Sentences with phrase «media streamers»

Of course, comparable 4K - capable media streamers, like the Roku Streaming Stick +, cost less than half the price; you're paying a premium for the extensive gaming functions more than any media feature, along with the new benefit of hands - free voice controls with Google Assistant.

What Strategy Analytics calls «Connected TV Devices» (which include Blu - ray players, gaming consoles, as well as media streamers like the Chromecast) hit record shipments of 84 million in Q4 of 2015, and the group says that the Chromecast has «cemented itself» as a Top 5 player in this category.

If you find you don't need HDR or Ethernet, you can drop down a tier to the Roku Premiere, and still have one of the best media streamers available for just $ 80.

Home theatres keen to plug a gadget in that not only keeps the WiFi speeds in check, but also stabilises their TV, gaming consoles, and media streamers will be delighted, as will offices with a fair amount of space between them and their original modem router doing all the heavy lifting.

Samsung Electronics comes into the market of media streamers aka TV boxes with announcing the all new HomeSync Android media device at MWC 2013 in Barcelona.

This isn't a huge surprise given that Spotify also requires a subscription for some other home entertainment devices, such as Chromecast Audio and Roku media streamers.

Check out our guide to all the best media streamers.

As it stands, even without the Ultra HD angle, the new Fire TV is one of the best media streamers we've ever used, with only the Nvidia Shield Android TV box able to better it for speed and features.

HDMI - in is a nice inclusion on a system like this as it allows users to connect game systems, media streamers, and even other computers to the Series 7.

Last but not least, don't forget about obligatory markdowns on latest - generation Chromecast and Fire TV Stick media streamers.

For in - depth reviews and videos of all of the devices I've mentioned here, and more, check out CNET's list of Best Media Streamers of 2016.

Chromecast was a great little device back in 2013, when other cheap media streamers were too slow to recommend, and the underlying second - screen technology is still a functional marvel.

With the ability to install apps and games from the Google Play Store, the Nexus Player should be one of the most capable home media streamers on the market.

Chromecast's newfound audio support for «dumb» devices is an exciting expansion into new - ground media streamers.

Like smart speakers, there are plenty of media streamers around - but few offer as extensive range of apps and channels as Roku.

There are more options for media streamers than ever, so it's more difficult to pick the best option.

There are several devices that support Google's casting feature, like smartphones, tablets, media streamers, and smart TVs.

Roku is retooling its entire lineup of media streamers this fall, adding HDR support and voice - recognition to several models, while slashing $ 30 off the price of the Roku Ultra, its top - shelf offering.

The all - new Fire TV is of particular interest: It's one of the few media streamers capable of delivering 4K resolution, and it costs just $ 100.

Pretty much all video sources, from game consoles to Blu - ray players to media streamers, use HDMI cables.

Now Amazon seems geared to being as inclusive as possible to drive off competition from Roku and the growing market of media streamers.

Amazon has been investing in both UltraHD and high dynamic range streaming video, yet neither of its current media streamers support these formats.

First, we'll explain all the potential factors for your purchase, then we'll jump into reviews for the media streamers we think are most worthy of your attention: Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Nvidia Shield Android TV, and Roku 3.

Amazon took the wraps off no fewer than seven products today: two new media streamers, four new tablets, and a new tablet operating system, Fire OS 5.

Roku Premiere + is clearly among the top media streamers for 4K and HDR content.

One area that Google has a significant advantage over Amazon is Google Home's ability to link to Google's Chromecast and Google Cast media streamers.

Unlike media streamers from Roku, Amazon, and Apple, a Chromecast doesn't come with a remote control.

Plug in an external hard drive and an antenna, then connect the Tablo box to your network over Wi - Fi or ethernet, and you can stream live or recorded TV through the Tablo app on phones, tablets, computers, media streamers, and smart TV.

Another Android TV device was tested and the performance and experience was well behind other media streamers in my view.

At this price, you might as well get stuck in to what is one of the best media streamers you can buy.

Chromecast has fallen behind rival media streamers on the little things as well.

It's reminiscent of a time when we didn't demand much from our media streamers beyond a simple way to access Netflix or Hulu; when we were more willing to tolerate choppy performance and finicky remote controls.

Unlike other sub - $ 40 media streamers, such as the Roku Express and Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast is immune to performance hitches, provided you have a decent phone to browse with.

The Apple TV 4K's clean, easy to use, customizable interface provides the best overall user experience of any media streamers.

You're probably already familiar with the Roku Media Streamers, but if not, you'll want to check them out!

Both Google's Chromeboxes and Apple's Mac Mini (which predicated the first NUC by about two years) work as examples of small, portability - centric computers that can double as plug - and play media streamers or web browsers on the go, so why should you choose one of Intel's NUCs over the cheaper, easier to set up competition?

Netflix is accessible via the internet on an abundance of devices, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google Chromecast media streamers, Smart TVs, Blu - ray Disc players, PS3 / 4 and Xbox game consoles, PCs, and even most smartphones and tablets.

Many major players in streaming media have since released controllers for their media streamers to push their capability as gaming machines.

Considering the price, Amazon Prime is actually the greatest deal in streaming around at $ 79 including unlimited streaming from a library of more than 10,000 movies and TV Shows on Kindle Fire and a growing number of TV and media streamers.

Sonic provides the back - end for video streaming for companies like Blockbuster and Best Buy and their clients, Roxio is embedded in many popular media streamers boxes and Blu - ray players currently on the market.

Google TV's entry in the media streamers market is here and it hopes to bring more than mere streaming.

Roku launches 5 new media streamers, prices range from $ 30 to $ 130 (Liliputing) Lots of new choices in the Roku product line.

The online retail giant is currently running sales on many of its popular devices, including Kindle ereaders, Fire TV media streamers, and Echo smart speakers.

Well, both are awesome media streamers... however each has something that the other does not.

We don't think you should go out of your way to get either, though — gaming on media streamers still isn't worth a premium, and the AmazonBasics antenna included in the latter is fairly mediocre.

I'm of a growing mind that media streamers might qualify for this trend as well.

$ 30 off Amazon Fire TV 4K Media Streamer + HDTV Antenna bundle for $ 101.47 (list price $ 131.47).

Took the resulting sum and divided it by the number of sources that reviewed the media streamer in the first place.

Besides being the media streamer I use every day, it's completely Google Home - compatible, so you can «cast» content to it using your voice.

Added 0.5 points to the resulting number if The Wirecutter gave the media streamer positive feedback, if applicable.