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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: Google's Chromecast bills itself on the box as “the easiest way to watch online video on your TV.”Following in the footsteps of Google TV and the company's never-released Nexus Q from last year, the easy-to-connect dongle represents Google's latest attemp...
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Published: 2013-07-25, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Google Music, Google Movies & TV, and HBO Go to your TV using Android or iOS tablets as remotes. Its small size hides neatly behind your TV and makes it ea
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. And for $15 more, you can get a Roku box with
Google's $35 Chromecast streaming-TV dongle is certainly cheap, but its limited initial app support and total reliance on mobile devices keep it well behind the Apple TV and Roku -- at least for now.
Published: 2018-06-05, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Abstract: Deal update: Bag a bargain Google Chromecast and Google Home Mini bundle at Currys for just £59. If sold separately the goods come to £79, so you'll be saving yourself £20. And considering the Home Mini retails for around the £49 mark, which is only £10 c...
Abstract: The original Chromecast was an oversize USB stick which meant at the very least it would obstruct ports either side of the one you connected to and in most cases you would need to hang it from an extension lead. The latest model is small and circular and...
I've said it once, and I'll say it 100 more, but the new wireless antenna is nothing short of astounding. It creates a near seamless streaming environment with less lag and less buffering time than almost anything – even full size set-top boxes – on the m
As a fellow editor pointed out in our early hands on review, we're still looking for a native way to stream Amazon Instant Video from a phone or tablet to a Chromecast, or mirror iOS devices to the TV with it. It's not wise to hold your breath for either,
As much as I love the new Chromecast, it may not be worth replacing an existing old Chromecast if you already own one. That said, the new version is the most affordable choice for anyone who hasn't bought into Google's streaming platform yet.Alternatively...
The new Chromecast app is out already, and as far as we know, all of its new features work with the old Chromecast. That means that – aside from the new design and Wi-Fi – the two Chromecasts are basically the same. Which means existing owners shouldn't r...
Google Chromecast works in a similar way to the Apple TV and AirPlay. Chromecast isn't just about video, as any supported app can be cast to your TV, letting you send photos, audio and even the full on-screen app, interface and all. Check it out Google Ch...
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...
