Chromecast €25 in Maplin (normally €39)

podgeandrodge

As per title. Sorry if already posted. Unusual to see these reduced below RRP.

me_irl

Link(s)...

Chromecast: https://www.maplin.ie/p/google-chromecast-a11uj

Chromecast Audio is coming up at €29.95: https://www.maplin.ie/p/google-chromecast-audio-a86ut

I wonder is this because they're now stocking the shiny new 4K ones at a whopping €74.95!

https://www.maplin.ie/p/google-chrome-ultra-4k-streaming-device-a44yc

11214

me_irl wrote: »

Link(s)...

Chromecast: https://www.maplin.ie/p/google-chromecast-a11uj

Chromecast Audio is coming up at €29.95: https://www.maplin.ie/p/google-chromecast-audio-a86ut

I wonder is this because they're now stocking the shiny new 4K ones at a whopping €74.95!

https://www.maplin.ie/p/google-chrome-ultra-4k-streaming-device-a44yc

Is that not the standard price for the 4K chromecast?

me_irl

11214 wrote: »

Is that not the standard price for the 4K chromecast?

Not sure actually so I was just initially shocked at the price difference (yes, I know it's for a much more powerful device allowing 4K streaming... :pac: )

PropJoe10

Coming up with insufficient stock now, which is a shame

me_irl

PropJoe10 wrote: »

Coming up with insufficient stock now, which is a shame

Where are you based? Cos I'm getting this...

cronos

me_irl wrote: »

Link(s)...

Chromecast: https://www.maplin.ie/p/google-chromecast-a11uj

Chromecast Audio is coming up at €29.95: https://www.maplin.ie/p/google-chromecast-audio-a86ut

I wonder is this because they're now stocking the shiny new 4K ones at a whopping €74.95!

https://www.maplin.ie/p/google-chrome-ultra-4k-streaming-device-a44yc

Sorry, there is insufficient stock to add this product to your basket.

PropJoe10

me_irl wrote: »

Where are you based? Cos I'm getting this...

Dublin! I'll have another go, cheers for the info!

skerry

Seems its only click and collect, won't let me add to basket for online delivery. Pain in the hole as I've been waiting for these to drop since I got my Google Home and I'm nowhere near a Maplins

PropJoe10

skerry wrote: »

Seems its only click and collect, won't let me add to basket for online delivery. Pain in the hole as I've been waiting for these to drop since I got my Google Home and I'm nowhere near a Maplins

Pretty annoying alright, considering they seem to have lots of them in stock.

bk

sugarman wrote: »

These are reduced everywhere in the UK at moment ...Currys/PC World, Argos, Tesco, Maplin for £19.

Its only a matter of time before they follow suite here.

I was able to reserve one for local pick up for today from Maplins. Argos.co.uk has them for £19, which is €20.61, but then you'd have to use parcel motel, etc. so about the same price as Maplins, so I was happy to go with them. However argos.co.uk + parcel motel might be handy for someone who can't get to a maplins. Argos.ie still has it at €40

rubadub

Chromecasts were on sale in maplin at christmas, and several shops were honouring their price match on it. Possibly harvey normans and currys.

skerry

bk wrote: »

sugarman wrote: »

These are reduced everywhere in the UK at moment ...Currys/PC World, Argos, Tesco, Maplin for £19.

Its only a matter of time before they follow suite here.

I was able to reserve one for local pick up for today from Maplins. Argos.co.uk has them for £19, which is €20.61, but then you'd have to use parcel motel, etc. so about the same price as Maplins, so I was happy to go with them. However  argos.co.uk + parcel motel might be handy for someone who can't get to a maplins. Argos.ie still has it at €40

Super, I'll look into Argos UK so. Had checked .ie earlier and no offers to be had. Ordered my Google Home from Argos UK and delivery was super quick.

podgeandrodge

Hundreds of them in Maplin Jervis anyway.

skerry

skerry wrote: »

Super, I'll look into Argos UK so. Had checked .ie earlier and no offers to be had. Ordered my Google Home from Argos UK and delivery was super quick.

Can't for the life of me get the order to go through on Argos UK. Won't accept phone number, tried enter parcel motel number and keep getting below error. Don't remember having this hassle before

The Evening telephone number must contain between 10 and 20 numeric characters.


Edit: Not sure why I'm quoting myself

sphinx501

podgeandrodge wrote: »

Hundreds of them in Maplin Jervis anyway.

When? I was in there this evening, and none on the shelves just one of the 4K Ultra Chromecasts.

skerry

So, managed to finally get one in my basket for home delivery with Maplins. Seen 9.95 delivery charge and quickly dumped it out of my basket again

bk

sphinx501 wrote: »

When? I was in there this evening, and none on the shelves just one of the 4K Ultra Chromecasts.

There is a massive pile of them behind the counter (cash register). More then 50.

sweetie

got two in jervis this morning, they had loads.

