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.
August 2013
(80%)
345 Reviews
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3819 Reviews
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The editors liked
Small
Simple
Cheap
Low cost
Easy to set up
Reasonable app support
With more likely to come
The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams YouTube
Pandora
Google Music and Google Movies & TV to your TV using Android or iOS tablets as remotes. Its small size hides neatly behind your TV and makes it easy to take with yo
Works flawlessly
It's easy to set up and use
Lots of apps
It's so cheap!
Access to more video services than Apple TV
The editors didn't like
Needs power over USB (no MHL)
Superfluous for those with existing wireles DLNA or AirPlay support
No real support for lossless audio
No 1080p/24 movie support
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
Works flawlessly, It's easy to set up and use, Lots of apps, It's so cheap!
No remote control, Still some apps missing, Windows Phone not supported
There is simply nothing out there quite like the Google Chromecast. It's a brilliant and cheap way to get smart apps onto your older TV, and comes highly recommended.?...
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Published: 2015-07-27, Author: Jared , review by: macworld.com.au
Abstract: While a simple HDMI output is all you really need to enjoy streaming video and music (provided your display, sound bar, or A/V receiver also has HDMI), most boxes have at least another port or two to address specific needs. You'll find a chart comparing e...
Low cost, Easy to set up, Reasonable app support, with more likely to come
Superfluous for those with existing wireles DLNA or AirPlay support, No real support for lossless audio, No 1080p/24 movie support
This unit is ideal for someone who has a non-smart TV but would like to easily and inexpensively stream media from an Android or iOS tablet or phone to it. Those who already have Smart TVs will benefit little. And those who would like to stream uncompress...
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Published: 2014-09-05, Author: Adam , review by: macworld.com.au
Access to more video services than Apple TV
No remote control, $49
If you're an Android owner secretly jealous of the AirPlay ecosystem, then Google's Chromecast is the lounge room companion you've been waiting for. But even the Apple faithful may appreciate the Chromecast's ability to bring non-Apple content to the big ...
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Published: 2014-06-04, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Google's Chromecast media player is finally officially available on Australian shores. Was the wait worth it?Google Chromecast: On the plus sideIt feels slightly odd to be reviewing the Chromecast, if only because I can't help but feel that I've done all ...
Do you have an empty HDMI port in your TV and a spare USB port for power? Do you have an Android phone, do you like YouTube, or do you use Chrome? Then yes, of course you should buy the Chromecast. Even if it sits dormant for most of its life, the utter s...
Google Chromecast is definitely one of the easiest ways to stream content to your TV, whether it be cat videos on YouTube or a playlist for your next party. While a lack of local developer support (and a local lack of Netflix) currently holds the device ...
Published: 2013-09-18, Author: Charles , review by: tweaktown.com
Abstract: In the past few years, a dilemma has arrived for many of us who enjoy much of our video entertainment from online sources such as Netflix, YouTube and Google Play. Sure, we have had things like Roku boxes, Apple TV devices, and even smart TV's that handle...
Published: 2013-08-06, Author: Sam , review by: crn.com.au
Abstract: Costing just US$35, it's not a box that sits under your TV, but a dongle that plugs into the back of it, into a spare HDMI port. It then allows you to wirelessly sling – or “cast” – videos and web pages from your phone, tablet or computer to the big scree...
Google's newest wireless gadget, the Chromecast dongle, promises to bridge the gap between the small screen of your mobile device and the big screen of your TV. It's cheap, simple, and doesn't include another layer of unnecessary services for you to sign...
