Android Pocket TV Dongle - might arrive by Fall?

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A little news blip hit my Google Reader subscription yesterday. For some reaon, I opened up the site out of curiosity.

There appears to be a some-to-be-released TV dongle with Android's ICS running on it. The release date seems to be October 2012.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-tv-a-smart-tv

Anyway, I went ahead and put in for the $135 option to get the Dongle with the gyroscope remote. Looks fun to say the least.

I love my Logitech Revue, but this will give me full access to video apps like Hulu and others that are not supported with Google TV.

I think it deserves an article on the main page...

I did make the silly request of GPS as additional hardware so I could play with it, but I'm sure it doesn't make sense.

I am definitely very interested in one of these

Originally Posted by bdaman80

I am definitely very interested in one of these

Yeah. I put in for one and am excited to see how it works out. I need me some GTV Hulu.

Not to bash on the Kickstarter project, but how is this different, other than the remote(s) and the HDMI plug gender, from what mk802shop.com is currently shipping?

Originally Posted by billbradford

Not to bash on the Kickstarter project, but how is this different, other than the remote(s) and the HDMI plug gender, from what mk802shop.com is currently shipping?

Valid question and I'm not part of the company to answer it.

However, one thing that sets it apart would be the A9 CPU in the Kickstarter project versus the A8 in the one you shared.

What sets it apart for me is the gyroscope motion controlling and the fact that it's a start-up company that isn't shipping from China I guess. Heck, I can't even find out how that device is controlled. All I see is what appears to be pointer movement from a mouse.

I like the fact that it's a start-up of Android devs doing it based on people "buying" into the idea. It only starts if enough of us buy into it to support the kickstart/upstart of the venture.

I'll inquire on this to the company any way though. If there's much more to offer up, I'll send it this way.

Originally Posted by billbradford

Not to bash on the Kickstarter project, but how is this different, other than the remote(s) and the HDMI plug gender, from what mk802shop.com is currently shipping?

The kickstarter one has a better gpu and its own ui plus a remote and can additionally use a wii like remote so is better suited for a smart tv as with the 802 it seems you have to use a wireless keyboard or mouse and navigate standard ui but that 802 looks nice and has one gig ram which more than the kickstarter one.

Dave

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Originally Posted by mistermentality

The kickstarter one has a better gpu and its own ui plus a remote and can additionally use a wii like remote so is better suited for a smart tv as with the 802 it seems you have to use a wireless keyboard or mouse and navigate standard ui but that 802 looks nice and has one gig ram which more than the kickstarter one.

Dave

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The ram issue probably will be addressed after the first run which we are initially backing. I bet we will see a much better product from the kickstarter project rather than the other product.

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Originally Posted by crypted

The ram issue probably will be addressed after the first run which we are initially backing. I bet we will see a much better product from the kickstarter project rather than the other product.

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I think the pocket tv would be preferred as it seems more aimed at creating a user friendly smart tv and has the better gpu to handle graphics intensive apps better. It also seems to have a custom ui which if correct would be nicer than scrolling through the default ics one with a wireless mouse.

The ram of 512 mb is fine for a smart tv, and for most games, though if it had 1 gb ram it would be perfect but then I would assume it would push price up which might price it too high for some people.

Both devices are good but the pocket tv appears more user friendly and would cope better with gaming and videos. The ram difference might swing some people who prefer more of it but as a whole package the pocket tv appeals to me more because of the hardware used because it would be great to play deadspace or asphalt on with the air remote

Dave

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Originally Posted by mistermentality

I think the pocket tv would be preferred as it seems more aimed at creating a user friendly smart tv and has the better gpu to handle graphics intensive apps better. It also seems to have a custom ui which if correct would be nicer than scrolling through the default ics one with a wireless mouse.

The ram of 512 mb is fine for a smart tv, and for most games, though if it had 1 gb ram it would be perfect but then I would assume it would push price up which might price it too high for some people.

Both devices are good but the pocket tv appears more user friendly and would cope better with gaming and videos. The ram difference might swing some people who prefer more of it but as a whole package the pocket tv appeals to me more because of the hardware used because it would be great to play deadspace or asphalt on with the air remote

Dave

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There are a few other differences that I suspect as well. But, we should remember this is a proof concept run. Basically, enough backers mean this progresses. If there are enough backers, I'm sure a second generation would be much more impressive as far as specs go.

We can't assume this to be a major corporation with large expenditures to make a new product. Rather, it's a start-up idea that we all can participate in. If ENOUGH of us participate in it, we will get to see the first generation as thank you for believing.

I think the basis of a Kickstarter project is much more impressive than the other product mentioned. I get the chance to help the product "make."

I an pretty sure if you were to choose the mk802 over this, there are options out there that have the gyro to control as well.

I plan on purchasing the mk802 & the below for controlling it. Price for both would be about the same as the combo on this unit and I don't have to wait until September or October.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvsEu...e_gdata_player

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