Google announces Chromecast – a HDMI dongle for your TV

Google just announced a HDMI dongle that plugs into your TV.

Technical specifications –
Output HDMI
CEC compatible
Max. Output Video Resolution1080p
Dimensions 72(L) x 35(W) x 12(H) mm
Weight 34g
Wireless2.4 GHz WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Power USB
(Power adapter included)
Supported Operating Systems Android 2.3 and higher, iOS® 6 and higher, Windows® 7 and higher
Mac OS® 10.7 and higher
Chrome OS (Chromebook Pixel, additional Chromebooks coming soon).

This device costs $35 and is available in the US now to order. It allows you to watch media from YouTube , Google Play , Netflix and mirror content from your android device. Sounds like Apple TV.

1 thought on “Google announces Chromecast – a HDMI dongle for your TV

  1. After the initial interest period as with any new gadget I’m pretty sure I’d rarely use it … but at that price, and assuming they bundle it with two or three months of Netflix, then when (if?) they release it over here in the UK, it’s an impulse buy – I’d pre-order straight away

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