On Tuesday night, Sony took the wraps off its "Internet TV" line of products which integrate Google TV software. The good news, at least for those considering an HDTV with integrated Google TV, is that the pricing is much lower than previously rumored. However, the set-top box with integrated Blu-ray player is still a little on the pricey side.
Sony is launching four new Internet TV HDTV models later this month, including 24", 32", 40", and 46" sizes and all with 1080p native resolution. All the models feature integrated WiFi, four HDMI ports (no mention of component or composite input), four USB ports, an unspecified Intel processor, and an RF QWERTY keyboard remote that first appeared on an episode of ABC's NightLine last week. All the models also feature LED edge backlighting except for the 24", which gets old-school CCFL backlighting.
Pricing for the models is just slightly higher than the going rates for similar 1080p HDTVs, starting at $599.99 for the 24" model. The 32", 40", and 46" models will retail for $799.99, $999.99, and $1399.99 respectively.
Sony is launching four new Internet TV HDTV models later this month, including 24", 32", 40", and 46" sizes and all with 1080p native resolution. All the models feature integrated WiFi, four HDMI ports (no mention of component or composite input), four USB ports, an unspecified Intel processor, and an RF QWERTY keyboard remote that first appeared on an episode of ABC's NightLine last week. All the models also feature LED edge backlighting except for the 24", which gets old-school CCFL backlighting.
Pricing for the models is just slightly higher than the going rates for similar 1080p HDTVs, starting at $599.99 for the 24" model. The 32", 40", and 46" models will retail for $799.99, $999.99, and $1399.99 respectively.
Sony is also launching an Internet TV Blu-ray player for those who already have an HDTV and don't already have another Blu-ray player or PS3. The device includes all the features of Sony's integrated Internet TVs in a standalone device for $399.99. While the addition of a Blu-ray player is nice for those that don't already have one, we still wonder how well these early set-top boxes will be able to compete with less expensive devices from Apple, Roku, Boxee, and others.
All the products are available to pre-order now direct from Sony Style or Best Buy. Sony said the products will be in Sony Style store shelves on October 16 and at Best Buy stores "shortly after."
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