$25 $35
Staples has the Google Chromecast 2nd Generation Streaming Media Player (Black, GA3A00093) for $35 - $5 off with coupon code 40585 [Exp 12/26] - $5 off w/ stackable code 96181 when you select free same-day in-store pickup* = $25 w/ free pickup.

Google Play is offering a $20 credit with every new Chromecast through 1/2/16.

We gave it an 8 out of 10 on The CheckOut.

*Click the gray "Pick up today" box to select your store and add to cart for the 2nd code to work.
$25 retail: $35
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RKLE
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Posted 12/23/2015 at 05:18 PM PT
Posted 12/23/2015 at 05:18 PM PT
Not worth the upgrade.
pdptgif
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Posted 12/23/2015 at 05:44 PM PT
Posted 12/23/2015 at 05:44 PM PT
Link says offer needs to be redeemed through the Chromecast app on either iOS or Android. I went into the app on my android device and no such offer existed. I think tried to look for the offer in my work phone (iOS) and still no offers for $20 credit exist.
gu4n2
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Posted 12/23/2015 at 06:49 PM PT
Posted 12/23/2015 at 06:49 PM PT
What is the upgrade from 1st generation?
Does this thing can mirror Powerpoint from Laptop to TV?
moementos
Ben's cred: 72
Posted 12/24/2015 at 12:14 AM PT
Posted 12/24/2015 at 12:14 AM PT
It does mirror, yes.

BB has a 2-pack for $55 currently, with the same $20 Play credit promo. To me, that's the better deal.

Quick-flip the second on
eBay
for at least another $20, and you're in the black.
shashirs
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Posted 12/24/2015 at 01:59 AM PT
Posted 12/24/2015 at 01:59 AM PT
How to redeem the $20 credit? It doesn't show on my IOS chromecast app.
Rarb
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Posted 12/24/2015 at 04:21 AM PT
Posted 12/24/2015 at 04:21 AM PT
I bought two Chromecasts at Costco on Black Friday for 48.99. I activated one of them a couple of days ago.

I just followed the "Google Play" link above (repeated below), and selected "Redeem", then the "Buy a Chromecast and get $20 ..." offer. It just credited my Google account with $20, I've confirmed it using the link below:

Get the offer:
https://www.google.com/chromecast/get-offers/

Check your account balance:
https://play.google.com/store/account
scottkeen
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Posted 12/24/2015 at 06:50 AM PT
Posted 12/24/2015 at 06:50 AM PT
TWO THUMBS DOWN ON
STAPLES.
It said there were 6 in stock at my closest store. After I placed the order, it said order cancelled because of out of stock. I went to order again to pick up at another store, and it said coupon code 96181 was already redeemed. Chatting with customer service was horrible. I'm sick of dealing with offshore non-Americans. I'd rather pass on the "deal" and keep my money than put up for another minute with these rude, combative offshore jerks-offs.
carlospalooza
Ben's cred: 0
Posted 12/24/2015 at 08:40 AM PT
Posted 12/24/2015 at 08:40 AM PT
Ordered 2 with the stackable codes ($20 off total) yesterday. Received email from
Staples
8 minutes after ordering stating that 1 or more items are unavailable for store pickup although there were 2 in stock when purchasing. Called local store 2 hours later..no order for me...still waiting for cancellation or confirmation email. Obviously
Staples
is not prepared to offer such deals. I knew there was a reason I never shop there.
Rarb
Ben's cred: 14
Posted 12/24/2015 at 11:15 AM PT
Posted 12/24/2015 at 11:15 AM PT
I bought two Chromecasts at Costco a on Black Friday for 48.99. I activated one of them a couple of days ago.



I just followed the "Google Play" link above (repeated below), and selected "Redeem", then the "Buy a Chromecast and get $20 ..." offer. It just credited my Google account with $20, I've confirmed it using the link below:



Get the offer:

https://www.google.com/chromecast/get-offers/



Check your account balance:

https://play.google.com/store/account


Costco states there is a $6 credit for each one too. Did you get both codes, the $6 and $20 google credits?
Rarb
Ben's cred: 267
Posted 12/24/2015 at 12:00 PM PT
Posted 12/24/2015 at 12:00 PM PT
I bought two Chromecasts at Costco a on Black Friday for 48.99. I activated one of them a couple of days ago.




Costco states there is a $6 credit for each one too. Did you get both codes, the $6 and $20 google credits?


I didn't try. I strongly suspect that only one of the two can be redeemed: either the $6 or the $20, but not both. I plan to activate the other one later this week, so I'll take a closer look then.

Been using an original version of the Chromecast since 2013 - these things are great!
IRLsux
Ben's cred: 10
Posted 12/24/2015 at 01:07 PM PT
Posted 12/24/2015 at 01:07 PM PT
My $20 Google play credit became available to redeem to me about 24 hours after I clicked the link and installed the app.
mikegrmi
Ben's cred: 516
Posted 12/24/2015 at 06:03 PM PT
Posted 12/24/2015 at 06:03 PM PT
If the offer does not show up after activating the unit, turn power off for 30 seconds then restart both the unit and the app. The offer will then show up in Chromecast under offers.
alpha1976
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Posted 12/24/2015 at 09:42 PM PT
Posted 12/24/2015 at 09:42 PM PT
The ac wireless is much faster and steadier than the previous generation. Screen mirroring looks great. Quick response too. I own both.
ahoss2000
Ben's cred: 5
Posted 12/25/2015 at 07:24 AM PT
Posted 12/25/2015 at 07:24 AM PT
I bought mine from
Staples
online, and picked up in store for $25 . Then I signed up for
Staples
text messages and got code for $5 off of $25. I chatted with CS, and they used my code and issued $5 refund. Net Cost $21.35 .

How can I get the $20 Google credit?
Rizzo405
Ben's cred: 57
Posted 12/25/2015 at 11:08 AM PT
Posted 12/25/2015 at 11:08 AM PT
The 2nd code (96181) is no longer working.
ahoss2000
Ben's cred: 5
Posted 12/26/2015 at 07:42 AM PT
Posted 12/26/2015 at 07:42 AM PT
It lets me redeem it for movies or music, but I do not see a $20 credit that can be used to buy anything else.
cubancheapskate
Ben's cred: 574
Posted 12/26/2015 at 11:53 AM PT
Posted 12/26/2015 at 11:53 AM PT
Ok. I wasn't seeing the $20 offer at first but it was because the chromecast wasn't listed under devices. My phone and chromecast were on two different bands on my router. Got them on the same band and the device and offer showed up. Have $20 in my play account now