Earlier this morning, Sony announced their new lineup of Google TV set top boxes with the NSZ-GS7 and GS9. These two boxes offer the next in evolution of Google TV as it offers a great redesigned universal remote control w/ back-lit QWERTY keyboard on the back, a touch pad for improved navigation, and a three-axis motion sensor for gaming. Both boxes offer access to Google Chrome browser, YouTube, and various other apps/games from the Google Play Store.
The difference between the GS7 and GS9 is that the GS9 offers a built-in Internet Blu-Ray player along with features of Google TV and it will be more $$$. The GS9 is scheduled for a release sometime during the holiday priced at $299. Pre-orders for the NSZ-GS7 starts today with a launch on July 22nd and a $199 price point. Good to see they Google hasn’t abandoned the Google TV business.
Pre-order yours here