zzm9980 wrote:It's cool, but I'm not sure what I'd use it for. For my main TV, I prefer the added functionality and refinement of AppleTV. Built-in NetFlix and many other clients, true second display functionality (as opposed to just mirroring Chrome), etc. Sure Apple TV is almost three times as expensive (US$35 vs US$99), but at the price points we're talking they're both peanuts.
If I had a second TV near my desk or at the office, or I was tied into the Android ecosystem completely, then maybe it would be more useful.
From how I understood it, Chromecast's appeal is simplicity with a matching price point. It's capabilities are well within a subset of Apple TV/Roku/Xbox.
For example, I could get an Apple TV but I don't care for iTunes or don't want to bother with a remote. I also can't be bothered to make Netflix/Hulu work and I'm quite satisfied with the (web) options I already have. I don't see myself dishing 99 bucks for something most of which I don't want. Chromecast is much cheaper and simpler so I'd probably gravitate towards that, especially since it's only 35 bucks. You, as you've already said, will lean towards Apple TV more. That's cool since we both got options that suite our nitty-gritty preferences.
Here's a comparison chart:
http://marketingland.com/compared-googl ... roku-53291
Choice is good; especially if they come with prices to match.