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QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 25, 2013 -> 08:58 AM)
Ordered one yesterday. With the free 3 months of Netflix included, it's just $11 for the device. Plus I'm sure it'll be quicker to load up a Netflix movie than my PS3.

 

Google canceled that promotion now, you'll get it since your order was already completed, but new orders won't. For 11$ I would have done it too, just to try it out, but couldn't get it in on time. :/

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QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 25, 2013 -> 08:59 AM)
I have a Vizio and it came with several apps like that, but not sure of the difference

 

Smart TV's all suffer from the same problem, lackluster software that rarely -- if ever -- gets updates.

 

Like the Netflix Client on my smart TV is abysmal, it's slow, crashes often, buffers poorly, and it's interface is terrible. On my Xbox360/AppleTV, the client is really smooth, easy to use, etc. I assume you'll get a similarly good experience off the new Chromecast, too. I've never used an application, no matter what it is, on any smart tv that was any good.

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QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 25, 2013 -> 11:46 PM)
So will Chromecast be able to mirror my Chrome browser or not?

 

Yes, that's basically what it does. It mirrors Chrome, or connects to the Internet via links and broadcasts what the link connects it too.

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QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 25, 2013 -> 08:42 AM)

THe idea is very interesting. However, I dont like the idea that i need another device to control it (especially if I want my kids to be able to access Netflix content). Apparently Google TV will be getting an update that will include Chromcast. So, to me, that's the best of both worlds. A box that can access content like Netflix or YouTube, and I can "cast" content to it.

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I have Verizon's Actiontec router right now using that as a modem, and I only use that for the internet access and to use mobile apps for FIOS, everything else I use the Netgear AC router for. Verizon is selling another upgraded router that has wireless N and I'm debating upgrading it.

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QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jul 25, 2013 -> 06:47 PM)
Smart TV's all suffer from the same problem, lackluster software that rarely -- if ever -- gets updates.

 

Like the Netflix Client on my smart TV is abysmal, it's slow, crashes often, buffers poorly, and it's interface is terrible. On my Xbox360/AppleTV, the client is really smooth, easy to use, etc. I assume you'll get a similarly good experience off the new Chromecast, too. I've never used an application, no matter what it is, on any smart tv that was any good.

Apple TV was 90 bucks on Amazon. I suggest people buy that for "smart" tv functions.

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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 26, 2013 -> 12:38 PM)
Apple TV was 90 bucks on Amazon. I suggest people buy that for "smart" tv functions.

 

Same, but I really only recommend that to people that are invested in the Apple ecosystem already. These products aren't really competitors to each other, they're doing different things entirely (Google thingy and Apple TV).

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I'm having issues setting up a new center channel speaker. I decided to add the center speaker to complement my current 2.0 setup (a sub would never fly with my downstairs neighbors) and I really wanted it to help with dialogue in shows and movies.

 

Anywho, I'm using a cheap 2011 Sony STR-DH520 receiver and whenever I try to put it to the 3.0 setting and turn up the volume it:

A. Sounds like tinny crap

B. Turns off the receiver once I hit about 20 in volume, with "Protect" starting to flash on the lcd screen.

 

I can't find anything wrong with what I'm doing, literally just going in and setting it to 3.0 and turning up the volume. Any ideas on what could be going on?

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QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jul 29, 2013 -> 06:17 PM)
I'm having issues setting up a new center channel speaker. I decided to add the center speaker to complement my current 2.0 setup (a sub would never fly with my downstairs neighbors) and I really wanted it to help with dialogue in shows and movies.

 

Anywho, I'm using a cheap 2011 Sony STR-DH520 receiver and whenever I try to put it to the 3.0 setting and turn up the volume it:

A. Sounds like tinny crap

B. Turns off the receiver once I hit about 20 in volume, with "Protect" starting to flash on the lcd screen.

 

I can't find anything wrong with what I'm doing, literally just going in and setting it to 3.0 and turning up the volume. Any ideas on what could be going on?

 

Are your wires crossed?

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QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 10:01 AM)
Are your wires crossed?

Nope, I just re-wired everything as I was replacing my tv stand.

 

When I set it back to 2.0 it works fine.

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QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jul 30, 2013 -> 10:02 AM)
Nope, I just re-wired everything as I was replacing my tv stand.

 

When I set it back to 2.0 it works fine.

 

You driver could be blown in that speaker, or torn, causing vibration.

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