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Google Nexus Q

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    Google Nexus Q

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    56 Engadget Score
    It might work in a pinch, but you wouldn't want to use it regularly.
    56

    It might work in a pinch, but you wouldn't want to use it regularly.

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    Google's curious little media streamer is a beauty to behold but offers an unfortunate combination of high price and limited functionality.

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    Pros
    • Stunning designHigh-quality audio outputPlenty of connectivity options
    Cons
    • Limited functionalityCan only access Google Play contentCan only be controlled by Android devices

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    Critic Reviews 14
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    Specs

    Key Specs

    Type
    Audio / video player
    Video services
    Youtube, Other
    Audio services
    Other
    Video outputs
    HDMI
    Audio outputs
    TOSLINK (optical)
    WiFi
    Yes
    Ethernet
    10/100 [Fast Ethernet]

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    56 Engadget Score
    It might work in a pinch, but you wouldn't want to use it regularly.
    56

    It might work in a pinch, but you wouldn't want to use it regularly.

    How we score

    The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

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    Scores

    Engadget

    56
     

    User Reviews

    40
    michaelkeating
    The Q is a beautifully designed, high-end product for Android users who already...read more
    50
    romf
    The Nexus Q is Google's attempt at providing a "social"-enabled content consumption...read more
    60
    huyennguyen
    it's so so.
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