iFixit Tears Down the Google Chromecast Dongle [Photos]

iFixit has posted its teardown of the new Google Chromecast dongle for wirelessly streaming to your HDTV.

Specifications:
● 1080p HDMI output
● 2.4 GHz WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
● 1080P maximum output video resolution
● USB-powered
● Compatible with a variety of devices, including both iOS and Android devices

Highlights:
● Requires external power via an available (non-service) USB port or via the USB charging cable and adapter.
● Model number H2G2-42 appears to be a reference to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy with the "42" being the answer to life, the universe, and everything.
● Components: AzureWave AW-NH387 802.11 b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth and FM Combo Module, Marvell DE3005-A1 System on Chip, Micron MT29F16G08MAA 16 Gb (2 GB) NAND Flash Memory, Micron D9PXV 512 MB DDR3L SDRAM.


Check out the entire teardown at the link below...

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