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CheapCast[1] + a cheap Android 4.2 dongle[2] may make Chromecast platform lockdown irrelevant[3]. [1] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.maui.che

by lvs 13y ago

CheapCast[1] + a cheap Android 4.2 dongle[2] may make Chromecast platform lockdown irrelevant[3]. [1] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.maui.cheapcast&hl=en https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.maui.cheapc... [2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEN1X3BR910 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEN1X3BR910 [3] ... for those willing and able to muck about.

foobarqux 13y ago
That doesn't seem to let you stream local videos.
- lvs 13y ago
  No, this will just implement the DIAL protocol, but the app will allow hooks for other developers to build whatever they like. My point was that there are open solutions to implement a DIAL compliant dongle, if indeed it turns out that Google locks down Chromecast.