The first details of Sony's upcoming Google TV integrated HDTV sets have leaked ahead of the official launch on the 12th, and it looks like buyers will be paying a premium for the interactivity.
According to documents obtained by Sony watcher Sony Insider, the company will be announcing four HDTV sets with integrated Google TV technology on the 12th: the NSX-24GT1, NSX-32GT1, NSX-40GT1, and NSX-46GT1, measuring 24in, 32in, 40in, and 46in respectively.
Powered by an Intel application processor, the integrated Google TV functionality will offer the same features as a separate set-top box, but with significantly less clutter. Sadly, initial pricing information indicates that Sony will be charging a premium for its first Google TV devices.
The 32in model will launch for $1300 (around £820), while the 40in will set you back $1500 ($946), and the 46in flagship version will retail at a whopping $1900 (£1,198). Pricing for the 24in version is not yet available, but given the pricing of the larger versions may just dip below the $1000 (£630) mark.
The sets will also come with an interesting multi-function remote control, which was captured on video during an ABC Nightline broadcast in the US. Featuring dual-directional pads and standard TV functionality on the top, the bottom three-quarters of the remote is given over to a miniature QWERTY keyboard for text entry. While that will make browsing the web and searching for content significantly easier, it does make the remote extremely bulky.
Official UK pricing for the Sony Google TV sets, plus its NSZ-GT1 stand-alone box, should become available after its official launch early next week.
Via : expertreviews
According to documents obtained by Sony watcher Sony Insider, the company will be announcing four HDTV sets with integrated Google TV technology on the 12th: the NSX-24GT1, NSX-32GT1, NSX-40GT1, and NSX-46GT1, measuring 24in, 32in, 40in, and 46in respectively.
Powered by an Intel application processor, the integrated Google TV functionality will offer the same features as a separate set-top box, but with significantly less clutter. Sadly, initial pricing information indicates that Sony will be charging a premium for its first Google TV devices.
The 32in model will launch for $1300 (around £820), while the 40in will set you back $1500 ($946), and the 46in flagship version will retail at a whopping $1900 (£1,198). Pricing for the 24in version is not yet available, but given the pricing of the larger versions may just dip below the $1000 (£630) mark.
The sets will also come with an interesting multi-function remote control, which was captured on video during an ABC Nightline broadcast in the US. Featuring dual-directional pads and standard TV functionality on the top, the bottom three-quarters of the remote is given over to a miniature QWERTY keyboard for text entry. While that will make browsing the web and searching for content significantly easier, it does make the remote extremely bulky.
Official UK pricing for the Sony Google TV sets, plus its NSZ-GT1 stand-alone box, should become available after its official launch early next week.
Via : expertreviews
