wrote: »
    It's the new Chromecast based on Android TV. It's the form factor of all the latest devices, fire stick, mi stick etc, they are getting much smaller, shrunk to the size of a Chromecast now. You can do a lot more with it than a Chromecast, it now has a full os and a remote

    Can APK's be installed on the new chromecast?


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    #5735
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    c.p.w.g.w wrote: »
    Can APK's be installed on the new chromecast?

    Yes, you have the Google play store and you can sideload if you enable install from unknown sources in developer options

    https://support.google.com/chromecast/thread/74435009?hl=en


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    #5736
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Gooey Looey wrote: »
    It's the new Chromecast based on Android TV. It's the form factor of all the latest devices, fire stick, mi stick etc, they are getting much smaller, shrunk to the size of a Chromecast now. You can do a lot more with it than a Chromecast, it now has a full os and a remote. Android TV has all the Google cast and Google assistant features


    Going backwards :D

    They all started as sticks (minus the MX).

    The MK808 had it's own thread here for ages iirc :) then the B etc.


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    #5737
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    Suckit wrote: »
    Going backwards :D

    They all started as sticks (minus the MX).

    The MK808 had it's own thread here for ages iirc :) then the B etc.

    Yeah definitely backwards. I prefer something with Ethernet myself, I have a Shield, and 2x mi boxes, one with an Ethernet adapter, one in a bedroom without on 5ghz WiFi (WiFi AP outside door on ceiling). Ethernet makes a huge difference even with a very strong signal and decent connection. I also don't like having devices that don't move on my WiFi so I've cabled everywhere with Ethernet just this gets used so little I've not bothered with an adapter.


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    #5738
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    phobia2011 wrote: »
    I’m looking for the family, 2 kids 1 adult,
    Kids boxes will just be Netflix/Disney/YouTube
    Adults the same with added tv subscription.
    Anyone have link to new google tv?
    The main difference is probably price. The Mi Box S can be found for roughly €40 when there is a sale on. The Google TV is $50 in US, but €70 here
    It would be cheaper to order them from the US and use addresspal or another Virtual Address.


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    #5739
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    Suckit wrote: »
    The main difference is probably price. The Mi Box S can be found for roughly €40 when there is a sale on. The Google TV is $50 in US, but €70 here
    It would be cheaper to order them from the US and use addresspal or another Virtual Address.

    minus a us adapter plug


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    #5740
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Nowso wrote: »
    minus a us adapter plug
    Yeah, I was thinking that, but even that is only 50c in Dealz. Or if possible use a USB port.


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    #5741
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    Suckit wrote: »
    Yeah, I was thinking that, but even that is only 50c in Dealz. Or if possible use a USB port.

    Just tryed the usb , will not work advised to plug it in


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    #5742
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Nowso wrote: »
    Just tryed the usb , will not work advised to plug it in
    Many will have a USB plug lying around too, But adaptor isn't a problem.

    €120 for three delivered to addresspal + €15.99 from them + VAT & handling works out at roughly €184.

    Not a massive saving over buying here (global warranty) but almost €30, so a saving..


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    #5743
    irishproduce
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭irishproduce


    Where are people buying the new Google Chromecast 2020?


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    #5744
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    irishproduce wrote: »
    Where are people buying the new Google Chromecast 2020?

    From Google

    https://store.google.com/ie/product/chromecast_google_tv


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    #5745
    northknife
    Registered Users Posts: 464 ✭✭northknife


    Suckit wrote: »
    Could be that it was rejected for various reasons. They may have not believed it was the price marked. Or your address may have been illegible.
    Or they may have tried to contact you and were unable.

    Have you contacted the seller?

    Looks like he didnt belive my address had no house number :-V

    On its way here again.


