Google TV Streamer 4K $147 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ in-Store/ C&C/ OnePass) @ Officeworks

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Normally priced at $159 seems to be plenty of stock according to https://officeworks.youinstock.com.au/search/goa05662au

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  • +17

    Need to wait for it under $100

  • +3

    It's barely better than its replacement.
    Also wait till it's under $100

    • +3

      Streamer has

      32gb storage instead of 8gb

      Double the RAM

      22% faster processor

      Ethernet port

      Thread/matter capable

      • +7

        Still not worth >$99

      • +1

        And WiFi 6 I assume?

        Agree $99- 120 be alright. The old ones are fine but may make things easier and faster with more memory for streamio (but that currently works quite well). Not ideal wifi signal placement in the bottom of my soundbar but may get an extension cable. The hub doesn't interest me, nothing a phone can't do (and other nest devices).

        Prefer the vol buttons on side of remote.

        Still can't play external storage, better off waiting for a new version of the NVIDIA shield with some decent grunt.

      • Hmm. At least in PCs, a 22% faster processor is barely noticeable once the next generation of processors comes along (a Pentium 75 is basically the same as a Pentium 100… yes I'm showing my age).

  • +2

    Yeah I've got the ol Google tv 4K and it's a bit slow but this needs to come down cheaper before it's worth the upgrade.

  • +2

    Bought this and had to return, it was nothing different to my older google tv.

    FireTV cube is a much better alternate and more powerful. Supports a lot more codec for directplay.

    • it was nothing different to my older google tv.

      faster processor
      more storage
      ethernet port
      better integration with google home

      • +2

        Yes but still doesn't run half the direct play media. UI is better but other items are no different to fire cube.

        You can pickup a cube for 100ish when on sale

    • Is the cube powerful enough to run 4K remux, h265, and external subtitles etc with Jellyfin?

      • +1

        Yes. Chromecast couldn't handle it. With subtitles, you just need to turn off the burn option and it works fine.

  • +1

    Wow price jump .

  • +8

    Damn, at this price I'd be going to an AppleTV.

    Better interface, less advertising and (if it hasn't been added) ability to switch YouTube profile. Downside is losing Google integration.

    • +1

      I'd be going to an AppleTV.

      Have fun running Kodi

      • You can sideload Kodi

      • -6

        Kodi is shit anyway

        • +3

          Wouldn't say that.
          Alleviates ads on all the catch up apps. Easier list format, free sports add-ons.

      • -2

        If it ain’t plex then where the f u at

        • Kodi or Jellyfin

  • Only reason I’m considering is to be able to access RealDebrid and Stremio. Having difficulty setting up on Apple TV. Would also like to see closer to $100 and in no rush

  • so what app do we need on a mini PC so that it can connect and stream movies from the mini PC hardrive, preferably free vs plex ….

    • Plex - should be free for non mobile apps. Transcoding shouldn't be an issue

      Emby and JellyFin are also alternatives. VLC with shares would likely viable (assuming Android version can connect)

  • +2

    I bought one of these when they first came out. Runs brilliantly. Better than my 2017 NVidia Shield Pro but not the 2019 version.
    One big warning though is it won't run Kayo or Binge (they aren't on the app store for the Google TV Streamer).

    • +1

      Binge is now available.

  • I recently purchased the Walmart Onn 4K TV Pro, an USA exclusive through eBay US for AU $116.82 / US $75.20, delivered within 15 days. This one supports WiFi 6, has an Ethernet and USB Port, 32 gigs storage and is bundled with an HDMI cable, Bluetooth remote and Google Home as native functionality. I am glad I bought this over Google TV Streamer.

    • +1

      Don't update it. Apparently, the new update region locks it.

      • I updated it to the latest one and I'm able to access every OTT platform that we stream here in Australia.

  • I'm still running an old Chromecast Ultra, aside from the different format (remote, UI, apps) I don't think I'm missing anything in terms of quality?

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