News of Batteries: Logitech introduces the first set-top box with Google TV

Logitech introduces the first set-top box with Google TV

The Google TV Box Revue costs 300 dollars.

Logitech has to review a first commercial device with Google TV presented. The set-top box allows not only the reception of TV programs and access to Web content.

Google TV is based on Android, has its own web search - the "Quick Search Box". Chrome as a browser comes with flash 10.1 and HTML5 support used. The browser window can be displayed semi-transparency, or next to the TV picture. Google services like Maps, Picasa, and YouTube are integrated as well as Twitter.

Google also supports TV streaming services like Amazon VOD, Netflix, Pandora and Napster. Google has already announced partnerships with the U.S. TV networks TBS, TNT, CNN and HBO, which provide the platform for customized sites.

In the course of next year, access to the Android Market is not possible, that applications can use the TVs themselves. Here, the mobile apps automatically for the larger TV screen upscaled, but Google requires that developers sometimes special applications for Google's TV platform to program.

Logitech's Revue is HDMI with TV and satellite or cable receiver connected via. The connection to the network is via Ethernet or Wi-Fi (802.11n). Also, two USB ports are available. Per DLNA media server can be stored on a PC music, photos or videos including MKV) are transmitted (. In combination with an optional camera ($ 150) video telephony is also possible.

Is controlled by means of a review wireless keyboard with touchpad .

The box is controlled by an included wireless keyboard, in addition to a QWERTY keyboard for media controls (play, pause, stop, volume) and has a touchpad buttons. Logitech offers as an accessory for $ 130 and a handy remote control similar to the diNovo Mini to. It will also seek for Android smartphones (version 1.6) and give iPhone applications on the box can be controlled from the phone.

Logitech's Revue to the U.S. in late October on the market in coming. The MSRP is $ 300. This solution is three times as expensive as the competing Apple TV , which the functionality can not keep up.

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