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Title: Wow Google won the my tech is smaller than your tech
Post by: SysAdmin on July 28, 2013, 05:24:23 AM
Usually Apple wins the my tech is smaller and thinner than your tech but Google won it this time.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp9VA71eBew

The only thing not supported with device this is Windows Phone, LOL.
Title: Re: Wow Google won the my tech is smaller than your tech
Post by: Lurch on July 28, 2013, 07:50:58 AM
Downside is it's not available in New Zealand otherwise I would have purchased one :-)
Title: Re: Wow Google won the my tech is smaller than your tech
Post by: CodePoet on July 28, 2013, 08:05:40 AM
God damn it, not available in Australia either :( This would make viewing youtube on the TV so much easier on my folks
Title: Re: Wow Google won the my tech is smaller than your tech
Post by: James2002 on July 28, 2013, 08:58:46 AM
Just a thumbdrive with bunch of upgrades lol.  I guess google might be on to something.   I do hope it a success.  Not a bad price for it.
Title: Re: Wow Google won the my tech is smaller than your tech
Post by: som99 on July 28, 2013, 09:17:45 AM
Nothing for me, I build HTPC's for my TV's and I will continue to do so, my wife loves it, she rarely watch any TV channels nowdays just streem what she want's to see and download the rest.

I dont need to link every thing with everything, as long as I get my pick of OS and the devices can access my file server im a happy camper.

Been using an AMD fusion board for quite some time now as a HTPC and it does a great job for it's low price tag of 80$, when upgrading ill just have to switch out the motherboard, so cost for upgrades when something better comes along aint that bad since the SSD, RAM, Case, PSU etc will work on the next one also untill something breaks or DDR3 gets phased out.
Title: Re: Wow Google won the my tech is smaller than your tech
Post by: Ni72ous on July 28, 2013, 11:54:02 AM
Chromecast works exactly the same as the PS3 Youtube app, search Youtube on phone/tablet and click the cast button to send the video to the PS3 Youtube app.
Title: Re: Wow Google won the my tech is smaller than your tech
Post by: CodePoet on July 28, 2013, 12:32:28 PM
Quote from: Nitrous;742763
Chromecast works exactly the same as the PS3 Youtube app, search Youtube on phone/tablet and click the cast button to send the video to the PS3 Youtube app.

There is no cast button on my Android Youtube app - You sit on a throne of lies!

Edit: I might look into this, thanks for the suggestion.
Title: Re: Wow Google won the my tech is smaller than your tech
Post by: Djole on July 28, 2013, 01:11:15 PM
The time has come that western companies started to copy Chinese products. Cheap mini android PCs made in China are available for years. Latest ones seem to pack some power too.
Title: Re: Wow Google won the my tech is smaller than your tech
Post by: CodePoet on July 28, 2013, 01:25:46 PM
Quote from: Djole;742770
The time has come that western companies started to copy Chinese products. Cheap mini android PCs made in China are available for years. Latest ones seem to pack some power too.


While this is true, the main selling point here (aside from the price) would be the fact that it almost seamlessly integrates with Google apps and Android. Practically zero learning curve or setup required compared to chinese offerings

It also has display mirroring capability for android handsets which is a super-attractive feature