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
Abstract: If you don't have a smart TV , turning it into one is a simple task. Plugging in a dongle such as Chromecast, Teewe or Amkette's Evo TV will do the job. While we have reviewed Teewe and Evo TV in the past, we are now testing Google's Chromecast.Chromecast...
Google Chromecast can stream content from your phone, tablet or laptop / desktop on to the big TV screen. It also allows you to cast anything that you see on your phone to the TV, now this is a very good option as this will work with any app, you are just...
Abstract: A couple of weeks ago, at the start of the Great Online Shopping Festival (GOSF), Google finally launched the Chromecast wireless streaming accessory in India at Rs. 2,999. When it first launched last year, the Chromecast was seen as a geeky curiosity, th...
Abstract: The Google Chromecast was already available in India through various retail channels, but has now officially arrived in the country courtesy of e-commerce retailer Snapdeal. The HDMI powered media streaming dongle can be yours for the price of Rs. 2,999...
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Published: 2014-12-09, Author: Aman , review by: nothingwired.com
Abstract: According to recent reports, Google will be launching the Chromecast in India on December 10. The Chromcast will be available exclusively on Snapdeal .The Chromecast has been available to people through unofficial channels but without warranty. The to-be ...
The Chromecast isn’t available in India and we don’t think it will be available anytime soon. Even if you do manage to get one, you may be not be able to stream content from your Android smartphone as the Chromecast app isn’t available in India.The Goo...
Just Chromecast It! Yes, we know that the Chromecast has been out for a very long time, but the thing has just “officially” landed on our shores. Therefore, if you're looking to get one, you no longer need to import it from somewhere else. That said, shou...
The Chromecast is a very interesting device indeed -- while its functions are limited, the very low entry price and easy connection and setup makes it quite a great device if you simply want to stream video to the TV...
Abstract: In my last post, I reviewed my online shopping experience with IPMart.com.my (read about it here ). What I bought on the site is the Google Chromecast HDMI dongle, that allows you to stream multimedia from your smartphone or tablet to your HDMI TV.Google ...
Supercompact media streamer, Affordable price, Optimized content have impressive image quality, Able to cast almost anything that's in a Chrome browser tab
Supports 2.4GHz networks only, Native mobile app support limited at the moment, Tab casting glitchy at times, Requires USB power (cable clutter not totally eliminated)
Cast from AppsThe other way (and it's the simpler way too) to cast content is to do it through apps on your smartphones or tablets. Currently, Cast-supported mobile apps include YouTube, Netflix, Google Play Movies & TV, and Google Play Music, with Pando...
