Google has just introduced the Nexus Player , its commitment to earn a spot in the market " streaming boxes"are not so easy having very similar products like the Amazon Fire TV and of course I could not leave behind the Apple TV.
Player Nexus Vs Apple TV and other competition
Google succeeded with Chromecast , the little device adds interesting features streaming from smartphones, PCs, tablets and TVs or monitors. So far so good, but needed to evolve the product to compete more closely with other bets .
What sets the Nexus Player of the other :
- It supports beyond Google's platform, you can share content from iOS devices to Macs and Windows PCs as well, which gives a huge value added.
- The price is similar to the Apple TV and other competitors.
- You can install applications and Google Play is one of the major platforms out there.
- It has an interface designed specifically for the TV and it is smart.
The Nexus Player far surpasses the Apple TV and despite being very similar to Amazon's bet on both price and product concept offers much more freedom and that Google Cast is open to receive content from a wider range devices. Google had to give more power to its commitment to have a place in the TVs of users, its success will depend as it becomes available worldwide.
The Apple TV falls short and needs urgent renovation
The Apple TV set a starting point in this product category, however, and today is being overtaken by other bets, despite being limited to the iOS platform, Apple TV has been very well received, but today for the same price you can get a better device . It has long been rumored that Apple is planning to develop a TV, but not necessary, the interface has evolved slowly but safely.
Maybe later they can raise open AirPlay to more devices and give a good update software and give voice commands through Siri, can install applications considering that iOS has an incredible acceptance among developers, so it's not an idea so preposterous.
Verdict
For now I think it's too early to declare a final winner, it's not a perfect device because it has the limitation of requiring a wireless connection to function, but I would say that the Nexus Player should be a strong candidate for your living room if you're thinking of buying a stream box, we'll see in the coming months if Apple decides to update the Apple TV.
