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After Google withdrew Chromecasts, alternatives are starting to appear on the market, and one of the more interesting ones is the new Thomson GoCast 152. It's a small dongle with Google TV that connects to the TV via HDMI and transforms it into a full-fledged media center. In practice, it works very similarly to Chromecast, but with several 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 get a whopping 32 GB, which makes a huge difference when installing apps like Netflix, Disney+, or HBO Max. This was one of the largest problems with older dongles and it has finally been addressed. Additionally, there's a new Amlogic Y5 chipset, which offers slightly better performance, although the RAM is still only 2 GB, so this hardware isn’t for very demanding users.
The device supports 4K, HDR10, and Dolby Atmos, so it’s perfectly suitable for most modern televisions. However, it lacks Dolby Vision, which the manufacturer reserved for more expensive models. Despite this, the GoCast 152 hits a good price and functionality point especially for those who just want to "refresh" an older TV without spending a lot of money.
A cheap alternative to Chromecast that could shake up the market
At a price of around 80 euros (or even less during promotions), Thomson offers a device that outperforms the old Chromecasts in many aspects. At a time when Google has withdrawn its devices, such products can quickly gain popularity as a new standard for affordable streaming.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’s one of the most interesting alternatives to Chromecast that has appeared recently.
source: flatpanelshd.com
