That's my understanding. Anything that can be displayed in the Chrome
browser can be streamed.
On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 7:16 AM, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> wrote:
> Actually, Zone-10 has a slideshow function. So I assume you could
> stream Zone-10 slideshows to your TV as long as you were using the
> Chrome browser. Or stream any other photos displayed on screen as long
> as using the Chrome browser?
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 12/9/2013 12:44 AM, Scott Gomez wrote:
> > 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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