Chromecast with Google TV review: full smart TV upgrade with voice remote
by Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor from on (#5DFHX)
New smart TV gadget is step up from basic Chromecast with new interface, apps and voice remote
Google's latest Chromecast streaming media dongle is a bit different. Instead of just streaming or casting" content from your mobile or computer like its predecessors, the new device acts more like a modern smart TV.
With a full interface and a remote, the new Chromecast with Google TV costs 59.99 and sits above the basic 30 Chromecast. You can still Google Cast to the new device, but the new flat plastic dongle is more than just a simple receiver, running the full Android TV software similar to the Nvidia Shield or smart TVs from Sony and others.
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