(Dead?) BestBuy.com: Google Chromecast (no more Netflix promo code?)

[mshan]

** weirdichi on second page of this thread said he bought one in store and no Netflix promo code is on his receipt. link to website also no longer shows Netflix promo code under special offers, so perhaps funds for the promo have been exhausted (?) **




http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Google+-...=1219013308425

"Netflix Offer Terms & Conditions"

Offer available while supplies last. Valid for 3 months of Netflix service on the $7.99 (a month) Unlimited Streaming plan (for total value of $23.97). Valid for previous, new and existing Netflix members. A computer or other device that streams from Netflix (manufactured and sold separately) and broadband Internet connection are required to watch instantly. Offer is not redeemable or refundable for cash, subject to applicable law, and cannot be exchanged for Netflix Gift Subscriptions. You may apply the value of the offer to a different plan, or other servicesoffered by Netflix. Exchanges in this manner may alter the duration of the offer. Limit of one promotion will be applied toward each monthly membership fee for your Netflix account. Netflix offer expires 12/31/13. For details, please visit www.netflix.com/termsofuse."

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchpa...egories&ks=960

If it is out of stock, just save link and check every once in a while (new stock seems to show up every few weeks (it's been every few days recently) or so): http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/expired-deals/1292249/ and http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1293483/

Also, if you don't already have a BestBuy.com account, I'd recommend setting it up in advance so you can check out quickly if it shows up in stock again.


** Still may be in stock for in store purchase **

 

[Craig234]

Just so I understand what it is, because I can launch netflix or youtube from my PS3, I wouldn't get any real benefit from this device, right?

 

[JBT]

Shows as instore only for my local Bestbuy, Its on the way home so I'll drop by today after work.

 

[JBT]

Craig if you can play a video on your chrome browser, you will be able to play it on your TV. What ever it is. This could be HBO GO, Hulu (regular), Amazon, or a bunch of other services.

 

[gorcorps]

Craig if you can play a video on your chrome browser, you will be able to play it on your TV. What ever it is. This could be HBO GO, Hulu (regular), Amazon, or a bunch of other services.

From your PC at least, but since you can't do this from your phone it makes it less useful.

 

[JBT]

From your PC at least, but since you can't do this from your phone it makes it less useful.

True and just reading the review again a few new comments have popped up with users saying the video streaming from a Chrome Tab is kinda sluggish.

 

[JBT]

Either way if it is in stock and does have the Netflix coupon in store I'll pick it up for a net cost of $11.

 

[mshan]

Already got my Netflix promo code via e-mail, and I just placed order just prior to this posting.

Twit First Look said you need very fast computer and network to get stutter free streaming from a tab: http://twit.tv/content/chromecast-unboxing-and-first-look

TWiG had some initial speculation of how Chromecast worked here: http://twit.tv/show/this-week-in-google/208

 

[lupi]

Meant to look this up, but in case anyone else has already does this have any value as a WMC extended?

 

[JBT]

Picked mine, up yesterday. Netflix code printed out on my receipt and was also emailed to me a few minutes after I checked out.
Got home and applied the promo code to my Netflix account $23.96 or so in credit.

Didn't get much chance to play with the device its self.. My laptop is a slow PoS and really couldn't handle the tab streaming. I tried it from my WIRED desktop and couldn't get it to see the ChromeCast. Supposedly WIRED works but I need to disable the IGMP proxy on my tomato router. I couldn't find this easily. I'll try it again tonight/this weekend.

 

[manly]

Picked mine, up yesterday. Netflix code printed out on my receipt and was also emailed to me a few minutes after I checked out.
Got home and applied the promo code to my Netflix account $23.96 or so in credit.

Didn't get much chance to play with the device its self.. My laptop is a slow PoS and really couldn't handle the tab streaming. I tried it from my WIRED desktop and couldn't get it to see the ChromeCast. Supposedly WIRED works but I need to disable the IGMP proxy on my tomato router. I couldn't find this easily. I'll try it again tonight/this weekend.

ugh, got one for my mom but she has a 2006 era laptop. Back to the drawing board lol

 

[zoiks]

True and just reading the review again a few new comments have popped up with users saying the video streaming from a Chrome Tab is kinda sluggish.

Works perfectly fine for me.

 

[mshan]

I think I remember comment that you can drop something like an MkV file into tab and Chromecast will play it (?)

Few other tricks people have discovered: http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39...tricks-to-improve-your-chromecast-experience/

 

[mshan]

In stock for shipping right now.

Tech Bargains has it listed on their website, so will probably sell out fast again.



(this is a total guess, but Best Buy may be using this as a sort of loss leader to draw attention to their website and customers into their stores as they appear to have successfully turned company around, so wouldn't be surprised if they get more allotments in future even if it sells out now again)

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

i have this thing. youtube streaming works great from my laptop. i think the best part of this deal is the 3 months of netflix for free.

 

[MontyAC]

This is also on SD's site. So, BB will probably sellout.

 

[hellfire88]

doh, looks like sold out online again? Will have to keep checking back often

 

[mshan]

Back in stock for shipping right now.

Saw mention on Tech Bargains so I assume it will sell out again quickly.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Ordered one. Don't know how much I'll use it but what the heck.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Got one just a minute ago. Don't care how long it takes to ship chromecast as long as I get the netflix code which it says I will any minute now.

 

[Elfear]

Thanks OP. Nabbed one before going OOS.

 

[mshan]

Netflix Chat confirmed that the promo code can also be used for their $7.99 / month 1 dvd out at a time service.

I would hope this is simply a $23.97 Netflix credit that can be applied to any service they offer (e. g. their $10 / month 1 blu ray at a time subscription, but still responsible for difference of $2 / month), but Netflix chat did not confirm that.

 

[lessthanuthought]

From your PC at least, but since you can't do this from your phone it makes it less useful.

You can cast video from your phone as well via AirCast (although right now it is finicky about what file types it accepts)

 

[lessthanuthought]

True and just reading the review again a few new comments have popped up with users saying the video streaming from a Chrome Tab is kinda sluggish.

As long as you have good Wi-Fi signal I've been playing 720p no problem. You can also bump it down to 480p if it is slow.

Picked mine, up yesterday. Netflix code printed out on my receipt and was also emailed to me a few minutes after I checked out.
Got home and applied the promo code to my Netflix account $23.96 or so in credit.

Didn't get much chance to play with the device its self.. My laptop is a slow PoS and really couldn't handle the tab streaming. I tried it from my WIRED desktop and couldn't get it to see the ChromeCast. Supposedly WIRED works but I need to disable the IGMP proxy on my tomato router. I couldn't find this easily. I'll try it again tonight/this weekend.

Oh wow, I didn't know wired was supported lol, I just bought a wireless dongle. oops. ;P

 

[JBT]

Wired supposedly works if you can can multicast working between wired and wireless, I have been less than successful in that at this point.