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1492
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Jul 24, 2013

Google Intros $35 Streaming Video/Music TV Stick

Google introduced a new HDMI TV WiFi stick for viewing streaming videos and music called the Chromecast. It apparently operates on Chrome OS, and currently allows viewing streaming content f...
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havasu
Explorer
Jul 25, 2013
Can you imagine just how much bandwidth this thing is going to use? Streaming from your laptop uses your 'internal' network bandwidth - when this thing starts streaming from the cloud it is going to suck up all your bandwidth so for RV use it's a dead duck.

Even in the home it's going to increase bandwidth usage to the point that cable and ISP contention ratios are going to mean poorer service for everyone.

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