faraway saint Posted April 17, 2014 Report Posted April 17, 2014 Just purchased a nice wee bit of kit that allows me to watch anything I have on my laptop/phone/tablet on my main TV. Only £30 and works like a dream. Saves me messing about with cables when watching films etc. Just saying. Quote
faraway saint Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Posted April 17, 2014 Great thread. Great post. Quote
faraway saint Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Posted April 17, 2014 Just plugs into HDMI port in back of TV, syncs with your WIFI and bingo, it's away. Quote
Drew Posted April 17, 2014 Report Posted April 17, 2014 Google Chromecast.png Just plugs into HDMI port in back of TV, syncs with your WIFI and bingo, it's away. Aye, but bingo is something for auld guys like you - us young'ns prefer something a bit more stimulating (like dominoes....) Quote
Drew Posted April 17, 2014 Report Posted April 17, 2014 I can't think of many applications for this wee gizmo that would enhance the connectability (is that even a word?) I already have. My TV has wi-fi and Andriod apps on my phone and tablet allow me transfer what I'm watching onto the TV. That said, I am no doubt missing something, as it does sound like a groovy wee piece of kit in fairness. Quote
shull Posted April 17, 2014 Report Posted April 17, 2014 Really great thread ! Can the gizmo cook ? Quote
BAWZ Posted April 17, 2014 Report Posted April 17, 2014 Just purchased a nice wee bit of kit that allows me to watch anything I have on my laptop/phone/tablet on my main TV. Only £30 and works like a dream. Saves me messing about with cables when watching films etc. Just saying. Was this a Groupon bargain by any chance? Quote
faraway saint Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Posted April 17, 2014 Was this a Groupon bargain by any chance? No mate, £30 is the going rate. Quote
faraway saint Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Posted April 17, 2014 I can't think of many applications for this wee gizmo that would enhance the connectability (is that even a word?) I already have. My TV has wi-fi and Andriod apps on my phone and tablet allow me transfer what I'm watching onto the TV. That said, I am no doubt missing something, as it does sound like a groovy wee piece of kit in fairness. You're not missing anything Drew, this is really if you don't have a new Wi-Fi enabled TV. I watch quite a few movies I've downloaded and hooking the TV up via a couple of cables isn't a real big hassle but just makes it slightly less. Quote
faraway saint Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Posted April 17, 2014 Really great thread ! Can the gizmo cook ? Naw, just you stick to the diet chubby. Quote
Kendo Posted April 17, 2014 Report Posted April 17, 2014 Next thing we know they'll have a gizmo that let's you watch your magic radio on the telly Quote
faraway saint Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Posted April 17, 2014 Next thing we know they'll have a gizmo that let's you watch your magic radio on the telly Or a gizmo that gives you some new patterzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Quote
Kendo Posted April 17, 2014 Report Posted April 17, 2014 Or a gizmo that makes you shout for the managers head. Quote
Dibbles old paperboy Posted April 17, 2014 Report Posted April 17, 2014 Or a gizmo that makes you shout for the managers head. ... even if we finish 7th or 8th?! Quote
pod Posted April 17, 2014 Report Posted April 17, 2014 No mate, £30 is the going rate. Got one for a fiver on e-bay Quote
faraway saint Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Posted April 17, 2014 Got one for a fiver on e-bay I'm loaded, makes no difference to me. Quote
pod Posted April 17, 2014 Report Posted April 17, 2014 I'm loaded, makes no difference to me. You want to buy it. Fifty quid. Quote
slapamythighs Posted April 17, 2014 Report Posted April 17, 2014 Great post. great balls of fire... Quote
faraway saint Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Posted April 18, 2014 You want to buy it. Fifty quid. Aye. Quote
faraway saint Posted April 20, 2014 Author Report Posted April 20, 2014 Worked a treat on Friday night. Watched "12 years a slave", runs smooth and superb quality. You can also use the laptop while streaming "stuff" to the TV as this runs in the background. Quote
Vambo57 Posted May 16, 2014 Report Posted May 16, 2014 Does Chromecast only show whats on the Google Chrome Browser, or does it show everything on your tablet/laptop/pc screen? Quote
faraway saint Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Does Chromecast only show whats on the Google Chrome Browser, or does it show everything on your tablet/laptop/pc screen? As far as I'm aware you can show anything but haven't had time to mess around with it yet. You can show any films you are running on any video player just by dragging into Chrome Browser. I've only used it to watch films that are run on other sources than directly through the browser. PS To look at photos I just dragged them into the browser. Edited May 16, 2014 by faraway saint Quote
faraway saint Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) As far as I'm aware you can show anything but haven't had time to mess around with it yet. You can show any films you are running on any video player just by dragging into Chrome Browser. I've only used it to watch films that are run on other sources than directly through the browser. PS To look at photos I just dragged them into the browser. Just had a look about, as far as I can see you can play anything from your laptop/tablet/phone. You can even get B&W Army on your TV. Edited May 16, 2014 by faraway saint Quote
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