"But Google has asked the TV makers to delay their introductions, according to people familiar with the company’s plans, so that it can refine the software, which has received a lukewarm reception. The late request caught some of the manufacturers off guard. And it illustrates the struggles Google faces as it tries to expand into the tricky, unfamiliar realm of consumer electronics, and drum up broad interest in a Web-based TV product that consumers want."
"Google TV: Welcome to Beta testing
Google TV: Like Android 1.0 but on your HDTV
Google TV: Feels so good, works so bad
Google TV: Because Google only releases beta products
Google TV: Twice as many cons as pros
Google TV: Because managing unstable applications on your TV is good family fun
Google TV: Where’s my Gmail?"
“Did anyone use this?”
“Hulu.com is initially blocked when you browse to the website via the Chome app. It pops up a message that Hulu is working with Google to bring Hulu Plus to the system. I was a bit pissed that it didn’t work, but i guess these media companies have to make money.”
(Source: gadgetwhore.org)
With all those buttons, they still need 4 modifier keys?
(Alt: Will people need to type < or > on their TV?)
Are you going to want to read the New York Times on your TV? With your smart phone by your side, will you need to update Twitter on the screen while your kids watch cartoons?
"But Google has asked the TV makers to delay their introductions, according to people familiar with the company’s plans, so that it can refine the software, which has received a lukewarm reception. The late request caught some of the manufacturers off guard. And it illustrates the struggles Google faces as it tries to expand into the tricky, unfamiliar realm of consumer electronics, and drum up broad interest in a Web-based TV product that consumers want."
"Google TV: Welcome to Beta testing
Google TV: Like Android 1.0 but on your HDTV
Google TV: Feels so good, works so bad
Google TV: Because Google only releases beta products
Google TV: Twice as many cons as pros
Google TV: Because managing unstable applications on your TV is good family fun
Google TV: Where’s my Gmail?"
Google TV: Like Android 1.0 but on your HDTV
Google TV: Feels so good, works so bad
Google TV: Because Google only releases beta products
Google TV: Twice as many cons as pros
Google TV: Because managing unstable applications on your TV is good family fun
Google TV: Where’s my Gmail?"
“Did anyone use this?”
“Hulu.com is initially blocked when you browse to the website via the Chome app. It pops up a message that Hulu is working with Google to bring Hulu Plus to the system. I was a bit pissed that it didn’t work, but i guess these media companies have to make money.”
(Source: gadgetwhore.org)
With all those buttons, they still need 4 modifier keys?
(Alt: Will people need to type < or > on their TV?)
Are you going to want to read the New York Times on your TV? With your smart phone by your side, will you need to update Twitter on the screen while your kids watch cartoons?
