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Lfergo747 on 16/07/2015 - 11:03 officeworks.com.au (13766 clicks)
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Went into an office works store today to buy a google chromecast and it was $24.50

The Google Chromecast connects directly to the HDMI port on your TV and allows you to use a smartphone, tablet or computer to play your favourite entertainment onto your TV. Use your portable devices like a remote control and search, browse, play, pause or rewind your videos on your TV screen.
The Chromecast plugs into your TV via a HDMI port then uses your home WiFi network to connect to your other devices.
You can cast any website onto your TV using a Windows PC or Mac computer or mirror what's on your Android smartphone or tablet.
There are also a variety of Chromecast apps available to help you customise your experience.
You can also choose your favourite images to be a backdrop on your TV when you're not casting.
The Google Chromecast is compatible with Android smartphones, Android tablets, iPhones, iPads, Macs and Windows PCs.

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    • froggym on 16/07/2015 - 11:07
      +16

      No need. It is on their website at that price. A bit more if you want it shipped of course but still super cheap.

    • Utopian on 16/07/2015 - 11:08

      Would help, but supplied website link does show it.

      Been holding/missing-out forever… Now is my time!!

    • mr kindface on 16/07/2015 - 11:13

      why?

  • Chthonic on 16/07/2015 - 11:07
    +42

    Nice first post. Get ready for a VOTES EXPLOSION

  • ShaneWSmith on 16/07/2015 - 11:07
    +2

    This is legit
    https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/SearchDisplay?searchTerm…

    Thanks for posting!

  • IDontWantToSignUpJu… on 16/07/2015 - 11:09
    +2

    With the new ethernet dongle google has released, are these things able to handle 1080p video without stutter?

    • kiwipride on 16/07/2015 - 11:36
      +5

      Both mine handle 1080p seamlessly. Maybe your network?

    • Pizza The Hutt on 16/07/2015 - 14:11

      I've got 2 and have streamed both youtube and local network videos at 1080p via WiFi at the same time no problem, so it may be that your area is congested on 2.4ghz If that's the case then connecting via ethernet will fix the problem.

  • nuchalis on 16/07/2015 - 11:10

    Postage is $5.95 for me… not bad, but not great either in this world of free postage for small items…

    • stebie on 16/07/2015 - 11:40
      +3

      You do have the option of visiting a store with stock and purchasing one (or more).
      Alternatively, if you spent over $55 (e.g. buy 3) and live in a metro area, you get free shipping.

      • sween64 on 16/07/2015 - 11:59
        +5

        Or Click and Collect for free even if your local doesn't have stock it'll be sent to your local store in 2 days.

      • nuchalis on 16/07/2015 - 12:54
        +1

        True! I already got one, I just mentioned the postage as back then people were asking the cost… I shouldn't have tried to help and just got myself negs ;)

  • dlakers3peat on 16/07/2015 - 11:10

    Excellent bought 2. OW allows click and collect so no delivery fee. Great work OP.

    • CyberMurning on 16/07/2015 - 11:45
      -5

      why need two? resell?

      • mr kindface on 16/07/2015 - 11:49

        lots of people have them all over the house. There's 3 in use at ours

      • Scaregdearimasu on 16/07/2015 - 11:49

        Multiple tv's in the house.
        One for living room, one for bedroom and one for eventual kitchen tv.
        Will be very nice to throw my podcasts up on the tv with out touching any remotes.

      • GuniGuGu on 16/07/2015 - 12:09
        +2

        I plugged one into my audio receiver.

  • nocure on 16/07/2015 - 11:11
    +4

    Let the OzBargaining of OW begin.

    • Name on 16/07/2015 - 13:21
      +3

      Ebay store currently shows 350 sold in the past hour. Going strong!

  • fergo747 on 16/07/2015 - 11:12
    +3

    Sorry for the first time post issues!!

    • nocure on 16/07/2015 - 11:14
      +10

      You are forgiven. Top first deal,congrats.

    • Scaregdearimasu on 16/07/2015 - 12:13

      Member since 2012 and first bargain posted! Well done! quite a bargain to post as your first.
      I'm quite jealous of all the positives your getting haha!

