Flipkart has announced their entry into the streaming stick market with the launch of the MarQ TurboStream. It supports a resolution of 1080p, dual band Wi-Fi, built-in Chromecast and runs Android 9.0 with full access to Google Play apps.
With competitors like the Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick and others, Flipkart has come into a crowded market with its MarQ TurboStream. The device is designed to buy more affordable non-smart TVs and turn them into smart TVs.
It supports up to Full HD resolutions of 1920×1080 at 60fps resolution, has 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM. It Dual-band WiFi support along with Dolby Digital Audio support. The included remote has Google assistant built in with shortcut buttons to YouTube and Netflix.
The MarQ Turbostream is available on Flipkart for a price of Rs. 3499.
Commenting on the launch of the MarQ TurboStream, Adarsh Menon, Senior Vice President — Private Brands, Electronics and Furniture, Flipkart, said:
Flipkart’s Private Brands strategy has always focused on helping our consumers realise their aspirations, without having to compromise on design or their budget. Appetite for streaming devices and Smart TVs has been growing in India, particularly outside the top metros. The MarQ TurboStream is designed for these customers, to help them turn their regular TVs into Smart TVs. With the Android operating system being so popular in the country, the user interface of our streaming device will be familiar and will help customers adapt to the new technology quickly. Through this latest offering, we are once again bringing to the Indian market a product of unmatched quality, crafted to meet the needs of our consumers.