I have a Roku, I like it and recommend it... but it can't do half of the things that this box can.Roku. Cheap, does everything you really need.
I stopped in a local Best Buy this morning and was told they expect the Revue to be on their shelves on the 26th. They will take your money today and that will reserve one.Just spoke to a CSR from Dish who indicated that there is a delay on the orders and that they won't be shipping any Google TVs until 10/28 at the earliest. Figures. They are already on the shelf in Best Buy and Amazon has them shipping today, but of course Dish can't get their act together and get them out the door on time. Why did I even think it was a possibility?
Check the audio specs on the Sony web site. The HDMI input down converts the audio to 2 channel analog.works with dishnetwork also
I stopped in a local Best Buy this morning and was told they expect the Revue to be on their shelves on the 26th. They will take your money today and that will reserve one.
The Sony and Logitech have different apps and screens. What you see on a Sony might not be on a Logitech.Scott I would like your review of this box, are their more apps that need to be downloaded?
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I tried the google box at best buy and was very unimpressed. I was told that the box does not do 5.1 surround. It download 5.1 to 2.1.
When I played with it I came away with the impression that is just a big google search engine for your tv.
No apps on this box and the Netflix and amazon interface looked a lot like Roku.
Scott I would like your review of this box, are their more apps that need to be downloaded?
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Revue can receive either PCM Stereo or AC3 5.1 from an HDMI input source. Assuming Revue is connected to an AVR and the AVR is configured correctly (this changes from brand to brand), Revue, can output following audio formats.
HDMI HDMI
(PCM/AC-3 5.1) Source Device ----> Revue ----> AVR - Either PCM Stereo and PCM 7.1/5.1 are output
HDMI SPDIF
(PCM/AC-3 5.1)Source Device ----> Revue ----> AVR - Either PCM Stereo and AC-3 5.1 are output
Revue always mixes incoming audio with internal audio sounds, even in cases where you are using a supported audio modes (see above), Revue will never pass the Audio as is (untouched) to the AVR.
Regards,
Omar
I don't understand how that can be a bad thing. Doing searches, even on my 922, is just clunky and unintuitive. Search the guide and DISHOnline, oh ya and the whole freaking Internet! THAT'S what I want. (Was this the Sony unit you were looking at?)
No the box will not be offered by retailers.Scott - Is it possible to get this box at the special price from a Dish Network retailer?