Chromecast worth it?

[SebasCvdB]

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and use a Samsung Smart TV and have the ability to stream stuff like netflix etc already.. Would Chromecast still be worth purchasing for me?

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[gamefreak715]

Can your TV get hulu plus, youtube, Google play music, movies and TV? If not and you wanna do it, then buy it. I couldn't be happier. I use it on my bedroom TV but since I have an Xbox on my main TV I just do Netflix on the Xbox. I wouldnt hold out for anything more than what chromecast currently offers though in terms of services it provides

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[AaronTV]

I think it is easily worth it. I have an Xbox, ps3, and smart TV and I prefer the Chromecast experience to any of those options. YouTube and Netflix videos stream at a higher quality on the Chromecast (for me). I also like having easy access to my Google Play Music collection to stream to my home theater speakers.

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[lostchild]

Can your TV get hulu plus, youtube, Google play music, movies and TV? If not and you wanna do it, then buy it.
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My TV could do all those, but I still think it is worth it to get Chromecast just for the Chrome browser tab casting alone. I have been watching Amazing Race, Survivors, Face Off, Tomorrow People, Top Chef, etc.. on their websites casting to my TV. I guess I could run the long HDMI cable from my computer to the TV, but using the Chromecast no one get tripped accidentally on the cable!

 

[jstwondrng]

My TV could do all those, but I still think it is worth it to get Chromecast just for the Chrome browser tab casting alone. I have been watching Amazing Race, Survivors, Face Off, Tomorrow People, Top Chef, etc.. on their websites casting to my TV. I guess I could run the long HDMI cable from my computer to the TV, but using the Chromecast no one get tripped accidentally on the cable!

If you already have that functionality, I would wait to purchase a Chromecast. There are limited app streaming offerings right now and you don't have the ability to stream the web from a tablet or smartphone.

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[Devlyn16]

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and use a Samsung Smart TV and have the ability to stream stuff like netflix etc already.. Would Chromecast still be worth purchasing for me?

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one thing to rememebr it is pretty easy to stuff the chromecast in your pocket and take it to a friend/relative's house, I suspect taking your Smart TV would prove a bit more difficult.

for you tube there is also the queing feature that I dobut is on your Smart TV. basicaly if 5 people are at your home and all have wi-Fi access they can all add videos to the Chromecast youtube que this is a neat way for everyone to share funny videos or cool new music.

 

[B. Diddy]

Keep in mind how cheap the thing is--only $35. Just go without your Starbucks latte for 10 days, and it's yours!

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[Ry]

Keep in mind how cheap the thing is--only $35. Just go without your Starbucks latte for 10 days, and it's yours!

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Agreed. Such an impulse buy at $35. Might as well get one.

 

[SebasCvdB]

Alright I'm considering a purchase granted my TV already has most apps (Hulu, Netflix, HBO Go etc.) I realized I can use it on my upstairs TV which is not a Smart TV... Thanks for all the advice people

 

[joe_fresh]

Purchased mine yesterday. I can't figure out why I waited so long to get it. So much easier than pulling out cables and laptops to watch a movie.

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