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#315710 8-Aug-2024 18:40

I can't wait to upgrade. It's been a long haul with Chromecast.

Google Blog: Google TV Streamer offers an improved processor, double the memory and 32GB of storage for faster app load times and smoother navigation than previous generation Chromecast. And with 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, You can connect your Google TV Streamer to a Wi-Fi network, or use an ethernet port

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#3269588 8-Aug-2024 19:34

doesn't seem to have very good reviews, old CPU wifi5

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#3269595 8-Aug-2024 20:02

panther2:

doesn't seem to have very good reviews, old CPU wifi5

I don't believe there are any reviews yet, but neither of those matter very much if it performs well with good software.

My 2017 Apple TV 4k still works great even though it's old.

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#3269597 8-Aug-2024 20:14

It has the same CPU as the Firestick 4K and double the ram. Supports AV1 and has an Ethernet port. I'm good with that as an upgrade.

The bonus is support for Matter and Threads. That's a good shot at making the TV the center of home automation. It will spur device and app development if they can get it inbuilt. It's good competition for Samsung.

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#3269629 8-Aug-2024 23:34

I was hoping they were going to use the Amlogic S905X5 as it seems like a better SOC. Hopefully this device runs the UI at 4K and not 1080p.

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#3269985 9-Aug-2024 19:18

solaybro:

I was hoping they were going to use the Amlogic S905X5 as it seems like a better SOC. Hopefully this device runs the UI at 4K and not 1080p.

The rumour is a version of the MT8696 which is more than powerful enough for 4k streaming and has the required AV1 hardware etc. Going to 4GB Ram should have more of an impact than a more powerful SOC but the software will be the determining factor IMO.

I gave up on the 4k Chromecast with Google TV as it was just too laggy compared to the Apple TV I was using on other TVs. Firesticks are even worse IMO.

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#3282279 15-Sep-2024 11:33

Google TV Streamer USD$99 is available for preorder with free shipping to NZ from Amazon US with estimated arrival October 9th.

Total for me including GST was NZ$191 - https://www.amazon.com/Google-Streamer-Streaming-Entertainment-Porcelain/dp/B0D8WJYSF9?th=1&tag=geekzone-20

The official release date is September 24th. Google's release indication for Australia is "spring". It will be released in NZ eventually imo.

I was tempted to wait for the NZ or AU release because I suspect there are going to be retail launch specials. But, I need one fairly soon and the order from Amazon guarantees that.

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#3282282 15-Sep-2024 11:55

For me the upgrade brings AV1, Ethernet Port, Remote Finder. Anything else is a bonus.

Concise video overview here:

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#3284565 20-Sep-2024 16:27

JB Hi-Fi has these priced at $179 releasing on 24 Sep.

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#3284849 21-Sep-2024 19:37

I've cancelled my amazon order : ). Simultaneous launch in NZ for a Google product. I can't recall that happening before. That is really good news. Chromecast was eventually/is sold by Google in NZ so that does make sense. This one might or might not be official yet.

For a short time there was a pre-order button at PB? no longer.

https://www.jbhifi.co.nz/products/google-tv-streamer-4k

PB has a free shipping offer and no order button yet

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/TVNGOG5662/Google-TV-Streamer-4K---White

waiting for 24th...

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#3285681 24-Sep-2024 09:55

These are now available in New Zealand. It just landed here:

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#3285683 24-Sep-2024 10:00

Is this an Nvidia Shield killer?

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#3285786 24-Sep-2024 12:45

kiwifidget:

Is this an Nvidia Shield killer?

Nope, doesnt support passthrough of Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD.

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#3285788 24-Sep-2024 12:49

solaybro:

Hopefully this device runs the UI at 4K and not 1080p.

It runs the UI in 4K.

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#3287929 30-Sep-2024 09:27

Picked one up, UI is youtube is not as clear as it is on the xbox, and it is also ignoring the audio settings menu and only giving me dolby digital over HDMI to my TV, despite me having it set to no surround, or manual and turning dolby and DTS off.

Setup process was super super slow on it as expected from anything google.

Cant find how to stop it from closing youtube and going back to the default screen saver if I leave it idle for a while. I have the turn off set to never but seems that the ambient stuff cant be disabled, so if I leave the youtube UI sitting on a video I want to watch later, I will come back and its back on the homepage when I press something and it loses my place in the youtube app.

Need to solve those to retire using the xbox as my youtube machine.

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#3289967 2-Oct-2024 11:50

kiwifidget:

Is this an Nvidia Shield killer?

its cheaper than a Shield, so it has that going for it 😉

wish nVidia would hurry along an updated Shield, but I'm not holding my breath

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