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Google TV is not a Television, it’s a software platform, a limited OS (Operating System) that works only with specific hardware, for now, like Logitech Revue, and Sony Internet TV and Blu-ray Player.

To better understand it just substitute Google with the word Search “Search TV”. GTV is a search engine that is designed to find any shows, movies and any internet material just like Google Search in your PC. I am sure some of you have a cable box, XB360, PS3 or Roku connected to your Television so you can watch shows or movies from Netflix or Amazon, but finding the show or movie to watch you will need to manually search the TV guide or you have to stroll through several screens before you find what you want to watch. Well with Google TV software all you have to do is enter what you want to watch in a search bar just like Google Search in your PC.

So how does Google do it? It taps into Television listings, programming databases and Internet so it can give you the show you want. GTV, for now, is not perfect. Some of the TV programming databases can not be accessed by Google TV because they are proprietary, but give it some time and with Google’s resources these databases will be available soon.

So how can you get Google TV? Right now, there are only 3 devices that will allow you to get GTV: Sony Internet TV, Sony Blu-ray player with GTV and Revue by Logitech. All 3 devices require that you have a fast DSL or Cable Internet connection with a wired or wireless router. The Sony Internet TV connects directly into your wired or wireless network and the other device connect to your network and your Television with an HDMI cable.

Just as Google search on the PC has been the dominant search engine, Google TV will be the OS for future Televisions. I expect all TV manufacturers will follow Sony’s lead and make their TV’s compatible with Google TV. In the mean time Blu-ray players and other set-top devices will offer Google TV for your existing flat screen TV.

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A proper match will result in quality output which will give you the feel of theater at home. The confusion arises when one has to make a choice between HDMI cables and component cables. Both are widely used for home entertainment systems.

HDMI stands for high definition multimedia interface. These cables are capable of transmitting audio as well as video signals simultaneously which the analogue Scart leads could not manage. They are designed to provide unbreakable signal connectivity along with longevity. If you coat it with gold, it will improve its performance. It is made to support any format of video signal for your TV or PC. They are compatible with almost any home entertainment systems and thus come in handy while connecting them to each other. The cost range varies according to the grade.

The format on which the component cables are based on is analog format. Thus they are not compatible with HDMI cables. The component cables have voltage signals which form a wave pattern due to the analog signal; the changes occurred in height is a key factor. These component connections are quite underrated though they are capable of delivering superior quality picture; good as HDMI cables. The longer component cables are more promising; 25 feet or more.

Both HDMI cable and component cable are good in what they meant for, which one to go for is totally up to the owner of the home entertainment system. But if you want to have just one cable do the job then go with the HDMI cable.

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