Replace Google Nexus Player for Chromecast gen1?

by VNavratil

Hello,.

I currently have a Chromecast gen1 in my TV and I am quite happy, but I got an offer to get a Google Nexus Player for really really cheap. I wanted a Mibox3 before, but was not impressed by it's performance. How is it with this?

I have few important questions, would be happy if somebody helped:.

  1. is GNP still good deal in 2019?
  2. how is a performance?
  3. How is is next to Chromecast? I mean how does casting work? Any limitations or is it the same? (I know some TVs do have casting limited).
  4. does it still get updates? What is the latest update?
  5. does it work well with Google Home household? Or Assistant?

Thank you very much

shellbross

Google Nexus Player has worse performance than a MiBox... If you weren't impress by the MiBox, it will be even worse with the GNP...

elister

I wouldn't pay more than $30 for a used GNP.

Chromecast works, I dont use it but my daughter (YouTube Kids) uses it a lot.

No more updates. Theres a LineageOS you can install, but it lacks proper certification for Netflix, Hulu, etc.