The Streaming Device competition attracted new entrants a few months before Google 4K TV Streamer debuted, replacing the relatively short-lived Chromecast with Google TV Dongle. Google has proposed a TV streamer as a big improvement over Chromecast, but so far it seems right for the money. Google TV Streamer is correct too for Amazon’s limited time 21% off trading money has dropped its lower price to just $79.
The only disappointing word Google 4K TV streamer greeted me when it fell last September was that it was twice the price of a $50 Chromecast dongle. However, the performance and feature advantage of TV streamers quickly quieted the opposition, and with this sale, the prices of TV streamers are back near Chromecast.
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Very long, streaming stick
Chromecast on Google TV was a decent performer, but it was just a no-frills streaming stick and Google decided it was time to upload streaming games. The TV streamer looks like a magical apple mouse with 6 inches wide and 3 inches deep.
Unlike Chromecast Stick, TV streamers have an Ethernet port for hardwired to the Internet and an HDMI 2.1 port for connecting to the screen. (Hardwire via the Ethernet port is optional, as TV streamers have a very capable built-in Wi-Fi connection.)
Chromecast upgrades are most visible in the Speed category. The TV streamer is 22% faster than the stick and brings it to the same neck of Streaming Woods on the Roku Ultra and Apple TV 4K. It is also fast enough for cloud gaming with Steam Link and GeForce Now apps, and has Bluetooth 5.1 connections for wireless headphones and other gaming peripherals.
Thousands of apps
Boxed and set up, the clean and intuitive Android OS interface screen is where you can find thousands and thousands of apps that Google TV Streamer can run. The included audio-accessible remote control can also control TVs and many peripherals. It can also ring if it is left behind.
When you choose your first streaming session with a TV streamer, the 4K HDR photos will really make you happy that you upgraded from that streaming stick. Expanding Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound features gives you the complete experience of Google TV streamers. This is available for a slightly higher price than the Chromecast Stick.
Offering a record high price of just $79 on Google 4K TV streamer, this Amazon Limited Time deal is your perfect chance to upgrade from Chromecast or other unfrilled streaming sticks. Before this deal ends, you’ll be moving into the world of 4K HDR streaming at a reasonable price.
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