tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post9197510911178135831..comments2024-03-27T20:40:50.047-04:00Comments on Success Along the Weigh: Product Review: Google ChromeCastAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-35627077132246364422014-04-24T19:02:28.000-04:002014-04-24T19:02:28.000-04:00I'm an old-fashioned gal and prefer DVD's ...I'm an old-fashioned gal and prefer DVD's (I have a VHS tape that I still use too!). My husband is always trying to get me to stream this or that and I'm like nah. =o)dalbador1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09877799102438622117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-14083454809492179462014-04-24T15:52:53.825-04:002014-04-24T15:52:53.825-04:00It was definitely the portability that was importa...It was definitely the portability that was important to us initially. We bought it with the intent on using it more for travel but happily discovered that use for it as well and now use it several times a week. Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-1893604562318915432014-04-24T15:20:43.556-04:002014-04-24T15:20:43.556-04:00I'm a Roku gal, although hubby is a huge gadge...I'm a Roku gal, although hubby is a huge gadget geek, so I can seem him wanting to try this out too. It sounds like it is a bit more portable than the Roku (I'd never take it with me anywhere). I DO love my Roku and PlayOn/PlayLater combination, because then I can actually record and save (and then fast forward and skip through commercials on shows and such) when watching. I'm not sure how anyone can use just a laptop for YouTube workouts ... but then again I'm super spoiled and I know it! :) Thanks for your review!JenBsJourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576736509918151680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-17054254464338688172014-04-24T10:47:07.531-04:002014-04-24T10:47:07.531-04:00Very portable and will be perfect to help us get w...Very portable and will be perfect to help us get workouts in at night on vacations. I agree on Amazon and I think it's been rumored that's in the works. I'm excited to see the deal for old HBO shows but I've gotta say, their movie rental selection SUCKS.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-28939238236466437632014-04-24T10:45:58.324-04:002014-04-24T10:45:58.324-04:00I think you'll love it. I'm getting ready...I think you'll love it. I'm getting ready to do a series soon on our favorite FB workouts so keep an eye out for 'em! :-)Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-17739484892007523342014-04-24T10:45:25.527-04:002014-04-24T10:45:25.527-04:00It's a great way to try new (free!) workouts a...It's a great way to try new (free!) workouts and still have it come on on the TV so you don't need a laptop or tablet. We love it!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-37659667339902873282014-04-24T10:34:09.228-04:002014-04-24T10:34:09.228-04:00We are a Mac house and have had an Apple TV for ye...We are a Mac house and have had an Apple TV for years. I love being able to watch YouTube videos and stream various services like Netflix and Hulu. I wish Amazon would get on board because I'm not getting the full value of my Prime membership if I can only use their streaming service on my laptop. <br /><br />The chrome definitely looks more portable than the Apple TV box. I'm glad it's working out for you and, as usual, appreciate all your product reviews.EMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10618112674581997416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-19490731187323772032014-04-24T10:20:09.063-04:002014-04-24T10:20:09.063-04:00We have a Chromecast as well, and my Mr. is very t...We have a Chromecast as well, and my Mr. is very techie, just like your Mr.! I've never heard of this "Fitness Blender" before though, so I'm going to look in to that!Shannon Tatlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201334366054546086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-48675715162935395162014-04-24T09:42:17.082-04:002014-04-24T09:42:17.082-04:00My son got us a Chromecast for watching movies. I...My son got us a Chromecast for watching movies. It never occurred to me (until now) to use it for workout videos. So far the movies have worked just great. I'll have to try this next.DebbieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10858139788709675770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-33234743547750937922014-04-24T09:21:27.070-04:002014-04-24T09:21:27.070-04:00Yeah I think it needs an HDMI port on it so when y...Yeah I think it needs an HDMI port on it so when you do ever upgrade, revisit the possibility. :-)Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-40624029975318945702014-04-24T09:05:20.915-04:002014-04-24T09:05:20.915-04:00We've never had an issue with the ChromeCast o...We've never had an issue with the ChromeCast once so hopefully it was just a fluke. Ours loads instantly and I don't think we've ever messed with the settings except when setting it up initially. Roku wasn't an option for us at the time of purchase but people do like it as well.Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-37058553562804726212014-04-24T08:49:31.497-04:002014-04-24T08:49:31.497-04:00I've tried both Roku and Chromecast. Perhaps o...I've tried both Roku and Chromecast. Perhaps our Chromecast was buggy, but we had problems with slow loading, restarts, constant need to tweak settings. We took it back within 24 hours and bought a new Roku instead (our old one had been struck by lightning). Our internet connection was not to blame since the Roku works beautifully. Starr https://www.blogger.com/profile/03466102837363060940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-23293348017953154412014-04-24T08:23:04.718-04:002014-04-24T08:23:04.718-04:00I think I would use something like that. Carrying...I think I would use something like that. Carrying my laptop downstairs poses the same problems you faced so while it works ok, I'd rather not. I think the tv we have downstairs though is actually be too old to work with even this little gadget though so I don't think it would work for me without upgrading and I can't justify that. We stream Netflix through the Wii so there is no need to buy a gadget for everyday use. another layerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756727485274694135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-10175480541371615362014-04-24T07:16:22.005-04:002014-04-24T07:16:22.005-04:00Thanks!...not that you're biased or anything. ...Thanks!...not that you're biased or anything. ;-) I'm really glad we got it too and has made doing online workouts like doing at home DVD's. Speaking of which, we get beat up by Daniel and Kelly tonight. :-\Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-7446572833073197582014-04-24T07:10:55.558-04:002014-04-24T07:10:55.558-04:00You get everything here at this site. Fitness tips...You get everything here at this site. Fitness tips. Recipes and food ideas. Family advice and now even tech reviews! Great job! I am very impressed with the ChromeCast and it has done a great thing for us in terms of getting those fitness blender workouts on our main screen, which is so much better than trying to watch on a laptop.The Mr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04233628447251244134noreply@blogger.com