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It's the first Android TV player. That might not make it great
But I'm pretty glad it exists – it can only get better from here. It's about time we have the full Google Play experience on the bigger screen
There's a lot of potential here. I'm going to h
Attractive design. Intuitive interface. Google Play Store integration. Game and gamepad support.
The Google Nexus Player Android TV streaming box offers good conversational voice search from the included physical remote. If you use your smartphone or tablet to Cast compatible apps
It provides access to most important services. It delivers Android ga
Responsive performance
Some great apps and games available
Smar
User-friendly interface
Easy to set up and use
Easy to use the remote
Apps loaded the quickest out of all the products we tested
Has voice search
Low power usage
Attractive aesthetics all around
Great gaming controller and remote
Googlecast integration is a big plus
Excellent voicesearch performance. Simple
Elegant onscreen interface and remote control. Seamless integration with YouTube may make you forget about apps. Replicates the functionality of Chromecast
So you can mirror content from your mobile device or la
Combination of media streaming services and console gaming
Gamepad's layout is similar to your traditional controller
Interface is pretty slick looking and intuitive
Voice search works pretty accurately
Pretty
Intuitive interface
Voice search can be really powerful
It's a Chromecast
Voice search is simple and intuitive
Simple card-based interface
Google Cast gives it Chromecast-like features
The editors didn't like
It's still kind of janky. There are a lot of loose ends that need to be tied up here. For example
When the primary screen refreshes
Oftentimes the suggested YouTube videos still link to what was previously in that spot. Nothing is more annoying than cli
Anemic app selection. Choppy performance. Inconsistent and limited voice search
At launch
Native app selection is abysmal compared with that of Roku
Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. The interface seems designed to push users toward Google's media services
And voice search doesn't yet include major third-party apps like Netflix or Hulu
Limited app selection
Can't customize navigation
Hit-or-miss casting and mirroring features
Has fewer apps
Compared to Roku and Amazon products
Voice search only works with Google apps
YouTube
And Hulu Plus
Connections drop often (wifi
Controllers
Etc)
Limited storage space
Limited games and apps
Software experience just doesn't feel fully polished just yet
Doesn't have nearly as many apps as Roku. Doesn't come with an HDMI cable. Won't appeal as much to those who don't use Android devices or Google services. While the Android TV platform is very promising
It may be best to wait for its app ecosystem to cat
100 ($140 with a gamepad) cost is rather pricey
Limited storage means you'll need to be selective in what you download
Selection of apps and games are limited for the time being
Not nearly enough apps or games yet
Best features only work with Google apps for now
Some quirky software bugs
Limited storage
Search results are limited to Google-related content sources
YouTube on TV done right, Clean and responsive interface, Useful voice search
Plenty of rough edges, Sparse app collection, Limited for gaming, Remote needs Next and Previous buttons
Setting up the Nexus Player is dead simple. You don't even have to enter your Google password – an option to visit a website and input a PIN means you don't have to mess around too much with the on-screen keyboard. The provided Bluetooth remote is remi...
Abstract: By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...
Abstract: By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...
Abstract: By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...
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Published: 2014-11-03, Author: David , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Google Nexus Player Android TV streaming box offers good conversational voice search from the included physical remote. If you use your smartphone or tablet to Cast compatible apps, it provides access to most important services. It delivers Android ga
At launch, native app selection is abysmal compared with that of Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. The interface seems designed to push users toward Google's media services, and voice search doesn't yet include major third-party apps like Netflix or Hulu
Until it receives a major infusion of native apps and developer support, and better integrates non-Google services, the Nexus Player with Android TV offers no compelling upgrade over other streaming devices....
Competitive hardware under the hood, 802.11ac Wi-Fi capable, Smooth gameplay, Zippy navigation, Cast capable
Limited app selection at launch, Limited connection options (no Ethernet!), No universal search (Google Play results only)
When the Amazon Fire TV first came out, we thought app support was a little light, but held out hope that the situation would change. It did, and it did so quickly. These days, we enjoy our Amazon Fire TV box quite a bit, and our kids enjoy it even more ...
Abstract: Earlier this month, alongside the Nexus 9 , Nexus 6 and Android Lollipop , Google unveiled its new Nexus Player – the first Android TV streaming set-top box. Immediately, this new device was pegged as an Apple TV rival, so here we've put the two head-to-h...
Published: 2014-11-03, Author: Jared , review by: pcworld.in
Android TV clearly has some challenges ahead, but I'm still rooting for it. While it may seem like the world doesn't need another set-top box platform, Google has proven that there's a better way to build one, drawing its core strengths in algorithmic sug...
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Published: 2014-11-03, Author: Sean , review by: gizmodo.in
The interface looks and feels great. I really want the promise of Android TV to be realized, because there's a lot of potential here, It's pretty damn cool that you can voice search for any actor, director, or series and get a list of films and their cast
Google didn't get it together before launch. The software doesn't feel remotely complete. It didn't get partners to properly integrate their apps with the platform's most intriguing features, like recommendations and voice search. It didn't do a great job
Do you like being on the bleeding edge of technology so much that you will pay for something thats broken and hope that it improves? Even then, the Nexus Player is a hard sell. The software is so clearly unfinished, with references to missing features he...
Potencia y estabilidad, Resolución a 1080p, Buena calidad reproduciendo vídeo, Mando a distancia BT bien integrado, Android TV se adapta perfectamente a la TV, Buen Wifi a 5GHz,
El sistema Android TV aún tiene que evolucionar, Poca personalización del entorno, Faltan ajustes de vídeo y audio, Solo admite sonido estéreo, El mando BT tiene un tacto algo tosco,
Como podemos ver el Nexus Player nos ofrece un hardware por parte de ASUS bastante interesante que junto al sistema Android TV nos da una experiencia solida para ver contenidos streaming en nuestra TV, pero por otro lado el sistema tiene limitaciones inco...
