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Google shows off new, updated Chromecast

article published on 29 September, 2015

Alongside its bigger announcements, Google also unveiled a new second-generation Chromecast streaming dongle today. Design-wise, Google has changed the device from a "stick" to a round disc that has an HDMI arm that extends out or sticks to the back when needed. The change in design was made so the dongle can hang further away from the TV and reduce interference. The new Chromecast ... [ read the full article ]

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omendata
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_ 		30. September 2015 @ 19:06 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Bit of an expensive upgrade for a bit of extra cord and 802.11ac 5ghz and a round design methinks.

I'll stick to my current Chromecast I.

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ivymike
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_ 		1. October 2015 @ 18:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
That cord better be detachable.....I don't need that disk dangling behind my TV.
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SoTired
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_ 		1. October 2015 @ 22:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hard to justify a streaming device that doesn't support Amazon Prime. Hopefully they can work something out with Amazon. For now, I'll probably go with Roku or a FireTV for my next device.
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g_slide
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_ 		2. October 2015 @ 22:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I've been waiting for years to purchase a new version Chromecast and now we are left with this horrendous design of a Hockey Puck.

This sucks, I was so excited to finally get a Chromecast and I should have just purchased the first Gen version instead.

There is no way I would purchase this Hockey Puck design and I can't imagine anyone else pick this over the original.
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_ 		9. October 2015 @ 04:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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