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 Chromecast HDMI TV Dongle Official Thread, Cheapest TV streaming solution for US$35

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lalachong
post Jul 25 2013, 12:11 PM

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QUOTE(wongugu @ Jul 25 2013, 12:01 PM)
nope, this device only stream video from youtube & chrome browser...
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So can it stream from azdrama? or videos on facebook?
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post Jul 25 2013, 12:26 PM

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QUOTE(jonwei @ Jul 25 2013, 11:14 AM)
Can it stream whatever video I play on my iOS? Like watching tvb drama all can?
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The Google Cast API allows for many possibilities. I'm not surprised if developers manage to add the cast button to video players on Android. Devs are picking at the SDK at the moment.
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post Jul 25 2013, 12:36 PM

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QUOTE(mydragoon @ Jul 25 2013, 09:56 AM)
i think this is similar to what Samsung has, right? the all-cast thingy or something like that.
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Different. Samsung thingie stream any picture from your phone.

The google chromecast a click from youtube immediately stream on your tv.
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post Jul 25 2013, 12:56 PM

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Think of it as GoogleTV on a stick.
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post Jul 25 2013, 01:00 PM

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Hi everyone,

For those interested to get Chromecast, kindly check my thread. The price will be at RM 180 inclusive of custom tax and pos laju. Do update me as I gonna place orders tonight as the stock I ordered last night all booked by others. Thanks. smile.gif




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post Jul 25 2013, 02:02 PM

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QUOTE(lalachong @ Jul 25 2013, 12:11 PM)
So can it stream from azdrama? or videos on facebook?
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it can stream from any tab in google chrome on your windows pc.
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QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Jul 25 2013, 12:36 PM)
Different. Samsung thingie stream any picture from your phone.

The google chromecast a click from youtube immediately stream on your tv.
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That is not true. It can stream to any device on the network, including the phone itself. I can
also use it to stream movie to my WDTV Live from my PC using the phone.

but of course, it can't stream from online services.

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post Jul 25 2013, 03:06 PM

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I think it's something like this:

Device act like remote control only.Chromecast get & display content from internet or cloud as some people say.
Biggest difference with other Android dongle is Chromecast cannot stream videos directly from device.
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QUOTE(super_evil_alien @ Jul 25 2013, 03:06 PM)
I think it's something like this:

Device act like remote control only.Chromecast get & display content from internet or cloud as some people say.
Biggest difference with other Android dongle is Chromecast cannot stream videos directly from device.
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This is what I got from reading the news. it's just taking the source from your device. I wonder if you can install vpn and watch netflix on this..
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QUOTE(mtxx @ Jul 25 2013, 08:24 AM)
this is unboxing, not hands on  sweat.gif
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Title say hands on laugh.gif
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post Jul 25 2013, 04:45 PM

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i still confused with this chromecast, does it work like the 'throw' function in sony product? 'throw' basically display whatever media we play on the tab or phone to the compatible tv. but i believe the tv need to have a wifi function.

ok for example, currently my lcd tv no wifi function, if i used this chromecast attached to my tv, will i able to do the throw function from my sony tablet?


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QUOTE(uzary @ Jul 25 2013, 04:45 PM)
i still confused with this chromecast, does it work like the 'throw' function in sony product? 'throw' basically display whatever media we play on the tab or phone to the compatible tv. but i believe the tv need to have a wifi function.

ok for example, currently my lcd tv no wifi function, if i used this chromecast attached to my tv, will i able to do the throw function from my sony tablet?

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Think of the Chromecast as having a Youtube player for your TV. It pulls content from the cloud, as instructed by your smartphone/tablet. Nothing is loaded from your device. In short, no display mirroring, for now.

But since the device is open to development, and actually has it's own hotspot (as shown in initial setup), I'm not surprised if display mirroring becomes a feature in the future.

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post Jul 25 2013, 05:11 PM

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QUOTE(Dark Devon @ Jul 25 2013, 01:00 PM)
Hi everyone,

For those interested to get Chromecast, kindly check my thread. The price will be at RM 180 inclusive of custom tax and pos laju. Do update me as I gonna place orders tonight as the stock I ordered last night all booked by others. Thanks. smile.gif



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what thread? where's the link?
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post Jul 25 2013, 05:13 PM

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QUOTE(DJFoo000 @ Jul 25 2013, 05:06 PM)
Think of the Chromecast as having a Youtube player for your TV. It pulls content from the cloud, as instructed by your smartphone/tablet. Nothing is loaded from your device. In short, no display mirroring, for now.

But since the device is open to development, and actually has it's own hotspot (as shown in initial setup), I'm not surprised if display mirroring becomes a feature in the future.
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never buy a product base on the 'potential' it has, or a promise for bug fix and update.

invest in something that already proven to work. laugh.gif

i am wondering if it can stream google+,
i have tons of photos that i wish to share on the big screen with my family.

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QUOTE(mydragoon @ Jul 25 2013, 09:55 AM)
honestly, i din bother to check out all the details on website...

but from what i gathered so far... seems like can only stream from a few apps like Youtube...

wonder how useful is it then...?
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my thoughts exactly.

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post Jul 25 2013, 05:16 PM

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QUOTE(mtxx @ Jul 25 2013, 05:13 PM)
never buy a product base on the 'potential' it has, or a promise for bug fix and update.

invest in something that already proven to work. laugh.gif

i am wondering if it can stream google+,
i have tons of photos that i wish to share on the big screen with my family.
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Agreed with what you said.
This device got potential. Obviously it's not a finished article.
If I were a buyer, i will buy it when it started to fulfill those potentials.
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post Jul 25 2013, 05:24 PM

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QUOTE(mtxx @ Jul 25 2013, 05:13 PM)
never buy a product base on the 'potential' it has, or a promise for bug fix and update.

invest in something that already proven to work. laugh.gif

i am wondering if it can stream google+,
i have tons of photos that i wish to share on the big screen with my family.
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I fully agree with you. It was never my intention to encourage getting the Chromecast for display mirroring. Though that thought is exciting, isn't it? drool.gif
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post Jul 25 2013, 05:35 PM

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QUOTE(mtxx @ Jul 25 2013, 05:11 PM)
what thread? where's the link?
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Bro,
Here you go. https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2898865&hl=

Left 2 slots only. drool.gif will try to place orders tonight as currently amazon restrict me with 8 units only. wub.gif
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post Jul 25 2013, 06:22 PM

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i assume mk808 that turn your tv completely to an android is much powerful than this?
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post Jul 25 2013, 06:22 PM

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=double post=

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