# Hi-Def Streaming Sticks The Guleek A8 Features 4K Capabilities and a Low Price Point By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guleek-a8 References: [liliputing](http://liliputing.com/2015/09/guleek-a8-android-tv-stick-promises-4k-support.html) & [guleek](http://www.guleek.com) Choosing which removable device to pick up for your streaming needs is no easy task given the high number of options on the market but it's clear that the capable Guleek A8 is definitely one of the better options if you're looking for performance. Purporting 4K capabilities, the Guleek A8 runs Android 5.1 Lollipop software, connects to your TV via HDMI and is priced at around $75, which means making your TV a smart TV is cheaper than ever. Additionally, the Guleek A8 features two micro USB ports and one traditional USB port as well as an antenna to ensure the connection is able to be clear regardless of nearby obstacles. 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage round off the Guleek A8 as a winner when it comes to your micro computing needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **4K Streaming Devices:** Opportunity to develop and market streaming devices with 4K capabilities for enhanced viewing experience. - **Low-cost Smart TV Solutions:** Opportunity to create affordable and user-friendly options to turn regular TVs into smart TVs. - **Micro Computing for Tvs:** Opportunity to design and produce compact computing devices specifically tailored for TV usage. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for innovation in the consumer electronics industry to meet the growing demand for high-quality streaming devices. - **Streaming Services:** Opportunity for streaming service providers to offer optimized content and apps for 4K streaming devices. - **Technology Retail:** Opportunity for technology retailers to capitalize on the rising demand for low-cost smart TV solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Res Streaming Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-streaming-stick-plus.md) - [Updated Streaming TV Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-tv-stick-hd.md) - [Speedy Smart Streaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-tv-streamer.md) - [Low-Cost UHD Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-streaming-box.md) - [Quad-Core Processor Streaming Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k.md) - [Computer-Like Streaming Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h96-max-v58-set-top-box.md) - [High-Power Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-mi-box-4s-max.md) - [Cost-Effective Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-it8.md) - [Thumbdrive Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pcgo2.md)