need media streamer suggestions (WD TV Live, Roku, etc)

[Tom]

Thats why twitch really needs to get a roku app.

[Lazybones]

Plex now supports Chromecast. http://elan.plexapp.com/2013/12/06/plex-on-the-chromecast-its-official/

The Roku 3 now supports the NEW Netflix Platform with user sub profiles. http://blog.roku.com/blog/2013/11/12/new-netflix-on-roku/

Older Roku units MIGHT get the update sometime later....

[Darren Dirt]

Roku now coming to Canada in an affordable, micro-sized form factor -- no cables required...
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/personal-tech/Roku+Streaming+Stick+available+order+Canada/9631340/story.html



BTW...

The Roku 3 now supports the NEW Netflix Platform with user sub profiles. http://blog.roku.com/blog/2013/11/12/new-netflix-on-roku/

Older Roku units MIGHT get the update sometime later....

I don't think mine has updated yet, has anyone else checked?

[Melbosa]

I haven't checked my Roku 2, but your quote says Roku 3 so not sure if I would see it.

[Darren Dirt]

I haven't checked my Roku 2, but your quote says Roku 3 so not sure if I would see it.

Older Roku units MIGHT get the update sometime later....

[Lazybones]

The "NEW" roku slick is based on the roku 2 hardware I believe not the 3. Still a good value however with the remote and channels it supports.

[Darren Dirt]

"Canada-compatible" version of Google's Chromecast device available today

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/google-chromecast-finally-comes-to-canada-1.2578416

Funny re. the timing... couldn't be due to the release of the Roku stick now could it?

Also re. the timing... based on the flaming comments, Google is offering an unwanted product i.e. came to the game too late?

[Lazybones]

Many people don't understand how chrome cast works.

It has no remote or "apps". It is simply a  streaming target device you drive from a smartphone / tablet app or web browser. There is no "remote" for it, you need to use another device to locate and select content then "cast" it to the Chromcast.

FYI the roku can do that AND it has a remote and stand alone UI that gets you things like Netflix with Internet being the only external dependency.


If you are single and prefer using your smartphone, or if everyone in your house is smartphone savvy the Chromcast might work.