January 9th, 2013
At CES LG has revealed seven new HDTVs with Google TV capabilities. The top of the line that was unveiled was the GA7900, with a razor thin display and dual-core CPUs. The price hasn’t been officially decided yet, but it is likely to be in the range of LG’s existing Google TV models, $1,500 to $1,600.
The device is operated with a Bluetooth remote that reveals a keyboard on the back. As well as the impressive search functionality that Google TV has to offer, the GA7900 also allows for voice search.
As well as LG’s impressive Google TV lineup, Vizio and Sony, Google TV alumni, are also set to unveil more Google TV devices in 2013. Newcomers Asus, Hisense and TCL are also set to introduce similar devices. It’s certainly going to be a big year for Google TV. DISH Network has excellent integration with Google TV services.
There are two more days of CES, and we’re continuing to follow all of the exciting news coming out of Las Vegas!
Categories: DISH & TV news
October 26th, 2012
Google TV combines your TV and web experience, and with DISH you can get the best of both! Some of Google TV’s best offers:
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With the Logitech Revue and a compatible DISH receiver you can easily turn your existing TV into an internet ready TV! No need to go out and spend thousands on a whole new TV, simply plug it in and you’re ready to go with your current home entertainment set up. |
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Search the internet with Google, browse the web with Chrome, download and play with apps from the Play Store, as well as enjoy movies and features in beautiful Blu-ray high def and 3D with the Sony internet TV #D Blu-ray players! It’s so much more than a DVD player, bringing everything you love about the internet, as well as high definition and stunning 3D, to your TV! |
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In the market for a new TV? Sony has a wide selection of internet ready TVs with Google TV! Combine it with DISH and you’re sure to get the absolute best internet and television experience on the market. |
Categories: Equipment & Remotes
April 20th, 2012
What could be better than watching TV with your favorite Dish Network programming? Combining it with Google TV for the ultimate experience.
You can enjoy the latest technology on your current television. All you need is the Logitech Revue, a box designed to connect to your receiver. There is no need to buy additional equipment to get the Google TV experience. It allows you to surf the web, download apps, and make a video call. Imagine seeing your loved ones on a big screen while you visit.
Other options include the Sony Internet TV 3D Blu-Ray Disc Player and Sony internet TVs. You choose the one that works best for you and how much money you want to spend. With these two options, you will not need an additional box.
With Google TV, you can browse the internet while watching programs on your TV. If you’re watching a cooking show, you can look up the recipe at the same time. The picture in picture feature allows you to view two screens at the same time. Keep up on all of the scores while watching your favorite game. Even check your email or Facebook status and play games while watching a movie or reality show.
You can read articles or book a hotel online through your television. Watch videos on a bigger screen or check out Facebook photos of your friends.
Improve your TV experience even more by downloading apps like Pandora to play radio music on your surround sound. Classy Fireplace app lets you turn your screen into a fireplace when you’re not watching. Add some ambience to the room instead of watching a black screen.
You can schedule recordings easily and quickly so you don’t miss a single episode of your favorite show. With the BuddyTV app, you can find a show in less than a minute. Don’t waste time browsing over countless channels and not finding anything to watch. With this app, you’ll be watching in no time.
Google TV with Dish Network provides a unique television viewing experience. You’ll never go back to the old way of watching again. Internet and television: the perfect combination.
Categories: Equipment & Remotes
August 29th, 2011
DISH Network offers you the best value in TV, and you can now add the best in high speed internet! With high speed internet you can:
Download music, upload photos and chat with friends and family
Great for playing online games
The family can be online at the same time
Stream movies and TV shows FREE and FAST from dishonline.com
Add a Sling® Adapter and take your home TV everywhere
Have the Internet and your TV work together with Google TV
Bring your whole entertainment system together with DISH Network and high speed internet!
Categories: DISH & TV news
August 26th, 2011
We’ve discussed How To Buy an HDTV previously, going over the differences between LED, LCD and Plasma, today we’ll talk about the many different features available with HDTVs today and which ones you should pay attention to.
HDTVs are the hub of your home entertainment center, bringing together receivers, DVD/Blu-Ray players, gaming consoles, stereos and even computers. When buying a new TV you want to make sure you can actually bring all of those things together. Make you sure know how many HDMI, Component, Composite, Cable, USB or VGA ports you will need, and if you’re looking to add more in the future be sure to take that into account.
As mentioned above, your home entertainment system is probably home to many electronic components. Buying an energy efficient HDTV can ehlp lower your electric bill and ease the burden on the circuits in your living room. In May, 2010, Energy Star released Energy Star 4.0, which cracked down on Energy Star ratings for HDTVs. The Energy Star logo can help you to narrow down your choices, but be sure to keep in mind that larger screens are obviously going to require larger amounts of energy, plasma requires more energy than LCDs but LCDs require more energy than LEDs, and brighter pictures require more energy.
Menus and remotes can be frustratingly complicated, but also infuriatingly oversimplified. Make sure to browse through the menus on the TV and ask to look at the remote. Do you see the kind of options you like to have? Some people like to be able to just plug and go, the only options needed being volume changing and input switching. Others love to have more options to tweak, perfecting colors and adjusting picture. Make sure to find a TV that is closest to your preferences, one that doesn’t have so many option as to overwhelm you, but also doesn’t limit your choices.
The finish on your TV screen may not be something you pay much attention to, until you realize you can’t watch TV in the morning because of the early sun streaming through or that the dining room light has to be off to avoid a glare. Make sure to look closely at the TV screen on the showroom floor and take note of the glares and reflections, especially during scenes with a lot of darks. Also think about the lighting placement in your living room, as most higher end TVs come with a glossy screen it may be easier to rearrange lighting fixtures to avoid glares.
Internet ready TVs are very popular for obvious reasons, but a new internet ready television could cost you hundreds, even thousands of dollars more. You can save money by adding internet to your existing TV with the Logitech Review with Google TV from DISH Network for only $99! DISH Network customers with a Logitech Revueâ„¢ have the most advanced Google TV experience available. The integration includes robust search capabilities spanning Web and DVR content as well as DISH Network Video On Demand programming, something no other provider can offer!
With Google TV you can:
Enjoy Youtube™ and other web videos – all on your TV.
Search for a movie and find it, whether it’s on TV, the Web, your DVR or On Demand.
Watch a cooking show and look up recipes on your big screen.
Categories: DISH & TV news
July 25th, 2011
DISH Network customers with a Logitech Revueâ„¢ have the most advanced Google TV experience available. The integration includes robust search capabilities spanning Web and DVR content as well as DISH Network Video On Demand programming, something no other provider can offer!
With Google TV you can:
Enjoy Youtubeâ„¢ and other web videos – all on your TV.
Search for a movie and find it, whether it’s on TV, the Web, your DVR or On Demand.
Watch a cooking show and look up recipes on your big screen.
Come back next Monday to find out what else is new with DISH Network!
Categories: DISH & TV news