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easternculture on 03/08/2016 - 05:35 thegoodguys.com.au (10498 clicks)
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Thanks to trent's deal, you can get the chromecast 2 for $33

Cheapest price for chromecast 2 to date

Nutri Ninja 700 watts

Enjoy

Note - From terms: "The first $25 Store Credit is earned after the customer receives their 2nd catalogue communication via email. The second $25 Store Credit is earned when the customer receives their 5th catalogue." You will therefore need to wait after sign up to obtain this deal. The start date was set to 17th August as the earliest possible time to obtain the deal, however it might be the 30th August or later depending on their email cycle. Basically the deal cannot be instantly obtained and requires both signing up and waiting.

Mod 25/8: Nutri Ninja Slim $25 (with $7 Item) is no longer available on TGG website and has therefore been removed from this post (before this deal has begun).

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  • syousef on 03/08/2016 - 07:13
    +5

    How I wish I could just point a Chromecast at an SMB share. I'd buy six of them.

    • raisinberry777 on 03/08/2016 - 07:14
      +6

      The VideoStream extension for Chrome works to do exactly this.

      • 2stroksmokr on 03/08/2016 - 07:36
        +5

        I only discovered VideoStream 2 weeks ago, its amazing. I picked up the JB-Hifi 43' Soniq special for $299 and it wasn't a Smart TV thought I was lost, nope winning with videostream I can stream from the PC to the Chromecast no dramas and its yet to stutter.

        • Spooked on 03/08/2016 - 07:51
          +1

          Agree, I have a Soniq Dumb TV too. Thank goodness for Chromecast.

        • scud70 on 03/08/2016 - 09:49

          off the topic question, how good/bad is that Soniq as a PC monitor ? :)

        • Todes Angst on 03/08/2016 - 10:19
          +2

          @scud70: The colors would need a lot of tweeking to get them correct on a PC. I use a soniq 48" for PS4 and the picture is markedly different than on my 55" LG as I haven't adjusted the colors. The response time of the Soniq is fine however. If you are prepared to put in the effort to calibrate it properly it would be a good pc monitor.

        • scud70 on 03/08/2016 - 10:47

          @Todes Angst: Thanks mate! was just seeing how legible say text and things like that are if it gets used as a monitor … i.e. mount it up on the wall above the desk in the study, so it can be used to watch movies and stuff by the kids or for us to use when we work from home :)

        • Member 0230 on 13/09/2016 - 22:51

          @scud70: regarding using TVs as monitors, I wonder if 4:4:4 Chroma is relevant to you?

          e.g., from rtings.com:

          TVs and PC Monitors are very similar in function. If you however plan on using a TV as a monitor, you should look into two aspects these displays may provide: The ability to support a 1080p @ 120hz signal for vastly a superior gaming experience, or the ability to display 4k @ 60hz @ Chroma 4:4:4 which will produce clearer and sharper text. TVs that can offer both of these functions are somewhat rare…

          and also a discussion on overclockers:

          I'd personally go for a 4:4:4 if you can, almost all decent 1080p PC monitors will be 4:4:4 - even TN ones. 4K TVs (and possibly monitors) will sacrifice this to make it cheaper (among other things). But if you went for a 4:2:2 4K 60Hz TV with low input latency, I don't think you will be missing much - provided you don't really use that TV for color-sensitive work

      • syousef on 03/08/2016 - 11:46
        +1

        No I don't want to set up a web browser on a separate machine to connect to a media library on a share and then use the browser or my phone to control what plays. Last I checked it also worked with DNLA, which chokes on large libraries. All I want to do is play a file from a directory, not deal with streaming and browsers. Dead easy from a PC.

        • Domingo on 03/08/2016 - 13:59
          +2

          So you want a network enabled device with enough local memory and CPU power to decode videos on the fly for ~$30-50? Me too!

        • PainToad on 03/08/2016 - 14:24
          -1

          @Domingo:

          It's great that there's plenty of options out there, which meet the very requirement, hey.

        • syousef on 03/08/2016 - 17:24
          +1

          @Domingo:

          It can already do all of that. The Chromecast 2 has a dual core CPU and half a GB of memory.
          http://www.anandtech.com/show/9688/googles-chromecast-2-is-p…

          This isn't an issue of local memory or CPU power.

        • supersabroso on 03/08/2016 - 17:54
          +5

          Having bought a Chromecast 2, I can confirm that all the videostream/plex addons are complete and utter waste of your time. They suck hard and are incapable of playing H265 full stop, only good if you want to play 1 file which is pointless because the Chrome browser can do this natively at 1080p with no stutter (H264). They are also incapable of easily switching between files, resuming at the last location etc, they can only do this in a highly complex/limiting manner.

