Binge-Watching with Chromecast

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Have y’all heard of the Chromecast?  The thumb-sized media streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port on your TV?  Ummm, it’s kind of fabulous.  The hubs and I go back and forth on going cable free.  It’s a really tough decision to ‘break-up’ with you cable provider. However, if we ever decide to say goodbye to cable (gulp) — this tiny piece of technology would provide a fantastic alternative.

Everything you love on your tv via Chromecast with livelaughrowe.com
whats to love about the chromecast

It’s EASY!  Simply plug in and play.
It’s REMOTE FREE.  Works with devices you already own! Androids, iPhones, iPads, etc.
It’s COMPACT.  Pack it in your suitcase while away on vacation!

*Please note that subscriptions may be required to use the chromecast with certain content providers.

We jumped right on the binge-watching bandwagon by watching a couple of shows using our new chromecast.  What is binge-watching?  “Binge-watching, also called binge-viewing, is the practice of watching television for longer time spans than usual, usually of a single television show.” (via Wikipedia)

Binge Watching with ChromecastWere those shows you were expecting to see?  {hee-hee}  Watching Breaking Bad was like watching my dad become a meth cook! Seriously.  HA. We loved that show!!!  Steve and I spent whole weekends in front of the television watching one episode after another.

Then there’s Sons of Anarchy.  I had no idea what to expect, but thought it was worth a shot.  Enter TV binge fest #2.  Now every time I hear a motor cycle, my heart goest pitter patter.  All kinds of crazy, but I love every minute of it!

Both shows and all seasons (to date) are available on Netflix.  I highly recommend them both; however, please don’t get preachy if you find them offensive.  It’s a matter of personal preferences, friends!

The possibilities are endless!  Thousand of TV shows, movies, etc!  See everything you can enjoy with your own chromecast.  Pick yours up today at your local Staples store — or online!

Now — who wants to win one?

Enter to win a Google Chromecast at livelaughrowe.comSimply leave a comment telling me your favorite TV show!
Where’s the easy button??  Yes, it’s that easy!  {giggle}

 

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Comments

  1. Chrissy Floyd says

    Two of the best shows out there! Dexter was one of my favorites, too. Thanks for sharing about Chromecast – I’d never heard of it before. I’m going to check it out.

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  2. kirsty says

    After having spent my entire day in front of the tv with my beau watching The Wire I don’t feel so bad now! I have also binged on breaking bad and SOA too 🙂 haha

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  4. framedfrosting says

    I’ve been cable-free for about 4 years now. There is just no point paying $80/month when I can watch them online for free.

    My favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy, but I also watch SO many others!

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  5. Sara says

    Too many to choose only one!! Dexter, Parenthood, Psych, Sherlock, Downton Abbey, Hell’s Kitchen,Top Chef, for the littles, basically anything on Disney Junior and SpongeBob

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  6. Sarah says

    We fell I love with downton Abby -so while waiting for its return went in search of other BRITISH show-binge watched LARKRISE to CANDLEFORD! Highly recommend

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  8. Kathryn Knox says

    My favorite show is Longmire. Something about that Western Sheriff reminds me of Gunsmoke, yummy. Thanks for this chance.

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  10. Enedina Munoz says

    Game of Thrones, need I say more….it’s one of the best shows out there. Love all the fashion and dragons. Yes, I said dragons….I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!

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  12. optimisticcourtney says

    I have to pick just ONE favorite show? LOL. I love Pretty Little Liars and The Walking Dead. 🙂

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  19. GurvyGreen says

    Thanks for the update on Chromecast, I’ve been teetering back and forth on this as I’d love to take it on vacation but don’t know if Netflix will allow streaming outside of the US. My fav show is Revenge!!!

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  21. kleinworthco says

    Being that we own a hog – we love watching Sons- incredible writers for that show.

    I will definitely be buying this nifty little thing come football season – so tired of DTV telling me what games I get to watch. Now I can stream it from my phone. Then all I have to do is wait for Google to bring their internet service to our area & I will no longer be tied to these companies that have been strong-arming me for years. 🙂

    Hope you are having a fantastic weekend my dear friend. See you soon (squeal)

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  22. Holly F says

    At the moment I’d have to say Parenthood, but the BBC series Sherlock is right up there and if there were more than 3 a year it would be #1.

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  26. Deborah says

    I have several favorites at the present time; Killer Women, Longmire, NCIS, NCIS Los Angles, Revolution, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Nashville, Blue Bloods, and Blacklist. I guess just too many to name.

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  28. mrsthreeinthree says

    I’ve been interested in Chromecast! So it seems like it’s basically a mini-system, like you can stream Netflix on Xbox or Wii, but those cost a ton of money of course, so instead get a Chromecast which is cheap and gives you access to all the same viewing apps?

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  29. Carol Oddy says

    Would really like to win this prize, could have a lot of fun!! My favorite show was I dream of Genie, that was an oldie also liked Amazing Race.

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  31. Michelle says

    I have been cable free for close to 4 yrs now. I have a Roku box for Netflix. The shows that I’ve really hated to get to the end of the episodes of are: Call the Midwife, Lie to Me, Crossing Jordan. 🙂

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  32. Jasmin Q. says

    I watch so many TV shows also I use Netflix a lot so Chromecast will help me a lot !!

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  33. Roxy Meto says

    Many many movies and TV serious I love !! Walking dead , Sons of Anarchy , and man more specially actions shows !

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  37. Julia Frank says

    Too many TV serious that I keep watching almost every day ! Charley Angels and Sons of Anarchy !

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  45. Margo Angermiller says

    Hmmm, my favorite show to binge-watch has to be Downton Abbey – if I had to pick just one!

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    • Kelly Rowe says

      CONGRATS! Entry #3 was the chosen winner, Liz! Please e-mail me with you mailing address and phone number within 24 hours. Thanks so much for participating in the Chromecast giveaway. Cheers!

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  60. Emily says

    I’m such a dork – I’ve never heard of this device! It sounds awesome and would support my binge viewing of Sons of Anarchy, Justice, and The Americans (my latest obsession!).

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