So should you spend less on a streaming stick, or splurge on a fully-capable box?
Here’s a quick-and-dirty guide.
They are also capable of drawing power from an available USB port.
By comparison, the streaming sticks and Apple TV lag behind.
Remote Control
If you like a dedicated remote control, the Chromecast is out.
It requires a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to choose content.
Chromecast still has limited functionality, though it does support Netflix, Hulu, and others.
(It won’t work with Silverlight for example.)
Fire TV allows you to stream from a Kindle Fire tablet.
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