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Solid
Compact buildPC- and Mac-compatibleDock / extension included
Stunning designHigh-quality audio outputPlenty of connectivity options
There's a lot to love and a lot to hope for with the Nexus Q. If you are a Google Play content consumer
The Q could be a useful device for you. As of this writing
Google TV doesn't have a Google Movies/TV Show app available (though it is promised soon)
Setup was easy
And streaming content was just as simple. I didn't have a problem getting music
Movies or YouTube videos to play
So I'd imagine using the Q will be just as easy for other folks
Too
The device does a relatively good job at what it's de
Attractively designed. Built-in amp. Integrates well with Android Music and YouTube apps. NFC app link is handy (assuming your Android device supports NFC).
The Google Nexus Q features a truly unique
Spherical design with glowing LEDs that respond to music that's playing. It streams content directly from Google Play Music
Google Play TV & Movies
And YouTube
Using an Android phone or tablet as the controll
Attractive design
Easy setup
Office
But took around 20 minutes when I hooked it up at home and required a factory reset. The three HD movies I rented played fine and looked great
With totally accurate colors and no perceptible artifacts. Shopping in Google's online store within the
Whimsical
Attractive hardware design
YouTube streaming works great
Painless pairing process
The editors didn't like
Intelligent mute feature is flakySubpar rangeNo built-in controls
Limited functionalityCan only access Google Play contentCan only be controlled by Android devices
The limited featureset is the biggest negative here. Right now
Android fans only need apply. It won't do anyone else any good. Even Android fans will have a hard time seeing all the benefits if they aren't totally bought into the Google ecosystem. I get
While the video and audio quality are good
You can only enjoy them while the stream works. Pulling from the Play tore requires some serious bandwidth chops
So it'll work only as well as your connection. To be fair
We didn't come across too many instanc
Expensive. Requires an Android smartphone or tablet to work. Can't play video stored on your Android device. No Netflix or Hulu Plus. No streaming audio apps
The Nexus Q is very expensive and doesn't stream from any non-Google services like Netflix
Pandora
Spotify
MLB.TV
Or Amazon Instant
Nor can it stream content from your own PC or DLNA server. It also requires an Android smartphone or tablet to control
Only works on Android 2.3 and later
Expensive
Limited functionality and content selection
Lack of support for popular software platforms
Hardware devices and streaming apps limits the experience. Three hundred dollars is a big turnoff. Google Play TV and Movies app needs work. Setup is not smooth and easy
Published: 2012-08-26, Author: Billy , review by: engadget.com
Solid, compact buildPC- and Mac-compatibleDock / extension included
Intelligent mute feature is flakySubpar rangeNo built-in controls
The Tiki brings stellar construction, dapper design and solid overall performance -- an impressive feat for a product this small and this inexpensive....
Setup was easy, and streaming content was just as simple. I didn't have a problem getting music, movies or YouTube videos to play, so I'd imagine using the Q will be just as easy for other folks, too, The device does a relatively good job at what it's de
While the video and audio quality are good, you can only enjoy them while the stream works. Pulling from the Play tore requires some serious bandwidth chops, so it'll work only as well as your connection. To be fair, we didn't come across too many instanc
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Published: 2012-07-14, Author: Ed , review by: talkandroid.com
There's a lot to love and a lot to hope for with the Nexus Q. If you are a Google Play content consumer, the Q could be a useful device for you. As of this writing, Google TV doesn't have a Google Movies/TV Show app available (though it is promised soon)
The limited featureset is the biggest negative here. Right now, Android fans only need apply. It won't do anyone else any good. Even Android fans will have a hard time seeing all the benefits if they aren't totally bought into the Google ecosystem. I get
I said a lot of things that sound like the Q is not a great device, but I have to admit, I kinda love mine. Sure, I don't have many Google Movies to play through it, but the music integration is excellent, and I love being able to quickly load up a YouTub...
Abstract: Let’s assume for a moment that you are a member of the Android team at Google. You’ve decided that you really like the concept behind Apple’s AirPlay, but you believe you have a better way to go about it. You develop the concept, present it to your su...
The Nexus Q is an absolutely gorgeous looking device, and one that’ll be sought after long after it’s been left for dead by Google in the future. But know this: that’s a long, long time away from now. Google will hopefully take the capabilities of thi...
Published: 2012-07-03, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Attractively designed. Built-in amp. Integrates well with Android Music and YouTube apps. NFC app link is handy (assuming your Android device supports NFC).
Expensive. Requires an Android smartphone or tablet to work. Can't play video stored on your Android device. No Netflix or Hulu Plus. No streaming audio apps
Google's Nexus Q is a good-looking media hub, but its meager app selection and reliance on Android devices don't come close to justifying its high price....
office, but took around 20 minutes when I hooked it up at home and required a factory reset. The three HD movies I rented played fine and looked great, with totally accurate colors and no perceptible artifacts. Shopping in Google's online store within the
Lack of support for popular software platforms, hardware devices and streaming apps limits the experience. Three hundred dollars is a big turnoff. Google Play TV and Movies app needs work. Setup is not smooth and easy, requires Ring of TFM. The “check bac
