Chromecast supports "tab cast" from the Google Chrome browser, Chuck. I've
tested it and it does work. However, at the time, my desktop machine had
expired (after some 7 years+) and I had only a slow netbook from which to
try it. It was, of a consequence, slow for video from the PC. I have not
yet tried it from my desktop machine, nor have I tried a slideshow, but
Google claim anything you can open as a tab via the Chrome browser is
"cast-able".
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On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 12:14 PM, Chuck Norcutt <
chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> As it turns out the Panasonic BD-75 does work and supports NetFlix and
> two other services I've never heard of. I was a bit surprised after
> connecting to the network to see it tell me there was a firmware update
> available. But it took me about 10 minutes of futzing around to figure
> out how to do that given a very poor software interface and a confusing
> control symbol that didn't match the symbol on the remote.
>
> The NetFlix interface is not as well done as the TV set but it does work
> after a fashion. This is a no cost option for me other than, perhaps, a
> 25 foot ethernet cable to reach the router. I suppose I could use a
> Wi-Fi dongle as well but I think the distance and intervening objects
> may prove to be a problem. It's no further than my computer but the
> computer has a clear line of sight. But I suppose I can steal the
> dongle from the computer long enough to give it a try.
>
> I'm intrigued by the Chromecast and, at $35, it's a very good buy. But
> I'd also be concerned about the Wi-Fi connection. The Chromecast has no
> wired option but does have what I take to be an HDMI extension cable to
> get the device out from behind the TV. Cheap enough to try and discard
> if it doesn't work there.
>
> Does anyone know how I could use the Chromecast to present a slideshow
> from my computer. I assume I'd have to use the Chrome browser in some
> way to do that?
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 12/8/2013 1:13 AM, Scott Gomez wrote:
> > I'l second Siddiq's recommendation. Google Chromecast is easy and
> > inexpensive. Plug it into an HDMI connector on the TV, and just send it
> > what you like from a computer, tablet or phone. Works well at our house,
> > and the TV it's plugged into is about the most distant thing from the
> > wireless router.
> >
> > Recent details on compatible apps, here:
> >
> >
> http://www.ibtimes.com/google-chromecast-now-supports-hbo-go-top-5-apps-hdmi-dongle-1481164
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 1:58 PM, Siddiq Siddiqui-Ali <
> > muhammad.siddiqui-ali@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >> On Dec 5, 2013, at 1:03 PM, Chuck Norcutt <
> chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I've recently subscribed to NetFlix and Amazon streaming video services
> >>> and loving it. I haven't watched an evening commercial on cable TV for
> >>> months. I was able to do it because my main TV supports it directly.
> I
> >>> just needed to string some Cat 5 cable from my router to the TV
> >>> downstairs almost directly below it.
> >>>
> >>> But when I go to Florida I'll still have an HDTV set to use and a
> router
> >>> not far away but the TV there has no built-in streaming capability.
> >>> What external device do I need to buy to keep NetFlix and Amazon coming
> >>> in? I think the Panasonic Blu-Ray player I have will do that in some
> >>> fashion or other but that seems an odd way to receive video. I think a
> >>> DVR will do the same (if it's the right one). I have no experience
> with
> >>> DVRs but have been thinking about buying one (not renting from the
> cable
> >>> co.) I guess Tivo is the brand to have. In fact I know of no others.
> >>> So, what's the advice. What do I need and, if it's a DVR, can I
> >>> transport it from one place to the other when I move back and forth.
> >>> How important is the visual interface provided by the DVR or other
> >>> device? I can't imagine that my Blu-Ray player is very smart in that
> >>> area. But I have learned to do program selection on NetFlix and
> >>> Amazon's websites. Trying to do it over the TV set is pretty awful.
> >>>
> >>> Thanks all,
> >>> Chuck Norcutt (streaming video know-nothing)
> >>
> >> If your TV in Florida has an HDMI input, the Google Chromecast might be
> >> the best thing (has Netflix, among others, not sure how Amazon video
> >> works). Plus you can stream your laptop to it. 35$ well spent.
> >>
> >> Siddiq
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