Testseek.co.uk 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%)
3830 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Strong on price
Impressive size
Cross platform compatibility
Ease and speed of set up
Affordable price
Easy set up
Fast
High-quality video streaming
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
Affordable
Very good remote
4K/HDR Support
Google's Chromecast is cheap and streams iPlayer
Netflix
YouTube and Google content to your TV using phones
Tablets or computers as remotes. It's easy to setup and use
And the video quality is great
Great new design
Easy to set up
Tiny
Forget-about-me design
Idiot-proof setup and use
Strong audio and video quality
Compact
Simple to set up and use
Good picture quality where available
Simple
All-in-one
Likely to get better over time
Easy to use
Cheap
Hidden behind your TV
Operate via your phone
Innovative
Takes up next-to-no space
Simple and intuitive
Slick operation
App support is increasing
Works flawlessly
It's easy to set up and use
Lots of apps
It's so cheap!
Works with lots of apps
Google Home integration
Ease of setup
Discreet design
No need for an extra remote
Price
Smooth integration with supported apps
Useful accessories
Supports multiple casts on same network
Fairly cheap
Fairly easy to use
Reliable Netflix streaming
The editors didn't like
Compatible apps relatively limited at present
Mirroring function limited to relaying Chrome browser content
Is yet to maximise its potential
Limited to compatible apps
On July 24th 2014
Google announced Chromecast
Its new multimedia-streaming technology. Billed as Google's answer to Apple TV
This dongle-sized TV stick in fact aims to offer so much more. Si
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
No wired internet
Interface needs work
Not enough services are supported yet and screen-mirroring sucks for video. The lack of a dedicated remote also means you always need a smartphone or tablet nearby
Plus for £20 less
You can get a re-badged Roku box from Now TV that includes iPlayer
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
