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disolitude on 24 July 2013
superchunk said:
disolitude said:
"Already ordered mine." - There are so many products/apps that do this already. Why didn't you pick it up from somewhere else already if you wanted this feature?

In terms of this product, I already have a WiDi adapter for laptop to TV streaming and a Plex server for all video streaming. Not sure what an extra HDMI adapter will do other than give Google access to my viewing habbits.

None do it with this simplicity and across so many device types.... for only $35.

$35 dollar price tag is my first concern. What else do they want from me when the price of entry is that low?

Secondly, this isn't simple at all. So far only a handfull of apps work and you really can't stream anything you want.

Why doesn't it just support Miracast with some Google APIs for smartglass like functionality? As is, we are getting another proprietary product that is 100% under Google's control and require app support and development. Its Airplay 2.0 that works on all devices and not just apple, isntead of a wireless HDMI chord that you're making it out to be.



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superchunk on 24 July 2013
disolitude said:

Does one even need to ask this? It Google...this is worthless to them unless its connected to the internet.

It absolutely needs WiFi to work.

Here is an idea though for anyone that gets it. Create internal only wifi network with no outside internet connection and connect this device to it. See if you are able to stream without "internet" and that way you may be able to shaft Google ads and tracking in the process.

This is just a pass-through device.  They'll make a killing on the hardware as its no where near $35 to create. Plus its a beach head device for their future cable TV service (see Google Fiber) when it rolls out.



superchunk on 24 July 2013
disolitude said:

$35 dollar price tag is my first concern. What else do they want from me when the price of entry is that low?

Secondly, this isn't simple at all. So far only a handfull of apps work and you really can't stream anything you want.

Why doesn't it just support Miracast with some Google APIs for smartglass like functionality? As is, we are getting another proprietary product that is 100% under Google's control and require app support and development. Its Airplay 2.0 that works on all devices and not just apple, isntead of a wireless HDMI chord that you're making it out to be.

price.... ok.

It works with almost anything video/music/and seemingly anything coming through Chrome. How is that so limited? Seems pretty plentiful to me.

Its far more open than you seem to think it is. Have you read the website?

Google Play includes the Play Music and Play Movies/TV apps. That would including anything on yoru device they can play.

Chrome includes anything you can view in well a browser.



NintendoPie on 24 July 2013

I fail to see why this is so amazing, in a word. There are already very many services that hook up to your TV to play Netflix, YouTube, and Music. You can even just get a SmartTV to do these things.

Is the only reason why you really like this, SuperChunk, because it connects to your Smartphone? If so, I can kind of understand you more.



superchunk on 24 July 2013
NintendoPie said:
I fail to see why this is so amazing, in a word. There are already very many services that hook up to your TV to play Netflix, YouTube, and Music. You can even just get a SmartTV to do these things.

Is the only reason why you really like this, SuperChunk, because it connects to your Smartphone? If so, I can kind of understand you more.


Simplicity and openness.

Yes I can do ALL of this with my WiiU or PS3 in past or media dock I bought specifically for my phone.

However, those all have limitations and complexities in getting it up and ready to do that action as well as sharing with others.

With others, I'd have to move their content to my device(s) or have them login to their content holder on my device(s).
Or I have to turn said device on, login, go to that item and play (which can be cumbersome, depending on device)... and that's even harder with stuff on PC (now that I only own a WiiU).

 

Now all they need is access to my wifi network. Anything I have on my network that can play through Google Play services, netflix or Chrome on my PC will be on TV.

...and its only $35. I spend more than that casually out at lunch. This is a no brainer to me. Far easier access for next to nothing.

AND it gives me 3free mos of Netflix saving my $24. So in reality its only a $11 device!



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JerCotter7 on 24 July 2013

Yeah I fail to see how this is anything new at all.I can already do this with devices I already own. And going by other peoples posts here it can only do streaming from the internet. It cant stream content I already own? Plus it's not available here.



superchunk on 24 July 2013

snip ... moved to OP



disolitude on 24 July 2013
superchunk said:
Why do so many of you come in saying "this isn't new"... who the hell said it was?

Also I provided a link... read.

It can stream your content (just play that content through your Play apps... likely doing that already.
It can stream anythign from web via Chrome as well as directly from Play, Netflix and youtube.
It can work with Android, iOS, Win, Mac and ChromeOS.
It uses your wifi to connect to said devices.

My only point is that it does this very simply for a very low cost.

Most people opening your link get "this product isn't available in your country" message.

Here is a link that gives you more details.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/24/4552204/google-reveals-chromecast-tv-streaming

"The Chromecast doesn't directly mirror your screen to devices a la AirPlay, though the two concepts are pretty similar. After what Google promises is quick and painless syncing, it turns your phone or computer into a remote, allowing you to queue up and play videos, control volume, or even turn on the TV; from there, you can use other apps without interrupting playback. It will also continue playing even when your phone is asleep, and unlike Google's failed Nexus Q, it will work the same on Android and iOS — Windows Phone, at least for now, is not supported. On the traditional PC side, it supports Chrome on recent versions of Windows and Mac OS X: users can stream directly from the browser, then go on with their normal computer use as video plays. Somewhat ironically, the only currently supported Chromebook is the high-end Pixel, though wider support is coming."

"Besides YouTube, we've also seen it play back video from Netflix and audio from Pandora, and Google is releasing a developer preview and SDK that will let other apps support streaming. "

 

So it doesn't mirror your PC ala WiDi or Miracast, and it only works with supported apps. How is this super awesomely open?



superchunk on 24 July 2013
disolitude said:
superchunk said:
Why do so many of you come in saying "this isn't new"... who the hell said it was?

Also I provided a link... read.

It can stream your content (just play that content through your Play apps... likely doing that already.
It can stream anythign from web via Chrome as well as directly from Play, Netflix and youtube.
It can work with Android, iOS, Win, Mac and ChromeOS.
It uses your wifi to connect to said devices.

My only point is that it does this very simply for a very low cost.

Most people opening your link get "this product isn't available in your country" message.

Here is a link that gives you more details.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/24/4552204/google-reveals-chromecast-tv-streaming

"The Chromecast doesn't directly mirror your screen to devices a la AirPlay, though the two concepts are pretty similar. After what Google promises is quick and painless syncing, it turns your phone or computer into a remote, allowing you to queue up and play videos, control volume, or even turn on the TV; from there, you can use other apps without interrupting playback. It will also continue playing even when your phone is asleep, and unlike Google's failed Nexus Q, it will work the same on Android and iOS — Windows Phone, at least for now, is not supported. On the traditional PC side, it supports Chrome on recent versions of Windows and Mac OS X: users can stream directly from the browser, then go on with their normal computer use as video plays. Somewhat ironically, the only currently supported Chromebook is the high-end Pixel, though wider support is coming."

"Besides YouTube, we've also seen it play back video from Netflix and audio from Pandora, and Google is releasing a developer preview and SDK that will let other apps support streaming. "

 

So it doesn't mirror your PC ala WiDi or Miracast, and it only works with supported apps. How is this super awesomely open?

Google's site says with Chrome you can display any tab. So on chrome, its a mirror. The Play apps and other apps obviously just play the content you initiate.



superchunk on 24 July 2013

Another thing i was thinking of. This is great for businesses.

They could have a meeting in say hangouts and use this feature with Chrome to cast it to a larger wall TV for all room to view while one person handles the meeting.

Kinda have a video call for whole family while all primary view TV vs tablet/phone/etc