• unmagical@lemmy.ml
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    3 months ago

    I was being serious. The 4k Chromecast is $49.99, so I guess the new one is a penny more than 2x, but close enough. The differences are not worth that upgrade though:

    • Dolby Atmos vs Non-Atmos Dolby encoded
    • Customizable button and find feature on the remote
    • 32 GB vs 8 GB of storage
    • An ethernet port (which is surprising that the current gen doesn’t have one given that the previous gen does)
    • Thread border router

    That’s it.

    If you use a chromecast to just cast from your phone this upgrade isn’t worth a damn. If you use a settop box to like play android games or something then an Nvidia Shield is a better option for you. For everyone else this is just an excuse to raise prices for new customers that aren’t aware of existing offerings.

    It doesn’t matter if it’s “faster” 4k 60 is going to play at the same speed.

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      3 months ago

      Oh I wasn’t aware they went up to $49.99, I remembered them being $30-40, maybe it was a sale or older model.

      Strange about the Atmos though, I could swear my 4k Chromecast does support Dolby Atmos.

      Also for a streaming box, what is the point of increasing the storage?

      This “upgrade” just seems so useless.

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        3 months ago

        Iirc, the Google TV has installable apps to include games. I have a Chromecast ultra that is streaming only, no remote, 4k, and Ethernet. In my opinion it’s where they peaked. But subsequent versions had the built in interface for remote control and apps.

        The 1080p Chromecast is about $30.