Chromecast for $35

[space-time]

Google unveils Chromecast for $35, a rival to Apple TV

http://www.latimes.com/business/technolo...3116.story

[mikebw]

At first I thought who cares, but then I read that it will be compatible with iOS devices too:
"Google said Chromecast will work with both Android and Apple iOS devices. "

It's not clear what the output resolution will be, hopefully 1920x1080, and what about audio?

[mikebw]

Oh yeah, and they show this cute little thing:


But of course you need to plug it a power source for it to work.

I don't think I will be having an HDMI stick hanging off the back of my receiver, sorry.

[Kramerica]

No remote either, so you need your device too, just to do anything with it.

The most interesting thing to me is that they are supposedly giving 3 free months of Netflix with it, even to EXISTING subscribers, so if you already subscribe that brings the cost of the device down to about $15. Because of that, I might buy one to mess around with.

[mattkime]

>>I don't think I will be having an HDMI stick hanging off the back of my receiver, sorry.

you could use a cable.

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I hope it will put pressure on apple to lower the price of the apple tv.

silly dreams...

[space-time]

I hope it will put pressure on apple to lower the price of the apple tv.

POMTL

[space-time]

Google Chromecast. Wireless Video to your TV. $35 + Tax and Shipping. Free 3 month Netflix. NOW ON Amazon. $35

http://m.slickdeals.net/f/6172286-Google...-Amazon-35

[silvarios]

space-time wrote:
I hope it will put pressure on apple to lower the price of the apple tv.

POMTL

Then they'll slash prices on the iPad mini, iPad 2, and Mac mini.

[clay]

in for 1 (backordered, anyway) from Amazon. If nothing else, the 3 free months of Netflix make this a $10 toy to try out.

[decay]

mikebw wrote:
Oh yeah, and they show this cute little thing:


But of course you need to plug it a power source for it to work.

I don't think I will be having an HDMI stick hanging off the back of my receiver, sorry.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DR0PDNE

read the developer review.

The power adapter is an optional requirement. In fact, most modern TV's with HDMI 1.4 or higher spec are supported. The Chromecast can draw power from the HDMI port it's plugged into. If your TV doesn't support that, there's also a USB cable and power adapter included in the box.

All in all, I feel like it's still a huge work in progress. The SDK will allow for some exciting developments, and I'm happy to say that Google has committed to support this device for quite some time. It gives me piece of mind that this won't become out of date each year.

That being said, it's only $35. What a steal for a device that really brings value to any TV