In case it's not clear, I really do love the Logitech Revue. In fact, I loved reviewing the Logitech Revue. It's fun to use. It's a great and powerful system, and I was able to really dazzle some people with the built-in functionality it provides and ...
Overall, I liked a lot about the Logitech Revue, particularly its keyboard, its support for Web browsing on a big screen, its ability to stream media on my network, its search functionality (some aspects of that, anyway), and its videoconferencing sup...
Touchpad/keyboard remote a bit complex, Small selection of available free web video, Web surfing isn't as robust as full desktop browser, DVR integration limited to DISH subscribers
The first Google TV device has lots of potential, but the content and apps need to catch up to the hardware.
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Availability of web video is at the mercy of content providers. Drab and uninspired looks. Network slowdowns = visible artifacts and buffering. Handles multitabbed browsing about as well as a smartphone
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Published: 2010-10-27, Author: Matthew , review by: cnet.com
Revolutionary Google TV software enables potential access to virtually all online media with a powerful interface; excellent wireless keyboard; user interface overlays over TV content from cable/satellite box; can control TV, AV receiver, and cable/satell
Major content providers like Hulu, CBS, and ABC are currently blocking Google TV, user interface geared toward power users, Google's "universal" search doesn't search Netflix, antiquated Netflix interface, limited app selection at launch, expensive compar
The Logitech Revue with Google TV is loaded with potentially game-changing functionality, but its high price, numerous caveats, and current assortment of bugs make it best-suited to early adopters--at least until promised firmware fixes become availab...
Puts the web on TV, Dual View allows for TV and web search simultaneously, Keyboard makes on-screen typing easy, Single integrated search across web, VOD (select content providers), individual channel lineup and DVR recordings, Combines previously offered
Blocked by major TV networks, Only integrates DVR recording search with select DISH Network DVRs, Keyboard makes for a bad TV remote, Slow web surfing, Content search yould be better and more integrated
Google TV doesn't (yet) offer the perfect marriage between TV and the Internet. However, as a first step and initial release of the product, we like how the courtship is going. Logitech may be the first company to come to market with a Google TV produ...
Abstract: Is this product the rebirth of living room computing? We get philosophical, and detail-oriented in our review of the Logitech Revue with Google TV. Is Google TV the holy grail of living room convergence? No. Could it be the iPod of convergence? Maybe....
Abstract: Video Review: Google TV is here, all thanks to the Logitech Revue. Kevin Pereira and Milynn Sarley review the $300 black box that can transform your television with its wireless keyboard, smartphone app control, and wireless streaming features for Netf...
Keyboard remote can control other devices, Keyboard remote can control other devices, Supports Netflix, Amazon, and DLNA streaming, Supports Netflix, Amazon, and DLNA streaming, Brings desktop-caliber browser to TV, Brings desktop-caliber browser to TV, O
Extremely pricey for a non-DVR, Extremely pricey for a non-DVR, Search results can be puzzling, Search results can be puzzling, Can't view video from CBS and ABC Websites, Can't view video from CBS and ABC Websites
The Logitech Revue brings Google search and Web browsing to your HDTV, along with media streaming and optional videoconferencing, but it's underpowered and pricey. ...
Integrates personal media, DVR recordings, on-demand, and Web content into one attractive, easy-to-search interface on your HDTV. Chrome browser and Flash support for full Internet experience. Support for Logitech Harmony remotes.
Keyboard remote is awkward to use in some scenarios. Set-up can be a bit involved. Setting up streaming from a networked PC can be a pain. Integration of third-party apps with remote is not great.
Not as seamless as Apple TV, but armed with far more potential, the Logitech Revue with Google TV is a giant, if occasionally shaky, leap forward in home entertainment. Buy it now...
