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NYC_SKP

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11. I prefer Chromecast to my old Roku because I want to see subtitles sometimes.

Reply to 2banon (Reply #10)

Fri Jan 2, 2015, 05:09 PM

Jan 2015

And with my 3 or 4 year old Roku, there is no option for that. I'm not sure about your Roku.

Anyway, with Chromecast you use a computer to mirror whatever is on your browser (must use Google Chrome).

Thus, I can use all the settings that are available on the browser version, so am happier that way when watching Netflix.

AFAIK, all the same content is available, just comes though differently. I think Google's benefit is that they get to track what you like to watch, data mining, but I don't mind.

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I need help with Roku Issues [View all] 2banon Jan 2015 OP

tagging for answers. thanks for the question. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2015 #1

Have you done a search on YouTube for help on this problem? NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #2

Thanks for the advise. I haven't checked out youtube on this subject.. 2banon Jan 2015 #4

if the extension cable doesn't do it, I might go with Google Chromecast. But I'm on a really tight 2banon Jan 2015 #7

I hope the cable works. If not, Chromecasts are now under $25. I paid $49 for mine. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #9

Oh Wow! Can Do! How is your experience with chromecast compared to Roku? 2banon Jan 2015 #10

I prefer Chromecast to my old Roku because I want to see subtitles sometimes. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #11

thanks so much for your feedback.. n/t 2banon Jan 2015 #12

BTW, I was able to watch a French Film and set up english subtitles on my Netflix stream /Roku 2banon Jan 2015 #15

some people on the Roku forum have found this helps eShirl Jan 2015 #3

I'm confused. Is there a distinction between an HDMI cable versus an HDMI extension cable? 2banon Jan 2015 #5

I just submitted my form at this link 2banon Jan 2015 #6

I don't know the answers, but that forum is a good place to ask eShirl Jan 2015 #8

Try turning off network pings. bananas Jan 2015 #13

WOW!! THANK YOU!!!!!! 2banon Jan 2015 #14

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