Then when I was at the cashier, they couldnt scan the item because it wasnt in the system yet because the release date is on the 9th of October (Same day as the 2018 Google event) but I guess they put it out too early.

Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts Log in sign up User account menu 2.0k I think I bought the 3rd gen Chromecast too early.

Continue this thread level 2 21 points 1 year ago Still rocking my first gen stick in my bedroom.

I have sold so many friends on it, its like they dont follow tech at all.

Continue this thread level 2 4 points 1 year ago If you REALLY use the thing.

Ill tell you the best part for me, night and day on this one between gen 1 and 2.

I got so used to having to leave my phone close to the TV if I was streaming and needed something with my stick.

Gen 2 I can Litterally forget about it and have my phone in my pocket all over my place and not so much as a stutter.

It takes advantage of my routers 5ghz like no other device I have.

The stick was tragically unable to do anything like this one does.

Also, form factor.

Tvs with the hdmi imidiately in back were awful for this thing.

And. Last one I promise Not to be a spec-tard.

But the dual core a7s in this one make for a much smoother and better picture when streaming.

So Id say all my points are moot if youre stuck with shoddy internet and a 2.4ghz router.

Stay w da stick I got mine just for the upgrade really.

And learned about it after (had lost my gen 1 in a move) but its been a great addition to the new place.

When my girlfriend has a rough day, or she doesnt wanna watch what I am, she goes to the bedroom and is instantly watching nail videos with the cast and I get to keep watching the office (cuz its rad) and we both are happy I didnt have to go fork out 600 bucks for another medium end 4k TV too which was a plus.

Continue this thread level 2 2 points 1 year ago If you dont have a 4k TV just upgrade to the Gen 2.

Its a huge improvement over the first stick with an additional antenae and much more stable connection.

Continue this thread level 2 1 point 1 year ago I have an ultra when my dad got a 4k tv.

Continue this thread level 2 1 point 1 year ago Me too.I only use it for downloaded video, never for YouTube or Netflix.

Continue this thread level 2 1 point 1 year ago Yeah Ive got 2 out of 3 original stick versions.

Looks cool, though level 2 1 point 1 year ago I would get the Ultra.

The 1st and 2nd gen cant play YT 1080p60fps, only the 4k can.

Thats basically the only issue I have with Chromecast, which is otherwise incredibly useful, but this means I usually simply cast to Kodi on my HTPC or use Youtube on Kodi directly (which has issues syncing the watched status of videos, but does all and any format)use the sideloaded SmartYT-App on my FireTV 4K.

I thought it was just a design refresh taking queues from the Chromecast Ultra.

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