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October 2015
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979 Reviews
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The editors liked
It's quicker than the old version and the new app is great. The built-in HDMI cable is a nice touch. Really
Though
It just works really well
It's easy to use
And it's only $35
Same cheap price
Sleeker design that fits into packed HDMI ports
Dead-simple set-up
Easy to use
Works with iOS
Android and PC
The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams Netflix
YouTube
Spotify
Pandora
HBO Now and thousands of other apps and games to your TV using an Android or Apple phone or tablet
Or a PC
As the controller. Its small size hid
Shorter loading times than the old Chromecast
Performance improves each time you upgrade to a faster phone or tablet
Simple to set up and use
Inexpensive
Compatible with most popular video streaming services
Supports dual-band 802.11ac for faster and more reliable WiFi
Improved app makes search and discovery easier
The editors didn't like
Google still doesn't have a remote control for Chromecast
Which makes it the only streamer I can think of that doesn't have one. You have to use your phone
Tablet
Or computer
Which can be a pain in the arse
Especially if you have to enter a password
Erratic performance between TVs
Android mirroring is choppy for gaming
The lack of a dedicated remote means you always need a smartphone
Tablet or PC nearby to use it. Slightly more expensive boxes and sticks
With their physical remotes
Tactile buttons and onscreen displays
Are more convenient to use. The only way to wat
Not a good fit for people who don't keep their phones handy
No 4K resolution or 60-frames-per-second support
Support for Amazon Video seems unlikely for the foreseeable future
Still just 1080p
Needs a separate device to act as a remote control
Doesn't have native support for Amazon Instant Video
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Published: 2015-12-01, Author: Paul , review by: pocketables.com
If I seem unenthused, I'm not. It's a good product. I like it. I'm not disappointed.You can pick up a Chromecast 2.0 online at Walmart.com. No, they're not on Amazon because they're viewed as a threat to the Fire line of products. They're available pretty...
It's quicker than the old version and the new app is great. The built-in HDMI cable is a nice touch. Really, though, it just works really well, it's easy to use, and it's only $35,
Google still doesn't have a remote control for Chromecast, which makes it the only streamer I can think of that doesn't have one. You have to use your phone, tablet, or computer, which can be a pain in the arse, especially if you have to enter a password
If you don’t already have a Chromecast, then yeah, you should. $35 is so cheap for a device as capable and simple to use as this. But if you already have the original Chromecast, is it worth upgrading? I’d say that depends on how your current system is pe...
So is it worth it to upgrade to the 2nd gen Chromecast from the original? I wouldn't say so. That is, it's not $35 worth to upgrade. If you can sell the previous Chromecast or get a good discount on the new one, then maybe.In a nutshell, functionality is...
Shorter loading times than the old Chromecast, Performance improves each time you upgrade to a faster phone or tablet, Simple to set up and use
Not a good fit for people who don't keep their phones handy, No 4K resolution or 60-frames-per-second support, Support for Amazon Video seems unlikely for the foreseeable future
The new Chromecast isn't a significant improvement over the original; then again, it didn't need to be...
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Published: 2015-10-19, Author: Matt , review by: wegotserved.com
Although this device is an incremental update, it's definitely a strong one. A combination of faster hardware, a more powerful app, and allowing third parties to utilise ‘Fast Play' means an all-round improvement. So is it worth upgrading? Ordinarily...
Google's latest release into the media streaming market is a real winner. For $35 you're getting an incredibly well designed piece of hardware that looks cool and functions even better. The new antenna system works incredibly well and delivers a faster...
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