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The Google Nexus Player Android TV streaming box offers good conversational voice search from the included physical remote. If you use your smartphone or tablet to Cast compatible apps
It provides access to most important services. It delivers Android ga
Icon
Heavy
Intuitive interface
Google Cast screen
Sharing
Remote with built
In mic
Gaming controller
Slick interface
Speedy operation
It's also a Chromecast
Easy to connect
Fluid and easy-to-use interface
A natural choice for Google Play users
Supports Google Cast
Competitive hardware under the hood
802.11ac Wi-Fi capable
Smooth gameplay
Zippy navigation
Cast capable
YouTube on TV done right
Clean and responsive interface
Useful voice search
The editors didn't like
At launch
Native app selection is abysmal compared with that of Roku
Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. The interface seems designed to push users toward Google's media services
And voice search doesn't yet include major third-party apps like Netflix or Hulu
No ethernet port
Only 16 entertainment channels
No Amazon Prime or HBO Go
Weak game choice
Massive lack of apps
Too little storage if you're going to use it for games
Doesn't do enough that the Chromecast doesn't already do
Published: 2014-11-30, Author: Brian , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: Google's attempts to stake its claim in the living room have been a little hit and miss. Google TV didn't exactly get things rolling the way Google would have hoped, and the Nexus Q slated for a 2012 release never eventuated. But it had better luck with t...
Combination of media streaming services and console gaming, Gamepad's layout is similar to your traditional controller, Interface is pretty slick looking and intuitive, Voice search works pretty accurately
100 ($140 with a gamepad) cost is rather pricey, Limited storage means you'll need to be selective in what you download, Selection of apps and games are limited for the time being
Honestly, we find the Google Nexus Player in a tough spot with its expensive price of $99.99 – and that's only for the Nexus Player by itself. If you plan on playing some real games, not just the ones meant for the remote, you'll need to shell out another...
Published: 2014-11-04, Author: Tim , review by: wired.com
Excellent voicesearch performance. Simple, elegant onscreen interface and remote control. Seamless integration with YouTube may make you forget about apps. Replicates the functionality of Chromecast, so you can mirror content from your mobile device or la
Doesn't have nearly as many apps as Roku. Doesn't come with an HDMI cable. Won't appeal as much to those who don't use Android devices or Google services. While the Android TV platform is very promising, it may be best to wait for its app ecosystem to cat
Google's latest play for the living room is the company's best yet… until you consider the Nexus Player's $99 price tag. That makes it about 3 times as expensive as a Google Chromecast, although it can certainly do a lot more than a Chromecast. Just l...
Published: 2014-11-03, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Android TV is ambitious, certainly, but it's also flawed in a number of ways. It's too early for the voice search to be genuinely useful unless you buy your content solely from Google Play, and beyond it the basics of navigation can be annoying.Some resul...
Abstract: When Google announced last month that it would bring a $99 streaming-media Nexus Player to the market, it invited a one-word response: Why?Google's past ventures into TV-connected appliances have not fared well. It launched Google TV back in 2010, but tha...
While getting the product demo for the Nexus Player I asked, "Do I now throw my Chromecast out?" Nope. This is set to do more than the Chromecast for more $$$. Not to replace it but to add more abilities to it while creating another tier of Google's st...
It's the first Android TV player. That might not make it great, but I'm pretty glad it exists – it can only get better from here. It's about time we have the full Google Play experience on the bigger screen, There's a lot of potential here. I'm going to h
It's still kind of janky. There are a lot of loose ends that need to be tied up here. For example, when the primary screen refreshes, oftentimes the suggested YouTube videos still link to what was previously in that spot. Nothing is more annoying than cli
I'm going to be as blunt as possible here: Android TV simply isn't ready for the consumer market. It's lacking a lot of good content, and what it can provide on the TV front can be done with Chromecast (aside from a dedicated interface). If you want gamin...
Published: 2014-11-03, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The Google Nexus Player Android TV streaming box offers good conversational voice search from the included physical remote. If you use your smartphone or tablet to Cast compatible apps, it provides access to most important services. It delivers Android ga
At launch, native app selection is abysmal compared with that of Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. The interface seems designed to push users toward Google's media services, and voice search doesn't yet include major third-party apps like Netflix or Hulu
Until it receives a major infusion of native apps and developer support, and better integrates non-Google services, the Nexus Player with Android TV offers no compelling upgrade over other streaming devices....
