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Steve Kovach, Business Insider
It seems like Google's Nexus 7 tablet is getting all the attention today.
2012-06-28
But we're also very impressed with the Nexus Q, a tiny sphere that connects to your TV and lets you stream movies, TV shows, and music from the Google Play Store.
The Nexus Q is a bit different from Google TV. There's no interface on your screen. Instead, you control everything with your Android phone or tablet, telling the Nexus Q what you want to listen to or watch next.
We just got our Nexus Q from Google. While we won't be able to try it until we're back in our living room, we did snap a few quick photos.
Here's the box...
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Branding!
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Back of the box. As you can see, the Nexus Q integrates with the Google Play Store.
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Remove the sleeve and you see the box is sleek and black. Let's remove the top.
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Intriguing. It looks like a mini Death Star.
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Here are some audio ports on the back. Let's take it out of the box now...
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Very cool design.
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Another look at the back.
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Instruction manual. Let's see what's underneath the tab...
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Power cord! (You'll need to buy an HDMI cord separately.)
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A closer look at the ports. It even has a USB port. As Google said, this thing is very hackable.
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The Nexus Q is actually pretty heavy.
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The bottom has a rubbery base to keep it from slipping.
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When you plug it in, these LEDs light up. They change color to react to the music you're playing.
Steve is a senior correspondent at Business Insider. Previously, he was a deputy editor at Tech Insider and senior editor for the tech section of Business Insider. He's appeared on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, Sirius XM, and Marketplace.
