Who doesn't want Android and Intel in their HDTV? Panasonic & Samsung
By Richard Lawler 
posted April 1st 2010 1:49AM
posted April 1st 2010 1:49AM
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I don't want it in my HDTV either. Thanks but no thanks.
Google is really going the wrong direction with Android IMO. So many different versions running so many different devices. Wasn't Android designed for Mobile Devices to begin with? Why would I want it in my HDTV??!?
@Twenty5
I think it would be great for android tv. They just need some time to work the kinks out.
@Twenty5 im sorry, really... that these people are doing the whole 3d thing. its very unrealistic and absolutely embarassing. for them.
@Twenty5 I want MeeGo on my HDTV...
Android will know all the pr0n I watch late at night and report that to my wifey... Besides, it will remind me of "dirty sluts 3" (one recommendation) on my personal e-mail and the notification will pop-up right when I am showing that important document to my boss...
A@Twenty5
No, the purpose of Android was to get more people online and using Google products. Initially, that meant cell phones, but now it means everything. The was Google sees it, anything that can connect to the Internet can run Android.
@Addyct the best thing about android is its open source(cough cough apple)
@emopoops
I'm interested to see if they can come up with good 3D that doesn't require glasses. I think they're working on it, like some form of parallax barrier tech that isn't limited in where you sit.
No processing or refresh rate issues, no glasses, and no headaches.
@Twenty5
http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/mowi/article.php/3849121/Why-Android-Could-Fail.htm
is this for real or is google pulling off one of its famous april's fools jokes?
@MSM doesnt seem unfeasible.
@MSM It's for real, the news about android tv came out a week or so ago, this is just an update on it.
@MSM haha, yes, I'm still waiting for the AFD post of engadget. Although google tv will be great: http://bit.ly/tv-by-google-opinions
@WP7S
Who do you think determines what goes on TV now?
If an advertiser wants a certain show on the air, the network follows the money.
Oh well, Sony still is the best though
@Alexpeegs
Not when it comes to TV's. Once upon a time...
Err, I don't see the point of this, just that Sony is trying to save up money by snatching up a free OS. I mean this is nothing new. A lot of consumer electronics are already running Linux inside.
@pika2000 not the PlayStation 3 anymore
@danhawk911 The PS3's main OS is not linux. Besides, what I'm referring to is Linux embedded, not your typical plain desktop OS.
panasonic makes tv's?
@glenskey
Yeah, some pretty good ones, too.
@plyx
ahh, right.. the viera line, i'm with you now..
@glenskey They make some of the best Plasma TVs now that they bought a few patents from Pioneer and hired their engineers while they're at it.
hey if android is in a freaking microwave why not a hdtv.
@danhawk911 ewe why a microwave..
@danhawk911 Does it have a camera in it to read barcodes and/or recognize products to do searches about what you are cooking?
@KAL326 something like that. i remember them showing here during ces this year.
Judging by how SLOOOOOOOWWWWWW Panasonic's VieraCast system is ... they need something better than what they currently have.
It's almost laughable to the point of being basically useless.
@WP7S lol they might.
Wow. These rumors combined with the Apple TV rumors is scary.
Before we know it, the only tech companies that'll be left will be Google and Apple. Microsoft is slowly becoming the Linux of the tech industry. And Google is taking MS' place.
So, computer + phone + TV. What's next, Android in cars?
@mtnDewFTW uhm, I hate to break it to you, but...
http://mashable.com/2010/03/19/android-roewe-350/
@Addyct Speechless.
@mtnDewFTW
Microwaves and Washing Machines. The green robots are going to come after you soon.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/09/touch-revolution-puts-android-in-a-microwave-and-makes-an-update/
@WP7S Yeah, because ATT is totally way more popular than Comcast and Direct TV. Shows much smart you are.
And last time I checked, U-verse isn't exactly the "best." So I'm sorry, exactly what are you getting at here?
@WP7S Isn't it timed you get banned for the 4th Time now InternetExplorer (That username still makes me laugh).
@WP7S Cool. Enjoy your Red Ring + $100 wireless adapter and no bluray/HD drive.
@WP7S Enjoy WM7S which destroyed everything Windows Mobile was about. Just stop kid.
Please tell me that's not you in the pic?
@WP7S wow 10 blu ray players? That's a lot for one person.
And actually I am aware of what an ethernet cord is, I have a port for it on my iMac, but I prefer to use WiFi instead.
But when it comes to gaming, I'll stick with my PS3 since I never cared to game on a PC in the first place.
Not like I even play video games to begin with, but occasionally if I'm bored, I'll pop in a MW2 CD and play the hell out of it.
But, anyway I'm really sorry to inform you that I don't care about what kind of products you use/prefer. And I think you need to work more on "respecting other peoples opinions" and not starting an argument on a empty spot whenever someone says something you don't like about your favorite computer company.
With that being said, I'll leave you and your rage.
Android is the WORST websurfing experience,the WORST email exerience,the WORST photos and movie watching experience ,it's never gonna change the way we do the things we do everyday
April Fools!
@facethefire
LOL
April fool!!!
@sinkingshriek
nope, this is real.
The diff is, are you spending that money to pop a set-top HTPC running Linux, or is it incorporated inside?
My bet is, no one's gonna really care about Samsung and Panasonic products if they wall themselves into proprietary market places.
Wouldnt android tv be a better standalone box solution then being built into tvs?
You mean Topeka Android?
Google TV...will be the same success like Android and all the other Google Services and applications...Google rocks...i really like to buy one of these TVs...I HATE YOU, Panasonic...
@WP7S MS fanboy?
@WP7S
For someone who hasn't heard of a lot of Google products you seem to know them all, lolll! Yes Google has had its share of duds. And I think Knol was a terrible idea. I don't agree about Orkut though. It may not be widely known in US but it has over 180 million users. While it trails Facebook's 400 million users, 180 million is still an impressive number. Certainly more than MySpace's 130 million.
@WP7S LOL without GMail, you'd still have less than 10 MB on your Hotmail. Maybe you were too young since it was 4 years ago. Nobody with half a brain uses Hotmail or IE. I guess you qualify.
@TheGM : Well I have a lot of brains, and proudly use Hotmail and IE, so there. (BTW: I'm not WP7S, but dislike you for insulting users of those products)