What is New in Google's New Chromecast? HDMI Connector, Wireless Antenna, Ethernet Port or New Apps?

While the first generation Chromecast housed in an elongated, stick-shaped housing, Google has chosen the new model for a round. The new Chromecast of Google differs technically only in nuances from the previous model. We have looked at, for whom the purchase is worthwhile - and were surprised how little has changed in practice. The new model has a firmly connected cable with an HDMI connector, which is connected to TV or projector. If necessary, the HDMI plug may be fitted with a magnet mechanism in the streaming puck.

A new housing and improved wireless antenna: The new Chromecast now has dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a / ​​b / g / n / ac, an Ethernet port, there is still no. There remains only the path via a wireless connection.  These are the main innovations of the year Chromecast 2015. There is also a revised app - but also works with the old model. Many of the advertised by Google Product presentation improvements are not yet available. In the test we clarify whether not new for the device would be necessary even.

The Chromecast still does not support WPS, to simplify the application on the WLAN router. Annoyingly, remembers well the new model only the last set up Wi-Fi network. Because due to the compact dimensions, the Puck is actually an ideal way to take him about traveling. The restrictions on the use of wireless make anything but comfortable.

The basic principle remains unchanged: The new Chromecast necessarily requires another device to play content, the puck takes over the actual streaming. The new model starts Although few seconds earlier with playing, but that does not make much difference in practice, because it still takes a long time. As apps from Google itself, we noticed a significant speed jump: How Youtube and Play Movies on the need Chromecast the first generation 20 to 30 seconds until the playback is in progress. The other device is something like a remote control. The substance may have smartphones and tablets with Android or iOS and Windows and OS X computer running the Chrome browser. Content from the Internet are then output on the Chromecast.