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Chromecast |OT|
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ReturnOfTheRAT
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Definitely. True innovation.
Dog food is delicious
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I was able to run C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome -- "\\media\videos\movies\A\AIRPLANE.m4v" and it opened up the movie in a tab. Didn't play, but that might be my computer.
This means you don't even need to open the file in Chrome, you can just make a small EXE that lists your movies and run a shell command.
This means you don't even need to open the file in Chrome, you can just make a small EXE that lists your movies and run a shell command.
chickdigger802
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does chrome browser support subtitles?
Junior Mint
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Damn that's sweet.
Dog food is delicious
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Not out of the box. Doesn't even support multiple audio streams.
The MKV I just opened defaulted to the first voice track.
molnizzle
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Give it a week.
this.
Phanatic8390
Member
I get the feeling that in just a few weeks/months this thing could become the most versatile wireless media streamer available. And its only $35.
Scott32020
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Glad I ordered from Best Buy online last evening. Now it's sold out there too (in addition to Amazon).
Marty Chinn
Member
What?
I think that's the goal. Cheap and universal can make it ubiquitous.
Marty Chinn
Member
My friend just sold his for $75 without the Netflix code.
Scott32020
Member
If you're looking at Amazon, it's because they are out of stock.
BronsonLee
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Wow, really? I get the whole can't wait thing, but not even with the Netflix code? And more than double the price? Jeez...
ThatObviousUser
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I download and play MP4's and SWF's in Chrome all the time. I mean it's always open, why boot into another program? Lol.
It would be nice to have a Chrome based file/media manager too. Then fling that onto the TV.
Scott32020
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For files, there's an office viewer (word, powerpoint, etc.), so I'm guessing you can fling those.
ThatObviousUser
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Chrome OS?
No I mean like a Chrome app that works in a tab that can be flinged. You mentioned your media files. Like a Chrome based media manager.
molnizzle
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Just using folders and CTRL+O is convenient enough for the time being, but I'll be shocked if we don't see an extension like the one you're describing within the next few months.
ThatObviousUser
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Yeah Ctrl+O has always worked fine for me.
I just realized that packaged apps won't be cast-able, which is one lame downside (unless they integrate with the API.) But I guess that's the point.
I just realized that packaged apps won't be cast-able, which is one lame downside (unless they integrate with the API.) But I guess that's the point.
molnizzle
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That's why it's $35. Widespread app support will come fairly quickly, I imagine.
Mine just arrived. Only tried Netflix so far and it ran well. Took a minute or two for the compression artifacts to go away but then it was rather smooth from there. I kind of have a weak Wi-Fi signal where it's located (though other devices have streamed better from the same spot) but I'm not complaining at all for the price. No regret after the initial run through. Definitely satisfied.
It looks like the Netflix offer may already be dead because it was selling to many units and was too popular for them to keep it going, at least through Google Play itself...
http://phandroid.com/2013/07/25/chromecast-netflix-offer/
http://phandroid.com/2013/07/25/chromecast-netflix-offer/
Vyse The Legend
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They said it was for the first wave, and the first wave is long gone.
Do the offers stack, by the way? I accidentally ordered two (one via Play, one via Amazon).
Can you check to see if Hulu works well with Chrome tab streaming?
Reviews say a few frames. So its not for games, but for video it should make no difference.
User Name Here
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Can you play any file type on this? I noticed I can't play avi on the chrome browser.
Pretty sure it doesn't care about file types and that the problem is more so that your browser can't play that type of file.
TurtleSnatcher
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There are reviews? Or are we stating 2-3 people who got them early?
Doesn't work well for me. I'm going to assume its mostly a combination of my poor Wi-Fi signal and weak computer though. YMMV. I'll play around with it more to see if I can get things in a better position.
Edit: Wow...They recommend using the HDMI extender to improve Wi-Fi. It REALLY improved it. Hulu basically works fine now. A very slight lag between audio and video...But not enough for me to notice. Most of the time I am "watching" TV I am just listening to it anyway so I wouldn't notice. The only downside to this improvement is now the dongle definitely shoots out the side of my TV. It was pretty well hidden before. Drat.
Bigger issue is audio doesn't quite sync.
Marty Chinn
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How do you get your Netflix code if you bought it from Amazon?
Dead Prince
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i heard they will email it to you when the thing ships.
Slayer-33
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Someone had to ask lol