Future of TV reception

Quote: Nareed

And that will do for a massively unfair mischaracterization until a better one comes along.

The idea behind Chromecast is that lots of people already own tablets, PCs and have wireless internet at home.

PC's and wireless alone won't activate Chromecast. You need a smartphone or a tablet. If the person with the phone or tablet is not in the house, Chromecast won't work.

It isn't an issue if you live alone. But why not spend $200 on an MHL TV, and $80 on a Roku streaming stick and have a self sufficient system. That way your family or guests can use the TV.

Quote: Pacomartin

PC's and wireless alone won't activate Chromecast. You need a smartphone or a tablet. If the person with the phone or tablet is not in the house, Chromecast won't work.

From what I've read, it will work with a PC streaming Netflix, Youtube and anything being stremed or played on Chrome.

Quote: Nareed

From what I've read, it will work with a PC streaming Netflix, Youtube and anything being stremed or played on Chrome.

Yes, but that doesn't work as well as activating the device to get it's own Netflix. The Chromecast is primarily designed to work with the tablets and phones.

I guess if you already own a table and a TV, then get the Chromecast. If you own nothing, then there are inexpensive MHL TV's now, and get a ROKU streaming stick.