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Nice, since the Play store says "We are out of inventory. Check back soon." https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast&hl=en https://play.googl

Nice, since the Play store says "We are out of inventory. Check back soon." https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast&hl=en https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast&... I'm confused about it being USB-powered. Does it need to be plugged to both HDMI and USB at the same time? Edit: The Buy button forwards to the Play store, where it's "out of inventory". They could change the wording to "Sold Out!" and then brag about that.

Zikes 13y ago
I noticed that the end opposite of the HDMI seemed to have a micro USB in port on it. I suspect that it is powered via that, however none of the demonstrations showed it being plugged in, so I believe it may have an internal battery which needs recharging. Edit: The specs at the bottom of the page don't list a battery but it does list an included power adapter, so I guess you have to have that plugged in at all times. Edit 2: Certain versions[1] of the HDMI spec provide power. It's possible that the USB is a backup solution for older spec'd TVs. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_High-Definition_Link#Features http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_High-Definition_Link#Fea...
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- mvkel 13y ago
  You sure it's not just for firmware updates? The GameStick (http://gamestick.tv http://gamestick.tv) is powered purely via HDMI.
  - Zikes 13y ago
    In the "What's in the box" they list a "USB power cable" and "power adapter".
  - momerath 13y ago
    The Gamestick is powered by MHL if you have it, but you have to power it through its micro-usb port if you have normal HDMI (source: have one). I expect it's the same for the Chromecast.
- jtymes 13y ago
  Yeah, the video in the carousel has a brief fine print message that says the "power adapter is required (not shown). "
picklefish 13y ago
Opening it on my phone said "We are out of inventory. Check back soon.". Opening on PC said "Coming soon" and a refresh of the page let me buy it. Hope that helps.
mentat 13y ago
Now it's saying "coming soon".

Zikes 13y ago

I noticed that the end opposite of the HDMI seemed to have a micro USB in port on it. I suspect that it is powered via that, however none of the demonstrations showed it being plugged in, so I believe it may have an internal battery which needs recharging. Edit: The specs at the bottom of the page don't list a battery but it does list an included power adapter, so I guess you have to have that plugged in at all times. Edit 2: Certain versions[1] of the HDMI spec provide power. It's possible that the USB is a backup solution for older spec'd TVs. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_High-Definition_Link#Features http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_High-Definition_Link#Fea...

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mvkel 13y ago
You sure it's not just for firmware updates? The GameStick (http://gamestick.tv http://gamestick.tv) is powered purely via HDMI.
- Zikes 13y ago
  In the "What's in the box" they list a "USB power cable" and "power adapter".
- momerath 13y ago
  The Gamestick is powered by MHL if you have it, but you have to power it through its micro-usb port if you have normal HDMI (source: have one). I expect it's the same for the Chromecast.
jtymes 13y ago
Yeah, the video in the carousel has a brief fine print message that says the "power adapter is required (not shown). "

picklefish 13y ago

Opening it on my phone said "We are out of inventory. Check back soon.". Opening on PC said "Coming soon" and a refresh of the page let me buy it. Hope that helps.

mentat 13y ago

Now it's saying "coming soon".