{"id":431328,"date":"2022-01-25T10:05:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T08:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=431328"},"modified":"2022-01-25T10:08:32","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T08:08:32","slug":"google-working-on-cheaper-chromecast-with-google-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/broadcasting\/431328-google-working-on-cheaper-chromecast-with-google-tv.html","title":{"rendered":"Google working on cheaper Chromecast with Google TV"},"content":{"rendered":"

Google is working on a more affordable Chromecast streaming stick aimed at users who don’t have a 4K TV, according to a report from Protocol<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The publication cited a source with close knowledge of the company’s plans, which is reportedly being developed under the codename “Boreal”.<\/p>\n

The current plan is to market the device as the “Chromecast HD with Google TV,” offering a maximum output resolution of 1080p at 60 frames per second.<\/p>\n

While the first, second, and third-generation Chromecasts also supported that quality, the new device will feature the company’s new Google TV operating system and a remote control.<\/p>\n

These are the standout features of Google’s most recent streaming device, the Chromecast with Google TV.<\/p>\n

However, that streaming adapter can output at 4K resolution, which means its component costs are higher.<\/p>\n

Protocol said the new Chromecast is likely to sell for $40 (R613) or less, compared to the $50 (R766) price tag of the Chromecast with Google TV.<\/p>\n

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The low-end Chromecast with Google TV will reportedly feature an Amlogic S805X2 CPU alongside a maximum of 2GB RAM, as well as a Mali-G31 GPU.<\/p>\n

That should make it capable of decoding the new AV1 video codec.<\/p>\n

This streamlined open-source codec offers higher quality pictures with less data usage, improving the overall viewing experience, even on low bandwidth connections.<\/p>\n

Netflix recently started<\/strong><\/a> using AV1 for streaming its movies and TV shows on certain Samsung, Amazon Fire, and Android TV devices.<\/p>\n

While Google has been pushing other hardware manufacturers to adopt this codec, it is not supported on the higher-end Chromecast with Google TV.<\/p>\n

The latter currently costs R1,495<\/strong><\/a> when bought from GeeWiz, or R1,843<\/strong><\/a> on Takealot.<\/p>\n

The new Chromecast will likely replace the older OS-less devices and could compete with the Roku, Xiaomi, and Fire TV sticks, which sell for between R699 and R1,199 in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Now read: South African streaming services compared<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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