Google’s new Chromecast goes on sale early, full specs revealed

28 September 2020
The new Google streaming device isn’t due to be announced for another couple of days.

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mart, 30 Sep 2020Oh, I have this stupid old HDR 4k television that does NOT ... moreI assume the point is the circular dongle has the small usb-C (previous models had micro-USB as do Roku FireTV etc) that connects from that one small end to the usual regular bigger male/female USB-A connection, that every TV and computer and wall charger all have.

So your TV also doesn't have or need what you're mistaking aka a micro-USB connection or usb-C connection -- get it?

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    • AnonD-807890
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    • 09 Oct 2020

    mart, 30 Sep 2020Oh, I have this stupid old HDR 4k television that does NOT ... moreDon't need a type-C port on your TV, just a C-A cable. It used to be micro-USB on the older models.

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      • nGL
      • 30 Sep 2020

      mart, 30 Sep 2020Oh, I have this stupid old HDR 4k television that does NOT ... moreIt’s not usb c input to the tv. Still the same hdmi. The device is powered by usb c instead of micro usb like the previous models

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        • 30 Sep 2020

        AnonD-807890, 29 Sep 2020The USB-C port is for power, not for peripherals. You plug ... moreOh, I have this stupid old HDR 4k television that does NOT have an USB-C input.

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          • xyanomo
          • Ldx
          • 30 Sep 2020

          Where can I order / preorder the new chromecast at? Just need it

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            • Yours Truly
            • XR6
            • 30 Sep 2020

            and and and there is support for Dolby Atmos "tracking" so we know what you do, speak, think, 24/7/365.
            Nahh, thanks.


              Anders, 29 Sep 20204154 MB of storage..? So 4GB then right? Pretty low. 8GB... moreIt has 8gb, but only 4gb is usable.

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                • 29 Sep 2020

                YUKI93, 29 Sep 2020Ugghhh... really hate those dongle design because of that h... more"Why don't I see a much more powerful version of Xiaomi's Mi TV Stick?"
                I believe that's called "Nvidia Shield".

                  Anders, 29 Sep 2020I don't know why anyone bought the Mi TV stick when 1,... moreFist because of the form factor (disappointing heat dissipation and performance though). Second because 1080P is all i needed from the form factor. Third because was less than 40$ in my country (close to 30$ now if ordered from China). In my country we don't have official Google distribution channels so something like Chromecast 3 is ~44$ instead of 30$ so the new Android TV version we'll be more than 70$ here, not 50.
                  Still will buy it at a sale sometimes and get rid of stupid Mi TV Stick. Mi Box S was a great product by comparison though...

                    YUKI93, 29 Sep 2020Ugghhh... really hate those dongle design because of that h... moreI agree. Basically I was hoping for the Fire 4K stick but with proper Android TV app support.
                    But even with its inferior design I think at $49 it's a good buy

                      mNiosu, 29 Sep 2020RIP Mi TV Stick. Sold my old Mi Box to get the stick becaus... moreI don't know why anyone bought the Mi TV stick when 1, it only had 1080p resolution and 2, there was the new Chromecast on the way

                        4154 MB of storage..?

                        So 4GB then right? Pretty low. 8GB would've been good if it supports Android TV/Google TV app downloads

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                          • 29 Sep 2020

                          wifi is not enough, 29 Sep 2020without Ethernet option via usb dongle it's not worth ... moreLook for something else :)

                            Ugghhh... really hate those dongle design because of that hanging cable. Why don't I see a much more powerful version of Xiaomi's Mi TV Stick? If I can have that Chromecast spec in a USB stick, that would be epic.

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                              • wifi is not enough
                              • 0@b
                              • 29 Sep 2020

                              without Ethernet option via usb dongle it's not worth my money

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                                • Anonymous
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                                • 29 Sep 2020

                                AnonD-807890, 29 Sep 2020The USB-C port is for power, not for peripherals. You plug ... moreWould be interesting to see what happens when you connect an USB-C hub with power delivery.

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                                  • fCG
                                  • 29 Sep 2020

                                  Abbey is the code name for remote duhh .

                                    RIP Mi TV Stick. Sold my old Mi Box to get the stick because I used to take my Mi Box in holidays with me and at home the old TV I use it with is FHD anyways.
                                    Worst decision ever: it's slow and it overheads even while just streaming Youtube or Netflix and sometimes stutters while streaming also.
                                    I will sell it or move it to the TV in the kitchen and get the new Chromecast.

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                                      • Xenofastiq
                                      • yaX
                                      • 29 Sep 2020

                                      The remote does in fact have an IR blaster actually. You're able to use it to change the TV's actual volume, power it on and off, and change the input even while not really using the Chromecast itself yet (In the settings, you can change between the IR blaster method, or the other)

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                                        • 29 Sep 2020

                                        The USB-C port is for power, not for peripherals. You plug it to the TV or to an outlet like you have with previous Chromecasts.