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
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(91%)
3819 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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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
Chromecast doesn't quite nail the ease of use factor that we would've hoped it did. The setup process could be simple, and apps didn't always want to work with the device. It's frustrating, because beyond that, this is a very handy piece of kit. Paired w...
Affordable, simple, all-in-one, likely to get better over time
Limited native support currently, HDMI limis older TV compatibility
Chromecast is a bit different from anything else out there. In terms of functionality and performance it's an ideal method of not just streaming video on a TV but also casting Chrome browser tabs to the screen too. If you have an older TV without an...
Published: 2013-07-29, Author: Will , review by: itproportal.com
Smooth integration with supported apps, Easy to set up, Useful accessories, Supports multiple casts on same network, Cheap
Chrome integration is limited
If the Chromecast cost as much as the Apple TV (or even half as much), it would compare poorly. At this price level, however, it's the most affordable way to access online media services on your HDTV, even if those services are limited – and as such it s...
The Google Chromecast is the least expensive way to access online services on your HDTV if you can't do so already, even if more functional, pricier options are available....
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(80%)
Published: 2014-12-15, Author: Patrick , review by: futurefive.co.nz
There are a lot of reasons to like the Chromecast. For a start it's versatile. Support for a huge number of local and offshore video streaming services makes a big difference. Not only was I able to binge view Blackadder on Quickflix via the Chromecast, b...
The Google Chromecast provides computer, tablet and smartphone owners an affordable, easy to use means to push Netflix, YouTube video, movies purchased or rented from the Google Play Store and music from select streaming services to their HDMI-equipped TV...
The Chromecast isn't all that impressive, if you already own the older Chromecast. If you have a TV at a home, and want to do all kinds of media streaming on it but not spend a bomb on a smart box, then the Chromecast is one of the most affordable solutio...
The Google Chromecast can't compete with smart boxes like WD Live, D-Link Boxee Box or even the Apple TV, but it isn't meant to. The Chromecast has been designed for a specific purpose (casting), and even though it is a bit limited, it still is an attract...