  • montorola on 16/07/2015 - 11:12
    +4

    Omg still have my old one unopened, tempted to buy a second one at this price (even though I clearly have no need for it) haha

    • Lukian on 16/07/2015 - 11:28
      +2

      Holiday Season gift!

    • Scaregdearimasu on 16/07/2015 - 11:15

      Agreed WTF is with the shipping calculator. Excellent for pickup but rubbish delivered.
      I highly doubt I can get a price match on this but wort a go I suppose.
      Wonder how long I can get them to hold them for me instore.

    • nocure on 16/07/2015 - 11:15

      Click and collect .Once you order it ,it will be held for you.

      • Lukian on 16/07/2015 - 11:29

        Don't officeworks have free delivery over $55 anyway? Just buy some printer paper or something.

        • Scaregdearimasu on 16/07/2015 - 11:30

          They do but for whatever reason on my area delivery was still 25.50 even if I ordered 3.
          Although I do remember when I bought a nice set of logitech speakers last year shipping was only 5.95 to the same address.
          I think their calculator is broken!

        • Lukian on 16/07/2015 - 11:35

          @Scaregdearimasu: You could always try a phone order or report the issue :)

        • Scaregdearimasu on 16/07/2015 - 11:36

          @Lukian:
          Ehh I placed a click and collect order. They don't explicitly state how long they will hold your order for so they'll just have to hold it for me until it's convenient to me.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/07/2015 - 13:36
      +1

      No clue why I got negged, $25.95 to ship something this god damn small? complete rip off. No store in my city so no click and collect.

      • pumpkinspice on 16/07/2015 - 14:16

        Questioning neg votes?
        Prepare to be negged again.

        • [Deactivated] on 16/07/2015 - 15:50
          +1

          my anus is prepared

      • spersephone on 16/07/2015 - 16:32

        It's a small thing but it comes in a reasonable sized box which wouldn't be that cheap to send depending on where you are. However, I agree that that price is ridiculous.

  • 2pro4sho on 16/07/2015 - 11:12
    +1

    Thanks OP. I got free delivery. I guess depends where you live.

  • D6C1 on 16/07/2015 - 11:12
    +1

    Thank you OP! I been eyeing this for a while and will grab one! :)

  • 123buyer on 16/07/2015 - 11:13
    +1

    Thanks OP！

  • tightarse on 16/07/2015 - 11:14
    +2

    Awesome first post. Thanks :)

  • tinx on 16/07/2015 - 11:14

    Great deal!

    Question for those using plex with cc, how do u get rid of the small poster and on screen remote that show on the tv when u cast something? Hope it make sense..

    • Lukian on 16/07/2015 - 11:30
      +1

      Ask on the Plex forums or submit a bug report if it's not already a known issue.

    • spersephone on 16/07/2015 - 16:32

      I'm not sure what you mean, but an onscreen display comes up briefly then disappears on mine.

      • tinx on 16/07/2015 - 17:38

        Yeah thats the problem, mine stay up during play… Annoying..

  • kirt on 16/07/2015 - 11:14
    +9

    Nice!

    Info on connecting via ethernet (costs around $15):

    https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2418159

    I also found CEC works well with with the Harmony IR on Plex, Youtube, Stan etc (but not Netflix….yet).

    • [Deactivated] on 16/07/2015 - 12:37

      Thank you

  • DrStinge on 16/07/2015 - 11:15

    Just in time for the Emmys :P

  • montorola on 16/07/2015 - 11:15
    +29

    One of the best first posts ever, what was more impressive was the OP didn't say the usual "long time lurker, first time poster, please be nice" comment lol

  • iChopstick on 16/07/2015 - 11:17

    Awesome! Thanks OP

  • drdarsh on 16/07/2015 - 11:17

    holy moly

  • westy589 on 16/07/2015 - 11:19

    Thanks op, just got one

  • patinadiary on 16/07/2015 - 11:20
    +2

    Top deal, im getting same day delivery for 5.95, thanks OP

  • newxr on 16/07/2015 - 11:20
    -4

    Out of Stock :(

    • newxr on 16/07/2015 - 11:49
      +1

      Sorry but when using mobile site it reports out of stock. Desktop site order goes through

  • messiah1095 on 16/07/2015 - 11:20

    Nice one, live near an OW now so just ordered and will pick up on the way home tonight :)

  • Paul Atreides on 16/07/2015 - 11:21
    +8

    now i have 3 chromecasts total, 2 bought from DS and 1 bought now.

    i still only have 1 tv

    • fryandlaurie on 16/07/2015 - 11:27
      +13

      As long as your TV has at least 3 HDMI ports you can plug each chromecast into a different HDMI port.

