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Flix
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EDIT: I will post pictures later on tomorrow.
EDIT#2: You must have an HDMI port on your T.V
EDIT #3: NEXTFLIX PROMOTION IS NOW OVER!!!!!

First I would like to ask who ordered it?
Okay so to start with my first impressions. So when I received the device, the packaging had a very clean style and overall very good looking. Now for those of you who don't know what this device is I'll tell you. It basically streams video from your computer to your T.V. With that being said it is like having your computer hooked up to your T.V via HDMI but wireless.

My first impression was different than I thought, the first thing I realized is the dongle needed a power source at all times via its own AC adapter. This was not a deal breaker but I hoped it would have powered itself.(You can also use the usb power from your T.V's USB port) The dongle is very sleek, and seems pretty durable. The device did come with a HDMI extender which was optional, it says it is used to improve fit (as it might not fit behind all tv's) and improve Wi-Fi connection. I did not use it because it fit perfectly and it wasn't a tight fit. The device was very easy to set up, it took about 3-5 minutes. You had to download the chromecast app which helps you configure the settings for the device and connect it to your wifi, and it also downloaded the chromecast add-on. Overall very easy and fast to set up.

To use the device it must be on the same network as you device you're streaming from. Once you have set up everything you are good to go, you can stream youtube, netfix, etc and any webpage directly to your tv wirelessly.

This device works with Android phones and Tablets, iOS devices, iPhones, iPods, and iPads, it also works on OS X ( Mac )

While using the device for a couple hours I noticed that the quality is amazing and, the delay is that bad considering I am sitting almost all the way across the house.

I haven't even talked about the icing on the cake yet. Included with this purchase you get 3 free months of Netflix. How does this work? Well if you order it from amazon it gives you a 3 month code. Now if you add the Netflix, $8 a month for 3 months that is $24, and
the device only cost $35 you have only paid $11 for the device!!!


My overall opinion is the device can only get better from here, I noticed going into the Chromecast app that the device had a firmware version, meaning all they can do now is upgrade and get better. I highly recommend getting this device as it has many positives and is worth the money you pay.
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