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wizwor · 11-01-2014, 12:24 PM

You guys are very excited about this stick. For Prime members, the $19 price is very good -- though not quite as good as the $12 price for the Chromecast with Netflix credit.

The Fire TV is a great streamer with a very good library of apps. There are deficiencies -- especially in news and entertainment -- but this is a great game console that streams all the major services.

I didn't buy any of these. I have the full size FTV and would definitely pay the premium for that device. With the FTV, you get better hardware (including wired ethernet and functional usb) and a voice control remote. The remote costs $40. The better hardware is especially important if you are going to play games.

For those who did not get in on this deal or may be wanting more devices than they purchased, Staples routinely sells the FTV for $85. Most of their promotions apply to the FTV. Two weeks ago, there was a $25 off $75 coupon, so you could have had one for $60. If you paid for that with ShopDiscover gift cards, that price is $50 and you get 5% on the $60 in Staples rewards and Discover cash back (if you start at shop discover) for a net cost of $38. Just trying to put the price in perspective.

http://freetvforme.wordpress.com/201...e-tv-hands-on/

The hotel authentication feature is great, but note that it is not currently functional.

If you bought one of these and have not already started collecting the free app of the day, start now. Just install the app store on any android device (or emulator) and start collecting. Plex is free right now...

http://www.amazon.com/s/?tag=aftvnde...Q%7CB00LJU7Y8Q

http://www.amazon.com/mobile-apps/b/...ode=2350149011

Happy streaming!

11-01-2014, 12:24 PM	#147
wizwor Wizard Posts: 1,068 Karma: 23867385 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kindle, fire	You guys are very excited about this stick. For Prime members, the $19 price is very good -- though not quite as good as the $12 price for the Chromecast with Netflix credit. The Fire TV is a great streamer with a very good library of apps. There are deficiencies -- especially in news and entertainment -- but this is a great game console that streams all the major services. I didn't buy any of these. I have the full size FTV and would definitely pay the premium for that device. With the FTV, you get better hardware (including wired ethernet and functional usb) and a voice control remote. The remote costs $40. The better hardware is especially important if you are going to play games. For those who did not get in on this deal or may be wanting more devices than they purchased, Staples routinely sells the FTV for $85. Most of their promotions apply to the FTV. Two weeks ago, there was a $25 off $75 coupon, so you could have had one for $60. If you paid for that with ShopDiscover gift cards, that price is $50 and you get 5% on the $60 in Staples rewards and Discover cash back (if you start at shop discover) for a net cost of $38. Just trying to put the price in perspective. http://freetvforme.wordpress.com/201...e-tv-hands-on/ The hotel authentication feature is great, but note that it is not currently functional. If you bought one of these and have not already started collecting the free app of the day, start now. Just install the app store on any android device (or emulator) and start collecting. Plex is free right now... http://www.amazon.com/s/?tag=aftvnde...Q%7CB00LJU7Y8Q http://www.amazon.com/mobile-apps/b/...ode=2350149011 Happy streaming!