Introduction to Chromecast
Google developed a Chromecast device which is a series of digital media players and is formulated by engineer Majad Bakar. These are invented as portable dongles to play Internet-streamed audio-visual content on a high-definition television or home audio system through smartphones or web apps that support the Google Chromecast Technology. First device was launched in July 2013.
Google Chromecast- Devices
1) First Generation
This generation runs on Marvell Armada 1500-mini 88DE3005 system on a chip which uses an ARM Cortex-A9 processor. The device has 512 MB of Micron DDR3L RAM and 2 GB of flash storage. Android, Mac, iOS, Windows operating system supports this device. The model number H2G2-42 may be a reference to “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”.
2) Second generation
Second generation Chromecast is given a shape of Dics with a stubby length of HDMI cable attached to dics. The second-generation uses a Marvell Armada 1500 Mini Plus 88DE3006 SoC and is supported by dual ARM Cortex-A7 processors running at 1.2 GHz. It has an Avastar 88W8887, which is a ameliorate in Wi-Fi performance and offers support of 802.11 ac and 5 GHz bands. Moreover, the device carries 512 MB of Samsung DDR3L RAM and 256 MB of flash storage.
3) Third Generation
Third-generation Chromecast was launched in October 2018 with incremental updates. Moreover, this version has a better-built quality than the previous generation. It supports 1080p video at 60fps and supports all wireless networks. The HDMI cable attached to chromecast directly plugs into television. Device is powered with micro USB and is available in two stunning colours that are chalk-white and charcoal-black. Chromecast supports 5V, 1A of power supply.
4) Chromecast Ultra
Most of the features of ultra are indistinguishable to that second generation Chrome cast. Ultra version supports streaming of 4K resolution content, as well as high-dynamic-range through the HDR10 and Dolby Vision formats. According to google Chromecast Ultra loads video 1.8 times faster than previous models.
Pricing Information
To get wonderful streaming of 4k videos, you need to pay some reasonable amount which is as follows-
a. First-generation is available on Amazon in an effective price of ₹3,902.
b. Second generation costs $12.99 + $2.99 shipping.
c. Third-generation is priced at ₹3,499 and can be purchased via Flipkart.
d. Chromecast ultra can be purchased at an effective price of ₹4,876 exclusively on Amazon.
Conclusion
All these devices are priced at a very reasonable price and updated generations give 15% faster performance. Smartly elevate your TV using these devices.
