Android Devices
Sony launching line of Google TV-equipped televisions (and Blu-Ray player)
October 12, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka
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Sony has previously announced it would deliver an HDTV incorporating Google TV, and the company released more information on the line of products – yes multiple – set to debut this year.
The Sony Internet TV line of products will include televisions that range from $599 to $1,399 in price and 24-inch to 46-inch in size. There is also a Blu-ray Player that costs $399. All of the products will include Google TV integration, pre-loaded apps to enhance entertainment options, and in 2011, the inclusion of the Android Market.
Televisions will include Dual View as a means of multitasking. Users will be able to use the official Twitter for Google TV app without missing the action on screen or check fantasy football scores while watching the game. They will also include standard Google features, DVR compatibility, and link with select Android phones.
The Blu-Ray player has many of the same features, only it will include a Blu-Ray Disc player. Here is a list of bullet-points from the Sony announcement.
Sony Internet TV NSX-46GT1
Available in October for $1,399.99
• 46-inch Full HD 1080p display with Edge LED backlight
• Google TV built-in
• Seamlessly search across your television & Internet for content
• Surf the web while watching TV using Dual View
• Upgradeable Google TV platform
• Download apps from Android Market (*coming in early 2011)
• Superior processing power with Intel Inside
• Easy-to-use RF QWERTY keypad remote with integrated optical mouse
• Link to select mobile phones (coming this fall)
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Four HDMI inputs and four USB inputs
Sony Internet TV NSX-40GT1
Available in October for about $999.99
• 40-inch Full HD 1080p display with Edge LED backlight
• Google TV built-in
• Seamlessly search across your television & Internet for content
• Surf the web while watching TV using Dual View
• Upgradeable Google TV platform
• Download apps from Android Market (*coming in early 2011)
• Superior processing power with Intel Inside
• Easy-to-use RF QWERTY keypad remote with integrated optical mouse
• Link to select mobile phones (coming this fall)
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Four HDMI inputs and four USB inputs
Sony Internet TV NSX-32GT1
Available in October for about $799.99
• 32-inch Full HD 1080p display with Edge LED backlight
• Google TV built-in
• Seamlessly search across your television & Internet for content
• Surf the web while watching TV using Dual View
• Upgradeable Google TV platform
• Download apps from Android Market (*coming in early 2011)
• Superior processing power with Intel Inside
• Easy-to-use RF QWERTY keypad remote with integrated optical mouse
• Link to select mobile phones (coming this fall)
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Four HDMI inputs and four USB inputs
Sony Internet TV NSX-24GT1
Available in October for about $599.99
• 24-inch Full HD 1080p display with CCFL backlight
• Google TV built-in
• Seamlessly search across your television & Internet for content
• Surf the web while watching TV using Dual View
• Upgradeable Google TV platform
• Download apps from Android Market (*coming in early 2011)
• Superior processing power with Intel Inside
• Easy-to-use RF QWERTY keypad remote with integrated optical mouse
• Link to select mobile phones (coming this fall)
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Four HDMI inputs and four USB inputs
Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player NSZ-GT1
Available in October for about $399.99
• Google TV built-in
• Seamlessly search across your television & Internet for content
• Surf the web while watching TV using Dual View
• Upgradeable Google TV platform
• Blu-ray Disc playback capability
• Download apps from Android Market (*coming in early 2011)
• Superior processing power with Intel Inside
• Easy-to-use RF QWERTY keypad remote with integrated optical mouse
• Link to select mobile phones (coming this fall)
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• One HDMI input, one HDMI output and four USB inputs
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It seems to me that a TV with Android built in is a barrier to hardware upgrades. I don't want to have to buy a whole new TV just to get a newer better version of Android. I could buy a new Logitech Revue nearly 3 times over before the cost exceeds that of the 1 Sony TV. I'm sure there will be more powerful Google TV boxes if this thing takes off so I definitely want to stick with an independent box so I don't have to spend $1400 every time I want to upgrade.
Just chatted with a Sony rep online who claimed this only streams photos over DLNA. Logitech has confirmed the Revue will stream mkv. I like the more compact Sony remote, and it'd be cool to have the Blu-ray player built in and eliminate a box, but that's a deal breaker for me. That's not to say some other app down the road won't support it, since I expect other media players and streamers to hit the market, but out of the box it's a deal breaker.
I have Sony TV and it streams all video over DLNA as well – try instead of talking to a rep who only has random specs. Sony TV replaced an aging heavy LCD tv as well as two other boxes.
I just got the Sony TV to go with my Google TV. I did not get the DVD I got the Logitech Revue from DISH. It was $179.00 and I paid a low cost of $4.00 monthly for the integration fee with DISH. As a DISH employee I did learn a lot about it before purchasing it and I love all the things I get to do with it. It's just like internet on your computer but you get to sit on your couch and switch right over to TV when you don't want to browse any more.