Why You Shouldn't Buy A Google Chromecast Right Now

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Google's Chromecast is one of the best ways to stream live TV, but now may not be the best time to buy one. Initially launched in 2013, Chromecast is a line of digital media players from Google. While the first-generation model cost a modest $35, the company has since introduced more models with increased functionality at higher price points.

The newest Chromecast device from Google is the Chromecast with Google TV, launched in fall 2020. While that one costs $50, The company also currently sells its third-generation Chromecast at a lower price-point with some compromises in terms of its features and functionality. The rumored upcoming Chromecast device promises to fix some of the shortcomings of its predecessor, including the acute shortage of built-in storage.

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While Google's Chromecast dongles are always great value for money, buying one in early 2022 may not be the best option. That's because recent reports suggest Google is working on a new streaming device with Google TV. It will reportedly ship with a remote control and will support 1080p streaming. According to Protocol, the upcoming device has the codename 'Boreal' and could be marketed as 'Chromecast with Google TV.' The company already sells a 'Chromecast with Google TV,' and it supports 4K streaming, which the upcoming device might not do. However, the current device doesn't offer AV1 hardware decoding, something that the forthcoming dongle will reportedly support. Either way, if the two are named identically, it will be interesting to see how the upcoming model will be differentiated from the existing one.

According to the report, the next-gen Chromecast with Google TV will be an affordably-priced