Reading this I'm glad having chosen Chromecast w Google TV last week for my new "dumb tv".
I didn't have the opportunity to try Fire stick but slowness and an unpolished UI what I was fearing. Google TV otoh has a polished interface, supports all streaming services and the remote can control your TV as well.
Can recommend.
Despite being an Apple user who bought into the ecosystem, I don't like any of their offerings in the media streaming space. Too expensive, too much lock-in, catalogues too small.
I didn't have the opportunity to try Fire stick but slowness and an unpolished UI what I was fearing. Google TV otoh has a polished interface, supports all streaming services and the remote can control your TV as well.
Can recommend.
Despite being an Apple user who bought into the ecosystem, I don't like any of their offerings in the media streaming space. Too expensive, too much lock-in, catalogues too small.