Still no word on a release date but it will be worth the wait?
This is Logitech Revue, the first Google TV set-top box.Google TV for those without a Sony set, it is the first of its kind and is set to be the exclusive Google TV for some time, it may take your Apple TV and Xbox 360, and how good are Google TV? let us take a closer look.
Logitech Revue: attitude
The design of the box is quite simple, all you need is Logitech Revue himself and a controller. This can be either a full size keyboard, a mini keyboard Logitech diNovo or control your googlebox with an available on Android and Apple iPhone app.
Logitech Revue: controllers
The most interesting of controllers is by far the phone app. both to the keyboard, you can quickly search, pause and record TV with control volume.In addition to control the phone is that you can also switch on and off your entire installation and take up a video that you watch your Android or iPhone on the big screen.Handy of you have taken a video when you are out and about.
Logitech Revue: Interface
Go from the controller interface and features; first impression is that it feels so much like an Android mobile interface blown up. It is easy to use and the icons are bold and large, making it easy to use it on your TV.Live Search provides results from your DVR recordings, program guides and Web; a search for T3, such as reversing the website and our YouTube channel.
Logitech Revue: features
Another practical feature is the dual monitor.Similar to the Samsung 9000 series, you can watch two things at once, in Revue.If you are watching a game of football on your DVR but want to check the scores on the other, you can continue in the dual TV mode.
Browsing menu feel intuitive and very well thought out.On the main screen for home, bookmarks, for you favorite sites, channels and programs.Spotlight offers a selection of TV optimized apps and queue, you can configure your own personal playlists.
Logitech Revue: Google TV apps
One of the most exciting things to come out of Google TV is apps if you picture the Android market place on your TV, you'll be disappointed; Google has announced that it will be in 2011, but you may need to wait a little longer on some half-decent apps.
At launch, there will be a few apps from Logitech, the Logitech Logitech HD media player, and At first will connect to any DLNA compliant devices in your home and stream content on the TV while the other allows video calling; you will need to buy an extra camera to Nile perch on top of your set, but it works pretty good and is another string to the Revue fören.
Logitech Revue: conclusion
All in all Revue is a good offer and an alternative to those who want Google TV but not fork out on a new Sony set; it is also, Google TV is still very much a start-ups and at the moment, the possibilities are exciting. no word on when we'll get Revue or Google TV in Europe but for those in the United States there is now for $ 299.99, you'll get your hands on the Logitech Revue, along with full-sized keyboard.
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