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Rick Casey
Rick Casey is owner of Broadway Electronics in Pittsburg and has been in the electronics industry for 33 years. Rick Casey can be reached at 1010 S. Broadway Pittsburg, Ks or by calling 620-231-5780.
Electronics
2011-03-01 11:31:00
Internet over TV
Answer: While Internet over TV services have exploded on the market, the technology is really in the beginning stages of development. Internet over TV allows you to access the internet from the TV, combines searches and integrates media. Right now it boils down to four major services, each having a slightly different offering. Which one you choose really depends on what other media you are already using. There are many small differences but let’s run down the list of the ones that make or break it for most people. Google TV Google allows full web browsing. It is also flash enabled, so you can get a full web experience. Google TV comes with a selection of popular apps, and is best positioned for system expansion. Companies offering Google TV are those such as Sony Corp and Dish Network. Sony, which offers 4 models of TV, (24” to 42”) with Google TV built into set. They also offer a Google TV box with blu-ray player built in. This could be handy for customers that have multiple TV’s in the home with wireless internet. Dish Network offers Google TV by way of a Logitech Revue companion box to a compatible Dish Network receiver and your TV. Compatible receivers are the models Vip622 and Vip722 models. Usually, a $4.00 monthly fee from Dish Network would apply for services. Apple TV Apple TV is a clear choice for those that want to access their iTunes library through the internet over TV service. While the other services would support iTunes, it is unlikely that Apple would ever allow that, in order to keep their own streaming media player service competitive. Roku One of the biggest advantages of Roku is that you can access Hulu Plus, which is like Hulu but a more expansive fee based service. The other services do not, but may do so in the future. It also allows access to Amazon video, which has nearly identical offerings as Apple TV. It is the least expensive of all the systems but is actually regularly ranked much higher than all other services by users. Boxee Boxee has two major advantages. The first is that you can access your personal videos files and the second that you can add your friends and see their favorite files. It is easier to use than both Google TV and Apple TV, and a bit more affordable. Ultimately, it really depends on personal preference and the other devises and services to which you are already connected. For ease of use, affordability and compatibility, most people feel Roku has an edge.
 
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