I don’t understand what’s wrong with companies today. I, like the rest of you have been following the Google I/O conference announcements for the past couple of days and just heard about Google TV today (yeah I know a bit behind in my feed). I was all excited and was thinking of all the possibilities (think: googletalk, conferencing, streaming ppv, cloud based gaming, etc.). Then, later on, I came across a partner announcement from Logitech….Wow, wait a sec, the mouse company? Yep, it makes sense, they make webcams, keyboards and mice and have in the recent years boughtup Harmony, the guys who make the cool super-nerdy TV remotes. At this point I decide to take a look around the Logitech website and I come across this:
Q: What will I need to make it (Google TV) work?
A: All you need is a broadband Internet connection and a TV with an HDMI input. To take full advantage of the content search, you’ll need a satellite or cable set-top box with an HDMI output as well. And, for now, you’ll need to reside in the United States.
What the hell? U.S. only? Again? Google? The In-ter-net search giant? Come on guys what the hell is wrong with you?
First you come preaching that Apple’s way of creating a walled garden is badbadbad. Then you make fun of their devices. Then you make fun of their developers. But you know what…..as bad as Apple has been/become, atleast their walls are semi-climable.
Back when Hulu pulled this trick with people outside U.S. I thought well, small company tries to do something innovative and they had to bow down to the studio’s, TV producers. But google? You can not tell me that the big G could not have walked into the room with all the content providers around the table and said….”Okay We’re gonna launch this thing called Google TV, and YES, since we’re a Global company, our service will also be globally accessible”.
Sorry guys/gals, you’ve lost my vote….You might have the best (arguable) search engine, but when it comes to devices (ie: physical THINGS), you need to go back to school. In the meantime I guess I just have to hand my C$ to el Jobso, get a AppleTV and hack Boxee into it. ltr.
2 responses to “@Google: I’m Canadian and I want my Google TV NOW!!!!”
Wow, this is a pretty childish rant. If you don't understand by now that the problem isn't the technology companies but the TV/Movie rights holders that prevent streaming outside of the US, then I have no respect for any other opinion post you make.
Hi Greg,
Childish, I don't think so. I DO understand the rights of the TV/Movie holders…..Ever heard of iTunes?
There is a thing called iTunes Canada for those of us who're not worthy to have U.S. content.
Your point is really mute anyways, since the whole point of GTV box is a INTERNET connected box that consumes INTERNET content (ie: youtube, vimeo, podcasts and such)….Please spend a bit more time researching the device before posting.