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%)
3812 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: Microsoft saw Apple, Google and Amazon trying to compete with Roku in the streaming HDMI dongle category and decided to throw its hat in the ring with the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. We decided it put it up against the most popular such device: th...
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...
Abstract: When Google released the Google Chromecast last year and it made a big splash and sold briskly thanks to the low price and simple, but useful functionality. Roku didn't want to be outdone; it followed with the Roku Streaming Stick to compete with Google's...
Published: 2014-05-03, Author: David , review by: techworld.com
Abstract: Buying a new smart TV is expensive business, and to be quite honest, it's probably not a great idea, as once you have spent hundreds/thousands of pounds on a new TV then you are locked in to its onboard hardware for the TV's lifetime – which may well be o...
Streams full-screen videos from Netflix and YouTube, Mirrors Websites, Control videos from computer or mobile device
Must go to Chromecast Website to learn when new apps become compatible, No central control panel or app, Clumsy to pause video streaming from a phone when a call comes in
For $35 and a little practice, this is the best streaming solution available to date....
Affordably priced, Sleek & portable, Easy setup process, Supports streaming from most smartphones, tablets, & computers
Not a standalone player like Amazon's Fire TV or Roku devices, Missing some core apps like Amazon Instant Video, TWC, Comcast, Redbox Instant, and Spotify
I think Google's Chromecast is a no-brainer purchase for any consumer looking to stream multimedia to their HDTV. While it may not be a standalone player like Amazon's Fire TV or the Roku Stick, you can't beat the price and the ease of use that the Chrome...
Cheapest major streaming devic, Offers most of the major streaming service, Incredibly easy to set up and us, Easy for developers to create new apps
Fewer channels than competitor, Requires computer or mobile devic, Some performance hiccup, Third-party apps generally not that useful
The Chromecast is clever and affordable way to enjoy Internet video on the big screen. If you are the type of person who wants to start a movie on your computer while surfing the net, resume it on the TV after dinner and finish it on your tablet in bed...
Published: 2014-03-07, Author: Sean , review by: tomsguide.com
Abstract: The Chromecast essentially syncs your TV with what you are watching online from a mobile app or your computer browser (if it's Google Chrome). Technically, it's not streaming directly from your mobile device or laptop Web browser window, but that's what i...
Published: 2014-02-01, Author: Andrew , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: It came with a USB power cord and an HDMI extension cord with claimed to be able to enhance wireless performance. It boasted cross platform compatibility and was installed on all devices allowed, including; an iPhone 4, Samsung Galaxy Tab3, MacBook Air 20...
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Published: 2014-01-17, Author: Michael , review by: engadget.com
Inexpensive, Simple and easy to set up, App implementation is slick and easy to use
Limited app support for now, Chrome browser casting is a less-than-ideal UX and requires fairly new computer hardware to stream in HD
Chromecast is an easy way to stream internet video to your TV from almost any source. With a price of just $35 it's a bona fide steal....
