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PDP - Official Universal Media Remote for PlayStation 4 - Black
PDP - Official Universal Media Remote for PlayStation 4 - Black
Grab this PDP Universal Media Remote and start browsing right away. Utilizing a Bluetooth connection, the remote easily interacts with your PlayStation 4 and even allows use with your compatible TV, cable box or audio receiver. Command control of your PlayStation 4 with the remote's dedicated PS4 buttons, such as Triangle, Circle, Cross and Square, Share, Options and PS, so you can navigate menus and apps with ease. With this official remote in your arsenal, you'll be able to enjoy feature flicks and your next binge-watching session with ease.
 
Better for Netflix than a DualShock 4
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3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: bentoo
from Redondo Beach, CA
on August 19, 2016
Remote is a good value but don't think you'll get Harmony type programability for this cheap.
Pros: It's much better than using a DualShock 4 controller for watching movies, Netflix, etc. No more skipping around if you bump the controller.
Cons: Buttons are tiny. The programming is limited. I could get my TV but not my tuner working so I still have to use another remote for that.
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Best Buy number: 0013395865
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Sony - Internet Player with Google TV - Black
Sony - Internet Player with Google TV - Black
Sony Internet Player with Google TV: Stream movies and shows, watch TV, update your social networks and browse the Web with Google TV. Built-in voice search makes it easy to find what you're looking for across multiple sources, from YouTube clips and Netflix to DirecTV and websites.
 
Good first effort (unfortunately on it's 3rd gen.)
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2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: bentoo
from Redondo Beach, CA
on January 20, 2014
Features
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3.0
Ease of Use
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: Integrates with cable box, program guide.
What's not so great: Integration is very limited.
Google TV has many great features such as cable STB integration, Chrome, and Android apps (YouTube, Pandora, Amazon Instant Video, etc.). Unfortunately, other than a nice looking program guide and great Prime Time application there isn't a lot that you cannot do on other streaming media devices.
I would expect that Google would have added more features and integration but I just don't see it here. In fact, the Google TV website looks all but abandoned with very little actual product functionality/usage information and doesn't even show the current Sony NSZ-GS8 in the "buddy box" products list. This just feels like a product that they've given up trying to make better. (The fact that it's running Android 3.2 kind of supports this...)
As for the Sony hardware I had a couple of reliability problems in the week I've had it so far:
1) On more than one occasion I could not wake/power it on. Both times removing the power cable for a few seconds and then re-inserting it brought it to life.
2) On more than one occasion it caused my Sharp TV to emit a horrible screeching sound until the TV and cable STB were powered off. I believe this is a problem with the HDMI pass-through but swapping cables and inputs didn't help.
3) One time when browsing PrimeTime it rebooted without warning. There was no force close, error message, etc.
I really wanted to like the Sony NSZ-GS8 and Google TV for that matter but I cannot live with the limitations and issues so it will be returned this week.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
My Best Buy number: 13395865
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Sony - Internet Player with Google TV - Black
Sony - Internet Player with Google TV - Black
Sony Internet Player with Google TV: Stream movies and shows, watch TV, update your social networks and browse the Web with Google TV. Built-in voice search makes it easy to find what you're looking for across multiple sources, from YouTube clips and Netflix to DirecTV and websites.
 

can you get your e-mail on the screen if you have a g-mail account & address?

Can you get your e-mail on the screen if you have a g-mail account & address?
You can use the Chrome browser to access your Gmail account. I do not think the Android Gmail application works with the Google TV.
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Sony - Internet Player with Google TV - Black
Sony - Internet Player with Google TV - Black
Sony Internet Player with Google TV: Stream movies and shows, watch TV, update your social networks and browse the Web with Google TV. Built-in voice search makes it easy to find what you're looking for across multiple sources, from YouTube clips and Netflix to DirecTV and websites.
 

Can you throw from your tablet to the tv?

I thought it said on the box you could be on a tablet and throw it to the tv.
You can send web pages and YouTube videos to the Google TV with the Google TV Remote applications for Android and iOS.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tvremote

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-tv-remote/id422137859?mt=8
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