When it comes to trying to dominate the Internet and electronic media landscape, a few names come to mind: Microsoft, Apple and, of course, Google. Each has had their moments in the sun, and the market goes back and forth as far as who’s on top. One thing that each of those giants also has in common is that they either have or are making forays into the more traditional markets, including attempts at getting a share of the television entertainment pie. Recently, Google announced a partnership in which it’s working with a dish TV provider to offer something known as the Logitech Revue.
The Logitech Revue is going to offer integrated Google TV functionality to subscribers who use Dish Network. This Dish TV service offers a number of different features to customers, including Internet access, access to the customer’s DVR content, as well as the Video on Demand Service. The Google TV capabilities add in exciting options, including search features users can use at home.
The Logitech Revue with Google TV comes in the form of a companion box that goes along with the regular dish TV box from Dish Network. In addition, it incorporates a keyboard which allows users to take advantage of the many features and functions of Google TV. The box will work with an HDMI-ready television and a Dish Network set top box.
It’s expected that the Logitech Revue with Google TV will be available for wide release sometime in October. It will be offered both to new subscribers of Dish Network, as well as existing users who have a subscription to the dish TV service.
This move comes at a significant time, as more and more consumers are turning to services such as Netflix, which can be streamed directly to your television set via a set-top box, your console gaming system or an appliance. It’s no coincidence that Apple recently unveiled a new version of its AppleTV appliance which that comes in at a significantly lower price point that previous models have. The only thing left is for Microsoft to enter the fray now.