Google TV Partners With DISH Network To Offer Special Deals

Now that Google TV is a reality, what equipment is required to view its content? The buzz about Google TV has been spreading for several months. But how can Google TV enhance our viewing options, and will the technology be easily available and affordable? And, how will we be able to take advantage of this new technology? The good news for DISH Network subscribers is that actually DISH Network is already compatible with the Google TV platform. In fact Dish Network was the first company to offer fully-compatible set-top boxes for use with the Intel based Google TV platform. DISH Network deals are offered to subscribers so they can access Google TV content by purchasing a Logitech Revue. Although you can purchase the Revue directly from the manufacturer, the price for DISH network customers is discounted substantially.

What can you do with Google TV

Imagine watching a video on your Android based phone and being able to instantly push that web-based video content to your HI-Def TV. Google TV runs on the Android platform and with the right app and your Dish Network set-top box connected to Goggle TV it is possible. But beyond just watching a random video you can do much more. With DISH Network and Google TV you can experience surfing the Web with the Google Chrome browser, streaming content from both the internet and from your computer and even video chatting.

Connecting Google TV with DISH Network

The Logitech Revue is the piece of hardware you need to join your internet connection to your DISH Network set-top box. The connection can be done wirelessly using 802.11n Wi-Fi. The connections on the back panel, of your Logitech Revue include: An HDMI In and Output, two USB ports, and an Ethernet connector which is necessary to set up your DISH network DVR to work with the Logitech Revue. The convergence between the internet and television gives viewers many choices in content. New ways to view content and the seemingly endless amounts of content to view has made DISH network an optimal choice.