In the end, the Cube is a solid Google TV set-top box but it isn't going to change anyone's mind about Google TV.
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Conclusion: We're mixed
Dedicated Google TV media players haven't fared well in the past and ASUS looks to change that with the Cube. The Cube offers the same features as previous Google TV devices by providing you with access to the Play Store for music and movies, as well as video service apps like Netflix, VuDu and Amazon VOD. One issue in the past was Google TV's interface, which ASUS has changed to resemble a cube. Laptop Magazine thought the new interface was "fairly easy to navigate" and Android Central said that once comfortable with menu system "jumping between them is lightning fast compared to the more traditional menu set up you find on the stock Google TV interface." Liliputing feels differently though, saying "the Asus CUBE launcher doesn’t make things any simpler." A standout feature of the Cube is its remote which has an integrated trackpad for navigating Google TV. … show more
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While there are a few kinks to work out (for example, the remote app could be more reliable), the ASUS Cube with Google TV is the one of the better devices we've tested that connect the Internet with your TV.
Read the full review →The Asus Cube has the easiest, most intuitive Google TV interface we've seen yet, but this media hub is still a few steps behind Roku and Apple TV.
Read the full review →The Asus Cube delivers Google TV features at an affordable price, but suffers from scattered bugs and hardware shortcomings that make it difficult to recommend for non-techies.
Read the full review →In part because of its hardware limitations and in part because of the way Google TV itself works, the Cube at this point still feels more like a product for techies than a consumer electronics device for the masses.
Read the full review →If you ever wanted a Google TV box, the ASUS CUBE is the one to buy.
Read the full review →Google TV has a lot of promise, but it does some of the things my home theater PC does, but not al of them ... But at this point it’s hard to see Google TV as a device that’s ready for prime time, thanks to an inconsistent and complicated user interface and occasionally sluggish controls.
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Internally the Qube packs a Marvell Armada 1500 chipset with 1GB of RAM and 4GB of flash storage. Like the chassis, the Qube's interface also features a rotating cube, but that's pretty much the only thing special about it so far.
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A quick play at CES and the Qube works as you would expect, with a zippy interface and fast loading times. We tried the new voice search feature that allows you to press a button on the remote. ... Easy, quick, and handy.
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The UI will take some getting used to. It features an on-screen rectangular cube that flips up or down when you switch between its nine categories.
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The main menu is mapped across a rotating 3D cube. Underneath this animated area, though, you’ll find the rather simpler “flat” apps and content browser. We find that simpler, quicker interfaces are much more efficient to use in the long run.
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