That's good to know except that I don't know a a slide show app in a
browser... but there probably is one.
Chuck Norcutt
On 12/8/2013 3:27 PM, Scott Gomez wrote:
> 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".
>
> ---
> Scott
>
>
> 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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