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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
In case it's not entirely clear, I really like Fire TV. I think Amazon has done a really good job in bringing Android – however skinned it may be – to the large screen. The content is there, and it's only going to get better. That's why Fire TV will ultim...
Published: 2014-04-21, Author: Helena , review by: chipchick.com
Super simple set up, the system runs super smoothly, intuitive remote control and user interface, great gaming experience – especially at this price point, voice search works well, nice minimalist hardware design, Kindle Fire TV owners can take advantage
Controller sold separately, missing apps like Spotify – HBO GO and the Time Warner Cable app, the system puts Amazon services first before others, Voice capability is limited to just searching – and not navigating the device
Amazon has done an excellent job creating a media streamer with a beautiful easy to use modern user interface and a strong feature set. But there is no doubt about it, the competition in this space is really heating up, especially with rumors of a muc...
Abstract: The last thing most of us need is another box underneath our TVs.So either Amazon is ignorant of what consumers actually want — or CEO Jeff Bezos is crazy genius. My money's on the latter.The Fire TV is yet another media box in the vein of Roku's devices ...
Abstract: "While hardcore gamers aren't likely to be the system's early adopters, it's surprising how well the Amazon Fire TV works as a gaming device." Amazon's entry into the gaming market has been both surprising and monumental. First they brought us the notably...
Dualband wireless, Voice search works fairly well, Arrives preregistered to your Amazon account for simple setup, Optional wireless game controller improves gaming experience
Voice search only works for Amazon Prime and Hulu Plus content, No support for DLNA media servers, USB port currently not in use you can't play content from USB devices, Significantly fewer channels and apps than Roku 3, Popular channels like HBOGo, TED,
Simple to setup, Voice search does a great job of translating what you say
Does not have access to full Google Play app store, Game offerings sparse, Some video pausing glitches encountered with Hulu Plus, Voice search only works for Amazon's store
Abstract: But if there's one thing Amazon knows how to do, it's create products that can find mass appeal with the general consumer. With the announcement of its new set-top box, Fire TV , Amazon is betting that it can get a good number of people to buy this $99 th...
Abstract: What is the Fire and what can it do?The Amazon Fire TV is a simple black box with a remote control and an optional gaming controller. It sits cleanly near your TV, just like other TV streaming boxes such as the Apple TV. The device grants you automatic ac...
Easy to use, fast, good WiFi plus Ethernet, plays games, competitive price
No support for USB flash drives or media servers. No web browser
As we've come to expect from Amazon, Fire TV is a well thought out, easy to use and pleasant product. It's backed by a name that many folks trust, and their customer support and purchasing systems are top notch. Amazon's video library is decent, and s...
Device specs run circles around the nearest Android-driven competition, Build quality and design of hub, remote, and gamepad are sleek, If you want to find Amazon-hosted content like videos and games, the microphone gets the job done
Media browsing puts all Amazon content front-and-center, making Hulu, Netflix, and other apps less convenient, particularly since they can't tap into microphone search, Launch game selection ranges from uninspired to wholly unoptimized
Putting money where the buttons areIf you have other systems' controllers and want to save a few bucks, you might be in luck. Sony's DualShock 3 didn't play nice, but we were able to pair DualShock 4 controllers with only slight issues. Even better, our w...
