Google is taking stab at all things electronics, well, almost everything. The Day One of the Google I/O showcased a number of new gadgets announcing that the search engine giant is officially into the original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business. One of the devices, worth noticing, was the new blob-shaped media-streaming device called Nexus Q. The […]
Jun 28 2012 | Posted in
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The Nexus Q is a orb-shaped device that has a chord cut at the bottom to place it on a table or book shelf. The whole device is painted in matte-black giving it a more gothic look than a media device. Google has a way to design device in the most innovative ways. Though this […]
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In case of Apple TV, AirPlay streams audio and video content double time, first on the mobile device from where the request is instigated, then in the Apple TV that supplies it to the television via HDMI. However, inserting Nexus Q into the look demotes the smartphone/tablet to merely a controller. The user only has […]
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Roku launched a new streaming-media box, Roku HD, recently, which is an upgrade to Roku LT, according to the company. However, after combing the specifications list, the claim seems to be doubtful on various accounts. Moreover, the device is $10 expensive than LT version at $60. The new device sports a black body with a […]
May 10 2012 | Posted in
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Streaming on the new HD is WiFi only as there is no Ethernet port on it. Therefore, a strong WiFi connection is required for uninterrupted supply of content, most of which is HD at 720p. The built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi chip is in there for connecting to the Internet, and while it’s not dual-band like the […]
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Apple, Inc.’s 2012 model of the Apple TV is out for the same $99. As it goes with new models and especially in the case of Apple, there are always new features in the latest releases. However, to some length, the new Apple TV becomes the exception to general moto of new devices, and of […]
Mar 20 2012 | Posted in
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The interface has been made more user-friendly with larger and crispier icons and broader lists. Every app has its own icon and every feature owns its own. It looks like Apple TV’s OS is maturing by the day. The whole software has been lifted to 1080p resolution, which is a welcome update. If you’re used […]
Mar 20 2012 | Posted in
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Apple’s ecosystem is the major motivation for those who are interested in a set-top box. The device is little useful for web surfing and Netflix. However, when you have other iOS device(s) and iCloud access, then it is a different story to tell. The iCloud plays a big role in making the device look attractive […]
Mar 20 2012 | Posted in
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The 1080p bump in the resolution support on the new device looks impressive on paper. But repeated observation reveals a little difference between 720p and 1080p formats on 2011 and 2012 devices. The 1080p Apple TV’s picture may have been very slightly sharper and richer, but there wasn’t a single moment I could pick out […]
Mar 20 2012 | Posted in
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Only the iPhone 4S, iPad 2, and the new iPad support mirroring so far, but Apple is including mirroring in its upcoming Mountain Lion operating system, due out later this summer. That should let you display anything you can play on your computer–possibly even regular Hulu.com–on your Apple TV. The new sleek and simple remote […]
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Home entertainment has taken a big lead in the last three years especially with the compatibility of televisions with internet. Apple, Inc. was the first to take advantage of the growing market. In the wake of this exponentially growing segment and the interest developing in internet content has encouraged the internet-based companies to provide more […]
Feb 7 2012 | Posted in
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Although Eid ul Adha has passed, taking with it the glorious moments of three days, still that does not take out the possibilities of offering gifts to loved ones. This week’s hottest presents are: 1. Motorola Droid Razr With a dense AMOLED screen and state-of-the-art dual-core processor, the new Motorola Droid Razr is becoming a […]
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