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October 2015
(83%)
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(88%)
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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
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
Still just 1080p, Needs a separate device to act as a remote control, Doesn't have native support for Amazon Instant Video
For just $35, you get a full-fledged media streamer that won't take up much space in your home entertainment center. It's simple to setup, and the new Chromecast app sweetens the deal even further with how easy it is to find new content. Sure it doesn't...
Abstract: Along with the new flagship Nexus smartphones, the Nexus 6P and the Nexus 5X , Google also unveiled an updated version of the Chromecast HDMI dongle, boasting a new look, multiple color options, and of course, faster hardware and enhancements on the softw...
While on the surface it might not seem that the Chromecast has changed much between generations, at $35 the cash is more than worth the extra little speed boost you get - especially if you use this device for your smart TV content exclusively.This device...
When Google created the Chromecast, they took a little bit of a different tack on a streaming media device. Instead of trying to build in services and platforms, the Chromecast is focused solely on providing a wireless connection between a user's devices...
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
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
The innovative Chromecast might be the ultimate living-room accessory for your phone or tablet, but more traditional streaming devices deliver a better streaming experience...
Published: 2015-10-03, Author: Sam , review by: arstechnica.com
Abstract: The major selling point of Google's $35 HDMI dongle is to repeat the audio and video signal from the mobile device you already own, to make content from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop pop up conveniently and wirelessly on your bigger TV screen. Thus...
Published: 2015-10-01, Author: Dave , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: The aptly named Chromecast 2.0 is Google's first major revision to the device since it was first released all the way back in July 2013. While that doesn't sound too long, in a tech world where new devices are released seemingly annually, that's practical...
Marginally faster streaming, Nifty, versatile new design, Same low price
No native Amazon Instant Video, No remote control, Not many games
The second Chromecast has ousted the original as one of our favorite streaming devices of all time thanks to a better Wi-Fi antenna and far better performance...
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Published: 2016-03-05, Author: Daniel , review by: ausdroid.net
There's only some differences in hardware but I've definitely noticed a difference in my Chromecast quality. The 5GHz band means I get less interruptions on the Chromecast when it's trying to access the network; Streams on the Chromecast 2 were also faste...
