strollin wrote:
I don't think this will have a big impact on Smart TV sales. This is more of a solution for those that don't have Smart TVs and would be looking for something to connect to the TV to provide those capabilities.
It certainly has some catching up to do since Roku and others have been around awhile. I don't think any of the other devices on the market allow internet browsing.
I don't think the Chromecast is browsing the internet. I believe that it will allow you to "cast" a tab from your Chrome browser, which is running on your device - smartphone, tablet, computer, etc - but the browsing was done on the device, not the Chromecast. This is a beta feature, and like most betas, encounters problems from time to time. It even includes a "Brain Freeze" error message.
As far as other devices, since the Apple TV device is capable of truly mirroring your laptop, iPhone, of iPad, one can display web browsing on a TV.
I'm looking forward to reading full reviews. Certainly at this price point, I will buy one.
Tom
