Google TV Accessories

Vizio, manufacturer of ground-breaking TVs and accessories, has announced two Google TV powered set-top boxes, the VAP430 and the VBR430.

The VAP430 Stream player picks up where the Revue left off, adding the Google TV experience and access to streaming media in any existing setup. Meanwhile, the VBR430 Blu-ray player adds discs to the mix of a VIA platform (standard and Plus) that stands to benefit from a new VOD app, M-Go from Technicolor that should bring first-run movies streaming directly to TVs. Vizio announced a few other add-ons mentioned in their keynote including a Skype webcam, iPad dock and soundbar, but all of these are available now.

Like the other products Vizio has announced at CES, shipping dates and prices are will be announced soon.

Logitech this week unveiled a line of products designed to work with Google TV. The lineup includes the Logitech Revue with Google TV, a plug-and-play companion box with Keyboard Controller, Logitech Mini Controller, the Logitech TV Cam and Vid HD service for HD video calling, as well as apps designed for the Google TV platform.

All are available for pre-order now on Logitech.com, Amazon.com and BestBuy.com, and are expected to be available by the end of October. The Logitech Revue with Google TV has an MSRP of $299.99, the Logitech Mini Controller will sell for $129.99, and the Logitech TV Cam is priced at $149.99.

"Logitech Revue with Google TV makes it easy for people to use just one controller to find and enjoy content from a variety of sources – programs from TV providers; the entire Web, including Flash-based games; music, photos and videos from their personal library; and a growing selection of apps," said Ashish Arora, vice president and general manager of Logitech's digital home products group. "Logitech not only delivers the Google TV experience for any HDMI-ready TV, but we build on it with exceptional interface devices, control of living room components through Logitech Harmony Link and enhanced experiences such as video calling in the living room." Read more