          Luckily, the Chromecast 2 is capable of streaming your desktop at 720p with no noticeable stutter. However, it is unbearable at 1080p. All my equipment are top of the line compared to your normal users. However, my laptop doesn't have ac, it's running on n. That might make up the difference but I doubt it because wireless n runs at 56MB/s and my video files are only 300MB for 45 minutes.

          So set it up at 720p, mirror desktop and use the unified remote app. You can access all of your content with minimal effort (H265, 1080p files and all), no need to get up. It'll just play at 720p on your TV and you will have a 1 second time lag between your computer and the TV but there should be no lag unless you're moving the mouse.

        • Vanit on 04/08/2016 - 10:32
          +2

          @IndecentExposure: If you're lacking 5ghz I'd say that's the bottleneck you're encountering.

        • supersabroso on 04/08/2016 - 23:34

          @Vanit: can anyone confirm that it mirrors the desktop at 1080p with no stutter? 1080p movies in mpchc/vlc? So far, everyone on the internet says it lags.

          As far as I know, 5ghz is only beneficial when the 2.4ghz band is being crowded, at my place I only pick up one neighbour very faintly. All my equipment except for my laptop are fully 5ghz ac capable.

        • Vanit on 05/08/2016 - 11:34
          +1

          @IndecentExposure: I regularly stream 1080p content to my Chromecast with no problems, although I'm not so sure about the desktop. It may be a moot point because the Chrome extension has been made native in the latest version of Chrome, and they removed the options to control the resolution with it instead auto-adjusting for your setup.

        • MrDog on 09/08/2016 - 08:30

          If you have an Android device, try an app like "LocalCast for Chromecast/DLNA' to allow you to cast from the SMB share to the Chromecast. Or use Plex (which requires you to set up a server).

    • Praeto on 03/08/2016 - 08:52
      +4

      If you're looking to stream to a TV or something like that, you can do the same thing with a $35 Raspberry Pi and one of the Plex frontends available for it.

      • Hornpub on 03/08/2016 - 09:55

        i want mirror my andriod phone sscreen, can pi do it? i do have a pi lying around…

    • PainToad on 03/08/2016 - 08:54
      +1

      Nexus TV with Kodi or Raspberry Pi with Kodi.

      I see no reason to use anything else.

      • Hornpub on 03/08/2016 - 09:55

        can it mirror my andriod?

        • PainToad on 03/08/2016 - 12:06

          Nexus TV can natively (Chromcast built it).

          Also, Kodi can do AirPlay, and there are Android apps that cast to AirPlay.

          So, yes.

      • PainToad on 03/08/2016 - 12:12
        +1

        To be clear, my post above isn't the reason for me neg.

        My neg reason is below.

      • JayCeeJay on 03/08/2016 - 14:27
        -1

        cos its not more than $50?

        • PainToad on 03/08/2016 - 14:29
          -6

          Android Boxes and Raspberry Pis are often under $50.

        • PainToad on 04/08/2016 - 09:11
          -5

          Reason for the vote down idiots? If you're going to vote someone down, at least explain yourself.

        • Rick Sanchez on 04/08/2016 - 09:36
          +2

          @PainToad: just down voted cause you got a potty mouth

        • PainToad on 04/08/2016 - 13:48
          +3

          @Rick Sanchez:

          I may have a potty mouth, but at least I know how to use the shift, comma and period keys.

        • Rick Sanchez on 04/08/2016 - 14:34

          @PainToad: True, but don't you think it sounds hella cool when I write like that?

      • thereisriceandcurry on 03/08/2016 - 15:36

        I agree for local media playback. Unfortunately only a select few devices are netflix HD + 5.1 certified. The android boxes / kodi boxes are not and so are limited to SD + 2.0
        The chromecast at $33 is a good way to add HD + 5.1 netflix to a system IMO

    • [Deactivated] on 03/08/2016 - 09:00
      +3

      if youve got an android toy. Localcast has DLNA/UPnP & SMB support.
      works a treat. Free with ads (on your toy), or upgrade to ad free

    • gourandle on 06/08/2016 - 10:59

      Localcast
      maybe there are other apps out there does same or better

      if you want to setup server/client
      Plex

  • lyl on 03/08/2016 - 07:19
    +17

    waiting for jv's comment

    • Letrico on 03/08/2016 - 11:15
      +3

      Subscribing to a newsletter for coupon is not a deal. The expensive TV is only $25 dollar off. No deal.

