Google Chromecast, the HDMI streaming dongle from the online search giant is now available on Indian e-commerce stores with a price tag of Rs. 3099 (on Amazon) and Rs. 3998 (on Ebay India). The uninitiated may note that Chromecast is a little piece of hardware that attaches itself to the HDMI port of your HDTV. Once properly setup, it can play audio/video content streaming over the wi-fi. Users can stream content directly from their tablets, mobile phones, laptops or desktops to chromecast, through web and mobile apps. The device retails for $35 in the United States.
While Google has not officially announced the device in India; the online retailers have made it available on their websites. But it's not the only device in the market that offers this kind of functionality. Apple's TV has been offering similar functionality for quite some time now; and Amazon has jumped into the arena with their 'Amazon Fire TV'. While the overall functionality of these devices is similar, Amazon's product seems to be a better choice over Chromecast. However if price matters; Chromecast has great value for money.
If you are looking to buy Chromecast, we'd recommend you to wait for a while until Amazon launches FireTV in Indian markets. However, if you are one of those early adopters and have already ordered it online, we look forward to your review of Chromecast.
While Google has not officially announced the device in India; the online retailers have made it available on their websites. But it's not the only device in the market that offers this kind of functionality. Apple's TV has been offering similar functionality for quite some time now; and Amazon has jumped into the arena with their 'Amazon Fire TV'. While the overall functionality of these devices is similar, Amazon's product seems to be a better choice over Chromecast. However if price matters; Chromecast has great value for money.
If you are looking to buy Chromecast, we'd recommend you to wait for a while until Amazon launches FireTV in Indian markets. However, if you are one of those early adopters and have already ordered it online, we look forward to your review of Chromecast.
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