News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Google Chromecast. Parent comment

Re:Google Chromecast by aroch on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @02:34PM (#6098140)
Just like, pretty much every, android device it uses a USB charger. Many advertisement related images don't include cords and the like for prettier pictures. Using HDMI to power things is a tricky thing, many monitors and TVs din't supply power over HDMI and among those that do (especially Sony TV iirc) they provide less-than ideal amounts of power.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Google Chromecast by mikeryan on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @02:43PM (#6098195)
A lot of new HDTV's however have HDMI and a USB port (generally near each other).

It would be a bit messy but perhaps you could have it plugged into both at once and then you won't need an ungainly power cable to a socket.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Google Chromecast by MBCook on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @03:23PM (#6098455)
On recent HD TVs that's true, but if you go back more than 2-3 years (or didn't buy a giant 55" set) then it's quite likely you'll have to resort to the AC adapter.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Google Chromecast by Recoil42 on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @05:12PM (#6099111)
Which is exactly what they've accounted for here, and why they've given both options.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Google Chromecast by agildehaus on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @06:47PM (#6099631)
The question is - do you have to resort to the AC adapter if you have one of the newer HDMI ports?
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Google Chromecast by BHSPitMonkey on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @07:10PM (#6099775)
The fine text on the linked page says "Power cord required" (emphasis mine).
[ Parent | on HN ]