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After Google withdrew its Chromecasts, alternatives are starting to emerge on the market, and one of the more interesting options is the new Thomson GoCast 152. This is a small dongle with Google TV that connects to the TV via HDMI and turns it into a fully-fledged multimedia centre. In practice, it works quite similarly to a Chromecast, but with a few significant improvements.
More memory and a better chipset solve the biggest issues of older streaming devices
The biggest change is the memory – instead of 8 GB, we now get a whopping 32 GB, which makes a huge difference when installing apps like Netflix, Disney+ or HBO Max. This was one of the major problems with older dongles, and it has finally been addressed. On top of that, there's the new Amlogic Y5 chipset, which provides slightly better performance, although the RAM is still only 2 GB, so this is not a device for very demanding users.
The device supports 4K, HDR10 and Dolby Atmos, so it’s well-suited for most modern TVs. However, it lacks Dolby Vision, which the manufacturer has reserved for more expensive models. Despite this, the GoCast 152 hits a sweet spot both in terms of price and functionality – especially for those looking to simply “refresh” an older TV without spending a lot of money.
Cheap alternative to Chromecast that could shake up the market
At a price of around 80 euros (and even less on promotions), Thomson offers a device that outperforms old Chromecasts in many aspects. At a time when Google has withdrawn its devices, such products could quickly gain popularity as a new standard for affordable streaming.
GoCast 152 is a thoughtful upgrade – more memory, better processor, and still easy to use. It is one of the most interesting alternatives to Chromecast that has recently emerged.
source: flatpanelshd.com
