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Manufacturer: Logitech Part number: REVUE
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- 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 available.
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CNET editors' review
Logitech Revue (Google TV) price range: $154.95
- Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak
- Reviewed on: 10/27/2010
- Released on: 10/25/2010
The good: 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/satellite box with built-in IR emitters; Google search bar looks through both online and offline content; built-in Chrome browser that supports Flash and HTML5 video; streams music, videos, and photos from a connected PC or DLNA device; Android Marketplace coming in 2011.
The bad: 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 compared with simpler devices like Apple TV and Roku XDS; too many bugs with current software; significant network performance issues with our review sample; doesn't work with older, non-HD TVs.
The bottom line: 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 available.
User reviews
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I don't care what you think. I like it!
by bgibson135 on December 20, 2011
Pros: Great keyboard interface. Can use free "WIFI Keyboard" app, to connect Revue keyboard to your Android phone to type in assorted programs. Connects well with Netflix. Great for travel (connect to HDTV in hotel). "Evernote" app works. 2 USB ports.
Cons: Dumbed down Chrome browser. No PDF app.
Summary: I bought it at the right price $99. It was easy to set up. A cheap Web appliance, that does a bunch of video very well. Can blog and email ...
Summary: I bought it at the right price $99. It was easy to set up. A cheap Web appliance, that does a bunch of video very well. Can blog and email via Chrome browser and Gmail. Even if it's not connected to the Internet, you can use the USB ports to connect video, photos, audio from Flash or external drives for presentations.
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http://*******.com/7r463nq cable box choices
by ezrydrnhawaii on November 21, 2011
Pros: able to view many streaming options and channels, viewing as if you are on the pc viewing the internet
Cons: many choices will require subscriptions
Summary: for the price, it isn't a bad choice
Summary: for the price, it isn't a bad choice
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Flexible and convenient TV/Internet interface
by flightdeck on October 9, 2011
Pros: Android OS permits regular updates to take advantage of new features. Extensive Android app market. Flexible viewing options.
Cons: The keyboard is a compromise and menus can be confusing.
Summary: A small investment brings a heap of features to liven up your digital entertainment world.
Summary: A small investment brings a heap of features to liven up your digital entertainment world.
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Nice Idea, poor execution
by jopa2011 on September 17, 2011
Pros: Pass-thru web browsing on your TV
Some interesting apps
Usable full qwerty keyboardCons: Chrome browser very slow and buggy and crashes a lot
UI response to input too slow and experience suffers as a result
Needs a much faster processor, obviously
Content blocked by my favorite sites
Netflix app is outdated
Most of the apps are uselessSummary: I primarily bought this for web-browsing on my TV and watching internet videos on same. The built-in Chrome browser is painfully slow to load many sites, crashes often, doesn't ...
Summary: I primarily bought this for web-browsing on my TV and watching internet videos on same. The built-in Chrome browser is painfully slow to load many sites, crashes often, doesn't have the latest version of Flash (so NFL Rewind doesn't work) and sites such as HULU and ESPN3,com stop their content from even playing on it. A couple of the built-in apps are worth having (PBS which is well done and it's nice to have Daily Motion as well as YouTube) , but most of them have little of interest and bombard you with ads if you try and watch any of their programming. I thought with the price drop to $99 it would be worth a try, but even for that price the Revue and Google TV just feel half-baked and poorly tested, so it's going back.
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Not super impressed
by btesnar on September 16, 2011
Pros: Web browsing, netflix, youtube
Cons: Limited playback
Summary: I think its an ok product for $99. I bought it primarily to access my media from my computer. While it does a nice job with the photos, my home ...
Summary: I think its an ok product for $99. I bought it primarily to access my media from my computer. While it does a nice job with the photos, my home videos won't playback. Overall, the idea is good, but the execution seems weak so far.
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Cutting edge technology at a small price.
by misterEric on August 17, 2011
Pros: Surf ALL of the internet. Watch movies, listen to music.
Cons: Hula,NBC,CBS,ABC are blocking content. Why ?
Summary: Get the Logitech Revue ! $99.00
Summary: Get the Logitech Revue ! $99.00
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amazing, needs that update
by gatlicka on August 4, 2011
Pros: 1. easy to set up
2. easy to use
3. small/compact
4.netflix is greatCons: not alot of features
NO apps
Internet is blocked by a lot of sites
not a contentSummary: I love my google tv, but to summarize, the google tv is really amazing, and is well worth the new 99$ price tag for a 100 it cant be beat! ...