      • expertreader on 03/08/2016 - 11:45

        You have done well with having some bold words in there

    • jv on 03/08/2016 - 14:00
      +22

      Price showing as $58 for me…

      voucher can only be used once per customer…

      This is essentially a dupe of the voucher deal as these prices by themselves are certainly not bargains…

      • virhlpool on 03/08/2016 - 20:56
        +1

        True that.

  • bchliu on 03/08/2016 - 07:23
    +2

    Temporarily available? hmmm.. Sounds like they are going to jack everything up by $25 like their ebay sales??

  • Japius on 03/08/2016 - 07:30
    +1

    might be time to replace the original chromecast and this is a good excuse

  • ca6leguy on 03/08/2016 - 07:42
    +2

    Requires mobile phone spamming.

    • Matt88 on 03/08/2016 - 08:38

      Just make up a number

      • ca6leguy on 03/08/2016 - 13:03
        +2

        I just use the phone number of the people I hate.

        • banana365 on 03/08/2016 - 16:04
          +1

          But how can you fit sooooo many phone numbers into that little bitty text field?

        • ca6leguy on 03/08/2016 - 16:29

          @banana365:

          Multiple account, multiple voucher. Win win.

        • jv on 03/08/2016 - 21:34
          +4

          Where did you get my number?

  • montorola on 03/08/2016 - 07:43

    I don't know anything about the chromecast 2,but does it let you overcome the splash/login page in hotels (cc1 couldn't do it).

    • stalker878 on 03/08/2016 - 07:46

      you might need a travel router to interface the hotels wifi and the chromecast. like a local hotspot.

  • rocklinsuv on 03/08/2016 - 08:03
    -7

    Come on, a blender won't be used for more than 20 times. Believe me.

    • easternculture on 03/08/2016 - 08:03
      +18

      i use mine a few times every day and love it . originally bought from JB for $42

    • trev likes bargains on 03/08/2016 - 08:16
      +7

      I use mine 5 times a week

    • brotherfranciz on 03/08/2016 - 08:26
      +5

      If you have a workout routine, it can be used to make protein shakes - possibly twice daily if you are serious (breakfast and right before/after your workout).

      • easternculture on 03/08/2016 - 08:31
        +2

        I use mine for protein shakes after a workout and every morning to make a yogurt drink .

    • portard on 03/08/2016 - 08:29

      Bought a blitz2go last winter, told myself I'd open it in Summer and make some sick smoothies. Well, the entire summer passed and it's winter again, it continues sitting unopened in my closet.

    • jellykingdom on 03/08/2016 - 09:22
      +1

      I hated my blender, but my nutri ninja is fantastic

    • buzzliteyear on 03/08/2016 - 10:12
      +1

      Love my Nutri Ninja best blender I've owned for great price so good value. I use mine for my veg/fruit juice in the morning and protein shakes at night. Kids use it alot for chocolate milkshakes. Powerful little unit that blends the veg/fruit to smooth consistency. I'm after another one for work too.

      • Fred on 03/08/2016 - 11:09
        +4

        Great blender, kids use it for HepA smoothies whilst I use it for Margaritas, but not every day.

        • NoApostrophePlurals on 03/08/2016 - 12:12
          +8

          Hepatitis A smoothies?! Dafuq?

        • [Deactivated] on 03/08/2016 - 12:17
          +5

          @Crowdedthehouse: I think he's referring to frozen berries.

    • virhlpool on 03/08/2016 - 20:58

      That's the way, mate.. 20 times smoothie and then back to raw fruits.. huh!

  • tradiesunited on 03/08/2016 - 08:13
    +2

    site not reached after clicking subscribe

    • eltito on 03/08/2016 - 08:29
      +1

      someone said above to change prodauth to www and it'll work. It'll says thanks for subscribing successfully

      edit: sorry someone said that in the original post for the 2 x $25 deal

  • hockysa on 03/08/2016 - 08:41
    +1

    bargain on the nutri ninja slim

    I sold mine second hand for $35

  • tin tin on 03/08/2016 - 08:55
    +1

    They don't sell Chromecast Audio?

  • Doy on 03/08/2016 - 09:12
    +1

    What's the cheapest way to get 4K Netflix at the moment? My 4K TV isn't smart, and doesn't have the app inbuilt :~(

    • scraggers on 03/08/2016 - 09:20

      It's not the cheapest - but if you're after an Xbox too you could get the Xbox One S and stream through it.

