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Use coupon code FRIDAY15 get the chromecast cheaper.
Chromecast $49…
http://www.dicksmith.com.au/chromecast-hdmi-media-streaming-…
Now $34
ENJOY!!
Chromecast $34 Delivered (Today) @ Dick Smith
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Lfrysie on 15/08/2014 - 15:30 dicksmith.com.au (6377 clicks)
Last edited 15/08/2014 - 16:13 by 2 other users
Last edited 15/08/2014 - 16:13 by 2 other users
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I don't think you need to get the charger, do you? Seems to work on its own for $49 min. spend.
It comes with a charger for those TV's that do not have USB.
Its a 850mA charger though so not useful for much else.
Oh, no OP had a link to a charger in the description to get the total OVER $49. I was just clarifying that the total could be $49 and the code would still work.
sorry updated
OMG I paid $40 last week from DSE.
I got ripped. :(
LOL
That's a pretty good deal. I mean I see guys going to the gym and paying $700 a year just to be ripped.
They end up eating maccas and getting fat after that 1 month intense work out.
I got mine a while ago. It's quite convenient when you have a kid and want to play their favorite stuff on the tv. Not sure which applications others use, but I find "localcast" quite alright.
Dupe technically
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/156899unless we want a post of everything dicksmith sells.
This is particularly a good deal so I think it's helpful as a separate post.
Not really any different to the mods allowing individual supermarket deals in addition to the weekly compare-atron
I MISSED $5 :(
Keep going lower still don't know should I buy?
Yes.
It'll probably get cheaper over time, especially once android tv comes out.
Genuine question, I already have an Apple TV. Is this still worth getting? Seems a very good price!
Can you easily play youtube from your smartphone or laptop tab to the TV using Apple TV?
if you have an iphone, or a mac, yes…
probably not.
I bought one for the mum-in-law as getting her an Apple TV costs more. What tipped me over finally is Chromecast support from the Seagate Media App which I use with my Seagate Wireless Plus (or LaCie Fuel).
Thanks OP
I've been waiting and missing out on the $39/45 deals and jumped straight on this one. Excited to play with this. Anyone know if it needs to be a 'tv'? Could I attach this to a monitor with HDMI and stream straight to it?
does not have to be a tv. no sound if your monitor does not have a speaker.
Man thats a great price.
Is it possible to stream wireless video content on these yet? I remember hearing some dev guys were working on it a while ago - basically it would be great to play a video (not youtube but maybe VLC) and then have it play on the TV. Anybody know what the status of this is?
I stream via wireless with videos on desktop PCs, laptops and phones. No issues at all.
That code is not working anymore unless add up something to make it over $49.
It did not work for existing account. It works if the account is not logged in. So go figure and one can get it at $34.
I had the same issue, but then tried again once logged in and it worked
It might get cheaper. But I ordered it anyway for this price before DSE taken over by another company formed by OZ bargainers. Was thinking about getting it at $39 delivered. So many pluses here in short time - it is surely one gadget that people hope to have. Remember you can use your WISH card purchased with 5% off.
Is it all Android phone or tablet will compatible with it? But as I understand not every model support mirroring, right?
OK, Android OS 4.4.2 or higher required …. so not everybody have it.
Can you use chromecast to mirror foxtel go from an ipad? Or is it locked down like airplay?
Outta stock.
Seems like back in stock. Just got one.
Product went out of stock during checkout :(
Out of stock.
Just in case you aren't being sarcastic…
20% off $49 = $39.20
This deal is better.That is if you are just buying one…
Or multiple transactions?
I just bought it, and went to post on ozbargain, but it was already on the homepage lol.
Now can someone explain to me how this thing works..
Can I stream the videos I downloaded onto my TV?Yes, plex will do it.
Awesome!!! Thanks OP :)
BAH finally decided to bite on Chromecast and out of stock on checkout
OOS on checkout. fail…
… oh wait, tried again and it works now.
I read that Presto was going to drop to $10 per month.
It works with chrome via apphttp://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/computers/gadgets-on-the-…
Tying presto free trial now, there's better alternatives available.
I had chromecast in my cart, got caught up with work, now it's out of stock >:x
I was about to bite on my first Android. Glad it went out of stock when I was putting in my details. :)
Dat proud feel when you flash your i-penor in public and peasants glare with jealousy. I routinely alter my route so I can enter low-socio economic areas just to give em a "flash" of goodness. They watch my finger stroke the retina™ touch screen like a stray-dog watches roast chickens move on a cooking rack.
Lmao.
It's in stock for me
edit: Don't need it but got one anyway
missed it again T.T. Chromecast is just simply awesome.
Seems to be back in stock. Just ordered one.
back in stock guys , get em while its hot… xmas presents ;)
friday15 not working for me
Damn it.. grumble
I just bought one! Android cherry popped! Gosh that was painful… to see my cash burn.
just managed to get one. It stuffed up on checkout so i frantically went to add to cart again. Once i did i saw that it was out of stock! Dammit! But then i get an email saying my first checkout went through. Woot =)
I've found mine pretty handy, tempted to get a second one but I'll wait until the rumoured revision comes out.
For those with an android device, I found the most useful app is BubbleUPnP. It lets you stream your local videos lag free to the chromecast.back in stock again guys.. which courirer do dicksmith use for delivery?
Startrack
Only shows click and collect is available for me, which the $15 discount doesn't apply to.
out of stock delivery again - pick up ok but you don't get the $15 off which sucks
nonsense deal - sucking my time.
just ordered one…… after added to cart it did say its our of stock, but once you enter the post code for delivery and then update cart, it is able to order again
Yeah, keeps going in and out of stock. Just got one.
