Bonux's Android set-top box is pretty much Google TV lite... really lite (video)
By Darren Murph 
posted June 4th 2010 4:59PM
posted June 4th 2010 4:59PM
When speaking with company representatives at its booth, they asserted that their goal was to shrink the white box down to the size of the black unit sitting beside it, or something barely larger than a deck of cards. If all goes to plan, they should be shipping worldwide by the end of this year, but they stated that it would be awhile before Froyo (Android 2.2) was supported given the intrinsic need for more potent hardware. Speaking of which, they've yet to actually nail down a final processor, and they're still debating whether they'll have WiFi as an option. In the end, consumers should expect "between one and three" variants (including one with an integrated TV tuner, possibly), and a retail starting price of around "$120 to $130." So, found that patience you were looking for yet? Per usual, a video demonstration awaits you after the break.
So, it's just the nexus one on your TV. suprised
@Alexpeegs and I thought the EVO screen was big
@Alexpeegs Nexus TV
@Alexpeegs Don't get it! The battery life is awful! ;-)
@N900
WHY didn't Google call it that? Nexus TV sounds so much better than Google TV...then again, brand recognition is important...
Those huge icons will be just right for grandma.
This is pretty cool though, thumbs up to the maker.
@Plazmic Flame
not only the icons, but the bigger box. I feel like a stiff HDMI cable is gonna fling that small-ass box across the room! The bigger one seems more practical.
@Plazmic Flame The Android-powered Jitterbug?
It seems kind of cool, and yet kind of dumb at the same time. I would have loved to see other stuff on it to get an idea of its worth. I have a fair amount of time and money invested in my Android stuff, and seeing some of the games on my TV *could* be interesting (or look like shit; yeah probably look like shit). I will keep this on my radar for now though.
wouldn't it be better to hook up an android mobile to the TV instead?
@Kanpai888 the advantage here is that it could have beefier specs to handle 1080p content. but things like the Droid Incredible (through composite) and the EVO (hdmi micro {though the evo it kind of picky with the content it plays}) are available now.
I bet they didn't like the Google TV announcement.
This looks absurd. Android is great on mobile phones and tablets but on this humungous screen...it's just ridiculous.
They still have the batt meter showing. I would think cause it's always pluged up that the icon would show charging.
Pretty stupid but interesting none the less. Can't wait for the real GoogleTV
@victorstuber LOL, that's basically what I thought too.
But GoogleTV is built on top of Android anyways, so this will probably become a GoogleTV device or just fade away into the realm of vaporware.
Love the taped "Bonux" sticker/paper.... lol
Rock on!
Google TV is going to own. I can't wait for it.
Nice try though.
Just hook up your EVO 4G
Rock on!
Thats one ugly screen.
I'm pro Android but I dont see the point of this device, can someone help me? Its the same as my phone just on a big screen.
Wow they didn't even bother to skin it.
@Programmer
Neither did they disable the huge TV overscan...
I guess since Android is free and OSS people assume they should just toss it on everything. Well I don't have a problem with it but I would not buy this.
Did anybody else notice the phone icon on the home screen? And I thought the EVO was a big phone....
You can already buy the same hardware in the HDX-Bone right now
http://www.hdx1080.com/component/content/article/180-worldsmallestmediaplayer
Can run Android 1.6 but will be getting updates.
Yay, Now both Apple and Google are jumping on the fast moving MSN TV from 1996.
@TheNetAvenger
I think you'd have to stretch your definition of "jumping" pretty hard to include Apple in that statement right now. "Hobby" is a code name for "oops, it failed but we want to look blasé about it".
Bonux...Linux with a boner? Probably still not the worst Linux-related name out there.
Well. I guess I will wait for real Google TV.
Sheesh. I just hope that Google won't trash Google TV with ads.
Here comes the shocker: You can connect your laptop to a TV and get a full featured computer with big ass screen! And if you have an Apple computer, you can get an Apple Remote and have your music, videos, photos and more as well!
Looks like they've done the utter minimum to run Android. That UI is just the standard Android UI with a few extra activities.
am i the only one noticing the display is bigger than the screen itself?
boxee.TV #betterChoice [;)]