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Testseek.com have collected 345 expert reviews of the Google Chromecast G1 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Chromecast G1.
Award: Most Awarded August 2013
August 2013
 
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345 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Functional and simple
  • Chrome tab mirroring useful
  • Full picture quality when cloud streaming
  • Android & iOS support
  • Low price
  • Great prospects in Chromecast
  • 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
  • Dead simple setup and interface
  • Great streaming quality with supported apps
  • The price makes it an impulse buy you won’t regret
  • Dead useful for a number of things
  • Seeing as it's just a small HDMI dongle that can fit in the palm of your hand
  • You wouldn't expect the Chromecast to do a whole lot. But when it comes to viewing content on a bigger screen
  • The Chromecast is the easiest
  • The user interface
  • Or lack thereof
  • Puts content at the forefront. Rather than fumbling around with a clumsy interface you're one button away from streaming
  • The Chromecast Extension makes it easy to put your tabs on your big screen. The ability to s
  • Cheapest major streaming devic
  • Offers most of the major streaming service
  • Incredibly easy to set up and us
  • Easy for developers to create new apps
  • The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams Netflix
  • YouTube
  • Pandora
  • Google Music
  • Google Movies & TV
  • And HBO Go to your TV using Android or iOS tablets as remotes. Its small size hides neatly behind your TV and makes it ea
  • Extremely inexpensive. Smooth integration with supported apps. Easy to set up. Useful accessories. Supports multiple Chromecasts on the same network.
  • Affordably priced
  • Sleek & portable
  • Easy setup process
  • Supports streaming from most smartphones
  • Tablets
  • & computers
  • Easy to set up
  • No remote to lose (just use any smartphone to navigate)
  • Low power usage
  • Has the lowest price out of all the products we tested
  • Fast and easy phone- or tablet-based navigation
  • Automatic TV controls are a brilliant touch
  • Unbeatable price at $35 (frequently available for less on sale)
  • Fast and easy phoneor tabletbased navigation
  • Simple Setup
  • Cheap
  • Good Image Quality
  • Exceptional picture and sound
  • Great low price
  • Easy to set up and use
  • Full mobile device functionality while streaming
  • Cross-platform compatible
  • Small dongle footprint
  • Super easy to set up and use
  • Works with apps on Android and iOS
  • Uses the same remote as the 4K iteration
  • Fantastic for almost any scenario
  • Runs Android 12 out of the box
  • Includes HDR support
  • Rocksolid performance
  • Best user experience in the business
  • And Bluray quality downloads
  • Dirt cheap. Trouble-free setup. Elegant presentation for supported services.
  • Chromecast is just absurdly easy to set up. There's a lot of stuff to watch here. The new app makes finding all that stuff much
  • Much easier
  • New design avoids dust and scratches
  • Can now stream 1080p at 60 fps
  • Slightly faster performance
  • Google Assistant support is very convenient
  • Low cost
  • Netflix and Google Play streaming
  • Simple setup and installation
  • Inexpensive and simple
  • Supported apps work well
  • Chrome tab casting is very useful
  • Inexpensive
  • Lot's of supported apps
  • Can cast any open Chrome tab
  • Supports dual-band 802.11ac
  • Attractive Design
  • Faster Streaming
  • Streams full-screen videos from Netflix and YouTube
  • Mirrors Websites
  • Control videos from computer or mobile device
  • Simple and easy to set up
  • App implementation is slick and easy to use
  • Automated userfree updates
  • HDMI extender
  • Cheap ($35)

The editors didn't like

  • Only Netflix
  • YouTube & Google Play Movies app support
  • Mirroring requires powerful PC/Mac but tops at 720p
  • Local media streaming not optimal yet
  • Stutter & audio sync issues
  • No devicetodevice streaming
  • 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
  • Limited content partners at launch
  • Tab casting is not ready for primetime
  • Lack of app support
  • This is the biggest problem the Chromecast currently faces. It's a great device
  • But there are only about four or five apps that currently support it. At this point
  • You're limited to Netflix
  • YouTube
  • Play Music
  • Play Movies and TV.
  • The Chromecast extension has a hard time with video streaming with a bit rate higher than 480p. Video stutters and locks up with audio still playing
  • A lack of compatible apps. This isn't really a con
  • At least from my perspective. It's a new device and i
  • Fewer channels than competitor
  • Requires computer or mobile devic
  • Some performance hiccup
  • Third-party apps generally not that useful
  • The beta screen-mirroring feature won't work as well as you want it to
  • So you're largely limited to the supported apps. The lack of a dedicated remote also means you always need a smartphone or tablet nearby. And for $15 more
  • You can get a Roku box with
  • No local media playback. Chrome integration is limited
  • Not a standalone player like Amazon's Fire TV or Roku devices
  • Missing some core apps like Amazon Instant Video
  • TWC
  • Comcast
  • Redbox Instant
  • And Spotify
  • No parental controls
  • No home screen to easily access content
  • Must have smartphone
  • Unusable without a phone
  • Or PC
  • No universal search or on-screen menu system
  • Chrome tab mirroring still doesn't work that well
  • No universal search or onscreen menu system
  • Few Supported Apps At The Moment
  • Minimal Features
  • Limited app support
  • Browser support on smartphones and tablets unavailable so far
  • A few minor quirks
  • If you need 4K you'll need to pay
  • Phones are lousy remote controls
  • This isn't a full streaming solution
  • Limited storage space
  • 1080p-only might be frustrating for some
  • You need the disc vault to store your Blurays
  • The system is expensive
  • And the Kscape doesn't support HD music files (yet)
  • Limited launch support from streaming services. Requires AC power for HDTVs without USB port. Requires hacks or workarounds for QuickTime
  • ITunes
  • And other content
  • Your phone isn't always a very good remote. No 4K
  • No Amazon
  • No 4K when Roku offers it at basically the same price
  • No Amazon Video
  • Lack of on-screen menu and built-in apps remains a turn-off for some
  • No physical remote
  • Cannot play "side loaded content"
  • App support limited to Netflix
  • And Google Play
  • Tab casting video drops frames
  • No central playback controls
  • Requires another device to work
  • Cannot load apps on it
  • No 4K Support
  • No Remote Control
  • Must go to Chromecast Website to learn when new apps become compatible
  • No central control panel or app
  • Clumsy to pause video streaming from a phone when a call comes in
  • Limited app support for now
  • Chrome browser casting is a less-than-ideal UX and requires fairly new computer hardware to stream in HD
  • Requires external power supply (in my experience)

