If you are a fan of Apple TV and Google TV, then you can now enjoy the magic of all new set top box dubbed as “Amazon Fire TV”. Amazon Fire TV is basically a streaming box which comes with the game controller. This one just plugs into your HDTV and also allows you to stream movies and TV shows up to 1080p resolution. This device also allows you to listen to songs, use apps, play games and the best part is that it comes with the Android platform. Chromecast is one of the largest selling devices and time will only tell when it comes to the response of Amazon Fire TV as it offers best of the entertainment by coming out with the gaming capability along with the best in class movie experience. While this device comes with the powerful specs, let’s have a look at the detailed list of capabilities. This device is Android based and can run android apps as well via Amazon App Store.
Specs and Features of Amazon Fire TV Streaming Box:
Along with the Amazon Fire TV Remote, you can enjoy 100s of games which are otherwise not possible to do with incumbents like Chromecast or for say Google TV. The best part of this Amazon Fire TV Streaming Box is that it comes with the ASAP (Advanced Streaming and Prediction) feature which predicts which movies and TV episodes you will want to watch and buffers them for playback before you hit on the Play button which is the state of the art and world class as well. With amazing services like Amazon Free time, X-Ray for movies and music, this streaming box comes with the classic games like Mine craft pocket edition as well.
In terms of specs, this device comes with the 1.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 pro (APQ8064) processor with Adreno 320 GPU along with the output resolution supported up to 720p display along with the 1080p resolution. Along with the free cloud storage and Dual band WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n with dual-antenna (MIMO), one can enjoy enhanced speeds. Along with HDMI capability, USB 2.0, Optical Audio (TOSLINK) capability, this device also comes with the audio support of Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound along with the HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1 capability. In terms of memory, this device comes with the 2GB of RAM along with the 8GB of internal memory.
We have detailed the list of specs and features below for you reference.
1.7 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon S4 Processor,
Adreno 320GPU,
281 grams weight, 17.5mm thickness,
Output Resolution supported up to 720p/ 1080p,
Bluetooth 4.0 Support,
2GB RAM,
8GB internal memory,
HDMI 1.4b output, w/HDCP, Optical Audio (TOSLINK). 10/100 Ethernet, USB 2.0 Type A,
Dual Band WIFI with 802.11 a/b/g/n MIMO technology,
For your convenience, we have also mentioned the comparison chart with other players like Apple TV, Chromecast etc.
Pricing and Availability:
Amazon Fire TV is priced at $99 and will only be available in US to start with.
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