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The editors liked
Much better performance than previous models
Full featured remote with backlit keys
Easy set up
Lots of media codecs
There are hints of great and friendly tech in the NSZ-GS7. Startup is near instant
And it doesn't take many taps to get to a live-updating list of TV shows to watch
Free movies to stream (Netflix
Amazon VoD
And the rest of the familiar cast)
And list
The Sony NSZ-GS7 has a vastly improved
Double-sided remote for Google TV
With a large touch pad and a full keyboard. It's a small
Stylish box and the only current set-top box that supports Google TV
Well-designed remote. Plenty of functionality. Lots of online services and apps.
Doublesided controller has a clickable touchpad and can function as a universal remote. Quick startup. Ports galore
Including Ethernet
Two USB
Digital optical out
HDMI in and out
And an IR blaster. Will play content from external drives
Faster
More responsive interface
Hardware is simple and ports are well placed
Awesome universal search functionality
The editors didn't like
A good bit of Internet content is still blocked from Google TV users
No easy way to play purchased Google Play movies
At $299
It's more expensive than many other options
That full-feature remote has a confusing layout
For every graceful HBO moment
There were a dozen to the contrary
A channel that wouldn't load
A command that wasn't recognized
Or an inexplicable green screen of nothing. Maybe it was my cable box
Maybe it was my receiver—but that's beside the point
The Google TV software continues to disappoint. There aren't dedicated apps for major streaming services like Amazon Instant
Hulu Plus
And MLB.TV
Nor is Google's own movie rental service supported. Major content providers like ABC
CBS
NBC
Fox
Comed
Not as polished or intuitive as other media hubs. Finding good apps requires combing through many not-so-great ones
There are better streaming boxes for less than half the price. Web browsing on a TV is still not fun. Glitchy software means that Google TV is still not ready for prime time
Nice apps, very usable Chrome browser, platform has lots of potential
Doesn't do the basics you might expect, app store is currently light on content
We're sure that more apps that handle DLNA will appear, but as with other areas of the performance we're not going to absolutely bank on it, which is why for now the GS7 has to make do with four stars.If the Google TV store develops as we hope and expect...
Published: 2012-09-28, Author: Mark , review by: avforums.com
Sits between HDMI devices and TV, Controller makes web use very palatable, Very vesatile, Well engineered, Lots of potential, Google Chrome, Good media file support
Chronic lack of dedicated apps, User interface might put some off, Some lock ups, Price seems a little high
Unique Google TV platform, Chrome browser supports Flash video, Handy HDMI switching, Excellent YouTube app, Live thumbnail while browsing
Limited Google Play apps, Complex remote, Expensive
Google TV potentially compelling, but even in the world of regular firmware updates and new apps, is that enough? It's should fetch video from disparate websites and present it in a source-neutral way. Chrome doesn't do that, and nor does a motley collec...
YouTube app is gorgeous, Streaming quality is good, Remote control keyboard is responsive
Nowhere near enough dedicated apps, Extensive reliance on open internet doesn't make for a comfortable user experience, Current firmware is buggy
If you want to introduce online functionality to an old, non-Smart TV, then we guess you could consider the Google TV box. If you do though, be prepared for a very steep learning curve, not to mention an awful lot of frustrations created by the combinatio...
Overall, Sony has produced a powerful, well-equipped internet-enabled media player here, and the applications dedicated to the Google TV OS are slicker than a Brylcreemed ferret. But the fact is Google TV’s open internet still looks pretty barren when...
The Sony NSZ-GS7 Google TV is a nice package with a good interface and innovative remote. The price is a little high considering there's no TV tuner and a lack of apps. Its Chrome browser brings many benefits such as accessing almost any TV service you...
Abstract: The UK launch of the Sony NSZ-GS7 Internet Player found your intrepid Trusted Reviews reporter feeling seriously untrendy. On this grand occasion, as the first Google TV box arrived in the UK, our default blue jeans/black shirt ensemble was thrown into pa...
Seriously cool live TV while browsing the web; vastly improved double-sided remote, with a large touch pad and a full keyboard; small, stylish box; the only current set-top box that supports Google TV; Choice of Android apps
Google TV software disappoints; Software is buggy; Twice the price of Apple TV
The Sony NSZ-GS7 Internet Media Player with Google TV brings the world of Android apps to your TV, including web browsing while still watching live TV, but the software is buggy and frustrating....
