Amazon Announces the Fire TV Media Streaming Device
In line with earlier rumors, Amazon today announced the Fire TV, a new media streaming device that will compete with the Apple TV, Google Chromecast and the new Roku Streaming Stick. The Verge is providing live coverage of the event, and we will be updating this post as additional details are announced.
The Fire TV has a quad-core processor with a dedicated graphics processor and 2GB of RAM. It supports 1080p and features dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi with MIMO for fast video downloads. Amazon claims it is three times as powerful as its competitors.
The Fire TV device will stream Amazon Prime Instant Video titles as well as content from other providers such as Netflix and Hulu. It will take the shape of a set-top box that plugs into the HDMI port of your HDTV. Pricing and availability details will be published soon.
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