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science_police | 14 years ago | on: Facebook roadshow video

I hate to be "that guy" but view source on the page for lulz.

science_police | 14 years ago | on: Logitech CEO: Google TV a 'gigantic mistake'

I have Boxee through the Apple TV, however I want to be able to search the Internet at command, Picture in Picture out while changing settings etc.

GoogleTV and Revue got so close, just never followed through.

science_police | 14 years ago | on: Logitech CEO: Google TV a 'gigantic mistake'

If this is the case, then say so. Still doesn't excuse no Samba (build it in to Logitech Media Player) or Logitech Media player being so poor regarding playback.

science_police | 14 years ago | on: Logitech CEO: Google TV a 'gigantic mistake'

Blaming their failure on Google is just Bullshit. Logitech's Support for the Revue is abysmal. They are rude in the forums to their users and constantly take the approach of "it's the software" and "that's google's responsibility" however their system is closed and the don't allow developers to make modifications if necessary. It's been three weeks and I still haven't had my 3.1 Honeycomb update appear as an option to upgrade. (something Logitech should just have as a download on their site)

The revue/gtv was supposed to be the new (original) Xbox. The perfect media device, not only will it play all your movies, you can browse the internet on it. The Logitech Media player doesn't play particular formats, sucks at search, needs to reconnect constantly over wifi and is generally just plagued with issues.

Here is what they need to do to save the Revue.

1. Samba & DLNA (no samba was an epic mistake, the original xbox had samba ffs) 2. Make it open so users can hack it and modify it for their needs. If you hack it, no warranty or support from Logitech (just like Microsoft and the Xbox). Make it near impossible to brick. If I fuck it up, I should be able to restore easily. 3. Update the Media Player and have it use VLC so it plays all videos (or something of that nature)

Here is what they should be demanding from Google 1. Don't assume I live in America. 2. Allow the community to help out in the development and testing of the revue and have a release cycle similar to Chrome.

I use my Revue as a Media Centre and while I love it, it isn't perfect and I think both Logitech and Google have made mistakes. But step up, admit it, fix the issues, listen to the community.

/rant