{"id":1959,"date":"2013-08-29T10:58:18","date_gmt":"2013-08-29T10:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/?p=602"},"modified":"2013-08-29T10:58:18","modified_gmt":"2013-08-29T10:58:18","slug":"could-chromecast-become-the-next-must-have-meeting-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/could-chromecast-become-the-next-must-have-meeting-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Chromecast Become the Next \u201cMust Have\u201d Meeting Tool?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It seems like Google has their hand in a little bit of everything these days.\u00a0 Whatever they try, whether it is designing massive search engines or building self-driving cars, they excel at it.\u00a0 As someone who has used their tablets, laptops, software, and phones, I can honestly say that they build good products.\u00a0 The only realm they have fallen short in is the business world.<\/p>\n

Now let me clear something up, many businesses use Google Docs for file sharing, or Google Drive for storing documents.\u00a0 Perhaps they even rolled out Android tablets for staff.\u00a0 I have even been to large organizations that choose Gmail over traditional email products like Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird.\u00a0 However, the majority of workplaces I have been in, both professionally and just visiting, I have seen traditional office environments without much Google presence.\u00a0 With that said, I see that possibly changing with the Chromecast.\u00a0 Why you ask?\u00a0 Because I bought one and all I could think was \u201cI need 3 more of these.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For those of you not familiar with this little device, let me fill you in.\u00a0 The Chromecast is a device you plug into your TV via HDMI.\u00a0 It powers over a USB to your TV or to a power adapter.\u00a0 You hook it up to your wireless network, and almost any device on that network can share content to it through specific programs.<\/p>\n

Right now the device is pretty limited, streaming is only allowed through a select few applications, including Netflix and Youtube.\u00a0 However the Chrome browser allows you to use a function called \u201cCast this tab\u201d which shows whatever you are actively browsing on the screen, almost like a mirrored 2nd<\/sup> monitor.\u00a0 This adds a whole realm of functionality to the device.<\/p>\n

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The device works with any laptop running the Chrome Browser, any iOS 6.0 or higher device, and any Android 2.3 or greater device.\u00a0 The device also only runs at a shockingly low price of $35.00.\u00a0 Chromecast was incredibly easy to setup, and I have yet to encounter any problems with it.\u00a0\u00a0 Here is where I see its potential business use.\u00a0 At its low price point and high usability and compatibility, these would be easy to deploy in mass throughout meeting rooms in a business environment.\u00a0 Imagine being able to have multiple people in a meeting at a conference table, all a click away from sharing their data without ever having to hook up to a projector.<\/p>\n

Right now the application may be a little limited sure, but we know how quickly these things can develop.\u00a0 The potential is what has caught my eye, and I see them becoming a useful tool in the coming year.<\/p>\n

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