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    #5746
    irishproduce
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭irishproduce


    Gooey Looey wrote: »
    From Google

    https://store.google.com/ie/product/chromecast_google_tv

    Thanks Gooey. Bought it. Not bad. 70e hope it changes my life now :pac:


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    #5747
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    irishproduce wrote: »
    Thanks Gooey. Bought it. Not bad. 70e hope it changes my life now :pac:

    You'll be fine. It's a Google device, only released about a week ago. This means it'll get support through software updates and enhancements for at least 3 years. There may not be every app for it right away but developers will catch up quickly


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    #5748
    irishproduce
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭irishproduce


    Jesus they're saying December for delivery when you log in and check status


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    #5749
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    irishproduce wrote: »
    Jesus they're saying December for delivery when you log in and check status

    thats slow - try and get one from argos instead


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    #5750
    muffler
    Registered Users Posts: 45,820 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    I see the NVidea Shield for sale on Amazon (Germany) for €155.96. Free shipping.


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    #5751
    Zardoz
    Registered Users Posts: 5,540 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    muffler wrote: »
    I see the NVidea Shield for sale on Amazon (Germany) for €155.96. Free shipping.

    Its 171 euro inc delivery to Ireland .
    Extra vat to be paid but delivery charge.


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    #5752
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    it's on amazon UK for £148
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/945-13430-2505-000-Nvidia-Shield-TV/dp/B07Z6QQZPF/

    Roughly €165


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    #5753
    BarryM
    Registered Users Posts: 837 ✭✭✭BarryM


    Gooey Looey wrote: »
    From Google

    https://store.google.com/ie/product/chromecast_google_tv

    BTW, you will need it if you ever want to use a HDMI switch, the earlier versions of chromecast don't support HDMI CUC,or whatever the protocol is called.

    I'm having that same problem with a VIVANCO switch, suuports freesat STB, but not MAG or Chromecast.

    Any advices PM me. Thanks


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    #5754
    c.p.w.g.w
    Registered Users Posts: 4,994 ✭✭✭c.p.w.g.w


    Can anyone tell me how i can get BBC iPlayer on the new Chromecast?


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    #5755
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    c.p.w.g.w wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me how i can get BBC iPlayer on the new Chromecast?


    you can cast to it using the same vpn is best

    its not showing on irish playstore so maybe sideload it

    https://apkpure.com/bbc-iplayer/bbc.iplayer.android

    and load ur vpn and activate it from your phone/laptop


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    #5756
    c.p.w.g.w
    Registered Users Posts: 4,994 ✭✭✭c.p.w.g.w


    Nowso wrote: »
    you can cast to it using the same vpn is best

    its not showing on irish playstore so maybe sideload it

    https://apkpure.com/bbc-iplayer/bbc.iplayer.android

    and load ur vpn and activate it from your phone/laptop

    I have a VPN on the chromecast, but its obviously not working or i don't have it installed/running correctly


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    #5757
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    c.p.w.g.w wrote: »
    I have a VPN on the chromecast, but its obviously not working or i don't have it installed/running correctly

    casting works best the app is awkward to use on it

    try a different location or change the protocol

    some locations dont always work with i player


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    #5758
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    when u start it running after a bit you can stop the original device running it


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    #5759
    BandMember
    Registered Users Posts: 1,703 ✭✭✭BandMember


    Any deals going on those KM9 boxes? I think that's what they're called? :pac


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    #5760
    yabadabado
    Registered Users Posts: 16,520 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    BandMember wrote: »
    Any deals going on those KM9 boxes? I think that's what they're called? :pac

    I was looking last week for one,only available from Chinese warehouses from what I could find and no cheaper than usual.
    I'd rather buy from EU if possible, arrives quicker and no chance of getting stung with customs .


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    #5761
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    BandMember wrote: »
    Any deals going on those KM9 boxes? I think that's what they're called? :pac


    On Banggood with China shipping at the minute, but there are shipping options.
    Not sure how much these codes are for or what percentage off etc.

    KM1 4GB/32GB - BGMGKM1
    KM9 Pro 4GB/32GB - BG169811GR

    EU Shipping from Geekbuying
    KM3 4GB/128GB - 11SALE201
    KM9 Pro 4GB/32GB - 11SALE201

    That code should work for any of these - https://www.geekbuying.com/search?keyword=mecool
    Or if buying a few the other codes are here
    https://promotion.geekbuying.com/promotion/1111_sale_2020


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