Samsung Surprises us with Google TV Products

http://phandroid.com/2011/01/07/samsung-surprises-us-with-google-tv-products/

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-getting-google-tv-game

Samsung has announced that they are working up two new Google TV devices -- a set top companion box, and a Blu-ray player to compliment their smart TV offerings.  Samsung has embraced Android and Google in a big way with their Galaxy S line, and seeing them start work on Google TV devices is great news.  Once the content agreements are worked out, a big push from Samsung could make Google TV the "next big thing".  Many of us (myself included) want to embrace Google TV, but don't have the desire to be the early adopter.  This will help push the platform forward in a big way. 

We're on the floor at CES, and will try to get some more info and maybe even a demo.  Press release after the jump. [Google TV blog, Samsung]

SAMSUNG EXPANDS BLU-RAY AND COMPANION BOX LINEUP 

New Blu-ray Player and Companion Box Enabling Google TV Unveiled at iCES 2011 

 

LAS VEGAS, Jan 7, 2011—Today at the International Consumer Electronics Show, Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd. ., unveiled a new Blu-ray player and companion box enabling Google TV, as part of its ongoing smart TV product offerings. 

 

 

As part of Samsung’s continued roll-out of smart TV products and services, Samsung’s new Blu-ray player and companion box enabling Google TV lets consumers surf the Internet on their TV screens just as they would on a computer including the ability to update social networks, track fantasy football scores, check e-mail and more.

 

Seamlessly integrating web content into a traditional TV watching experience, Samsung’s new Blu-ray player and companion box enabling Google TV feature an Android based platform, which will include a variety of Internet services for consumers. . In addition, a special Google TV remote control will provide users with a full QWERTY keypad and voice search supported through an internal microphone.

 

 

Sitting at the heart of Samsung’s smart TV home digital entertainment, the new Blu-ray player and companion box enabling Google TV will be on display at CES Booth #11033 throughout the show. The new devices are expected to be available at retail by 1^st half, 2011.

 

 

For more information about Samsung’s technology lineup at CES 2011, and to track buzz during the show, visit www.samsungces2011.com.

 

 

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. Samsung is also the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit http://www.samsung.com for more information.