Amazon FireTV Stick announced - Page 44

fjtorres · 03-24-2015, 11:33 AM

The euro launch has a new wrinkle for those that aren't Prime members:

http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-...ia-and-the-uk/

copyrite · 03-24-2015, 11:40 AM

Wish they'd put them on sale in the US again. I didn't buy one when I should've.

Josieb1 · 03-24-2015, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

The euro launch has a new wrinkle for those that aren't Prime members:

http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-...ia-and-the-uk/

That's an exceptional price if you sign up to Prime.

I've only had my prime a month and I've paid my full year but I got £40 back when they reduced my HDX after I'd had it 7 days so I can't be greedy, plus they've already added an extra month on as compensation for a parcelforce botched delivery.

Bilbo1967 · 03-24-2015, 02:05 PM

Just ordered one.

For that price, even though I already have a Chromecast, it's worth looking at.

aceflor · 03-24-2015, 02:41 PM

Ordered one too, for 19 Eur which is really super cheap. I have started watching a lot of prime on my fire hd but the kids want to watch it on a bigger screen and the wii app quality is not good, so hoping to get better results with the stick...

shalym · 03-24-2015, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by copyrite

Wish they'd put them on sale in the US again. I didn't buy one when I should've.

I'm seeing it listed for $39.00 on the Amazon US site http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00GDQ0RM...f_rd_i=desktop

Shari

fjtorres · 03-24-2015, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceflor

Ordered one too, for 19 Eur which is really super cheap. I have started watching a lot of prime on my fire hd but the kids want to watch it on a bigger screen and the wii app quality is not good, so hoping to get better results with the stick...

Given good broadband you will probably get very good image quality out of the Fire Stick.
Very crisp, very smooth. Right up there with XBOX one and better than many older HD streamers.

Wii, if I remember correctly, is SD only, right?

Josieb1 · 03-24-2015, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

Given good broadband you will probably get very good image quality out of the Fire Stick.
Very crisp, very smooth. Right up there with XBOX one and better than many older HD streamers.

Wii, if I remember correctly, is SD only, right?

I've no idea sorry. We were just suprised and pleased it could be used for Amazon Prime (and Netflix although we no longer have a subscription). We've had it for years and it finally gets used

copyrite · 03-24-2015, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalym

I'm seeing it listed for $39.00 on the Amazon US site http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00GDQ0RM...f_rd_i=desktop

Shari

It was half that price when it was first released for a very narrow window of time.

aceflor · 03-24-2015, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fjtorres

Given good broadband you will probably get very good image quality out of the Fire Stick.
Very crisp, very smooth. Right up there with XBOX one and better than many older HD streamers.

Wii, if I remember correctly, is SD only, right?

Yep. And not even smooth SD...

GA Russell · 03-25-2015, 06:30 PM

My TV is 33 years old. It does not have any ports.

Is there a converter which will allow me to plug the Fire Stick into an RCA jack?

wizwor · 03-25-2015, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GA Russell

My TV is 33 years old. It does not have any ports.

Is there a converter which will allow me to plug the Fire Stick into an RCA jack?

There are, but I don't think that is the best solution for you. I think you would be better off with a streamer that is composite. Some of the Roku models are composite. I can't speak for all models, but it looks like they FINALLY got an update on the Roku 2 XS which is stable.

I prefer the Roku 2 XS to the newer models because...

1) IR or bluetooth remote -- no problematic wifi direct
2) composite and hdmi -- you can use it with your old tv and take it to a new one
3) usb -- play media off a usb device
4) wired ethernet -- works best if you are near a connection

Here is a link to some top channels streamed by roku fanboys.

if you really want to convert hdmi to composite, a lot of people say this works with the fire tv.

GA Russell · 03-25-2015, 10:52 PM

Thanks wizwor!

At this moment I have no idea what you're talking about, but I'll study it and see if the effort is worth the small amount I would use it.

wizwor · 03-26-2015, 07:31 AM

You're welcome. If you have any questions, I'll try to help.

conan50 · 03-26-2015, 12:44 PM

I have a couple old Roku LT 2400 units that are rock solid. Can probably be picked up for $20 on ebay. They can be connected with the old RCA type plugs.

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copyrite Wizard Posts: 1,841 Karma: 4985051 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Device: Kindle	Wish they'd put them on sale in the US again. I didn't buy one when I should've.

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aceflor Wizard Posts: 3,472 Karma: 48036360 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: where the sun lives, or so they say Device: Pocketbook Era, Pocketbook Inkpad 4, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Scribe	Ordered one too, for 19 Eur which is really super cheap. I have started watching a lot of prime on my fire hd but the kids want to watch it on a bigger screen and the wii app quality is not good, so hoping to get better results with the stick...

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GA Russell Ticats/Als, Riders/Lions Posts: 7,717 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	My TV is 33 years old. It does not have any ports. Is there a converter which will allow me to plug the Fire Stick into an RCA jack?

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GA Russell Ticats/Als, Riders/Lions Posts: 7,717 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Thanks wizwor! At this moment I have no idea what you're talking about, but I'll study it and see if the effort is worth the small amount I would use it.

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wizwor Wizard Posts: 1,068 Karma: 23867385 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: kindle, fire	You're welcome. If you have any questions, I'll try to help.

03-26-2015, 12:44 PM	#660
conan50 Fanatic Posts: 597 Karma: 14054112 Join Date: Jun 2014 Device: kindle	I have a couple old Roku LT 2400 units that are rock solid. Can probably be picked up for $20 on ebay. They can be connected with the old RCA type plugs.