1) I already use all of Google's services. Have few hundred songs in Google Music, all my pics/videos in G+ (500GB+ of data) and if I were to buy movies (I only rent anymore with RedBox), it would be digitally from Play.

2) What work-arounds? The only 'odd' thing is putting your local URL in for a movie stored on your PC. However, I'm sure in the very near future we'll see media players adding this casting feature (likely even Google themselves). Its already know Pandora and Hulu Plus are finalizing their app changes.

I say no name and low quality because that is what it is. For instance, Best Buy has the rocketfish product ($79). I've owned two different products by them and they both sucked.

There is a reason this thing sold out in minutes and when I called my local Best Buy the person answering the phone knew her stock situation for this brand new thing without even looking it up. In fact I joked that she knew it off top of her head and she laughed as she's been getting calls on it all day. Its a hot item and at $35 (actually $11 if you already have Netflix anyways and count that 3month savings) the real question is, why the hell wouldn't you want this?

Actually I said this is what it is and I can't wait to get it. Then I've answered some direct questions or misleading information.

I could care less if they stop supporting iOS or WinPC. I won't own Apple and I am moving away from WinPC, however those two won't go anywhere thus Google will always support. So silly example is silly.

If you want to pay 2x or more for a miracast device, then go ahead. I don't care. My point was only to provide info to those interested/curious.

You speak of traps, yet you're likely buying a XBone. Google may know my web use... but they are not installing a NSA camera in my house. lol I did that already with my security system. :) Plus, do you really think MS/Apple are any different in their tracking? Don't kid yourself.

I do use Google Drive and Google's note taking app, Keep, for my grocery shopping lol. Though I've considered using an app on my phone... but other family members won't scan stuff as they are tossing it out so that won't work very well.

Superchunk, why do you even bother so much? It's great that you are very enthusiastic about Google products and services.

Disolitude (and I'm surpirsed not to see the other usuals) is in every one of your new Google product informative threads and he's always shooting down anything that does not have to do (and in this case it does) directly or indirectly with Microsoft products and services. Come on, they are launching this new device for THEIR services (and more!) and it serves as another choice for consumers, but here he is telling you what HE has at home already. Lulz.

A neat device, but since I already have a WiiU and a PS3 sitting under the TV, I won't be needing this (I also have a HDD with tons of content hooked up on my PS3 and a HTPC that streams to the PS3 as well). Chromecast would actually make it a more direct connection to the TV but I'll have to wait and see.

Superchunk, why do you even bother so much? It's great that you are very enthusiastic about Google products and services.

Disolitude (and I'm surpirsed not to see the other usuals) is in every one of your new Google product informative threads and he's always shooting down anything that does not have to do (and in this case it does) directly or indirectly with Microsoft products and services. Come on, they are launching this new device for THEIR services (and more!) and it serves as another choice for consumers, but here he is telling you what HE has at home already. Lulz.

A neat device, but since I already have a WiiU and a PS3 sitting under the TV, I won't be needing this (I also have a HDD with tons of content hooked up on my PS3 and a HTPC that streams to the PS3 as well). Chromecast would actually make it a more direct connection to the TV but I'll have to wait and see.

Wonder if you or Superchunk even heard of WiDi or Miracast before Google announced this. If you wanted this feature, you'd have it already...you wouldn't wait for Google to tell you what to use and how to use it.

Haha...yeah ok there. This is the only Superchunk thread I've posted in over a month. Im sure he made many threads where he talked about how Google DRM is awesome and Gmail saved kittens.

Wonder if you or Superchunk even heard of WiDi or Miracast before Google announced this. If you wanted this feature, you'd have it already...you wouldn't wait for Google to tell you what to use and how to use it.

I had and when I looked Miracast was a bit beyond what I was willing to spend. I've stated in many threads that I've been wating for a nexus-like device to do this. I knew it would end up better (yes currently miracast is more open, but as with all Google products, it will grow) and cost less. Just like their phones and tablets.

Also, sure I found other no-name products from China on Amazon/eBay etc that are cheap enough... but quality is withstanding.

Careful, don't fully reveal yourself there. That wasn't necessary and he's never claimed that to my knowledge.

I have. Never made the choice to use or buy it. My choice, and had nothing to do with Google since I couldn't care less. You see how it works? 

Did you do a thread on Nexus 7 V2? I thought that was the cooler news from the Google conference. Other than S4 pro and not S600, that device is pretty ballin for the price...   I really don't know how Windows 8 will compete with that 7 inch market and how even apple can compete on price.