Sony’s Google TV-Powered Devices Have Arrived

Sony has unveiled its newest line of Internet-enabled TVs, complete with the highly anticipated Google TVsoftware.

Sony’s new Internet HDTVs, unveiled earlier today at a press event in New York City, sport 1080p edge-lit LED screens, with the exception of the 24-inch model. They come with four USB ports, four HDMI inputs and Wi-Fi capabilities. They are available in four sizes: 24-inch, 32-inch, 40-inch and 46-inch. The 24-inch model rings in at $599, while the 46-inch will cost you a hefty $1,399.

The big selling point of the new TVs is their inclusion of Google TV. The Internet TV software brings Hulu, Twitter, Netflix, YouTube and Pandora to your living room screen, not to mention search capabilities and a myriad of Android apps. Web surfing is powered by Google Chrome, while apps are powered by the Android OS. It integrates the web with your existing cable or satellite TV by making it simple to search your TV shows and your favorite websites at the same time. The service was revealed earlier this year at Google I/O.

One of the more controversial parts of Sony’s new Google TV-enabled devices is the remote, though. It looks like a combination of a PlayStation 3 controller and a QWERTY keyboard, complete with dozens and dozens of buttons. In fact, Sony says some of the remote’s design elements are borrowed from the PS3. Some people may love the extra functionality, but others might be turned off by all of the buttons.

The new TVs become available this Saturday on SonyStyle.com and in Best Buy stores nationwide this Sunday, making this weekend the first indicator of whether consumers are demanding TVs that can also surf the web. Google desperately wants to dominate the living room screen and get people to use the web even more than they already do. Whether consumers will pony up the extra cash for Google TV devices is a question we’ll soon be able to answer.

Sony 46 in. BRAVIA® HX800 Series LCD TV - Full HD 3D Ready

Product Description

Sony KDL-46HX800 - 46" BRAVIA HX800 Series 3D LED-backlit LCD TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - edge-lit - 240 Hz - HDTV - black

Embark on a new dimension of home entertainment with the BRAVIA HX800 Series 3D TV. Designed to deliver a gorgeous picture in Full HD 1080p, this high-definition television is outfitted with advanced technologies such as a Dynamic Edge LED backlight for sharp, vibrant images and Motionflow PRO 240Hz technology for crisp, fluid motion in fast-action scenes. You can also connect to the internet and stream movies, TV shows, music, videos and more.

Full HD 1080p resolution - Motionflow Pro 240Hz technology - DLNA compatible - 3D in Full HD 

BRAVIA Engine 3 - Wi-Fi adapter ready - Dynamic Edge LED backlight - BRAVIA Internet video- 

USB input