$39 Chromecast

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In brief...

Google's AU$49 streamer finally lands in Australia

CNET Editors' Rating
3.5 stars Very good
Average User Rating
3 stars 40 user reviews

Review Date: 26 Jul 2013
Updated on: 5 Feb 2014

The Good: The Google Chromecast is a dirt-cheap wireless video dongle that streams YouTube, Pandora, Google Music and Google Movies & TV to your TV using Android or iOS tablets as remotes. Its small size hides neatly behind your TV and makes it easy to take with you when travelling.

The Bad: The beta screen-mirroring feature won't work as well as you want it to, so you're largely limited to the supported apps. The lack of a dedicated remote also means you always need a smartphone or tablet nearby.

The Bottom Line: Google's AU$49 Chromecast stick is a cheap and easy way to add streaming video and music to your TV, but it still needs a little time in the oven for the local features to rise.

[Bagman]

Bought one to have a play around with.

[ol' boy]

Still too much at $39 IMO, but a good for YouTube pushing at least.

There is also EZ Cast, a Chromecast knockoff, $15 from ya favourite Asian Store