Christmas Prezzies.

[AKCJ]

The time of year when worldwide panic spreads as people worry about what to what they'll get their loved ones.

 

If you've ordered anything or know a decent gift you'd like etc. then post it here. Makes everyone else's job a tad easier.

 

I usually leave it til the last minute and get something expensive and shit. Would rather scout out some good bargains that the recipient is actually going to enjoy.

 

:xmassmile:

[jonthefox]

Don't ask me . I am truly shit at shopping. That's why the mrs gives me a list. That said, my eldest son is 16 soon so I find it quite easy to buy for him.

[Larry_LCFC]

Bought my brother one of those Chromecast device thingys for his TV. Seems quite a decent idea. Brilliant if you use Netflix, Youtube, Iplayer etc quite a lot.

http://www.google.co.uk/chrome/devices/chromecast/

[AKCJ]

Bought my brother one of those Chromecast device thingys for his TV. Seems quite a decent idea. Brilliant if you use Netflix, Youtube, Iplayer etc quite a lot.

http://www.google.co.uk/chrome/devices/chromecast/

 

 

Do you need a TV licence with one of those?

 

My younger brother is at Uni and he'd appreciate something like that.

[Ross-Kemp]

All done and wrapped.

[Larry_LCFC]

Do you need a TV licence with one of those?

 

My younger brother is at Uni and he'd appreciate something like that.

Technically not. You only need a TV License if you watch or record live tv. If you just watch catch up etc (basically chromecast) then no you don't. You do need Wifi though and a smartphone or tablet etc.

[AKCJ]

Technically not. You only need a TV License if you watch or record live tv. If you just watch catch up etc (basically chromecast) then no you don't. You do need Wifi though and a smartphone or tablet etc.

 

 

Oh right.

 

That might be one present out of the way then.

[Larry_LCFC]

Oh right.

 

That might be one present out of the way then.

They are a good idea. Basically turns your TV into one of those "smart TV's". Plug the chromecast into the HDMI slot and then connect your phone and tv to the same Wifi network. You then control what you watch through your phone/tablet. Sounds complicated but its dead simple.

[AKCJ]

They are a good idea. Basically turns your TV into one of those "smart TV's". Plug the chromecast into the HDMI slot and then connect your phone and tv to the same Wifi network. You then control what you watch through your phone/tablet. Sounds complicated but its dead simple.

 

 

I assume it comes with its own app that you use as a control centre?

[Webbo]

Chromecast costs around 30 odd quid, for just under 40 you can have one of these;

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sourcingbay-Almogic-Streaming-Quad-core-Facebook-black/dp/B00OPX3XQ6/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1418330010&sr=1-5&keywords=xbmc

[Larry_LCFC]

I assume it comes with its own app that you use as a control centre?

Yeah there's a chromecast app on the various app stores.

[purpleronnie]

Got my niece front row tickets for 5 seconds of summer, a band she is obsessed with.

[Larry_LCFC]

Got my niece front row tickets for 5 seconds of summer, a band she is obsessed with.

Does she know that your going with her yet?

[purpleronnie]

Does she know that your going with her yet?

:xmastongue: She wouldn't mind I'm her favourite.

 

Joking aside I hope her friend appreciates the free ticket.