Amazon Fire Stick TV dongle
Oct 28, 2014, 11:19 am
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I'm guessing you'll actually have to use the remote and an onscreen keyboard since there won't be a shared wifi connection to use the phone as a keyboard. Another alternative to a hotspot (as video would consume A LOT of data) would be a travel router if there's a wired connection in the room.
Oct 28, 2014, 11:32 am
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I'm guessing you'll actually have to use the remote and an onscreen keyboard since there won't be a shared wifi connection to use the phone as a keyboard. Another alternative to a hotspot (as video would consume A LOT of data) would be a travel router if there's a wired connection in the room.
Oct 28, 2014, 1:10 pm
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"qualifying product" ???
Maybe I can't follow the thread right. I looked at the terms and conditions for the $19 buy. There is this phrase: "If you do not purchase a qualifying product while the promotion is in effect, the offer will not apply. Offer does not apply to digital content."
I could not find anyplace that told me what the "qualifying product" was. Does it mean the $19 is only good until 10/29 or does it mean that I have to purchase something specific in addition to the Stick?
I could not find anyplace that told me what the "qualifying product" was. Does it mean the $19 is only good until 10/29 or does it mean that I have to purchase something specific in addition to the Stick?
Oct 28, 2014, 1:25 pm
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Oct 28, 2014, 4:37 pm
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Ordered one earlier today. Don't really need another one, but for $20 bucks, why not. 
a gizmodo review vs the roku stick and chromecast
http://gizmodo.com/fire-tv-stick-vs-...-do-1651295833
a gizmodo review vs the roku stick and chromecast
http://gizmodo.com/fire-tv-stick-vs-...-do-1651295833
Oct 29, 2014, 10:50 am
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a gizmodo review vs the roku stick and chromecast
http://gizmodo.com/fire-tv-stick-vs-...-do-1651295833
http://gizmodo.com/fire-tv-stick-vs-...-do-1651295833
Oct 29, 2014, 11:03 am
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I've not seen any of the comparissons mention it, so I'll ask... has anyone said for sure if it can download apps from the FireTV section of the Amazon App Store? I'm still assuming so since it shows up in your Compatible Devices list in the App Store but, if not, it will likely become purely a travel stick for me once captive portal login becomes available.
Oct 29, 2014, 11:45 am
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I own 2 TVs, but now also have 2 Chromecasts, 1 Roku3 and 1 Fire Stick on order. I think the Roku exponentially better than the Chromecasts. If the Fire Stick is as good (or better) than the Roku, then my Chromecasts will almost certainly be given away.
Nov 19, 2014, 5:53 pm
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Received my FireTV stick today and setting it up now. Nice, simple packaging all the way down to the included Amazon Basics batteries for the remote. Initial download of updates started immediately after connecting to Wi-Fi. It has been about 10 minutes and it shows about 30 % progress.
Two moderate annoyances right off the bat: the USB port placement on both the stick and the included AC adapter is far from optimal, in both cases potentially blocking access to adjacent power or HDMI ports, respectively.
There is a short HDMI extension cable in the box that could help with the latter.
Two moderate annoyances right off the bat: the USB port placement on both the stick and the included AC adapter is far from optimal, in both cases potentially blocking access to adjacent power or HDMI ports, respectively.
There is a short HDMI extension cable in the box that could help with the latter.
Nov 20, 2014, 6:06 am
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Nov 20, 2014, 7:17 am
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I ordered one on 10/28 about 9am Pacific time. My delivery date was and remains January 5. Have a friend with a January 8 date, who ordered a couple of hours later.
Me thinks Amazon was overwhelmed by the demand. At that price a lot of people bought one just for the heck of it, on the assumption that even if it was a dud, it was a disposable purchase.
Me thinks Amazon was overwhelmed by the demand. At that price a lot of people bought one just for the heck of it, on the assumption that even if it was a dud, it was a disposable purchase.
