Google already did this, the Nexus Player. I wouldnt mind a modern version of it, but priced too high and it competes against the Shield. The reason the latest Chromecast is successful is because it does like 95% of what most people want at $50.
Today, the folks over at Protocol added to the picture, reporting that “Boreal” will be a cheaper Chromecast model that removes 4K support to lower its cost of entry.
Seriously? Drop 4K makes no sense, and this is coming from someone using the Google TV dongle on a 12 year old Samsung 1080p LCD TV that just won't die.
Wow, it's like 9to5google is just writing articles inspired by the reddit comments on their previous articles.
The author doesn't fully define "high-end" as much as delineate some flaws of the current generation Google dongle (e.g. memory space). If by "high-end" they mean expensive as shit like Apple, then I disagree 100%. Ain't no way that's happening--ever. I'm of the opinion that Google should just put a "Pixel" version of all their stuff. Basically, a product that shows the full, intended performance & functionality of the OS. They can also produce the Pixel-A product at a slightly lower spec, but with few compromises. We'll probably see something like that in another year or so after they go for numbers on the lower/cheaper end. Just my .02
something on par or better than the shield is whats needed imo. its crazy that google, GOOGLE, lets others outdo them on their own platform.
The current CC is in dire need of an updated version, not a budget model. There are video codecs that it doesn't support, the storage is inadequate and there are wifi issues that have existed since release. I bought a unit for a bedroom that needed to be wifi d/t no ethernet. The wifi constantly turned off despite an excellent signal. A device that supports the current codecs, has decent storage and works as expected isn't too much to ask and shouldn't be overpriced. I still don't believe that Google is going to release a streaming device that doesn't support 4K. Who ever had that idea needs to go. The Google Store will be Big Lots.
I purchased the Onn through my local Walmart. I like having an Android TV dongle that I can customize but the picture quality and user experience is poor. I agree that we need a flagship option. This Onn is a great hobby option but what I really want is a device that I can connect storage to that can stream 4K and never freezes when I am switching apps
They have one, it’s called the NVIDIA Shield
More memory would be awesome.
Edit: dumb autocorrect.
Can u side load apps in Google tv?
I agree with this article. i really want to use the chromecast as my main device, but its just not ready for prime time. The lagging on the home screen is ridiculous. I'm already out of space in terms of apps (i dont have THAT many). And it not having AV1 support is a real bummer.
as much as i hate to say it, the amazon fire stick 4k max is what i default to using now.
I recently bought the Chromecast with google TV and it works flawlessly for me. Plex, Steam Link and Prime is all I need and it is a hell of a difference from the build in apps I have on my LG Oled
Imo, it needs both. A high-end with tensor and decent storage and low end like ccwgtv and cheap one like cc 3
"flagship chromecast"? So their current chromecast isn't chromecast enough? Then buy a shield.
The Walmart ONN is already $20 and the Fire Stick 4k can be had on sale for $25, so a cheaper 1080p Chromecast makes no sense at this point.
A $100 premium device that competes with the Shield is really the only way to go at this point- offer a beefier processor, AV1 and Wifi 6 support with Ethernet and USB ports. HDR10/10+/DV with lossless bitstreaming support. No reason why that can’t be done in the $100 range. The Shield Tube has too many issues and costs too much for what it is.