They must be adding new stock, I saw the post here that it was out of stock, but tried anyway and I got one, I also wanted a second one and now I am getting out of stock (I noted that in order to get them for $34 you need to buy one only, as it's just a $15 off the total from what I can see).
I have also tried opening a new browser and not logging in, but same issue. So maybe they might add more later today? Who Knows?
Out of stock for me
just got one. initially said out of stock and click and collect was only option.
When i entered FRIDAY15 the delivery option became available.
Tried, doesnt work anymore. :(
Damnit, i'm late by…. 1 second!
Thanks for the post! Managed to get one earlier but was awaiting payment review…now says completed already! Spending too much today between this and the WD 8TB NAS…better stop looking at the posts before I see something else!
wondering, what do you use chrome cast for? i keep trying to find a reason for myself to purchase one, but, anyone can advise what do you use it for?
I am an apple guy, from macbook to iPhone, and i usually mirroring my macbook to tv via a cable, instead of wireless, i do not have any interest to spend money subscribing to certain channel such as hulu, netflix, etc…
any advise, what can i use it for ?
sorry, this might be a silly question, but really curious want to find out what do you guys use this for….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK4u6wm-HIk
Also, an Apple TV is better for your iOS needs.
But you can always give it a try if you consider $54 disposable money.i have all my movies and tv shows on my local pc.
use plex to organsise it and then use a tablet (android or apple) running the plex mobile app to cast those files to a tv.
A quick google search and summary.
1) Watch any Web content on the big screen.
Not all Web content is created equal. The ordinary run of Internet media extenders, such as the Roku line, can show Internet video channels such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, and YouTube. But, some Internet TV shows are only available via websites, such as Hulu-only content and many of CBS's prime-time shows. If you want to watch these shows on your HDTV you need a Chromecast and any device that can run the Chrome Web browser, or a late-model Apple TV paired with a newer Apple computing device that can support AirPlay Mirroring.
2) Watch "restricted access" Internet video on the big screen.
Living in the US, I can't easily watch my favorite current UK television shows like the second season of the BBC's The Paradise or the fourth season of ITV's Downton Abby. Were I living in the U.K., I wouldn't be able to access Hulu. Thanks to Web proxies, such as Media Hint, and virtual private networks (VPN)s, I can set my computers up so I can watch international TV shows.
These work by providing me with an Internet Protocol (IP) address in a country where the content is available. Then, with Chromecast, I can watch these programs on my "real" TV instead of one of my PCs or laptops. It's a lot more fun watching these shows on a big screen then even on the best of my computer displays.
3) Watch your own videos
For some reason, it's not well-known but you can use Chromecast to watch videos off your local or network drives. True, Chromecast has no media-server support as such, but it's easy to get around this. All you have to do is open a video file in Chrome with the command "Control-O." Since Chrome can natively play AVI, MP4, M4V, MPEG, OGV, and WEBM videos, you can then watch you own videos on your TV with no fuss or muss.
Personally, I've converted almost all my DVD collection into MP4 videos. So, almost my entire video library now lives on a mult-terabyte Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. This approach isn't for everybody, but for a pair of movie fanatics like my wife and me, it works quite well.
4) Video-conferencing
I've been using video-conferencing since the 1980s and ISDN gave us the then remarkable speeds of up to 128-kilobits per second. That part of 80s technology I don't miss, but what I do miss is the big screens we used for videoconferencing in those days. Now, thanks to Chromecast, I can really see everyone I'm talking to in a Google+ Hangout, my preferred group video-conference service. On my 42" Sony HDTV, video-conferencing is once more a pleasure.
5) Replace laptop projector
I do some public speaking and consulting. A lot of that is in small meeting rooms. To make my points visually, I've used a series of Epson InFocus projectors over the years. These are nice, but, like any projector, they take up room, weigh down my laptop bag, go out of focus, and the bulbs always burn out at the worst possible times. Any business road-warrior knows the drill.
Now, thanks to the Chromecast, I just make sure I can get a modern TV in the space and I'm good to go. It is so, so much easier than futzing with projectors, that I don't know how I ever managed without it.
So, there you go, three fun and two business reasons why Chromecasts are great, little handy Internet to TV devices.
Great summary, thanks mate!
Re: replacing a laptop projector
Don't you need your phone/device to be on a wifi network with the chromecast? Not sure about you but I don't usually get wifi access at these things.
My TV in my bedroom is not a smart TV, but it has hdmi and usb. So i can use chromecast to connect it with my smart phone and e.g. watch youtube
Also Showbox & Mobdro mean s you can watch practically any TV station or movie/TV show on demand.
Thank you for the info guys, made up my mind… uhm.. not to get it at this stage… again, thank you and do appreciate the response.
Shit, think I missed out. If only I wasn't dealing with so many professionals :-)
Edit Ahh I take it back, I'm one of you, I managed to score one
this + afl live = live footy at home w/o foxtel.
timmye how do you get live afl to work on it?
you can screen cast your mobile onto it now so load up the app while doing that and it will appear on the tv! not hd but good enough to beat foxtel.
anyone know if this is possible to do with NRL at all?
Wait 5 minutes, the item should come back instock.
well what do you know, it has - for me at least.
Doh, been looking for one of these and out of stock already.
Oooh, back in stock
THE CART CRASHED ON ME DURING CHECKOUT! Argh.
strange that although the offer says $15 off $49 spend it does not state home delivery only(actually states online only) which to means order it online, yet when u click and collect it doesn't take the $15 off
It's in the T&C (fine print) - does not apply to click and collect orders
It's $34 delivered, don't add anything. $49 less $15 unless they updated the price since I bought 5mins ago