Cape Clear

Plenty in Blackpool Cork also.

meolwan

I got too in Jervis about 2pm and the guy said to me that had about 15 on reserve. there were still a few behind the counter at the time

DopeTech

Got one in Maplins in Blanchardstown yesterday evening, didnt seem to have too many left unless they had them in another location or more out the back. Nice to get a bargain every so often. Thanks op.

SteM

64 left in stock in Jervis according the Clkick & Collect section on the website.

Cape Clear

Very happy with this thanks OP. Now how does one go about getting RTE player to work on this?

SteM

Cape Clear wrote: »

Very happy with this thanks OP. Now how does one go about getting RTE player to work on this?

They're redeveloping RTE Player to work on the Chromecast....

https://digitalblog.rte.ie/2017/04/26/rte-announces-plans-to-develop-the-next-generation-rte-player/

At the moment the only way to do it is the run RTE Player in Chrome on a desktop/laptop and cast that to the Chromecast as far as I know.

ForestFire

Ordered in the Maplin UK through Address Pal:-
Free UK delivery

Google Chromecast

1 £19.00
Google Home - White and Slate
Google Home - White and Slate

1 £99.00

Exchange rate very good at the moment also.

marklazarcovic

You can no longer hotspot your Chromecast from your phone which is why they are reduced,big. Deal breaker for a lot of people,mines redundant now.. huge uproar over it.

ForestFire

skerry wrote: »

Can't for the life of me get the order to go through on Argos UK. Won't accept phone number, tried enter parcel motel number and keep getting below error. Don't remember having this hassle before

The Evening telephone number must contain between 10 and 20 numeric characters.


Edit: Not sure why I'm quoting myself

My Mobile phone number worked:-

0035387XXXXXXX

gipi

At least a dozen left in Dundalk at lunchtime today - thanks for the heads-up, OP!

CGI_3

marklazarcovic wrote: »

You can no longer hotspot your Chromecast from your phone which is why they are reduced,big. Deal breaker for a lot of people,mines redundant now.. huge uproar over it.

Was it fixed though?

https://9to5google.com/2017/08/04/chromecast-smartphone-hotspot-fixed/

TheQuietBeatle

Bought today. Thanks OP.

mikeybrennan

How easy are these to setup ?

Can you stream anything on your fone and what's the resolution like?

Thanks

FutureGuy

Sorry but what's the selling point of the chromecast? I have an Xbox one and also a smart tv. If it's something not to be discussed here, I'd appreciate a pm ☺️

FutureGuy

Sorry but what's the selling point of the chromecast? I have an Xbox one and also a smart tv. If it's something not to be discussed here, I'd appreciate a pm ☺️

Chimichangas

mikeybrennan wrote: »

How easy are these to setup ?

Can you stream anything on your fone and what's the resolution like?

Thanks

Handy enough to set up. You can cast some apps directly from the app, e.g. youtube, and also chrome browser, lot of phones can cast direct the phone screen itself.

Capt'n Midnight

If you do presentations you can use it as a wireless HDMI cable and cast the display from your laptop. Invest in a HDMI to DVI connector for monitors. Or watch stuff on TV's in B&B or hotels.

long_b

Over 20 still available in Jervis store by the till

mikeybrennan

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

If you do presentations you can use it as a wireless HDMI cable and cast the display from your laptop. Invest in a HDMI to DVI connector for monitors. Or watch stuff on TV's in B&B or hotels.

What are they like for resolution ?

Can u cast in 1080p for example

fletch

mikeybrennan wrote: »

What are they like for resolution ?

Can u cast in 1080p for example

Yes

Chorus_suck

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NobodyImportant

All sold out now

Sr. Pirotecnic

NobodyImportant wrote: »

All sold out now

Yeah, was in there yesterday, plenty available, but at full price.

rubadub

If they had been listed online at the same price, but none in the shop you still might have got a price match elsewhere. I was saying earlier in the thread people got price matches before christmas easily enough.

anthony500_1

Is it possible to cast directly off phones to chromecast with out the need for WiFi. Rural Ireland has not been kind to all of us when it comes to broadband and its coverage. Is it possible to download a film for example to my phone then somehow connect to Chromecast with out wifi

Kayshee123

I needed one of these, thanks OP

cronos

anthony500_1 wrote: »

Is it possible to cast directly off phones to chromecast with out the need for WiFi. Rural Ireland has not been kind to all of us when it comes to broadband and its coverage. Is it possible to download a film for example to my phone then somehow connect to Chromecast with out wifi

I believe chromecast + bubbleupnp will do this.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp&hl=en

pigtail33

This is back down to €25
https://www.maplin.ie/p/google-chromecast-a11uj

Chorus_suck

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Peig Sayers

Rats, it's the audio version I want. Still full price.

Dannyman76

Loved calling Harvey Norman on their price match guarantee, got one there for the Maplin price

Lostphrophet

Are these Chrome Casts for 11 Euro??? Or a Chinese Knock off?
Look like the chrome casts

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/HD-Digital-HDMI-Media-Video-Streamer-Adapter-2017-2nd-Generation-For-Chromecast/322635538365?hash=item4b1e939fbd:g:FcYAAOSwn8VZhWfz