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June 2014
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The editors liked
Easy to set up
Simple slick interface
Can do basic 4K
This is an easy to use streamer with great voice-controlled search. The hardware has plenty of features and it's fast. A reasonable number of UK services are supported
Including iPlayer. If you have an Amazon Prime subscription
It's the best way to watc
Beautiful design
Powerful hardware
Amazing voice search
4K UHD playback
Responsive
Huge selection of paid
For content
Beautifully designed
Impressive voice search
Fast and powerful
Open to third-party services
Original in-house games available
Simple setup and UI
Good AV performance
Compact
Tidy design
Fast
Attractive user interface
Excellent voice search
Highquality video streaming (broadband permitting)
Deep integration with other Amazon music and photo services
Superfast menu system thanks to quad-core processor
4K Ultra HD video playback
Dual-band dual-antenna Wi-Fi
MicroSD card slot for storage expansion
Thousands of shows and movies available
Lightning-fast
Easy to use
Improved voice recognition
MicroSD
Slick hardware look and feel
Voice recognition works well
Snappy
Easily navigable user interface
Great remote
Gaming is better than expected
Incredibly easy to set up
A cinch to use
Superb Prime Video Integration
Slick Netflix and iPlayer Apps
Sideloading
Great for casual gaming
Very responsive
Elegant design and interface
Lots of content and apps available
Voice search is functional
Puts video
Apps and game content at the fore
Slim and sleek design
Simple UI
Faster CPU and enhanced graphics
The editors didn't like
Really needs Prime
Non-universal search
Some codec limitations
A cheaper model currently on sale in the US will probably arrive in the UK soon. There's no ITV
Channel 4 or Now TV support
And the voice search only works with Amazon material. It's expensive too
That voice search that is so amazing? It only searches content available on Amazon. Gaming is cool
But nothing to write home about. Home screen favours Amazon content while relegating other channels to out-of-the-way submenus
Amazon Prime is effectively a must
Non
Universal search
No HDMI cable included in the box
Voice search only works with a few services
Needs more of the main broadcaster apps
Voice search limited to Amazon content
Occasional remote lag
Limited catchup
Media streaming functionality dependent upon apps
Not that much 4K content is on the platform yet
Ultra HD movies are very expensive
If you haven't got an Amazon Prime or Prime Instant Video membership you won't get the most from it
Abstract: The term “cutting the cord” has become synonymous with online streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Instant Video and others. In the wake of the rising cost of living, many have chosen to “trim the fat” by minimizing additional expenses. For most, the first things to go are luxury items like bloated TV services, gym memberships, and dining out....
Published: 2014-07-16, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: The numbers don't lie. When Netflix accounts for more than a third of US internet bandwidth, when streaming services are racking up Emmys by the truckload, when cable subscriber numbers dwindle while Amazon Prime Video sign-ups soar, it's hard to avoid th...
Published: 2014-07-07, Author: David , review by: androidguys.com
Abstract: Up for review today is Amazon's Fire TV and have I enjoyed reviewing this item. Amazon has dipped into the tablet and e-reader market, successfully, now they are trying to get more and more inside our living rooms. Who can blame them? I believe out of all...
No Airplay-like feature, Old Netflix interface, Missing key apps such as HBO, No deep search yet
Nice hardware, Voice search that actually works, Supports games, Small and easy to hide, Multitasking, sort of
The most stunning fact about the Amazon Fire TV is probably how much better it is compared to the built-in platforms in most Smart TVs that can cost you several thousand dollars. But the same is true for others media streamers such as Apple TV and the Rok...
Published: 2014-06-16, Author: Richard , review by: hdtvsolutions.com
The question becomes, is the Fire TV worth switching from Roku 3 or Apple TV?Part of the answer comes from Amazon when they say, "Fire TV is the best way to experience Prime Instant Video." Especially if you are a Prime member and you are a fan of the con...
Published: 2014-06-09, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: Amazon's Fire TV set-top box arrived to shake up an increasingly crowded home entertainment segment, but does it have what it takes to set the living room alight? The squared-off streamer has been hooked up to my TV for two months now, piping Prime on-dem...
The Fire TV is definitely a nice set-top box. And for only $99, it's right at the “impulse buy” mark for many people. Although with the Chromecast right there at $35, there's a pretty sizable gap there, around $60. The main things that are going to get me...
Voice search, Games and other apps, Very responsive, Slim design
Game controller not included, No HBO GO, Voice search doesn't work within apps, Onscreen keyboard is painful to use
Amazon may not have been one of the first companies to enter the competitive tablet market, but there's no doubt the company's Fire HDX tablets are attracting the attention and buying decisions of many. Likewise although Amazon wasn't the first company to...
Abstract: The Amazon Fire TV brings the simple Amazon-focused interface of the Kindle Fire to the big screen. We decided to compare the Fire TV with the Roku 3 , another popular set-top box that streams video to a TV from the Internet.We already took a look at the ...
