Sony Internet NSX-GT1 HDTV with Google TV

Google TV by way of Sony

By Ethan Dougherty on 10.13.10

Logitech may have struck first blood in the Google TV race with their Revue set-top box, but the Sony Internet NSX-GT1 series is the world’s first HDTV line powered by Google TV. Here’s the skinny.

Announced in sizes of 24, 32, 40, and 46-inches, the entire NSX-GT1 lineup features built-in Wi-Fi and can run a host of pre-installed apps like Netflix, Napster, Pandora and more on day one. In early 2011, they’ll also gain the ability to run and download apps directly from the Android Market. Google has said that those with Android phones and yes, iPhone too, will soon be able to download Google TV remote apps as well, giving users the ability to control their setup via their phone, and even fling web pages they’re viewing on their handset directly to their TV screen.

Apps are good and all, but Google TV’s real power lies in internet browsing. Using the built-in Chrome browser, web surfing is top-notch — yes, even Flash-based videos and games. Thanks to a so-called Dual-View mode (picture in picture), consumers can look up an actor’s IMBD page while watching them act, or browse the internet for porn while watching porn on their TV (wait… what?) A remote with a full QWERTY keypad is included with each set to make searching slightly more comfortable from your supine position on the sofa. It also does double duty with other home theater gear like the PS3. The NSX-GT1 goes on sale this weekend at Sony Style outlets and range from $599-$1,399. Not too shabby considering the bleeding edge features and the “Sony” label.

If you’re satisfied with your current HDTV, Sony has also unveiled a new trapezoidal Blu-ray player with Google TV too. It may not have the convenience of being built-in, but considering it provides all of the Logitech Revue’s functionality and throws in a Blu-ray player for a $100 bucks, it’s a well-priced alternative. For all the information you could want on the gear though, hit the buttons below to see the press release and specs.

Buy Now: 24-inch $599 | 32-inch $799 | 40-inch $999 | 46-inch $1,399 | Blu-Ray Player $399

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SONY REDEFINES HOME ENTERTAINMENT WITH THE WORLD’S FIRST HDTV POWERED BY GOOGLE TV Watch HDTV, Enjoy Apps and Browse the Internet Seamlessly on One Device NEW YORK, October 12, 2010 – Furthering the company’s leadership in the connected TV space, Sony today introduced Sony Internet TV, powered by Google TV -- the world’s first television with the ability to watch HDTV, enjoy apps, and browse the Internet seamlessly on one device. The combination of Sony’s hardware and engineering expertise and Google’s understanding of open software provides a unique user experience, merging multiple content sources in one easy-to-use interface. From broadcast to streaming video from the Internet, Sony Internet TV offers the ability to quickly search and watch content from wherever, whenever. “Sony Internet TV is the world’s first HDTV that combines the big-screen impact of television and full Internet search to deliver an unrivaled entertainment experience,” said Mike Abary, senior vice president of Sony’s Home Division. “Finally, you can seamlessly search your favorite TV programs and web sites on the same screen, at the same time.” “We are very proud to be the pioneers of this new entertainment category by delivering the world’s first true Internet TV experience,” added Bob Ishida, senior vice president, corporate executive, and president of Home Entertainment Business Group, Sony Corporation. “Sony Internet TV creates value by introducing new and compelling ways to enjoy a variety of content.” Featuring both integrated television models and a Blu-ray Disc™ player, Sony Internet TV is powered by Google TV. It is built on the Android platform, runs the Google Chrome browser and includes a powerful Intel® Atom® processor offering the ability to quickly search across Internet and television content for easy access to entertainment and information. The models also feature Dual View, allowing users to watch television while tweeting about what they’re watching, checking their fantasy football scores, or finding related content on the web. They also deliver a truly personalized entertainment experience with the ability to bookmark content for easy access and add applications from the Android™ Market (coming in early 2011). The models feature Sony’s premium streaming service “Video On Demand powered by Qriocity™” as well as pre-installed apps including CNBC, Napster, NBA, Netflix, Pandora,® Twitter, and YouTube.™ The intuitive hand-held RF QWERTY keypad remote incorporating an optical mouse makes it easy to navigate content, type in search terms, and control the TV’s user interface. Additionally, select mobile devices such as an Android phone, can control the TV with an app that will be available for download from the mobile Android Market later this fall. Built-in Wi-Fi makes it easy to connect to home broadband networks to access web content. Additionally, Sony Internet TV is ready for the future and is fully upgradable through system updates. Sony Internet TV easily connects to select HD DVR devices from Dish Network to include previously recorded content in the search results and control DVR functionality from the set’s user interface. Sony Internet TV Line Featuring four LCD HDTVs with Google TV built-in, the Sony Internet TV line includes the 24-inch class NSX-24GT1 ($599.99), the 32-inch class NSX-32GT1 ($799.99), the 40-inch NSX-40GT1 ($999.99), and the 46-inch NSX-46GT1 ($1,399.99). Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player The Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc™ player with Google TV built-in, NSZ-GT1 ($399.99), also allows users to enjoy all of the powerful features of Google TV on their existing HDTV. Sony Internet TV and the Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player are currently on pre-sale at www.SonyStyle.com and www.BestBuy.com. They will be available for purchase at Sony Style on October 16 and at Best Buy shortly after. For more information, please visit www.sony.com/SonyInternetTV or log in to our social media community at www.Sony.com/blog

