I ordered the Fire TV the day it was released, and while it does have most of the popular streaming apps, and a decent set of games – some you can play with the included remote, and some require the game controller which is sold separately for $39. But I’ve been hoping for a burst of new apps to come along for the Android powered box. There has indeed been a boatload of apps added, and from what I can see, it looks like a ton of games as well as new streaming video and music services too. There’s also a lot of apps that are already available on Kindle Fire HDX, so that should make using the two devices together a lot of fun.
Fire TV is currently the most powerful set-top box on the market (excluding gaming consoles of course). If you’re not completely familiar with the Fire TV, here’s a quick look at what’s under the hood.
Qualcomm Krait 300, quad-core to 1.7 Ghz processorQualcomm Adreno 320 GPU2 GB of RAM8 GB of internal storageDual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi (it also includes an Ethernet port)Support for Dolby Digital Plus, 5.1 surround sound, 2 channel stereo and HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1Output resolution of 720p and 1080p up to 60fpsOptical audio and a USB 2.0 port
Check out all of the added Fire TV apps and games If you do end up getting one, or are new to the platform, check out our article: Tips and Tricks for Fire TV. Comment Name * Email *
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