Is there a particular streaming service that you need that might be an exclusive on one platform? Perhaps the price is an issue (although the Apple TV seems to keep coming down in price) or even the need for a dedicated remote control? The solution, then, is to pick the device that will meet your requirements. The PSU is 6 watts and the Apple TV is compatible with phones and tablets running iOS 6 and higher, Windows computers with XP (although you shouldn't still be running Windows XP!) or higher, and Apple computers running Mac OS X 10.3.9 and higher. The Apple TV weighs 270g and a compact 23(L) x 99(W) x 99(H) mm, although you will need plenty of space around it for cooling. Connectivity is via a single Ethernet cable (useful if you keep the Apple TV near your router, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth for the device remote and any keyboard you choose to connect. With an Apple TV you get 8GB flash storage, 512MB RAM and an Apple A5 CPU, alongside a maximum output resolution of 1080p via a single HDMI port. Both devices have come down in price noticeably since release as of May 2015 the Amazon listed price for the Apple TV is $99 (although it's worth mentioning that other, cheaper Airplay receivers are available) while the Google Chromecast is pocket money at $35. You'll find a slight difference between the Apple TV and the Google Chromecast, not only in specification and build, but price too.
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