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The editors liked
The interface looks and feels great. I really want the promise of Android TV to be realized
Because there's a lot of potential here
It's pretty damn cool that you can voice search for any actor
Director
Or series and get a list of films and their cast
The editors didn't like
Google didn't get it together before launch. The software doesn't feel remotely complete. It didn't get partners to properly integrate their apps with the platform's most intriguing features
Like recommendations and voice search. It didn't do a great job
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Published: 2014-11-03, Author: Sean , review by: gizmodo.in
The interface looks and feels great. I really want the promise of Android TV to be realized, because there's a lot of potential here, It's pretty damn cool that you can voice search for any actor, director, or series and get a list of films and their cast
Google didn't get it together before launch. The software doesn't feel remotely complete. It didn't get partners to properly integrate their apps with the platform's most intriguing features, like recommendations and voice search. It didn't do a great job
Do you like being on the bleeding edge of technology so much that you will pay for something thats broken and hope that it improves? Even then, the Nexus Player is a hard sell. The software is so clearly unfinished, with references to missing features he...
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Published: 2014-11-03, Author: Jared , review by: pcworld.in
Android TV clearly has some challenges ahead, but I'm still rooting for it. While it may seem like the world doesn't need another set-top box platform, Google has proven that there's a better way to build one, drawing its core strengths in algorithmic sug...
Abstract: By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...
Abstract: By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...
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Published: 2015-05-11, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Easy to connect, fluid and easy-to-use interface, a natural choice for Google Play users, supports Google Cast
Lack of app compatibility, lacks UK catch-up TV services, smartphone app feels like a missed opportunity, lack of multiple user or account support
Nexus Player is an oddity. It's a method for adding Android TV to an existing television set, but it doesn't bring a huge amount with it for UK users. It's neither a full TV offering, nor a full set of catch-up TV services. It isn't a bristling arra...
The Nexus Player is a decent media streamer, but it's not an unqualified success. It's only truly good if you're pairing it with an Android phone or tablet in order to stream a much wider selection of content. However, if you only want to do that, you may...
Slick interface, Speedy operation, It's also a Chromecast
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
Android TV is going to be big. It's not hard to imagine a future with that slick, colourful interface, especially with big TV companies such as Sony, Philips and Sharp lined up to build it directly into their TVs. But right now, it's a hollow experience....
Published: 2015-03-30, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Given time, we're sure that the selection of Android TV apps and games will improve, especially since the platform has the backing of big TV manufacturers such as Sony, Sharp and Philips. Unless you're desperate to play Android games on your TV, howeve...
YouTube on TV done right, Clean and responsive interface, Useful voice search
Plenty of rough edges, Sparse app collection, Limited for gaming, Remote needs Next and Previous buttons
Setting up the Nexus Player is dead simple. You don't even have to enter your Google password – an option to visit a website and input a PIN means you don't have to mess around too much with the on-screen keyboard. The provided Bluetooth remote is remi...
