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Chromecast (1st generation)

Name: Chromecast (1st generation)
Brand: Google

Google · Other devices · Released in 2013 · H2G2-42

The $35 HDMI dongle that kicked off the streaming-stick era

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Device information

Brand: Google
Model: H2G2-42
Release year: 2013
Category: Other devices

The story of this device

Google's first-generation Chromecast stunned the electronics industry by compressing video casting into a 35-dollar HDMI key. Controlled seamlessly from smartphones via the Google Cast protocol, it democratized smart television streaming for tens of millions of households worldwide.

Specifications

Chipset: Marvell Armada 1500-mini (ARM Cortex-A9)
RAM: 512MB
Storage: 2GB
OS: Chromecast proprietary embedded OS (Linux-based)
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz)
Media: Streams up to 1080p @30fps or 720p @60fps
Notable: Controlled entirely via a phone app (no remote); 34g

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