Google runs out of Chromecast Netflix codes after just a day due to overwhelming demand
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[quote]Google wasn't sure how much of a hit its Web-to-TV streaming dongle, Chromecast, would be. So to sweeten the deal, it included three months of Netflix for free. But Google has put a halt to the deal, only one day after the device debuted, because it was too popular.
Google told the Los Angeles Times in a statement, "Due to overwhelming demand for Chromecast devices since launch, the three-month Netflix promotion (which was available in limited quantities) is no longer available."
The Netflix deal was quite the sweetener. While the Chromecast retails for $35, three months of Netflix's streaming service normally costs $23.97, and Netflix made it available to both new and current subscribers.[/quote]
I was going to get one because of the Netflix deal, but without it it's much less tempting. It only really does web streaming from apps on a device with a chromecast feature. I know it's cheap but $35, you could spend $50 and get a Roku HD and be able to access your Youtube and Netflix like a Chromecast does, and lots more as well.
[QUOTE=Kaabii;41606481]I was going to get one because of the Netflix deal, but without it it's much less tempting. It only really does web streaming from apps on a device with a chromecast feature. I know it's cheap but $35, you could spend $50 and get a Roku HD and be able to access your Youtube and Netflix like a Chromecast does, and lots more as well.[/QUOTE]
Or alternately for $40, there are a good amount of decent-performing Android devices (namely the Mk808 + versions) that have no problem directly running Youtube or XBMC on an HDTV.
It's not as polished, sure, but the capabilities of such a device reach far beyond just YouTube (emulators, games and what not).
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