Logitech Revue With Google TV

Externally, the Revue isn't much to look at: it's a flat black box with a glossy black top that almost impossible to keep fingerprint-free once you've touched it for the first time. There are IR emitters at the corners that allow the Revue's Harmony software to control additional A/V equipment like a TV or receiver, and around back you'll find power, optical audio out, Ethernet, two USB ports, HDMI in and out, a Bluetooth pairing button and two optional IR blaster ports in case your setup prevents the built-in emitters from reaching your other gear

Inside, you'll find the same 1.2GHz Intel CE4100 Atom-based media chip that powers every launch Google TV device, 1GB of RAM, and 5GB of storage, although there's no user-facing purpose for that space yet. Connectivity is handled via Ethernet or 802.11n WiFi, but there's no 5GHz support, which is disappointing, since Intel chipsets generally handle it just fine.That's really it as far as the main hardware goes, but honestly, you'll spend very little time interacting with the Revue itself -- once you set it up, it's basically invisible apart from its small green LEDs.

The optional Logitech Mini Controller for Logitech Revue combines a small keyboard, touch pad and remote control into a compact handheld unit. It brings you the same power as the full-size Keyboard Controller when it comes to searching shows, sites and surfing the Web from your living room, you can now visit with family and friends whether they're on their own computer or another Google TV system.. With a flash of your fingers on the keys or across the track pad, you're surfing the Web with the speed and ease you expect. Forget tapping in characters into an awkward onscreen grid or virtual keyboard. With Revue, you get the real thing. Video calling (optional): Get closer with your loved ones and make a video call on your TV from the comfort of your couch

Logitech Media Player: Unlock your library of music, movies and photos-and watch them on the biggest screen in your home. (Media server and computer required.). TV , Web , Android apps , Seamlessly integrated on the best screen in your home. TV with Google Search: Browse your cable, satellite, over-the-air or over-the-Web for your favorite show, movie or game with the world's most popular Search engine, Logitech Revue - powered by Google TV - bringing it together is seamless and simple

Overall, the Revue is the box you want if you're interested in putting Google TV in your living room. It's not perfect, but it's solid, although we'd like to see the cost go down: the Revue is very much an enthusiast's device, and we think most enthusiasts interested in the features of Google TV are better served with a cheap PC connected to their HDTVs at the moment. Drop things down a price bracket and it's a whole different story, however -- the Revue looks like no-brainier for Dish Network customers at $179, even with the $4 monthly "integration fee."