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
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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
Rocksolid performance, best user experience in the business, and Bluray quality downloads
You need the disc vault to store your Blurays, the system is expensive, and the Kscape doesn't support HD music files (yet)
The Google Chromecast isn't the perfect fit for everyone. Those who just want a simple, one-box source to watch Netflix and other Web-based content on their TV will be happier with a Roku or Apple TV. However, if you're a smartphone, tablet, or laptop own...
Dirt cheap. Trouble-free setup. Elegant presentation for supported services.
Limited launch support from streaming services. Requires AC power for HDTVs without USB port. Requires hacks or workarounds for QuickTime, iTunes, and other content
It’s perfect for quickly and cheaply adding Netflix or YouTube to additional televisions or adding streaming options while on the go. It’s now up to Google to broaden its content possibilities or risk watching Chromecast go the way of Google TV. Prod...
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Published: 2013-10-15, Author: Danny , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: Smart TVs such as the Vizio E320i-A0 smart TV can be a great addition to any room in your house. But what if you just got a shiny new not-so-smart TV or don't want to spend that much money on another one? Have no fear, because there is a much cheaper way ...
Abstract: The Google Chromecast comes in at a scant 2.83 inches (72mm) long and plugs into a television's HDMI port. Unfortunately, the dongle requires a power supply which is done by either plugging into the TV's USB port or the wall power supply that is included....
Exceptional picture and sound, Great low price, Easy to set up and use, Full mobile device functionality while streaming, Cross-platform compatible
Limited app support, Browser support on smartphones and tablets unavailable so far, A few minor quirks
Low-cost and convenient, this wireless HDMI dongle allows you to stream exceptional-quality HD content to your HDTV from virtually any mobile device, but currently only a handful of apps are supported. ...
The most common usage scenario for the Chromecast will be from your smartphone or tablet, so we setup our Chromecast on the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone. Chromecast is compatible with WiFi-enabled Android 2.3+ smartphones and tablets; iOS 6.0+ iPhones, iP...
Abstract: The backordered TUAW Chromecast finally arrived yesterday evening from Google. We apologize for the delay in this write-up, but we simply didn't have a unit to test with.I felt, that for the sake of celebrating our native blog culture, I had to give it a ...
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Published: 2013-08-13, Author: Jack , review by: talkandroid.com
The user interface, or lack thereof, puts content at the forefront. Rather than fumbling around with a clumsy interface you're one button away from streaming, The Chromecast Extension makes it easy to put your tabs on your big screen. The ability to s
The Chromecast extension has a hard time with video streaming with a bit rate higher than 480p. Video stutters and locks up with audio still playing, A lack of compatible apps. This isn't really a con, at least from my perspective. It's a new device and i
If Google continues its current trend, and more companies jump on board, it will be hard to recommend anything else for bringing the internet to the living room. With the search giant taking the interface out of the equation they are putting our focus on ...
