Decent price for Google Chromecast 2 with free delivery. If you'd rather pickup then Officeworks $45 after code is the best around at the moment.
For Chromecast Ultra you can grab it from The Good Guys for $89 (C&C) after code which is a good price.
Most of those say 'For Google Chromecast 2' or some ambigious wording. That particular one doesn't but for that price you know it's no good, confirmed in feedback:
its not chromecast, is miracast g***o
Chromecast 2 Digital HDMI Media Video Streamer 2017 2nd Generation For Google (#401325279622) AU $19.99
Yeah, I thought so. Just wondering whether it works just as well as they're half the price.
i just bought one of those as it was advertised as a chromecast 2, as i paid $27 for it.
once received, it was a miracast. tried it out and it drops out every often. i wont' recommend it.
i'm trying to get my refund now.
I am still using Chromecast 1, working fine. Any reason to upgrade to 2?
I don't think so. I'm no expert but Chromecast 2 doesn't have any drastic new features, just small connectivity improvements and design change. Get a Chromecast 2 if you're looking for a Chromecast but not worth the $ to upgrade if you already have Chromecast 1 and it works fine. Still the same video resolution. Unless you have connection issues with Chromecast 1 then upgrade may be a good idea then.
You could get a Chromecast Ultra or something different down the line with 4K compatibility, or an Android TV box seem even more popular - so you'll get some benefits/new features in upgrading.
I agree. I bought the Chromecast 2 for fast streaming but there was virtually no difference.
I reckon it runs better in chromecast 2. I notice the slower connection in chromecast 1.
I have both on different TVs - there is no difference at all that I can see and speed was never a problem on my original chromecast. They look different and I like the 1 as it's smaller but the 2 hangs down so I have to attach it to the back of the TV so I can't see it.
The Chromecast 2 have 5GHz Wifi, which helps you stream high bitrate content especially if you're suffering from congestion or interference in your 2.4GHz Wifi band.
True, the Chromecast one also had 2gb ram whereas the two only has 512mb, so it can't build as big a buffer.
I'm looking to buy one of these, but what's stopping someone from jumping towards the Chromecast Ultra which cost twice as much aside from the price?
The main advantages of the Chromecast Ultra over the Chromecast 2 is that it supports 4K streaming and has a wired ethernet port. If you want a Chromecast but don't have a 4K TV or 4K streaming/HDR isn't important to you (some may like to future proof), then you I'd say just get a Chromecast 2 for $40 or so less.
If you're going to get the HD version, just get the mi box 3 instead. Way more powerful and useful, includes chromecast capable and the same price.
Where should I buy it from? Any link?
They come up on OzBargain fairly regularly. If you do a search on here something will come up.
What ia the difference with wd tv live?
Chromecast 2 supports faster wifi ac from memory so you would have less of a bottleneck if you are on fibre or faster connections
chromecast 1 is able to cache more of the movie compared to chromecast 2, however has s slower theoretical wifi throughput. i got both and only notice slightly fast loading times when you first send an app to it.
Android TV devices also work as a chromecast, you can get the Xiaomi Mi Box 3 which is 4k for under $80 on a good day.
Heard good and bad things about this though.
Does any "octacore Android media player" available on eBay count as an Android TV device, or is that a separate thing?
Thanks OP ordered C2
Bought one and Im not impressed as its a dumbass device and YES i know how to use it.
I think an android smart tv or a intel box is way more use as these are smart, use a remote & otherwise way more useful.
Its worth, $10 max. Anything more Id rather get a smart box…
Depends on your usage. If you're just playing video files then a cheap android box. But if you want to send your non-smart tv YouTube videos or stream from plex cheaply then this is a good buy. You probably should have done a bit more research before your purchase.
Anyone tried streaming an emulator from their phone to the tv using one of these?
I can only find info regarding the first Chromecast, which most people say results in too much lag.
Any first hand experience would be appreciated.
Anybody tried the cheaper overseas version like this one? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Chromecast-2-Digital-HDMI-Media-V…