I think you need an existing Netflix or Huluplus account to access them "out of the box". If you don't have one you need a computer or smart-device to sign up AFAIK. At least I don't think you can sign up for either of those directly from Apple TV can you? Not sure about YouTube but that one may be OK.
Yes, but if I had no computing device, and I wanted to get an AppleTV to watch Netflix, there's nothing stopping me from signing up at, say, the library. Or on a friend's computer. Or is there? AFAIK, all Netflix cares about is that they get your CC info, and that your payments go through.
Sorry, but unless you own I-Phones, I-Pads and I-Pods, there is no reason to prefer Apple TV over Chromecast. And as Google Chrome does run on IOS devices, the $64 is a compelling reason to prefer Chromecast over Apple TV even if you do, especially if you have multiple TVs. 4 TVs, 4 Apple TVs = $400, the price of an Ipad 4. 4 Chromecasts that you can get for as little as $25 apiece from some outlet? Exactly.
Nope Mr Google, you're not getting into my personal pictures. I ran into you when looking at a Sony TV device, so I passed on it. My Mr Google you're popping up everywhere, but I'll definitely avoid buying anything you have your spying eye into.
That may even mean I avoid buying certain cars or car models, if you are looking at me from them.
Having you spying on my Internet use, is more than enough of you!
In related news Synology's DiskStation just got an update that enables official streaming of all your personal and iTunes media to the Chromecast. http://bit.ly/1fjlBsp
Nope Mr Google, you're not getting into my personal pictures. I ran into you when looking at a Sony TV device, so I passed on it. My Mr Google you're popping up everywhere, but I'll definitely avoid buying anything you have your spying eye into.
That may even mean I avoid buying certain cars or car models, if you are looking at me from them.
Having you spying on my Internet use, is more than enough of you!
That is a legitimate consideration, but it was not raised by the guy that I replied to, the one who insisted that anyone who was unwilling to pay 3 times as much for a device that did basically the same thing was a loser. That gets thrown around a lot around here, and the reason is rarely concerns over Google collecting, storing and sharing your data.
Incidentally, I am not going to get a Chromecast anyway. I was going to get an Apple TV, but its not supporting Amazon Prime is a dealbreaker for me, because Amazon is a big #2 for me to Netflix (and I would use it even more if they were to come out with a Netflix-like user interface). So I am far more likely to get the Amazon dongle it seems.
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For just a moment when I noticed you quoted me I thought you might know the answer.
you didn't know th=e answer to start with. Just reminding you and all others of your FUD
So that must make two of us then. Guess I'll wait for the OP. He probably knows the answer.
So that must make two of us then. Guess I'll wait for the OP. He probably knows the answer.
no, wrong again- just you
I think you need an existing Netflix or Huluplus account to access them "out of the box". If you don't have one you need a computer or smart-device to sign up AFAIK. At least I don't think you can sign up for either of those directly from Apple TV can you? Not sure about YouTube but that one may be OK.
Yes, but if I had no computing device, and I wanted to get an AppleTV to watch Netflix, there's nothing stopping me from signing up at, say, the library. Or on a friend's computer. Or is there? AFAIK, all Netflix cares about is that they get your CC info, and that your payments go through.
Gatorgu:
Sorry, but unless you own I-Phones, I-Pads and I-Pods, there is no reason to prefer Apple TV over Chromecast. And as Google Chrome does run on IOS devices, the $64 is a compelling reason to prefer Chromecast over Apple TV even if you do, especially if you have multiple TVs. 4 TVs, 4 Apple TVs = $400, the price of an Ipad 4. 4 Chromecasts that you can get for as little as $25 apiece from some outlet? Exactly.
Nope Mr Google, you're not getting into my personal pictures. I ran into you when looking at a Sony TV device, so I passed on it. My Mr Google you're popping up everywhere, but I'll definitely avoid buying anything you have your spying eye into.
That may even mean I avoid buying certain cars or car models, if you are looking at me from them.
Having you spying on my Internet use, is more than enough of you!
http://bit.ly/1fjlBsp
Nope Mr Google, you're not getting into my personal pictures. I ran into you when looking at a Sony TV device, so I passed on it. My Mr Google you're popping up everywhere, but I'll definitely avoid buying anything you have your spying eye into.
That may even mean I avoid buying certain cars or car models, if you are looking at me from them.
Having you spying on my Internet use, is more than enough of you!
That is a legitimate consideration, but it was not raised by the guy that I replied to, the one who insisted that anyone who was unwilling to pay 3 times as much for a device that did basically the same thing was a loser. That gets thrown around a lot around here, and the reason is rarely concerns over Google collecting, storing and sharing your data.
Incidentally, I am not going to get a Chromecast anyway. I was going to get an Apple TV, but its not supporting Amazon Prime is a dealbreaker for me, because Amazon is a big #2 for me to Netflix (and I would use it even more if they were to come out with a Netflix-like user interface). So I am far more likely to get the Amazon dongle it seems.