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After Google withdrew its Chromecasts, alternatives are starting to appear in the market, and one of the more interesting ones is the new Thomson GoCast 152. This is a small dongle with Google TV that connects to the television via HDMI and transforms it into a fully-fledged multimedia centre. In practice, it functions very similarly to the 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 as much as 32 GB, which makes a huge difference when installing applications such as Netflix, Disney+ or HBO Max. This was one of the biggest problems with older dongles and has finally been resolved. In addition, there is a new Amlogic Y5 chipset, which provides slightly better performance, although the RAM still only amounts to 2 GB, so this is not hardware for very demanding users.
The device supports 4K, HDR10 and Dolby Atmos, so it is perfectly suitable for most modern televisions. However, it lacks Dolby Vision, which the manufacturer has reserved for more expensive models. Despite this, the GoCast 152 is positioned well in terms of price and functionality – especially for those who simply want to "refresh" an older TV without spending a lot of money.
A cheap alternative to Chromecast that could disrupt the market
At a price of around 80 euros (or even less on promotions), Thomson offers equipment 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 At a time when Google has withdrawn its devices, such products could quickly gain popularity as a new standard for affordable streaming.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 well-thought-out upgrade – more memory, a better processor, and still user-friendly. It is one of the most intriguing alternatives to Chromecast that has appeared recently.
source: flatpanelshd.com
