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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: 2012-06-28, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
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
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
The Nexus Q's striking, orblike hardware can't outweigh the extreme limitations of this Android-only, Google-only media streamer.
Published: 2012-10-27, Author: Daniel , review by: ausdroid.net
Abstract: I wanted the Nexus Q as soon as it was announced at Google IO and about 2 months ago I finally caved and purchased one from eBay, it cost $300 plus $65 in shipping to get it here and since then it has sat on my entertainment unit waiting for me to plug it...
No. Well, if 320kbps is just what you like, you have all of your music on Google Play, a fast internet connection and $US300 doesn't sound like much money for you, then sure. For everybody else, this would be a cool novelty item (or it will be if once the...
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Published: 2012-07-02, Author: William , review by: techradar.com/au/
Extremely expensive, Doesn't stream nonGoogle apps like Netflix, Pandora, MLB.TV, or Hulu Plus, Only works with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean devices
Google wowed attendees at the Google IO 2012 conference when they announced the Google Nexus Q media streaming device. Seeing that multi-screen options for experiencing media are all the rage this year, it should really come as no surprise that Google too...
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Published: 2012-06-29, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com.au
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
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
The Nexus Q's striking, orblike hardware can't outweigh the extreme limitations of this Android-only, Google-only media streamer....
Abstract: Google's surprise announcement at this year's Google I/O developer conference was the release of the Nexus Q; a media streamer that is Google's answer to the Apple TV and the myriad of other similar devices on the market.The Nexus Q does have a few unique...
Hot looks the 4.6inch black sphere with a ring of dancing rainbow LEDs is beautiful to behold. Builtin amp delivers 12.5 watts at 8 ohms per channel, and sounds excellent through a variety of speakers. App support goes back to Android 2.3. It's hackable. Autocalibration feature uses your handset's microphone to sync video and audio. Those who embrace paradox are ultimately more interesting,
Lack of support for popular software platforms, hardware devices and streaming apps limits the experience. The price is a big turnoff. Google Play TV and Movies app needs work. Setup is not smooth and easy, requires Ring of TFM. The "check back in a year and see if anyone's done anything interesting with it" line isn't an attractive proposition.
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Published: 2012-07-02, Author: William , review by: techradar.com
Cool design, Built, in 25, watt amp, Easy to setup, Boasts extreme "hack, ability"
Extremely expensive, Doesn't stream non, Google apps like Netflix, Pandora, MLB.TV, or Hulu Plus, Only works with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean devices
Google is obviously taking shots at Apple and their iOS and Apple TV solution. That said, the Nexus Q is a whopping $299 (through the Google Play store). That's a lot to pay for a device that essentially does less than competing solutions...
