Logitech Google TV Box

May 21, 2010 By Ian Bell

The Logitech Google TV box will let you add Google TV to an existing TV, as long as you have HDMI ports and an internet connection.

Logitech takes aim squarely at Apple TV with their new Google TV external box which will be powered by the popular Android-based OS and Chrome web browser. This will allow users to add Google TV to an existing television without the need of purchasing a new one.

The futuristic-styled glossy black box will feature a 1.2-GHz Intel Atom Processor, 4 GB of internal memory, 802.11n Wi-Fi, two HDMI out ports, a pair of USB ports and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. The Logitech box will work in tandem with your existing set-top box provided by your cable or satellite company and pull content in that way, allowing you to search both the internet and your DVR under a single Android -based infrastructure.

Included with the system is a remote control, but users will also be able to use their Apple iPhone or Android based smartphone to control content. The application for your phone will include an on-screen keyboard, D-pad and other necessities. From what has been demonstrated, it looks like the phone will need to have a touchscreen in order for the application to work.

Google TV promises to give users easy access to the videos they love including photos and other internet content, all accessible through a compatible Google TV or peripheral box.

The Logitech Google TV box will be available in the U.S. this fall and pricing has not yet been announced. Logitech has a small teaser micro-site which you can check out.

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EvengerHope at 11:27am 16th September 2010 hey Apple TV totally fun...it does not cause problems...this guy is crazy. Can I get some backup...I mean you guys that have Apple TV, say thing.
beepbeep at 11:26am 16th September 2010 haha...another gadget that will invade your TV cause problems like Apple TV does.
reply at 1:07pm 25th May 2010 in the US only, this fall.
Ian Bell at 1:21pm 24th May 2010 Not yet, soon.
JoeBlack at 12:56pm 24th May 2010 If I have a bunch of movies I've downloaded from the internet, can I hook up a hard drive to this device and play the files?
Or can I play my shared file folders from my PC or Mac with this device an play them on my TV?
There's nothing good on youtube, so whay would I watch youtube on my TV?
1. @Oletros at 5:14am 4th September 2010 It has a DLNA player, so yes
Sam at 9:22am 24th May 2010 Are you serious? Do a search on Google: http://www.google.com/search?q=google+tv+apple+...

Google TV and Apple TV do exactly the same thing, they bring in content from the web/internet sources. The Apple TV doesn't need a browser to actually bring in content from the web. They are both external set top boxes that basically do the same thing.
"Q" at 5:21am 23rd May 2010 Is this google tv box on the market yet? If so where can I get one!!!!!!!!!
Jesus at 1:04pm 22nd May 2010 How in the hell is this anything like AppleTV?
AppleTV is like an extension of iTunes where you can watch movies you downloaded on your TV.
Google TV brings the Web to your TV... AppleTV does not even have a web browser.

Author you are a moron that wants to make a headline focusing on the Apple Vs Goolge hysteria.
Ian Bell at 9:50am 22nd May 2010 Same here. Its ridiculous how tough it can be to get Hulu to stream through the big screen. They keep blocking Boxee and others constantly. (although there are ways around it)
becks431 at 5:56am 22nd May 2010 Now..if this does Hulu as well, it will be pretty much the answer to my prayers.