Logitech today unveiled Logitech Revue with Google TV, a compact, plug-and-play companion box with its Logitech Keyboard Controller, which controls the Google TV experience and home-entertainment devices. The company’s portfolio of products for Google TV also includes the Logitech TV Cam and Vid HD service for HD video calling. In addition, Logitech is offering the Logitech Mini Controller for Logitech Revue as well as other applications designed for the Google TV platform.
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Once set up, you can use the included Logitech Keyboard Controller to navigate and interact with the content available. Pick up the controller, and type in anything you want to find. Watching the big game on live TV and want to know the latest stats on your favorite player? Simply use the dual-view mode to see the stats on the Web while still watching the game.
The Logitech Keyboard Controller includes everything you need to control Google TV and features a familiar keyboard layout. It includes a touch pad with scroll functionality for control in addition to back and home buttons for Web page navigation. The Keyboard Controller uses Logitech Unifying wireless technology.
Logitech also developed the Logitech Mini Controller for use with Google TV – a palm-sized keyboard, touch pad and remote control combo. Despite its compact size, 6-inches by 3.5-inches, the Mini Controller offers full control over the Google TV experience. It has a touch pad that removes the need for a mouse, as well as illuminated keys that change color depending on the mode you’re in: green for navigation, orange for typing and pointing. Like the Logitech Keyboard Controller, the Mini Controller provides buttons to control your TV, A/V receiver and DVR.
The Logitech TV Cam lets you make and receive high-definition video calls on your HDTV. It connects to your Logitech Revue box using USB to deliver the images and audio. The TV Cam also provides a wide-angle lens that will capture your whole living room so your friends and family can relax, talk comfortably and enjoy a natural conversation. You can use the 5x digital zoom to get up close and personal.
For added control possibilities, Logitech will offer two downloadable smartphone apps: the Logitech Harmony for iPhone and the Logitech Harmony for Android. These apps allow you to use your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Android device to control your Google TV. Tapping the “Watch Google TV” button lets both apps can turn on your television, cable/satellite box and A/V receiver. The in-app keyboard and touch pad allow users to search for things to watch — online or on TV — as well as navigate websites. You can use gesture control, voice searches and much more. You can use the Harmony apps in place of — or along with — the keyboard-based controller that comes with Logitech Revue with Google TV.
Available for pre-order today, Logitech’s line of products for Google TV are expected to be available online and in Best Buy stores across the U.S. by the end of October.
The Logitech Revue with Google TV suggested retail price is US$299.99. The Logitech Mini Controller suggested retail price is $129.99. And the Logitech TV Cam suggested retail price is $149.99.
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Source: Logitech
MacDailyNews Take: Steve Jobs is laughing his ass off right about now. This thing is far, far too complicated for 99% of the market and the prices are insane – in a bad way. It has a keyboard, an effing keyboard! At first, we thought it was all a joke. Then we began to feel sorry for the people at Logitech who wasted their time on this thing. Of course, some percentage of well-heeled geeks will get all excited. Too bad for Google and Logitech there are nowhere near enough of them to matter. Not even remotely close. Seriously, the vast majority of the world can barely switch inputs on their TVs to see the cable box, DVD player, etc. Frankly, we’re a bit stunned at the cluelessness of it all. This thing is DOA.
@MacDaddy
For another $20, you could have an iPad AND an AppleTV!
@MacDaddy
For another $20, you could have an iPad AND an AppleTV!
Bwah-ha-ha-ha-HA!
Bwah Ha Frickin’ HA!!
I’m cryin’ here!
(oh, that was good..)
Bwah-ha-ha-ha-HA!
Bwah Ha Frickin’ HA!!
I’m cryin’ here!
(oh, that was good..)
No brainer: iPad and ATV. I agree with “Deus Ex Technica”
No brainer: iPad and ATV. I agree with “Deus Ex Technica”
@Peter Pan,
What don’t u Understand,
(It is Waaaaaaaay to Complicated form the Ordinary Person) 2b a Hit, even u drop the Price.
DOA..
@Peter Pan,
What don’t u Understand,
(It is Waaaaaaaay to Complicated form the Ordinary Person) 2b a Hit, even u drop the Price.
DOA..
Makes me think back to 1984, logging into Compuserve on my Commodore 64.
Makes me think back to 1984, logging into Compuserve on my Commodore 64.
Logitech stuff is always overpriced. but is the Android/iPhone app free?
Logitech stuff is always overpriced. but is the Android/iPhone app free?
Wow… But I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised by what the crack marketing team in a geek software company would come up with in regards to the hardware. The stuff looks way more complicated than any iMac or MBP, let alone the ATV. And $300? And add a keyboard controller next to all the other remotes that take up space on the coffee table? This is bordering on the comical.
Wow… But I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised by what the crack marketing team in a geek software company would come up with in regards to the hardware. The stuff looks way more complicated than any iMac or MBP, let alone the ATV. And $300? And add a keyboard controller next to all the other remotes that take up space on the coffee table? This is bordering on the comical.
This what it comes with but it still out the budget for many!
Companion box
Keyboard controlled with integrated remote, compact keyboard and touchpad
One HDMI cable
One IR mini blaster
Power supply
User documentation
Two AA batteries (pre-installed in controller)
This what it comes with but it still out the budget for many!
Companion box
Keyboard controlled with integrated remote, compact keyboard and touchpad
One HDMI cable
One IR mini blaster
Power supply
User documentation
Two AA batteries (pre-installed in controller)
Truly DOA. So many other ways to do this for less!
Truly DOA. So many other ways to do this for less!
“It has a keyboard, an effing keyboard!”
nice.
Can’t Android phones run this? If so, why the f’ling keyboard? This is what happens when you don’t have control over everything – you get stupid crap.
Who thought this was a good idea?
“It has a keyboard, an effing keyboard!”
nice.
Can’t Android phones run this? If so, why the f’ling keyboard? This is what happens when you don’t have control over everything – you get stupid crap.
Who thought this was a good idea?
Just give it a chance. There is not enough competition for Apple out there and Apple does need more competition.
Just give it a chance. There is not enough competition for Apple out there and Apple does need more competition.
Web TV rears its ugly head again.
Web TV rears its ugly head again.
Wow. That is pricey. Slightly off topic, i wonder if we’ll be able to get safari or any browser on to Apple TV and use our iPad keyboard to navigate. Then again I could just use my iPad or computer
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