The Nexus Q has a built-in amplifier, so it can connect directly to speakers. It also has jacks for Ethernet, optical out, micro HDMI for video and micro USB for future expansions and “general hackability,” according to Google.
Google’s Nexus 7 and Nexus Q: A Photo Tour of the New Hardware
Android was the main focus at the Google I/O developer conference on Wednesday, with announcements for the Nexus 7 tablet and a strange streaming device dubbed the Nexus Q. Here's a closer look.