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  Published: 2019-02-20, Author: Марсель , review by: zoom.cnews.ru

  • Abstract:  Для начала расскажем, какие преимущества может дать покупка умной приставки. Во-первых, эти устройства позволят подключить телевизор к интернету и воспроизводить фильмы в хорошем качестве. Для этого могут использоваться официальные сервисы потокового виде...

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  Published: 2014-12-19, Author: Андрей , review by: hitech.vesti.ru

  • Розничная цена Google Chromecast сейчас составляет 2 230 рублей. В наступающие беспечальные времена это совсем немного. Особенно за то, чтобы старый телевизор с входом HDMI быстро "поумнел". Для тех, кто еще не обзавелся Smart TV, в домашних условиях ста...

 
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  Published: 2013-11-07, Author: Andysmobile , review by: mobileimho.ru

  • Abstract:  Еще смешнее обстоит дело с Netflix. Дело в том, что официально эти ребята работают только в США, а занчит в русском play market не найти даже соответствующего приложения. Правда картину немного скрашивает то, что браузер Chrome позволяет вполне корректно ...

 
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  Published: 2013-11-06, review by: ixbt.com

  • Abstract:  Компания Google безусловно является сегодня одним из локомотивов индустрии потребительских ИТ-продуктов и сервисов. Многие из ее продуктов и решений пользуются огромной популярностью среди широкого круга пользователей. Относительно недавно были представле...

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  Published: 2013-11-06, review by: gagadget.com

  • очередной гаджет-игрушка, обязательный к покупке для уважающего себя Google-боя, такой способ трансляции онлайнового видео с компьютера на телевизор вдруг выглядит предпочтительнее, чем просто HDMI-кабель, портативный комплект для проведения веб-презентац
  • это не замена медиаплеера, нестабильная работа при трансляции видео из вкладок браузера
  • Google Chromecast получился очень противоречивым устройством. С одной стороны - это новая любопытная игрушка для всех ценителей гаджетов (в конце концов - не часто Google выпускает устройства под собственным именем). И ей действительно удобно пользоваться...

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  Published: 2013-08-01, review by: mobiledevice.ru

  • 1. Цена, Google Chromecast стоит не просто дешево, а неприлично дешево для брендированного гаджета. Его рекомендованная цена составляет всего 35 долларов США, и даже китайские микрокомпьютеры стоят, как правило, в два раза дороже. Это чуть ли не главное д
  • 1. Питание

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  Published: 2013-08-02, Author: costsybart , review by: androidcentral.com.ua

  • Abstract:  Большинство людей, в том числе и СМИ, были приятно удивлены, когда старший вице-президент компании Google по Android, Chrome и Apps Сундар Пичаи представил возможности этого маленького чуда. Chromecast представляет собой устройство, благодаря которому мож...

 
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  Published: 2014-09-26, Author: Rafael , review by: clubedohardware.com.br

  • Abstract:  O Google Chromecast é um dispositivo que permite que você envie conteúdo da web, como vídeos do YouTube, para sua TV. Em outras palavras, transforma uma TV “normal” em uma TV “inteligente”. Ele é muito compacto e simples de usar, sendo controlado por um s...

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  Published: 2014-08-16, Author: Emily , review by: tecnologia.ig.com.br

  • Abstract:  Recém-lançado no Brasil, o Chromecast tem aguçado a curiosidade de quem ainda não está disposto a investir em uma TV inteligente, mas quer ir além do que a TV aberta e a cabo oferece. Sonha com uma televisão conectada. Lançado em meados de 2013 nos Estado...

 
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  Published: 2014-05-22, Author: Lucas , review by: tecnoblog.net

  • Praticidade, desde a instalação até o manuseio, Preço extremamente competitivo, Não ocupa espaço na sala e evita fios soltos
  • Potência de sinal WiFi deixa muito a desejar, Falta de proteção por senha na hora de transmitir conteúdos, Não é compatível com Windows Phone
  • Conforme noticiamos anteriormente, o Chromecast pode chegar ao Brasil no final do mês ao custo de R$ 199. Parece caro quando se compara com o preço nos Estados Unidos, quando na verdade não é bem assim. O Gizmodo Brasil explicou muito bem: quando importa...

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