    • Agret on 03/08/2016 - 09:22
      +1

      Probably the new Xbox One S

    • ESEMCE on 03/08/2016 - 09:29
      -1

      One of those Android TV boxes going for about $50… but you'll need a mouse or something to navigate

    • jasong on 03/08/2016 - 11:09

      If not after Xbox One S, perhaps look for something like Roku 4

  • FrugalShopper on 03/08/2016 - 09:13

    My 1st Gen ChromeCast stutters on initial connection constantly (reconnecting fix's but is a little annoying) has anyone experienced this and will the ChromeCast 2 fix this?

    • Matt88 on 03/08/2016 - 13:11

      I believe that the CC2 has better WiFi connection which may fix your issue.

      • FrugalShopper on 03/08/2016 - 17:10

        Thanks, will consider grabbing one

    • Vanit on 04/08/2016 - 10:34

      Also FYI the Chrome extension has been dodgy the last month or 2, and only got fixed the other day via native Chromecast support in Chrome. So if you haven't already, upgrade Chrome to v52.

      • FrugalShopper on 04/08/2016 - 18:01

        thanks mate. there is a new interface to chromecast as well.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/08/2016 - 09:23
    +1

    Any reason why I'd get one of these over a ~$50 android box, when they can:

    • run android apps (kodi, youtube, etc)
    • connect to external perihperals (wireless kb/mouse)
    • connect to network shares

    ?

    • ESEMCE on 03/08/2016 - 09:30
      +13

      Significantly easier to use…

      • scud70 on 03/08/2016 - 09:51
        +1

        i second that … wife wasnt open to it but now uses it more than i do.

        • benny79 on 03/08/2016 - 14:27

          got any recommendations for a decent android box?

        • Spending2Much on 03/08/2016 - 15:26
          +1

          @benny79: following too

      • [Deactivated] on 03/08/2016 - 14:26

        I have an old no name android box and I can cast to it with like youtube etc? Is that the same as what chromcast does

        • ESEMCE on 03/08/2016 - 16:28
          +3

          Not really..
          You're likely screencasting (Miracast)..
          Chromecast doesn't require your phone to stay in the app to continue to play.
          You can even start a movie on Netflix for the kids and then leave the house and it'll continue to play.
          The phone just tells the CC what movie to play and the CC goes off to the net to find and play it.

        • virhlpool on 03/08/2016 - 21:00

          @scubacoles: This explains exactly what many had been looking for. Cheers!

      • benny79 on 04/08/2016 - 16:45

        got any recommendations for a decent android box?

  • RtN on 03/08/2016 - 09:32
    +2

    jesus i didnt read T&Cs lol credits available "after 2nd and 5th catalogues"

    • Axelstrife on 03/08/2016 - 09:44
      +2

      I know i was ready to click buy right now on the chromecast 2.

  • Hornpub on 03/08/2016 - 09:56

    so i have to wait for 2nd catalog to arrival in my email?

  • fattyboombatty on 03/08/2016 - 09:57
    +60

    I'm a bit confused - this doesn't seem to be an "active" deal, and won't be until some arbitrary 2nd catalogue is delivered. How can I purchase this for the price in title?

    Not sure why this has so many pos

    • D6C1 on 03/08/2016 - 10:16

      You are right.Between now and the second catalogue being delivered, the price may(for sure) will go up. TGG are good :)

      • pauper on 03/08/2016 - 10:25
        +1

        With the Chromecast 2 I think $58 is around the RRP, so I don't think they can increase it by much anyway. I will be interested to see what they come up with though.

        • PinzVidz on 03/08/2016 - 10:27
          +4

          Surely TGG won't do a Dick move.

        • D6C1 on 03/08/2016 - 11:25

          @PinzVidz: I hope not. I'll eye this for now and maybe upgrade

      • virhlpool on 03/08/2016 - 21:01

        THE good guys. :)

    • PainToad on 03/08/2016 - 12:08
      +1

      Seconded.

      There's no guarantee this will be the price weeks in the future.

      • tonester on 03/08/2016 - 12:14
        +1

        true - it could be lower :)

        $58 is their current normal non-sale price, reduced from the original $59 rrp

        • PainToad on 03/08/2016 - 12:17

          Then the deal should be posted then.

          Currently, it's all hypothetical.

        • tonester on 03/08/2016 - 12:19

          @PainToad:

          so deal should state that it's the maximum price payable?

        • PainToad on 03/08/2016 - 12:20
          +1

          @tonester:

          It should state the pricing for when the voucher is actually available. Hence, unless you have a crystal ball, the post is pointless.

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