Nexus Q
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| Developer | |
|---|---|
| Product family | Nexus |
| Type | Digital media player |
| Generation | First generation |
| Release date |
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| Introductory price | US$299 |
| Operating system | Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" |
| CPU | OMAP4460 (dual ARM Cortex-A9 CPUs, |
| Memory | 1 GB LPDDR RAM |
| Storage | 16 GB NAND flash memory |
| Graphics | SGX540 GPU |
| Input | Rotating top dome volume control. Capacitive touch sensor for mute. |
| Connectivity |
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), NFC, |
| Power | Integrated 35W switching power supply. World-ready 50/60Hz 85-265V AC input |
| Online services | Google Play Music, Google Play Movies & TV, and YouTube |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 4.6 inches (116mm) |
| Weight | 2 pounds (923 grams) |
| Backward compatibility |
Android 2.3 and later devices |
| Successor | Chromecast, Nexus Player |
| Website | Official Website |
Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), NFC,
Bluetooth, microUSB (for service and support), 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (RJ45).
Nexus Q is a discontinued digital media player that was developed by Google. Unveiled at the Google I/O developers' conference on June 2012, the device was expected to be released to the public in the United States shortly thereafter for US$300. The Nexus Q was designed to leverage Google's online media offerings, such as Google Play Music, Google Play Movies & TV, and YouTube, to provide a "shared" experience. Users could stream content from the supported services to a connected television, or speakers connected to an integrated amplifier, using their Android device and the services' respective apps as a remote control for queueing content and controlling playback.
The Nexus Q received mixed reviews from critics following its unveiling. While its unique spherical design was praised, the Q was criticized for its lack of functionality in comparison to similar devices such as Apple TV, including a lack of third-party content services, no support for streaming content directly from other devices using the DLNA standard, as well as other software issues that affected the usability of the device. The unclear market positioning of the Nexus Q was also criticized, as it carried a significantly higher price than competing media players with wider capabilities; The New York Times' technology columnist David Pogue characterized the device as being "wildly overbuilt" for its limited functions.
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