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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
 
(80%)
345 Reviews
Users
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3830 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: 2014-04-30, Author: Sven , review by: Lydogbilde.no

  • Det er en billig løsning, fysisk er den så liten som overhodet mulig, og oppsettet er enkelt og maskinvaren fungerer fint. Da programvaren styrer hva den skal kunne, finnes det et stort potensiale i Chromecast
  • Programvareutviklingen går langsomt. Av de 32 apper som sies å støtte Chromecast er det fortsatt bare et fåtall interessante for oss. Ingen støtte for andre enn Chromes egen nettleser
  • Chromecast kan i dag ikke erstatte Apple-TV, som etter mitt skjønn er det beste produktet for å gjøre din smart-TV smart på alvor. Men Chromecast er et meget overkommelig komplement som bare ser ut til å være i begynnelsen av utviklingen. Da det er prog...

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  Published: 2014-03-28, Author: Kirsti , review by: dinside.no/data

  • Enkelt oppsett, enkel i bruk, flink på YouTube og Netflix, tidvis flink på fanespelling, lav pris, støtte for Android, iOS, Windows og Mac.
  • Fanespeiling ikke alltid en suksess, støtter fortsatt få tjenester, dårlig støtte for lokalt innhold

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  Published: 2014-01-19, Author: Stein , review by: tu.no

  • Enkel både å sette opp og bruke, God bildekvalitet fra Netflix, Bitteliten og enkel å skjule
  • Litt blandede erfaringer med USBstrøm, Nærmest ubrukelig fanespeiling fra Google Chrome, Relativt få støttede apper og nettsteder
  • Smarttelefonen eller nettbrettet kan brukes til andre ting mens du spiller av på Chromecast. Selve streamingen gjøres av dingsen selv. Mange har i dag noe av den samme funksjonaliteten som Chromecast leverer direkte i smart-TV-en sin, med både Netfl...

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  Published: 2013-09-03, Author: Ole , review by: dinside.no/data

  • Flink på Youtube og Netflix, tidvis flink på fanespeiling, enkelt oppsett, enkel i bruk.
  • Støtter få tjenester, foreløpig langt fra amerikansk pris, fanespeiling ikke alltid en suksess, ingen støtte for lokalt innhold

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  Published: 2013-08-30, Author: Jørgen , review by: tek.no

  • Foto: Jørgen Elton Nilsen, Hardware.no Når alt kommer til alt er Chromecast en veldig brukervennlig og billig enhet, som gjør alt den kan på en enkel og god måte. Og den fungerer veldig bra på tvers av så godt som alle moderne plattformer. Noen småpro...

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  Published: 2019-06-28, Author: Daniel , review by: pricerunner.dk

  • Ekstremt let at brugelav prisbred streaming-understøttelse
  • Få nyheder sammenlignet med tidligere generation

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  Published: 2018-03-06, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilsiden.dk

  • Tænder og slukker automatisk dit TV, så du kan undvære TV'ets fjernbetjening, Fjernbetjening gør betjening og navigation let, Brugerfladen er simpel og kan let styres og forstås af alle, Altid forbundet til TV'et. Man skal ikke først forbinde til det, Det
  • Søgning af indhold er langsom og frustrerende, Prisen. Koster over det dobbelte af Chromecast Ultra, Kan kun tænde men ikke slukke dit TV (hvis HDMI-CEC er slået til), Styringen kan være svær at forstå for nogle, Kræver en telefon eller tablet til at styr

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  Published: 2015-10-15, Author: Rasmus , review by: flatpanels.dk

  • Simpel og velfungerende, Skærmspejling, Fuld billedkvalitet opretholdes pga. cloud-brug, Android & iOS support, Pris, Stort potentiale
  • Kun Netflix & YouTube fra start, Spejling kræver kraftig PC, max 720p, Filmstreaming ikke optimal, Ingen enhed-til-enhed streaming

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  Published: 2015-02-16, Author: Natasja , review by: altomdata.dk

  • Abstract:  Google leverer en nem, praktisk, god tv-stick til det enkle behov. Et ret simpelt, men gennemarbejdet produkt Googles lille tv-stick Chromecast er formentlig markedets billigste, men du får, hvad du betaler for. Sæt ikke næsen op efter masser af sofistike...

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  Published: 2014-04-13, review by: gamereactor.dk

  • Forbilledligt let at bruge, nem opsætning, formidabel pris
  • Ingen officiel understøttelse af lokale mediefiler

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