The Cloud TV Box uses Android to bring online video to the TV screen. It’s definitely not Google TV, but is it better? Let’s take a look:
| Previously on Cord Cutters: |
|---|
| The 2012 Cord Cutters gift guide for cable-free holidays |
| WD TV Live gets over-the-air tuner and DVR support |
| Testing Boxee TV: First impressions, screenshots and unboxing video |
| Simple.tv, the DVR for cord cutters, reviewed |
| Our review of Vizio’s Co-Star Google TV box |
| Browse the show archive for a complete list of episodes, and subscribe to the Cord Cutters podcast RSS feed so you don’t miss any future episode. |
Show notes for this episode:
- More information about the Cloud TV Box can be found on the Sungale website.
- The device is baed on Android, much like Google TV. However, UI and functionality are quite different. Check out our coverage of the most recent Google TV update.
- Check out our e-book Cut the Cord: All You Need to Know to Drop Cable to learn more about various streaming devices, including Google TV, Roku, Apple TV and more. The book is available for $5 on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and iTunes.
Would you be interested in an Android-based streaming box – and what kind of features would it need to make you buy one? Please share your thoughts in the comments, get in touch with us on Twitter (@cordcutters) or email us at cordcutters @ gigaom.com. Also, please check out our new Google+ Cord Cutters community!

{"source":"https:\/\/gigaom.com\/2012\/12\/20\/cord-cutters-testing-the-android-based-cloud-tv-box\/wijax\/49e8740702c6da9341d50357217fb629","varname":"wijax_936d3b99980067f684edd2be8490bfa2","title_element":"header","title_class":"widget-title","title_before":"%3Cheader%20class%3D%22widget-title%22%3E","title_after":"%3C%2Fheader%3E"}