The one of leading manufacturer Sony has unveiled the first televisions set with built-in Google TV. Retail prices will start from $599 for the 24” model, ranging to $1,399 for the 46” model. Version in 32” and 40” are also currently available for pre-order, with the range billed as “the world’s first HDTV powered by Google TV”.
According to details by Sony, the first televisions that will include Google TV will launch this autumn in America, do not yet have a European release date. Sony unveiled this TV at a press event in New York City. Google TV itself was unveiled at Google’s I/O conference earlier this year.
The range includes screen sizes between 24 and 46 inches and accesses content via broadcast as well as the internet and applications. They also unveiled a Blu-ray player with Google TV functionality. The new Google TV models feature 1080p edge-lit LED screens in all cases except the 24-inch model. They all feature four USB ports, four HDMI inputs and Wi-Fi capabilities.
Internet TV software also brings Hulu, Twitter, Netflix, YouTube and Pandoradirect to the television. Web surfing is powered by Google Chrome, while apps are powered by the Android operating system.
According to Sony, “Google TV delivers a new experience by bringing the TV and internet together. Using your existing cable or satellite service and at no additional cost, Google TV gives you access to more entertainment options and simplifies the process of finding what you’re looking. Plus, you can enjoy both TV and web content at the same time, on the same screen”.
The new Sony Internet Blu-ray player which cost around $400 also can be preordered now and will be available at Sony Style this week
The range includes screen sizes between 24 and 46 inches and accesses content via broadcast as well as the internet and applications. They also unveiled a Blu-ray player with Google TV functionality. The new Google TV models feature 1080p edge-lit LED screens in all cases except the 24-inch model. They all feature four USB ports, four HDMI inputs and Wi-Fi capabilities.
Internet TV software also brings Hulu, Twitter, Netflix, YouTube and Pandoradirect to the television. Web surfing is powered by Google Chrome, while apps are powered by the Android operating system.
According to Sony, “Google TV delivers a new experience by bringing the TV and internet together. Using your existing cable or satellite service and at no additional cost, Google TV gives you access to more entertainment options and simplifies the process of finding what you’re looking. Plus, you can enjoy both TV and web content at the same time, on the same screen”.
The new Sony Internet Blu-ray player which cost around $400 also can be preordered now and will be available at Sony Style this week
