Google Chromecast
Jul 31, 2013, 11:40 pm
#91
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: 127.0.0.1
Posts: 947
Aug 1, 2013, 1:17 am
#92
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 1999
Location: Seat 1A, Juice pretty much everywhere, Mucci des Coins Exotiques
Posts: 34,339
I like the Anandtech review since it gets deeper into the technology http://www.anandtech.com/show/7186/g...35-hdmi-dongle
I also searched around for some PCAP packet captures to see what the packets look like from Chromecast and what packets, if any, are encrypted. I figured that if this is completely un-encrypted on an open WiFi network, then your next door neighbor hackling could push out content onto your TV. And sure enough I found this article. http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/...-to-hijacking/
Aug 2, 2013, 9:29 pm
#94
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Chicago
Posts: 245
If you read the specs, is only supposed to work with the high end Chromebook pixel, not the lesser Chromebooks.
Well, with my $199 Chromebook I can get the Chrome tab up on the screen. Was able to stream Hulu to the screen.
Better than advertised in this particular respect.
Well, with my $199 Chromebook I can get the Chrome tab up on the screen. Was able to stream Hulu to the screen.
Better than advertised in this particular respect.
Aug 3, 2013, 8:07 am
#95
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,027
Amazon just sent me an email saying that they now have an expected ship date, with an expected arrival date of August 21.
Aug 3, 2013, 9:48 am
#96
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: FLL MIA PBI
Posts: 42
Google Chromecast
I called 3 BB stores this morning in S. FL and all had sold out and didn't know when they would get more. Even the staff cannot order them internally. Thus I bought mine on GPlay and its a 2-3 week wait. Add $6 to the price for shipping and taxes.
Aug 3, 2013, 10:38 am
#98
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: YYZ
Posts: 6,138
Wirelessly posted (iPhone: Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; Android 4.3; Nexus 4 Build/JWR66V) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/28.0.1500.94 Mobile Safari/537.36)
I'm using mine primarily in Canada.
Other than the usual geographic restrictions with respect to the content providers, no difference vs using it in the US.
Of course, I use a VPN...
Originally Posted by Panam
Also, are there country restrictions? Specifically, can I use it in Canada? If any limitations, what would they be?
Other than the usual geographic restrictions with respect to the content providers, no difference vs using it in the US.
Of course, I use a VPN...
Aug 4, 2013, 6:31 am
#100
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: St. Croix
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1k, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold, CC Gold
Posts: 521
Aug 4, 2013, 12:14 pm
#102
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 47
To clarify:
I was not referring to the use case of being on VPN and then using the Chromecast Netlfix/ youtube app, but mirroring a Chrome browser tab with "foreign" content that requires certain IP.
In that case Chromecast raises a "communication problem while on VPN" error and apparently requires some intelligent DNS modifications.
Given your location (DXB?), do you have a non-UAE IP pre-set in your router?
I was not referring to the use case of being on VPN and then using the Chromecast Netlfix/ youtube app, but mirroring a Chrome browser tab with "foreign" content that requires certain IP.
In that case Chromecast raises a "communication problem while on VPN" error and apparently requires some intelligent DNS modifications.
Given your location (DXB?), do you have a non-UAE IP pre-set in your router?
Aug 4, 2013, 9:23 pm
#103
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: DL DM+(segs)/MM, UA Ag, Hilton DM, Marriott Ti (life Pt), TSA Opt-out Platinum
Posts: 3,227
Got mine yesterday. Underwhelming. Only works with Youtube on my iPad, and it's very slow. The setup site does claim that iOS support is coming.
I had high hopes for using it as a DLNA client, but apparently is doesn't do that either (at least not yet). Looks like it currently only works with Netflix (I really don't want to watch the worst movies of 10 years ago), Google Play or Youtube.
One other thing, there's no user auth, it lets anyone on the network control it. That's a FAIL.
Oh well, I can hold on and hope they add some functionaliy, or I could sell it for 2x what I paid on ebay...
I had high hopes for using it as a DLNA client, but apparently is doesn't do that either (at least not yet). Looks like it currently only works with Netflix (I really don't want to watch the worst movies of 10 years ago), Google Play or Youtube.
One other thing, there's no user auth, it lets anyone on the network control it. That's a FAIL.
Oh well, I can hold on and hope they add some functionaliy, or I could sell it for 2x what I paid on ebay...
Aug 4, 2013, 11:32 pm
#104
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Aug 2003
Programs: UA 1K 1MM (finally!), IHG AMB-Spire, HH Diamond
Posts: 60,174
Google Chromecast
Can you cast "anything" from Chrome to the dongle on a win 7 PC with chrome installed?
How about iPad or iPhone? I don't see a "cast" icon
How about iPad or iPhone? I don't see a "cast" icon
Aug 6, 2013, 11:13 am
#105
Moderator Hilton Honors, Travel News, West, The Suggestion Box, Smoking Lounge & DiningBuzz
Join Date: Jun 2000
Programs: Honors Diamond, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Exec Elite
Posts: 36,027
Ooopsies....
We're writing about the order you placed on July 27, 2013 (Order# XXXX). We do not have an estimated delivery date for the items below. We will email you with an update on your delivery date in 30 days, or as soon as the items are ready to ship.