Andre Yoskowitz
24 Jul 2012 19:57
Vizio has begun taking pre-orders for its $99 Co-Star device powered by Google TV.
The item is expected to ship August 14th and the company is offering free shipping for the next few days.
Additionally, the device will be the first Google TV device to have built-in OnLive support, allowing for cloud-based gaming.
On top the standard Google TV features, the gadget will have pre-loaded Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, iHeartRadio, and OnLive apps.
"Our focus to deliver the best consumer experience continues with today's announcement of the Co-Star, which delivers a superior smart TV interface that anyone can add to their existing HDTV," Matt McRae, VIZIO's Chief Technology Officer said in a released statement last month. "We combined the powerful features of Google TV with an intuitive and easy to use interface, giving users the power to enjoy an entire world of entertainment."
The Co-Star will come with a dual-sided Bluetooth remote, with one side being a full QWERTY keypad. The set-top has 802.11n Wi-Fi and USB ports.