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Chromecast remote got the volume buttons right; Google TV Streamer is a downgrade

The side-mounted volume buttons on the Chromecast remote may not have been as intuitive as the top-facing buttons on the Google TV Streamer's remote, but they were better for this specific style of device due to their stability and ease of use.
By Blip Tech 1 min read

The author discusses their preference for the volume buttons on the side of the Chromecast remote compared to the top-mounted buttons on the Google TV Streamer remote. They argue that the side-mounted buttons were better designed due to the curved bottom of the remote, which allowed users to adjust the volume without picking up the remote. However, they also acknowledge that the newer Google TV Streamer remote has other benefits, such as a new shortcut button.

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