Summary: I love my google tv, but to summarize, the google tv is really amazing, and is well worth the new 99$ price tag for a 100 it cant be beat! and update coming sept.11th will make this a truly revolutionary device
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Great product, early stages.
by bigceebin4 on July 2, 2011
Pros: Sleek interface allows for 'easy-to-learn' style. Combination of tv, internet, and apps all in one.
Cons: Again, EARLY stages! Buggy at times. Not many apps. Still some networks/sites have yet to join on.
Summary: The Revue has great potential, as long as the firmware continues to develop at an applicable rate. The abilities of the Revue are only beginning to be shown. I hope ...
Summary: The Revue has great potential, as long as the firmware continues to develop at an applicable rate. The abilities of the Revue are only beginning to be shown. I hope Google will continue to stick with this product.
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Transformational - with more to come
by keithmanning on June 1, 2011
Pros: Web + TV
Great to have a keyboard for surfing/searching
Fun to be part of the futureCons: It's the early adopter's version. But oh what fun us early adopters have!
Summary: It has already created the third revolution in our viewing experience. Tivo was the first. Then Netflix + Roku was the second. Now Google brings a lot of the internet onto ...
Summary: It has already created the third revolution in our viewing experience. Tivo was the first. Then Netflix + Roku was the second. Now Google brings a lot of the internet onto the same screen.
Watching OK Go or silly cat videos with the whole family. CNET's Molly Buzz in HD. A single search across of all the sources to find the content we want.
We still have to use Roku and Hulu Plus for some things - but there's a good chance by the Holidays we will get almost everything through Revue - or son-of-Revue.
Have to LOL when I read the negative comments of people who have never used it. They write those comments in the loneliness of their PC desk on their 22" monitor and I read them in the comfort of my recliner on my 73" screen in the bosom of my family. Maybe somebody is missing the point?
Keith -
Great Internet and more!
by Skagwayhome2Me on April 19, 2011
Pros: I love the accessability of the whole overall Revue! everything at your fingertips
Cons: As expected the networks turned tail and ran away from a great thing.Blocking google tv's access to their sites? come on what are they afraid of,that it will be a successful item? networks will come around.
Summary: Like? I love this product,I only wish I'd gotten off the dialup sooner and had this long ago..now we're a 3 "computer" family.I call it ...
Summary: Like? I love this product,I only wish I'd gotten off the dialup sooner and had this long ago..now we're a 3 "computer" family.I call it a computer,because it does everything else a pc does,and hopefully more in the future.time will tell
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Logitech
- Part number: REVUE
- Description: Revue comes with an easy to set up companion box and an intuitive companion keyboard controller. Simply connect your TV, cable or satellite set-top box, and your Internet connection to the Logitech Revue, and you've got Google TV. As long as your TV has an HDMI port, you are ready for Google TV. The TV you already own is now the TV of the future, and it will only get better. Revue is a companion to your TV and not a TV itself. So it will work with your current TV and any HDTV you get in the future. Plus Google TV is an open platform, with developers creating more apps and functionality, so your TV will do more as Google TV does more. A growing selection of accessories means a growing Revue experience. From video cameras that let you share your TV watching experience to a smartphone app that gives you full control over your entire entertainment experience from your phone, your Revue has room to expand. With Revue, you get a cool selection of preinstalled apps created just for your TV, including Netflix, NBA. TV, and Pandora. And with a huge community of developers creating apps for the upcoming Android Market, there's no telling what your TV will be able to do.
General
- Type of product Digital multimedia receiver
Network & Internet
- Connectivity IEEE 802.11n,
IEEE 802.11g - Functionality WEB browsing,
Internet video playback - Internet Streaming Services Pandora ,
Netflix Connectors
- Optical Digital Output Yes
Audio System
- Output Mode Stereo
- Digital Audio Format Dolby Digital output
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Device Type Digital player (HDD)
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x SPDIF output - Rear,
2 x ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear,
1 x - Rear,
1 x ( RJ-45 ) - Rear,
1 x - Rear Remote Control
- Type Remote control
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories IR blaster
Power
- Type External
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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