I don't know of one for showing one's own picture files, either.
On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 5:05 PM, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> wrote:
> 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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