      HDMI 1 - Chromecast 1
      HDMI 2 - Chromecast 2
      HDMI 3 - Chromecast 3

      Give them fancy names if you wish :-)

      Then cast different things to each and maybe turn on picture in picture if your TV has that feature.

      • Lukian on 16/07/2015 - 11:31

        Does this also require multiple devices, one for each target Chromecast? Although not hard between a tablet, phone and PC. Perhaps you'll run into wifi issues ;)

        • Scaregdearimasu on 16/07/2015 - 12:09

          nope you can have as many as you want on a network. (I'm sure there's a software limit but not sure.)
          You should be able to just label them as you want and then when your in the living room you can just choose the living room chromecast. The problem I'm going to have is now that I have two, if mums got her tv on and I want to use chrome cast on my tv since we're on the same network I'll have the option to control hers and she'll have the option to control mine. Unfortunately someones going to accidentally hit the wrong button and stream to the wrong tv and since CEC auto changes to chromecast when you start streaming to it it'll auto change whatever the persons watching to the chromecast.

        • Maki on 16/07/2015 - 12:22
          -2

          @Scaregdearimasu:
          Maybe you should stop watching porn while your mum's at home then

      • syousef on 16/07/2015 - 13:04

        Geez. Just hook up a computer already and be done with it.

  • Da dpG on 16/07/2015 - 11:21
    +1

    I'm trying to hold my excitement but I can't
    I was legit about to buy some yesterday!!!!!!

    • Jase2801 on 16/07/2015 - 11:47

      Sorry Da dpG meant to upvote you. Stupid me..

  • scuderiarmani on 16/07/2015 - 11:21
    +1

    Got 3, been wanting for ages thanks!

    • DrStinge on 16/07/2015 - 11:23

      Curious what you use so many for?

      • bzha515 on 16/07/2015 - 11:23

        just because it's cheap

      • Click_It on 16/07/2015 - 11:29
        -1

        I've owned one for ~12 months and never used it much at all, that was until I discovered ChromeCast. That seems to be the main selling point unless someone can point out something I'm missing. It's quite handy to beam stuff to the TV on-the-fly, but it doesn't replace a quality media player unless I'm not doing it right.

        Whilst pretty nifty, I won't be buying any more of them. It's probably even more handy for travelling in and out of temporary accommodation etc.

        • Lukian on 16/07/2015 - 11:32

          Extremely useful in accommodation, but you generally need your own (dedicated) hotspot device also.

        • mr kindface on 16/07/2015 - 11:53
          +14

          until I discovered ChromeCast

          …what were you using it for before you discovered the only function that it has?

        • eug on 16/07/2015 - 12:15
          +5

          @mr kindface: It can turn your TV into a nice large clock with pretty wallpaper that changes. Who doesn't want a 55" clock?

        • eug on 16/07/2015 - 12:17
          +1

          @Lukian:

          Extremely useful in accommodation, but you generally need your own (dedicated) hotspot device also.

          You can use your phone's hotspot, but some apps won't work.
          You can use someone else's phone as a hotspot though.

        • Lukian on 16/07/2015 - 12:31

          @eug: It's a hell of a lot easier if the device you want to stream from isn't the hotspot itself, a second device is 'okay', but then you'd want a USB powerbank to keep it charged (for optimal placement). Thus a dedicated device is better, and the second person can still use their device(s).

        • Click_It on 16/07/2015 - 12:45

          @mr kindface:

          Lol fair call. I was basically connecting directly to it with my phone. Everything I did showing up on the big screen. Fun for a few minutes (games, google maps etc) and then pretty pointless.

