The new innovative device, Logitech Revue with Google TV will soon be released in US market. The exact price has been listed, it has $299.99 on its price tag, this includes companion box + keyboard controller. Customers can now pre-order this product through Amazon.com
. As one of Google TV’s partner (others are Sony and Intel), Logitech provides an innovative entertainment solution to enrich user’s experience.
Logitech Revue Companion Box with Google TV integrates HDTV, wired or wireless internet connection and cable / satellite box, so users will be able to enjoy internet contents (access the whole web, online TV, music, flash videos, games and etc), TV channels, android apps and recordings on a DVR. With its user-friendly graphical interface, it lets users to manage their favorite contents – personalize, search, switch and access content with the keyboard controller. You can also use your iPhone or Android smartphones, even an iPad and iPod to control Google TV.
Features
- Connect Logitech Revue Companion Box with your HDTV, cable (Ethernet) or wireless (WiFi) internet, and cable or satellite system to enable full access to the web, TV channels, compatible DVR video camera and Android apps in one integrated system.
- Google TV is a revolutionary open platform software that adds internet’s power to your HDTV. It’s full of features and brings all entertainment’s stuffs in one place, enables you to see and do even more on your TV. It provides full access to the web on your TV and connects TV programming, web, DVRs, apps and media databases. Google TV comes with an easy to use GUI, enables you to search anything and everything you want and customize your favorite contents.
- Pre-installed apps for your TV including Netflix, Pandora, CNBC, Napster, NBA.TV, integration with Amazon Video on Demand and more. There will be more apps in the future.
- Logitech Keyboard Controller provides intuitive control. It’s an all in one remote control, keyboard and touch pad. You can also control Logitech Revue with your Android and iPhone smartphones.
Requirements
HDTV with HDMI port, wireless (WiFi) or Ethernet internet access, cable or satellite box with HDMI out
Specifications
- Package include: Logitech Revue Companion Box, Keyboard Controller, 1 HDMI cable, 1 IR Mini Blaster, Power adapter, user manual, 2 AA batteries.
- Connections: HDMI input: 1080p/60fps, 1.3a w/CEC; HDMI output: 1080p/60fps, 1.3a w/CEC
- Networking: Wireless b/g/n; Wired: Ethernet 10/100 Base-T
- I/O: TOSLINK S/PDIF output, 2x USB 2.0 ports, Logitech Unifying technology (button), 1x HDMI in and out, 1x Ethernet port, IR blasters, power plug-in.
You can get Logitech Revue Companion Box with Google TV and keyboard controller at Amazon US and Logitech.com.
The keyboard is fantastic, the touch pad is a lot more responsive then I thought it was going to be. And there isn’t really another other way to navigate and search the web then with a keyboard. A proper full sized keyboard to boot. Being a DISH Network employee I was lucky enough to test it at work, worked good enough for me to purchase it myself. Only 179$ for DISH customers.