TORONTO – Sony will introduce its new Internet player and Blu-Ray Disc playe rwith Google TV to Canadians later this year, the company confirmed Monday.
Powered by the Google TV platform, the Sony Internet Player NSZ-GS7 will be available at retailers nationwide in August for $199.99, and pre-orders will begin on June 27. In addition, Sony’s newest Internet Blu-ray Disc player with Google TV, the NSZ-GP9, will be available at retailers in time for the holiday season, priced at $329.99. That device features full HD with Blu-ray Disc technology and a built-in microphone for easy and convenient voice search.
Both new devices come with a redesigned remote control equipped with a backlit QWERTY keyboard, a touch pad for easy operation, and a three-axis motion sensor to enjoy games. The bluetooth remote control can also be utilized as a universal remote to control connected devices such as TV, set- top-boxes and A/V receivers.
“We are proud to continue our relationship with Google and be the first manufacturer in Canada to introduce a product powered by the Google TV platform,” said Hideki Ito, Sony Canada’s senior director of marketing, home network products, in the announcement. “Through the introduction of the Sony Internet Player with Google TV, we are expanding the reach and connectivity of the powerful Android platform which includes Sony’s smart phones, tablet and renowned audio and video products. Google TV enhances the viewer experience by allowing consumers to easily find what they want to watch, listen to or play using familiar search engine technology.”