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Sony Internet TV NSX-46GT1 Available in October for $1,399.99 46-inch Full HD 1080p display with Edge LED backlight -Google TV built-in -Seamlessly search across your television & Internet for content -Surf the web while watching TV using Dual View -Upgradeable Google TV platform -Download apps from Android Market (*coming in early 2011) -Superior processing power with Intel Inside -Easy-to-use RF QWERTY keypad remote with integrated optical mouse -Link to select mobile phones (coming this fall) -Built-in Wi-Fi -Four HDMI inputs and four USB inputs Sony Internet TV NSX-40GT1 Available in October for about $999.99 -40-inch Full HD 1080p display with Edge LED backlight -Google TV built-in -Seamlessly search across your television & Internet for content -Surf the web while watching TV using Dual View -Upgradeable Google TV platform -Download apps from Android Market (*coming in early 2011) -Superior processing power with Intel Inside -Easy-to-use RF QWERTY keypad remote with integrated optical mouse -Link to select mobile phones (coming this fall) -Built-in Wi-Fi -Four HDMI inputs and four USB inputs Sony Internet TV NSX-32GT1 Available in October for about $799.99 -32-inch Full HD 1080p display with Edge LED backlight -Google TV built-in -Seamlessly search across your television & Internet for content -Surf the web while watching TV using Dual View -Upgradeable Google TV platform -Download apps from Android Market (*coming in early 2011) -Superior processing power with Intel Inside -Easy-to-use RF QWERTY keypad remote with integrated optical mouse -Link to select mobile phones (coming this fall) -Built-in Wi-Fi -Four HDMI inputs and four USB inputs Sony Internet TV NSX-24GT1 Available in October for about $599.99 -24-inch Full HD 1080p display with CCFL backlight -Google TV built-in -Seamlessly search across your television & Internet for content -Surf the web while watching TV using Dual View -Upgradeable Google TV platform -Download apps from Android Market (*coming in early 2011) -Superior processing power with Intel Inside -Easy-to-use RF QWERTY keypad remote with integrated optical mouse -Link to select mobile phones (coming this fall) -Built-in Wi-Fi -Four HDMI inputs and four USB inputs Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player NSZ-GT1 Available in October for about $399.99 -Google TV built-in -Seamlessly search across your television & Internet for content -Surf the web while watching TV using Dual View -Upgradeable Google TV platform -Blu-ray Disc playback capability -Download apps from Android Market (*coming in early 2011) -Superior processing power with Intel Inside -Easy-to-use RF QWERTY keypad remote with integrated optical mouse -Link to select mobile phones (coming this fall) -Built-in Wi-Fi -One HDMI input, one HDMI output and four USB inputs