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The new Haswell (Intel processor) Chromebooks are powerful enough to Chromecast (is that a verb)? I did it with the $199 Acer c720 I got from Best Buy. steve On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 11:37 AM, genevieve gallagher <[log in to unmask] > wrote: > Unfortunately, it didn't work- according to the Chrome site: "Chromecast > works with the Chromebook Pixel on Chrome version 28 and higher (support > for other Chromebooks is coming soon)." I've only got the cheap $249 > version. > gg > > > On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 11:17 AM, George Raynak <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> hi >> have you installed the googlecast chrome extension? >> >> it allows chromebooks to use chromecast in the chrome browser >> >> >> https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search/googlecast?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon >> >> thanks >> gr >> >> >> >> On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 10:51 AM, genevieve gallagher < >> [log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >>> I didn't' realize until I plugged my new Chromecast into my Samsung >>> Chromebook that it wasn't supported- disappointment. >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 7:55 AM, Raymond Ballou <[log in to unmask]>wrote: >>> >>>> not sure if the UbiSlate has HDMI out (how could it at that price) but >>>> here is an idea about how to use a surplus tablet. >>>> >>>> If you have an old Android tablet lying around, consider repurposing it >>>> as a Chromecast receiver >>>> >>>> http://news.cnet.com/2300-17938_105-10019171-9.html >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> george 8-)> raynak >> technology director >> franklin nw supervisory union >> 100 robin hood drive >> swanton, vt 05488 >> p 802 868-4967 x14 >> c 802 393-1787 >> >> >> >