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In memory of the Chromecast (paper.wf)
submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (3 children)

So I have two Chromecasts, and this sucks, didn't really want to replace them eith boxes (once they die). What viable replacements are there?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Buy a small PC, get one of those keyboard and trackpad things that is the form factor of a TV remote. It's more expensive but nobody can deprecate it from you and you can stream anything you could stream to a web browser or torrent onto a hard drive. I did it earlier this year and regret not doing it sooner.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

That’s basically what the first Chromecast engineer saw his wife doing that inspired him to think up the Chromecast…

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

My understanding was that Chromecast was just Google running the Embrace Extend Extinguish playbook on Miracast

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Aright, we’ve got to get miracast back now that Chromecast is dead.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

This is only viable if you're a savvy pirate. Streaming services are limiting you to 720p unless you're on some smart TV platform now

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

I just use 50ft HDMI cables now. I use a VLC remote control with my phone to load videos and play them.

I've given up on most companies though, they are all failures in my eyes.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

ebay a few now before the prices go up and put them in a closet.

I am actively using 11 Chromecast Audios (long since EOL) in my house to send music to multi channel amps feeding speakers in my house. I ordered 5 of them within the last 6mo from Japan (ebay) at an inflated cost, but they are still available.