Customers trying to buy Google's $35 streaming hardware on the company's online store get mixed messages on availability. But there are other places to buy the device. July 24, 2013 10:30 AM PDT (Credit: CNET) Initial orders of Google's brand new Chromecast wireless video-streaming dongle are already gone, though some users are still having luck getting one. The $35 dongle, which plugs into the HDMI port of televisions and lets users stream content from multiple device platforms, is now listed as "coming soon" with no option to order it from Google's online store. Shortly after sales went up, it was listed to ship between August 2 and August 7, down from the 1-2 days for initial orders. Some users are still able to purchase the device, though Google's online store is fluctuating in availability. The device was one of two pieces of hardware announced by Google on Wednesday. The company also debuted the second version of its Nexus 7 tablet, which is made by Asus and will ship with Android 4.3. Early buyers of the Chromecast hardware get 3 months of Netflix for free, an offer Google said would be limited. Google has a history of selling out some of its hardware, though it's typically been phones. Last year's Nexus 4 phone and Nexus 7 tablet both sold out, leaving would-be buyers out luck. Google's Play Store isn't the only place to pick up the Chromecast stick. Amazon and Best Buy will also sell the currently U.S.-only hardware later on Wednesday. Google said it hopes the technology will be built into upcoming TVs, set-top boxes, and other devices. A look at Google's Chromecast (pictures) 1-2 of 21 Scroll Left Scroll Right Updates, at 10:46 a.m. and 11:21 a.m. PT: Notes that some users are still finding luck buying the Chromecast on Google's store.
Customers trying to buy Google's $35 streaming hardware on the company's online store get mixed messages on availability. But there are other places to buy the device.
(Credit: CNET)
Initial orders of Google's brand new Chromecast wireless video-streaming dongle are already gone, though some users are still having luck getting one.
The $35 dongle, which plugs into the HDMI port of televisions and lets users stream content from multiple device platforms, is now listed as "coming soon" with no option to order it from Google's online store. Shortly after sales went up, it was listed to ship between August 2 and August 7, down from the 1-2 days for initial orders.
Some users are still able to purchase the device, though Google's online store is fluctuating in availability.
The device was one of two pieces of hardware announced by Google on Wednesday. The company also debuted the second version of its Nexus 7 tablet, which is made by Asus and will ship with Android 4.3. Early buyers of the Chromecast hardware get 3 months of Netflix for free, an offer Google said would be limited.
Google has a history of selling out some of its hardware, though it's typically been phones. Last year's Nexus 4 phone and Nexus 7 tablet both sold out, leaving would-be buyers out luck.
Google's Play Store isn't the only place to pick up the Chromecast stick. Amazon and Best Buy will also sell the currently U.S.-only hardware later on Wednesday. Google said it hopes the technology will be built into upcoming TVs, set-top boxes, and other devices.
Updates, at 10:46 a.m. and 11:21 a.m. PT: Notes that some users are still finding luck buying the Chromecast on Google's store.
