Google Chromecast

[SAWYER]

I just watched this on the Google keynote, this device looks awesome. I am buying one for sure

 

[Sid59]

I don't have very many practical uses for it but I'll get it.

I'm hoping for more details and interested in ..
Can I display / stream local content from my devices
Can I mirror a game to play on my TV

 

[dlock13]

I'm assuming they'll be updating it as time goes on to allow mirroring of device content. However, at the moment, it just looks like it's receiving info via the cloud to stream. Essentially, it's connecting directly to the link/feed for that certain video and puts in full screen.

I'm not sure if it has Wi-Fi direct or DLNA or anything of that sort.

I can definitely see this as being completely useful.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

basically that means $11 for the device. that's pocket change for an impulse buy.

 

[thescreensavers]

It should be on amazon later today, waiting for that to pull the trigger.

 

[SAWYER]

Im hoping to be able to do local media and games later. XBMC would be the best

 

[drbrock]

ok stupid excited for this device. Buying one as soon as hits Amazon with Prime Shipping.

This is exactly what I have been waiting for. Was about to pull the trigger on apple tv but this is way better.


Edit Bought it from Amazon.

 

[Muyoso]

This thing is insanely good by the looks of it. Absolutely buying at least one. I wonder if I could just stack the netflix 3 month promotionals one on top of the other. I am guessing . . . . . yes. Also waiting for it to hit Amazon as I have credit there. Can't come soon enough.

 

[poofyhairguy]

So, like an AppleTV?

 

[AstroManLuca]

Given the apparently limited functionality it seems more like a far less expensive (and still more useful!) Nexus Q.

Still I don't really see the point. It's nice that it's so cheap but my TV already has Netflix, YouTube, and a DLNA client built into it, and I also have a WD TV that does all the same stuff. I suppose if I didn't have any of that functionality built into my TV it might be nice.

 

[Red Storm]

Given the apparently limited functionality it seems more like a far less expensive (and still more useful!) Nexus Q.

Still I don't really see the point. It's nice that it's so cheap but my TV already has Netflix, YouTube, and a DLNA client built into it, and I also have a WD TV that does all the same stuff. I suppose if I didn't have any of that functionality built into my TV it might be nice.

I think most people don't have that functionality, myself included.

If/when they (Google or community) get local streaming on this thing, I will be stoked. Even with what it currently does I'm excited to get one.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Can I get a better understanding of how this works? So the playback is on this device right? That means it has a decent SoC to handle 1080p correct?

 

[Muyoso]

Can I get a better understanding of how this works? So the playback is on this device right? That means it has a decent SoC to handle 1080p correct?

Yep. It can handle 1080p with 5.1 audio.

 

[slayer202]

Anyone have any idea whether it will require a new netflix account?

I'm not sure if I have much use for this, but for the price, maybe. It would be easier than connecting my phone via MHL to my non-smart TV. Other than that?

 

[AustinInDallas]

If i understand correctly, this will only stream from the cloud? So local content will not stream from my computer or tablet. AKA from vlc?

Anyone have any idea whether it will require a new netflix account?

I'm not sure if I have much use for this, but for the price, maybe. It would be easier than connecting my phone via MHL to my non-smart TV. Other than that?

works with exsisting

 

[Muyoso]

Anyone have any idea whether it will require a new netflix account?

I'm not sure if I have much use for this, but for the price, maybe. It would be easier than connecting my phone via MHL to my non-smart TV. Other than that?

Nope, you can apply the 3 month credit to an existing Netflix account.

 

[thescreensavers]

cant wait to see one taken apart, to see whats cooking.

 

[vshah]

1 promo per netflix account, works with new or existing accounts.

 

[vshah]

If i understand correctly, this will only stream from the cloud? So local content will not stream from my computer or tablet. AKA from vlc?



works with exsisting

not at first, but there's an SDK which apps will hopefully support. i hope it will be possible to play local content.

 

[Lyfer]

This is a worthy "Shut up and take my money" device at $35.

 

[Muyoso]

1 promo per netflix account, works with new or existing accounts.

Damn, my dream of stacking the promos is dashed.

 

[blackdogdeek]

Nope, you can apply the 3 month credit to an existing Netflix account.

This is the exact moment I determined I will be getting this.

 

[Muyoso]

This is the exact moment I determined I will be getting this.

Yea, I mean if you have and pay for Netflix already this is like an $11 device. That is just stupid cheap.

 

[AustinInDallas]

not at first, but there's an SDK which apps will hopefully support. i hope it will be possible to play local content.

source? i just didnt see anything like that, but i want to believe!

 

[vshah]

source? i just didnt see anything like that, but i want to believe!

from brian klug's liveblog:
01:08PM EDT - Developer preview of the Google Cast SDK being published today with libraries for iOS, Android, and Chrome