Google has not only sold out of Netflix giveaways to bundle with its Chromecast device, but it doesn't have any Chromecasts to sell right now, period. If you place an order on Google's site, you'll be told there is a two- to three-week wait before one will ship.
As a helpful AllThingsD reader points out, as of this morning, you could still buy a Chromecast from Best Buy's website. That's no longer the case, either.
But if you do end up looking for a Chromecast on BestBuy.com, you will find a list of other ways you can watch Web video on your TV.
The list is provided by Google, via its AdSense ad units, which means that, even if Google can't sell you a gadget, it might still make money by getting you to click on a link.
The list will change over time, and will vary depending on your browsing history. Here's one I just saw:
If you're in the market for a Chromecast, you might very well have heard of Roku, which offers gadgets that do similar things, but at a higher price point.
It's interesting to note that Google's auction/algorithm thinks you might also want to check out devices from Western Digital, which has had a hard time getting attention for its streaming boxes. It's also interesting to see that Aereo, a subscription service that can't show up on your TV without help from Apple TV, Roku (or, theoretically, Chromecast), is on the list, too.
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