Abstract: With the Google Chromecast UK release, Apple finally has some competition for its Apple TV. Both the Chromecast and Apple TV enable you to stream video and audio to television. And both come with iOS integration, so you can use your iPhone or iPad to cont...
Abstract: Google's surprise announcement at this year's Google I/O developer conference was the release of the Nexus Q; a media streamer that is Google's answer to the Apple TV and the myriad of other similar devices on the market.The Nexus Q does have a few unique...
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Published: 2012-04-22, Author: Steve , review by: avforums.com
Attractive and well built, Easy to setup, Built-in WiFi, Intuitive to use, 1080p resolution, AirPlay quite robust
Limited content, Remote is rather basic, No TV tuner, AirPlay rather restrictive
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