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wes_mantooth

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Dec 8, 2013 8:52 PM
like_that;1550644 wrote:Now that has been out for awhile, what does everyone think? I have been thinking about getting one.
Bought two while they were on sale....neat little thing but very limited. Good for Netflix, hbogo and Hulu. No Amazon video although I hear you can watch through the browser somehow
Dec 8, 2013 8:52pm
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like_that

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Dec 8, 2013 8:55 PM
wes_mantooth;1550661 wrote:Bought two while they were on sale....neat little thing but very limited. Good for Netflix, hbogo and Hulu. No Amazon video although I hear you can watch through the browser somehow
I have them all, that's why I am interested. Can you display your browser on the screen and surf the web?
Dec 8, 2013 8:55pm
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wes_mantooth

Tomfoolery & shenanigans

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Dec 8, 2013 8:57 PM
Yeah, I had Facebook up using my laptop.
Dec 8, 2013 8:57pm
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McFly1955

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Dec 9, 2013 8:36 AM
It was cool, but I ended up selling it shortly after buying it (for a profit on ebay).

For our uses, we have other devices already that do more...

The chromecast is cool for a 3rd or 4th TV in the house, but couldn't be relied on as a central streaming device for us...just too limited right now.


I'd rather get a good deal on a roku for $50
Dec 9, 2013 8:36am
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sherm03

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Dec 9, 2013 9:00 AM
I was using mine in my office for awhile. But it is on the other side of the house from the modem and my connection really sucked. I couldn't be online on my computer and streaming from my tablet at the same time. But when my tablet is hooked up with an HDMI cable, I have no problem streaming Netflix while being on my laptop.

I have been wanting to try it in my bedroom since that's where the modem is to see if I have the same problem. If I do, I'll probably just give this to someone because it's not going to work for me.
Dec 9, 2013 9:00am
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hangonsloopy

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Dec 9, 2013 12:03 PM
My wife likes it. She is able to watch Netflix in the bedroom when I'm watching sports.
Dec 9, 2013 12:03pm
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TBone14

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Dec 9, 2013 1:00 PM
How does it work with HBOgo?

I don't need it to watch it TV as I have cable but I don't have any premium channels. I watch all HBO shows through my buddies HBOgo account. Currently, I have to hook an HDMI cable to my laptop and control it through the computer. This seems like it would be way better.
Dec 9, 2013 1:00pm