Thursday, April 3, 2014

Amazon Fire TV vs. Chromecast vs. Roku vs. Apple TV


Amazon just launched its new Fire TV. Here's how it compares to the other three biggest streaming device platforms in terms of features, apps, form factor, remotes, and pricing.

Amazon launched the Fire TV streaming media box.
Its standout features include an extensive library of games, an optional game controller ($40), voice search via a mic on the remote, an "ASAP" function that's said to launch certain videos immediately, and a "Free Time" function that allows parents to limit their kids' media consumption, much like on Amazon's Kindle Fire tablets.
It also offers a lot of content options.
So without further ado, here's a comparison of the four major streaming devices as they stand today.