An awful product that should simply be avoided. You'll be sorry.
70
A poor product with more faults than redeeming qualities.
70
Below average. May be passable in a pinch, but you should probably stay away.
70
A bit below average, with some serious issues to watch out for.
70
An average product, with issues that keep it from being genuinely exciting.
70
Slightly better than most similar products, but you can likely still do better.
70
Better than average, but some issues still hold it back from being truly excellent.
70
Among the top products in its category, and a solid choice for most people.
70
A category-leading product and an overall pretty safe bet.
70
An industry-leading product, definitely worth owning. An instant classic.
70
Completely flawless. You'd be crazy not to have it.
100
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Yesterday, I noticed that a new Android system update was released for the Revue. The update actually improved the Chrome browser speed significantly and largely reduce the amount of audio glitches. Good to see Google still committed to improving a device that has been abandoned by Logitech.
Got the update to my Revue the other night and so far it's alright. Nothing totally amazing aside from just a general UI upgrade and access to the market. The market access is quite odd because there's a ton of apps on there that obviously won't work with Google TV like a CarrierIQ detector.
I mean, my TiVo is already hooked directly into it and it's got an internet connection, let me control the beast while I'm not at home. That would be awesome.
We just received a unit here at the gdgt offices and have been playing with it for the last 30 minutes or so. So far, it's left a lot to be desired. The setup process itself is pretty horrid -- despite being plugged in with an HDMI cable, you still need to manually calibrate the screen size of the device using arrow keys and a box on the screen. Once this is done, it asks for the make of your television and then requires you to type in your model number as well (what?). After you go through...
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My only question does it scrape your files for image art and synopses like boxee? I've been trying to read up on both of these cause these two (boxee, revue) seem to best fit my needs for personal media and online media. The revue is more expensive but it comes with more hardware and I feel more comfortable with goggles ecosystem coming through with the apps. Boxee... There are too many unanswered questions too close to launch. Not good for a product from a company with no real track record...
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I think Logitech should have come out with a more innovative remote than what is essentially a wireless keyboard and track pad with shortcuts for Google TV functions. How is it that Boxee has a more innovative remote than a company that makes programmable, multifunction remotes? If more content is headed to internet streaming or apps, what's the point of integration with you digital set top box? Cable companies will soon be clamping down on internet bandwidth because of people cancelling...
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This would make an excellent gift for my parents, aunt and uncles as it should give them access to Gmail/Email and Facebook, in addition to video content. However, rumored prices have it at $300, which would be a major disincentive. DVR capabilities is not a major concern for me. For me, Web Browsing is make or break. Do Roku players, or Apple TV have web browsing abilities/access to the FULL internet?
Its about time a serious attempt is made at unifying broadcast television with cable networks and content from the Internet. As good of a job PlayOn does at delivering Internet content through consumer devices, there is no single place to go to watch your DVRed shows, YouTube videos, video podcast subscriptions, as well as Internet content such as Hulu, Fancast, CBS/ABC and others. Not that I'm expecting all of these providers to be present and accounted for on day 1, but I would like to at...
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Here's the latest (and most bizarre / craziest) video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niUVo2NWVHE Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8662nxojB4 Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u81sotU2TKY Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niUVo2NWVHE You don't have to watch them in order. But I might try to watch them while playing Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon... Hah, it's a serious case of WTF. As Michael Gartenberg tweeted earlier today, "with marketing like...