        • eug on 16/07/2015 - 20:00

          @Lukian:

          a second device is 'okay', but then you'd want a USB powerbank to keep it charged (for optimal placement).

          I always travel with a tablet as well, so I make either the tablet or my phone the hotspot. I will always have a charger in the hotel room so I just plug it in. It can run for quite a few hours on battery though.

      • Lukian on 16/07/2015 - 11:33
        +2

        DrStinge, You don't have three TV's in your house?

        Gifts for family/friends.
        One for travel.
        Free delivery!

      • scuderiarmani on 16/07/2015 - 11:41

        Currently have 2 Panasonic Plasmas without wifi, and a couple Western Digital My Clouds that need me to use a Bluray player to connect…. atleast this will skip the need to turn the bluray player on. Have read WD updated the Clouds firmware to support Chromecast. Will inevtiably buy a new TV too, even if that has Wifi already I could still make use of it…. There is also things that I haven't even thought of doing with them which I look forward to trying :)

  • Looking4Bargians on 16/07/2015 - 11:25

    Wish i didn't buy Apple TV 1 year ago :)

    • Da dpG on 16/07/2015 - 11:30
      +1

      Sell it on eBay.. people are buying it for $80+
      That's what I did and I'm buying this today instead!!
      WOOP WOOP

      • bargaino on 16/07/2015 - 11:52

        Apple tv2 is selling for twice that, or more with Kodi and pirate channels installed.

        No idea why when there are better Kodi options with Full-HD for that price.
        You could even buy a new ATV3 plus an Android Kodi box for less.

        • Da dpG on 16/07/2015 - 12:53

          Because you can jailbreak it.
          Rest of them will be around $80

        • Looking4Bargians on 16/07/2015 - 13:03
          +1

          @Da dpG: can you jailbreak Apple TV ? how ?

        • bargaino on 16/07/2015 - 13:18

          @Da dpG:
          Yes, obviously its the jailbreaking. And my understanding is that people jailbreak it largely to install Kodi.
          But there are plenty of of better, cheaper options for running Kodi nowadays, unlike when the ATV2 was first released.
          In fact, Kodi is not longer supporting ATV2 for future upgrades, and you need to run an old firmware.

          So a jailbroken ATV2 was once great, but makes little sense now.

        • TScott on 16/07/2015 - 13:23

          @manic: But ATV1 is still supported via future OSMC releases.

        • bargaino on 16/07/2015 - 13:31

          @TScott:
          Getting even further off topic … the ATV1 was a totally different beast. It can run full Linux, and takes a hard drive. Was never cheap. Getting a bit dated though.

          The atv2 and current model are more equivalent to Chromecast. - cheap simple ARM-based gadgets without local storage.

    • SevenSmurfs on 16/07/2015 - 11:35
      +2

      I find the Apple TV more useful if you own an apple device.

      I haven't used my google chrome for quite a few months already…

      • [Deactivated] on 16/07/2015 - 11:49
        +1

        Yep. This thing is for my second TV just to tide me over until the next AppleTV is released.

      • Da dpG on 16/07/2015 - 11:49
        +4

        I'm over the Apple TV.. would never get it again.
        Plus any apple product can use the Chromecast.

        • SevenSmurfs on 16/07/2015 - 13:41

          It can but not very well. Doesn't do the mirroring capability for example

        • Saeed on 16/07/2015 - 13:59

          @SevenSmurfs: How do you get screen mirroring to work?

        • SevenSmurfs on 16/07/2015 - 14:15

          @saeedsaund:

          Swipe up and press there's a function there for mirroring

    • spersephone on 16/07/2015 - 16:33
      +1

      I've got both, and much prefer the Apple TV personally.

  • joeflacco on 16/07/2015 - 11:25

    Is there any point of getting one of these if you have a media server and a wireless adapter for your PC?

    • [Deactivated] on 16/07/2015 - 11:50

      This is for your TV.

      • joeflacco on 16/07/2015 - 15:42

        Probably should have mentioned that it's a smart TV.

        But as per the comment below, I don't think it's necessary for me.

        • [Deactivated] on 16/07/2015 - 16:15

          Yeah if you have a smart TV there is probably little point

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