The Chromecast on Amazon has sold out in terms of the online retailer's inventory, but that hasn't stopped some sellers from offering the device at a higher price. Currently, prices are as high as $70 to $100 on both Amazon and eBay via opportunistic third party vendors. There's also been plenty of rave reviews going around and Chromecast setup details outlined in a new streaming media eBook selling at Amazon.
On Thursday, July 25, CNBC.com reported that the hot sales of this new streaming media device have even caused Google to end the attractive Netflix promotion that they had attached to it. The promotion offered three free months of the Netflix service along with the Chromecast when purchased. Google apparently cited "overwhelming demand" for the reason they had to halt the extra offer with Netflix, but for any customers who ordered on July 25, it looks like they'll still get the deal.
Meanwhile, the device is nearly impossible to get online at the original price of $35, unless a customer wants to order through Google Play Store where they will wait anywhere from 3 to 4 weeks to receive the device. CNBC has reported that Amazon.com third-party sellers have the Chromecast selling for anywhere from $70 to $125 on the Amazon site. Best Buy's online site also says the item is out of stock, and customers may be able to find one by traveling to one of the nearby real world Best Buy stores in their region.
The Amazon site also has an eBook about how to watch TV online which includes a look at the various streaming media content devices someone can use sans cable or satellite TV. Among them are the Roku, Apple TV, and even the brand new Chromecast, with a bit of description on the setup and use of the new device.
So far the new Chromecast by Google appears to be a hit, as it sold out so fast and many reviewers have given it high marks for what it offers. It remains to be seen if these will continue to be hot sellers for the holidays, and whether or not Google will add more services to unleash the capabilities of the device.