Logitech to launch Google TV on October 6

Logitech has sent out an invite to media folks for the launch of Logitech Revue TV at an event scheduled for October 6 in New York, reported CNET. At the Google I/O Conference earlier this year, Google had announced that Logitech, Sony and Intel will be its hardware partners for new Google TV project. Earlier this week, Sony had sent out invites for its Google TV product launch and now, it looks like Logitech is going to overshadow that one.

Logitech Revue will have 1.2GHz Intel Atom processor and 4GB memory on a Gigabyte motherboard. Featuring built-in Wi-Fi, Revue will offer two HDMI, two USB 2.0, Ethernet, optional Audio Out and IR Blaster ports. But the big deal about the Logitech Revue is the new Google TV interface. Android based Google TV interface promises seamless access to content and search experience right from the TV screen.



Revue box also has Harmony technology built in that will allow Harmony Link to work flawlessly with Harmony remote. Harmony Link is a combination of hardware and software built in such a manner that input commands like changing volume levels are translated into infrared signals.

The big rush about introducing Google TV laden devices is to compete with the recently announced $99 Apple TV. Apart from announcing Revue featuring Google TV, Logitech may also launch remotes compatible with Google TV based products. More details, pricing and shipping dates would be available post launch.