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Add to SafariWhen comparing Raspberry Pi vs Google TV, the Slant community recommends Raspberry Pi for most people. In the question“What are the best media centers?” Raspberry Pi is ranked 1st while Google TV is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Raspberry Pi is:
You can use it for surfing the web, play retro games, and host your own.
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Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Not just a Media Center
You can use it for surfing the web, play retro games, and host your own.
Pro Customizable
A lot of Media Center OS to choose.
Pro Flexible Media Storage
You media can be stored on a variety of devices. The Google TV supports DLNA which allows for streaming from mobile devices, network attached storage (NAS), PCs, and more. Google TV can also access media from a simple USB storage device as well.
Pro Cross Platform Mobile App
The Google TV remote app is available on for both iOS and Android devices, making it easy to control your TV with whatever phone, or tablet you have.
Pro Extensible With Apps
Being build on the android operating system, the Google TV also has access to the Google Play app store eco system, meaning that any android app can be easily adapted for the Google TV, including direct apps from media providers and games.
Cons
Con Lack of 4K support
The max video output is 1080p.
Edit: Raspberry Pi 4 now supports dual 4K displays. More at : https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-4-model-b/
