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I need your help to sort out my confusion regarding the Google TV and Apple TV. Both apple Tv and recently launched Google Tv comprises the similar functionality. But thing is that I am not able get which is the best among google tv and apple tv. What do you think is google tv is better alternative for apple tv?. Please don't hesitate to let me know your opinions.
Google goes further by launching its project Google TV, Which is truly a platform accessible from the Internet TV. To achieve this, the internet giant has teamed up with electronics giant Sony to incorporate this technology directly into the TV brand. Collaboration also exists between Google, Intel and Logitech for making external boxes with remotes plug into any TV, running Android, and also allowing access to all web services.
If you connect google Tv to the internet you can access the web, including Google services like Google Chrome (web browser), Picasa (for photos), YouTube (for videos) or Gmail (email). In short, the mad dream of integrating the web directly to the heart of our lounge. Google TV will undoubtedly further democratize access to the web, the general public and, incidentally, will open new markets for Google advertisers.
The widescreen TV is probably what is better for watching movies in HD. But with Apple TV, it also lets you view your digital photos with exceptional quality. In general, a sharp and high definition. The best moments of your life undoubtedly deserve such treatment. Simply select the photos on my Apple TV to browse photo albums stored on your computer and sync the photos you want to view.
Google TV is intended to work with any TV operator and the user experience will be completely optimized by coalesce with DISH Network. Google adds TV video selection, ranging from hundreds of channels currently available via pay-TV operators with vast resources of video content available on the Web.
To browse the range of content available via a single terminal and on a single screen, Google TV brought experience integrated research to facilitate viewers to easily discover relevant content on lists of terrestrial channels and pay TV, DVR and the Internet, and a way to overlay simultaneously access multiple windows. Google TV is also equipped with an innovative home screen to help viewers to quickly organize their favorite content and customize their viewing experience.
Apple TV allows you to benefit from the simplicity of iPhoto organization on a large screen through Events and Faces. Events you can browse photos by event (holiday at the seaside or a trip abroad, for example). The Faces feature uses face detection to identify people in your photos and facial recognition to identify other faces that resemble the various subjects.
Google TV is just one part of a wider initiative from Intel; as they have started to work with a project in the UK called ‘Canvas’. Canvas wants to add TV to the network age as well as let developers innovate on this platform by new building applications and services. Find out more at Intel IT Galaxy UK blog http://bit.ly/ITGalaxyBlogSmartTV - a community space where IT professionals can access a great range of bespoke content including podcasts, a custom BrightTALK webinar channel, roundtables on key issues, whitepapers, case studies, videos and interesting blog content.