If you sub to Netflix it's better to do the netflix bundle direct from Google. It basically gives you the chromecast for like $10
I bought this on its release day. This is my primary streaming device in living room. I don't have that remote controller issue. The device does freeze occasionally. Restarting fixes everything.
The major concern is its low available storage space. Nowadays many channels have their own streaming apps. I have Netflix, YouTube, HBO Max, Prime video, Disney+, Paramount +, CBS news, Stadia and 3 more small sized utility apps. Those apps are getting bigger every update. Available space has been zero for long time. It still works by killing cache automatically. It will be game over when cache reduces to zero.
If you use Netflix or HBO streaming services it's a better deal to get it via the Google store. You get 6 months of Netflix and the device ends up costing like ~$7 before tax etc. Or you get 3 months of HBO if you go for the HBO package - I didn't price it but I'd imagine it's a huge savings too. Otherwise this is a great deal if you just want the device!
By the way, it's still priced at $49 in the stores despite what the website says - and Walmart won't "pricematch" with their own website - even if you can order online and pick up at that same store for cheaper.
If you sub to Netflix it's better to do the netflix bundle direct from Google. It basically gives you the chromecast for like $10
If you use Netflix or HBO streaming services it's a better deal to get it via the Google store. You get 6 months of Netflix and the device ends up costing like ~$7 before tax etc. Or you get 3 months of HBO if you go for the HBO package - I didn't price it but I'd imagine it's a huge savings too. Otherwise this is a great deal if you just want the device!
By the way, it's still priced at $49 in the stores despite what the website says - and Walmart won't "pricematch" with their own website - even if you can order online and pick up at that same store for cheaper.
I had this too. I could do curbside pickup and wait 2 hours but couldn't just grab it off the shelf myself at the sale price for some reason
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The major concern is its low available storage space. Nowadays many channels have their own streaming apps. I have Netflix, YouTube, HBO Max, Prime video, Disney+, Paramount +, CBS news, Stadia and 3 more small sized utility apps. Those apps are getting bigger every update. Available space has been zero for long time. It still works by killing cache automatically. It will be game over when cache reduces to zero.
edit: it's the best streaming device I've used.
edit 2: Netflix deal just hit front page
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edit 3: this is a good deal if you don't need a Netflix or HBO subscription (if you do get it from the Google store)
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edit: it's the best streaming device I've used.
edit 2: Netflix deal just hit front page
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/684172
edit 3: this is a good deal if you don't need a Netflix or HBO subscription (if you do get it from the Google store)
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edit: it's the best streaming device I've used.
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