Ready for more reality TV? Probably not. Luckily, VIZIO wants to expand your channel lineup, via VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Connected HDTVs.
Earlier this year, the company announced
the connected HDTV service -- as well as plans to deliver more content partners than any of its competitors. To date, we haven't actually seen the service in a production TV model yet, while said competitors Panasonic, Samsung and LG are all currently delivering IPTV features in their TVs. But, VIZIO claims we won't have too much longer to wait (well, unless you consider
four months a long time).
The budget HDTV manufacturer may be long on talk and short on delivery, but they do have a few new interesting things to say. The latest is
the announcement of a new and improved list of service providers for VIA HDTVs. The company previously announced partnerships with Accedo Broadband, Amazon Video On Demand, Blockbuster On Demand, Flickr, Netflix, Pandora and Rhapsody. New deals will add:
- eBay: Users can monitor items in real-time and place bids.
- Facebook: Keep feeding that Facebook monkey on your back, even while away from the computer.
- Radiotime: Tune in to over 60,000 AM/FM radio stations from around the globe.
- Revision 3: Original content is key for this must-see web TV.
- Rallypoint Sports: Use your remote for real-time fantasy league stats and to connect with sports friends and foes.
- Showtime: The TV network offers video extras, trailers, trivia, and select sample episodes of hit shows like Dexter and Weeds.
- Twitter: This should need no explanation; the widget allows you to post and follow fellow Tweeters in real-time.
- VUDU: The set-top box/service provider has teamed up to deliver tens of thousands of movies, many in high definition, without the need for a dedicated box.
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The company's VIA Connected HDTV includes options for wireless and wired connections. After a quick setup process, VIZIO says that users can surf through the widgets and other enertainment options via a universal remote, which includes a built-in QWERTY keyboard. Other features include the Yahoo! Widget Engine and support for the Adobe Flash Platform for the Digital Home.
VIZIO will include the VIA Connected HDTV feature into its XVT series, which is expected to ship this fall.
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