Can someone tell me why I need this?

supremekizzle · Jul 25, 2013

I bought a chromecast today from best buy an have yet to open it. What can this device do that I cant do with my PS3 or HDMI connection to my phone, tablet, or PC? It's not as if chromecast has 1:1 mirroring so I'm able to play emulators or games on my TV. Please, convince me to not put this thing on Craigslist. Thanks

gtbarry · Jul 25, 2013

Cord-free, cross-platform HD content streamed direct to your TV and controlled by almost any device.

RichSz · Jul 26, 2013

Since Google released the SDK for it at launch, I ordered one for what it can do in the future rather than what it does now. Sending YouTube videos to my TV isn't worth $35 but the idea that it may be able to work with my NAS or even stream music through Spotify someday makes it worth the risk for me.

dylo22 · Jul 26, 2013

Portability. You can still use your phone while streaming online content.

gtbarry · Jul 26, 2013

dylo22 said:
Portability. You can still use your phone while streaming online content.

Portability. You can carry it in your pocket to a friend's house and use it there.

Mehta23 · Jul 26, 2013

And you can mirror your computer's screen

lcneed · Jul 26, 2013

Lets say you only have 1 device that could connect to Netflix or Youtube. You need to work on that device (phone or tablet or laptop) but your son wants to watch cartoons on Netflix. You could start it on Chromecast on the TV and go back to do your work.

dautley · Jul 26, 2013

Just read and watch here Chromecast review and full walkthrough [VIDEO]

h4x0rj3ff · Jul 26, 2013

So I have a roku in the bedroom and a vizio internet connected tv in the living room. And I have HDMI out on my phone to mirror my phone to the TV. So why do I want this so much? I have no use for it but I really want it lol.

KOLIO · Jul 26, 2013

I'm hoping the CHROME browser (mobile) will be CAST-enabled soon. Seems odd that it isn't. (or, am I overlooking the obvious here?)

dylo22 · Jul 27, 2013

KOLIO said:
I'm hoping the CHROME browser (mobile) will be CAST-enabled soon. Seems odd that it isn't. (or, am I overlooking the obvious here?)

I think it's only chrome desktop for now. The cast button is a downloaded extension. Not sure if mobile chrome support extensions.

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legalkill · Jul 30, 2013

Hulu Web only content is the reason I got mine. Also tv streams for website only. Hated that xbox and samsung smart player was not able to get some shows.

KOLIO · Nov 24, 2013

'TIS THE SEASON & $5 off MSRP on BLACK FRIDAY:

Black Friday deals on Chromebooks and Chromecast | Google Chrome: News, Reviews, Forum & Beyond

Must be something in the air,I'm lending mine to a friend to use over the Thanksgiving weekend.

EarlyMon · Nov 25, 2013

Walmart started selling them today as well.

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