3 reviews

Logitech Revue with Google TV

$299.00 Released June, 2010

The Pros:Can be controlled via phone applications released for Android and iOS. First device with Google's own Google TV connectivity software platform. Integrates with your digital cable and satellite - not purely a web-based media player.

The Cons:Additional Logitech peripherals cost an arm and a leg ($150 for a webcam, $130 for a slightly larger keyboard). Lots of cheap glossy black plastic surfaces on the device and keyboard. Video connectivity requires use of Logitech's own video software - is not compatible with more well known services such as Skype.

The Logitech Revue is a companion box for home theaters, announced in June 2010. Featuring Google TV functionality, this device acts as a control center at the core of your HDTV watching experience. Users can perform Google searches to access a wide range of multimedia on the web, plus content from satellite/cable television boxes and compatible DVRs.

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As a Logitech product, their Harmony Link technology is fully integrated. This feature allows users to turn on all the required devices for a given home theater activity with the touch of a single button on the remote control. A smartphone app for the Apple iPhone and Google Android platform will be available for controlling the Revue wirelessly. Additional features include video chatting in 720p HD quality. The Logitech Revue comes with built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi, 4GB of memory, a 1.2 GHz processor and HDMI output.

Features

Google TV software
Smartphone app
720p HD video chat
Logitech Harmony Link
HDMI output
1.2GHz processor
4GB memory
802.11n Wi-Fi

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Pros

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can be controlled via phone applications released for Android and iOS
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first device with Google's own Google TV connectivity software platform
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integrates with your digital cable and satellite - not purely a web-based media player
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compatible with many cool accessories for additional functionality such as skype-like video calling on your TV
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includes a miniature wireless keyboard with integrated mouse emulation, dedicated media controls
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DLNA compliant
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good Logitech build quality

Cons

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additional Logitech peripherals cost an arm and a leg ($150 for a webcam, $130 for a slightly larger keyboard)
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lots of cheap glossy black plastic surfaces on the device and keyboard
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video connectivity requires use of Logitech's own video software - is not compatible with more well known services such as Skype