We know you probably already have at least one of the three most popular streaming set top boxes on the market, but you’re still going to want an Amazon Fire TV. The tech specs alone put it far above the competitors: quad-core processor (most others are single-core), 2GB of memory (most others are 512MB), Certified Dolby Digital Plus surround sound and optical audio out. You’re not going to disassemble the Fire TV and look inside, so those are great, but not the best parts. Fire TV has voice search. Yeah, voice search. Hold the remote to your mouth like you’re doing karaoke, tell the Fire TV what you want to watch and relax. It works with all the big streaming services (Netflix, Amazon Instand Video, Hulu Plus, YouTube, Pandora and Vevo), but trades HBO GO for Showtime Anytime. It also plays games (Minecraft, Telltale’s Walking Dead and NBA2k14 are just some of the 100+ available right now), along with having an optional controller for the serious gamer.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
