Can I download programs? Specifically, I'm wondering about using this primarily to Chromecast to my t.v.
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yes, in fact it has been one of the best tablets for bluetooth AND remote screen/chromecast. this tablet has worked when others do not. one warning. it has a very small font size that CAN NOT be increased and only 1GB internal memory. so if you apps need internal ONLY. you will run out.
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You have google chrome on the google tv. Totally worth the money. Way better...
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apparently yes, although i havn't tried. So long as your tablet or computer with content is connected to the same network/wifi it should be able. I know the chromecast ($35 ) is designed for that. This one however is designed as a media player mostly and i find it most reliable to use with a micro SD card full of content
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No, you won't be able to do that. A cheap solution would be to get the $35 Google Chromecast.
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some apps will not work like Cable tv application from Optimum. But then again - that app won't work via HDMI either. there are some other apps as well that are blocked. I ended up throwing it in a drawer. Network connection was iffy
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If your TV have HDMI port and you have special micro-HDMI cable, you can connect them and watch on your TV. It is android system. Thus, if you buy a google chromecast, you can watch nextflix and youtube wireless.
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Chromebooks were built for streaming content off of the internet! I use mine with Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Youtube, CBS, Fox, NBC, PBS, etc.
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I have not managed to get it to work. I installed the latest software update on the TV, but am still getting no signal when plugging in Chromecast (CC). Have you managed to get it to work?
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Yes! Its best to use the remote that comes with it so you can switch to different inputs. I have the Chromecast hooked up myself it works fine. It also displays 1080p if you have a source that plays 1080p such as blu ray, ps4, Xbox one.
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Yes, the set with the Vulkano will tune to channel you command it to from your application. If your wife is watching that set and she changes the channel, you will see what she is watching. As for your 2nd question, I don't have Chromecast yet, but, yes, if you're watching something on your Android device, you can 'zap' it to the TV which houses the Chromecast devise.Hope this helps.
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No comparison, really. I have both and struggled with the Chromecast for almost a year before I realized it wasn't what I needed. I needed something to wirelessly use my TV as a laptop computer monitor. Chromecast may work well for the Netflix and Hulu+(I don't have those) platforms but would not work well with Pandora, Comcast and others for streaming most content from the internet. It would crash within ten minutes. So I guess it all depends what you want to use it for and as a final thought, they may have updated Chromecast to accomodate more content.
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Recorded shows? Are you referring to shows you have stored on a hard drive? I don't have the costar anymore but it does have a plex app that works somewhat. I would suggest a chromecast cheaper and actually works a lot better
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Yes you can. Straight stream from it to twitch. Or you can use it to capture and use another program to stream.
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Yes you can but the software is so slow its not even worth it. It takes about 4min to connect to netflix and thats with a broadband connection running at 18mbs. I really only use it to watch 3d blu rays cause I can adjust the depth of the picture(which I am unable to do on my newer lg 3d blu ray player).if you really just want a device to stream on thats cheap I would suggest the matricom gbox midnight it comes without instructions but there are a ton of youtube videos on how to load addons to learn from. I actually ditched my cable after buying one and get 3 times more programs without comercials for a third what I was paying for cable. I think its well worth looking in to but thats just me. Yes you can but the software is so slow its not even worth it. It takes about 4min to connect to netflix and thats with a broadband connection running at 18mbs. I really only use it to watch 3d blu rays cause I can adjust the depth of the picture(which I am unable to do on my newer lg 3d blu ray player).if you really just want a device to stream on thats cheap I would suggest the matricom gbox midnight it comes without instructions but there are a ton of youtube videos on how to load addons to learn from. I actually ditched my cable after buying one and get 3 times more programs without... » Read More Yes you can but the software is so slow its not even worth it. It takes about 4min to connect to netflix and thats with a broadband connection running at 18mbs. I really only use it to watch 3d blu rays cause I can adjust the depth of the picture(which I am unable to do on my newer lg 3d blu ray player).if you really just want a device to stream on thats cheap I would suggest the matricom gbox midnight it comes without instructions but there are a ton of youtube videos on how to load addons to learn from. I actually ditched my cable after buying one and get 3 times more programs without comercials for a third what I was paying for cable. I think its well worth looking in to but thats just me. « Show Less
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I have used one successfully and I'm guessing you could also use a Google Chromecast to access programing available through the Chromecast and your tablet or smart phone. On its own the TV is not a "smart" TV and cannot access internet programming
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I'm not sure if that would work or not, but we just bought the Google ChromeCast $35. It is a dongle that hooks into the HDMI and picks up wireless from iPhone, ipad, or MacBook. Very slick. Anything we watch on these devices displays on the tv. I understand Apple TV is similar but it is $99.
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I believe you can cause the system is a android so you should be able to download the app onto it :) I have not been able to do that yet cause I haven't been on a computer to download more thins but I believe you can i really love this tablet just as much as my son does lol I'm definently going to put Hulu and Netflix on it when I get a chance :)