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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
The Nexus Player is a device with plenty of potential, but is currently let down by poor app support for Android TV. While many of these limitations can be overcome by using Chromecast, the fact is that the actual Chromecast costs just £30, making it by f...
Published: 2015-03-26, Author: Dave , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: DAVE SNELLINGGoogle's Chromecast streaming stick was one of the best TV gadgets of 2014.Now the internet giant is upping the ante with the launch of another TV streaming device called the Nexus Player.Similar to Apple TV and Amazon's Fire TV, this little...
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...
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: 2014-11-03, Author: David , review by: CNET.co.uk
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....
Competitive hardware under the hood, 802.11ac Wi-Fi capable, Smooth gameplay, Zippy navigation, Cast capable
Limited app selection at launch, Limited connection options (no Ethernet!), No universal search (Google Play results only)
When the Amazon Fire TV first came out, we thought app support was a little light, but held out hope that the situation would change. It did, and it did so quickly. These days, we enjoy our Amazon Fire TV box quite a bit, and our kids enjoy it even more ...
Abstract: Earlier this month, alongside the Nexus 9 , Nexus 6 and Android Lollipop , Google unveiled its new Nexus Player – the first Android TV streaming set-top box. Immediately, this new device was pegged as an Apple TV rival, so here we've put the two head-to-h...
Easy to set up and use, Easy to use the remote, Apps loaded the quickest out of all the products we tested, Has voice search, Low power usage
Has fewer apps, compared to Roku and Amazon products, Voice search only works with Google apps, YouTube, and Hulu Plus
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Published: 2015-05-22, Author: Dave , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: There are no shortage of set-top Android media boxes on the market, though most offer a substandard interface that was never designed to work through a TV. Ouya tried (and arguably failed) to create an Android-based game console; Amazon has seen success w...
