What is Google TV?
Google Tv is an attempt by Google to seamlessly merge internet on computer with internet on Tv. With Google Tv, you have the option to watch a show, while simultaneously search information about it on the net. You can search for your shows and find schedules across every channel. It even gives you an option to search and record your favorite shows. The Google Tv will feature a customizable home page which will give you quick information on your favorite channels, apps as well as websites.
Google Tv has been built on the fast growing Android platform and will feature apps from Android. So, the apps you like on your mobile can now be there for you on the Tv. You can even use your android based cell phones as remote to manage the Tv. For browsing the web, it features Google Chrome browser.
Currently, Google Tv can be accessed with either a standalone Sony HD Internet Tv or by using a separate box to connect your HDTV. Logitech and Sony have come out with Logitech Revue and Sony Internet TV Blu-ray boxes to help you get Google Tv on your existing HDTV sets.
1. Few would be tempted to buy a Sony Internet Tv just because it has Google Tv pre-installed with it.
2. Not many in India have a HDTV yet, and having a Google Tv would be the least of reasons for them to upgrade to a HDTV.
3. Even if you have a HDTV, buying the Logitech or Sony box is going to be expensive. Logitech Revue has been priced at $299 and Sony Internet TV Blu-ray is available for $399. So to have internet capabilities on your Tv will cost you nearly half the price as your HDTV set.
4. The problem doesn’t end with you buying a Google Tv box and a HDTV. The real issue will come with the internet bandwidth. A 3 MBPs speed is being recommended for optimum viewing, and in India, very few have that kind of speed. Majority of us are still languishing on a 512 KBPs connection.
5. The Satellite Box companies may also add their own charges for using their service with google Tv.
