Sony NSZ-GS7

43 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 16 expert reviews and 27 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 63/100 and users rate it 67/100. The average review date is Oct 19, 2012. We have compared these reviews to 35450 reviews from other Blu-ray Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 94/100 = Excellent. Last update: May 22, 2013.

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(Based on 43 reviews)

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Expert review by: Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Sony Internet Player With Google TV (NSZ-GS7)

Two years in and Google TV is still trying to find its footing in an entertainment ecosystem that already offers simple, easy-to-set-up access to online services, either through connected HDTVs and Blu-ray players or dedicated media hubs like the Roku...

Well-designed remote. Plenty of functionality. Lots of online services and apps

Not as polished or intuitive as other media hubs. Finding good apps requires combing through many not-so-great ones

The Sony Internet Player With Google TV (NSZ-GS7) is one of the better ways to get Google TV on your HDTV, even if the platform itself still suffers from a lack of polish.

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by: Ben Drawbaugh (engadget.com)

Sony NSZ-GS7 Google TV

More Info Sony's second try at Google TV brings Blu-ray player, streaming box and a new remote Google TV goes international, Sony NSZ-GS7 set-top box up for preorder in the US and UK Google TV officially switching to ARM, Marvell Armada 1500 CPU to...

One of the best QWERTY remotes for the HT ever ; Noticeably faster than older Google TVs ; HDMI-CEC, 3D and 24p output

Price is steep compared to other streamers ; Google TV ecosystem is still unproven

The NSZ-GS7 is probably the best way add the Google TV experience to your existing TV, but Google still has a way to go before it deserves to be a fixture in most living rooms.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by: David Pierce (theverge.com)

Sony NSZ-GS7 with Google TV review

Google TV had a second coming-out party at CES 2012, where a number of manufacturers introduced new features for the television-based operating system, new devices running it, and other big plans. Eric Schmidt, in a fit of what turned out to be...

Faster, more responsive interface ; Hardware is simple and ports are well placed ; Awesome universal search functionality

Google TV needs more content ; App selection is lacking ; Device gets really hot

When does 'it has potential' turn into 'it's not good enough?'

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by: Barb Gonzalez (hometheatermag.com)

Sony NSZ-GS7 Internet Player With Google TV

When I decided to review two Google TV media streamers back to back, I thought there would be little difference between them. After all, Google TVs run on an Android platform, and both the Sony Internet Player with Google TV and Vizio's Co-Star would...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by: Barb Gonzalez (hometheater.com)

Sony NSZ-GS7 Internet Player With Google TV

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Sighkadelik (cnet.com)

"Reliable, versatile, easy to use, well worth the money."

I've had mine for about 5 months and am ready to post my review. I support the Google tv concept but have been disappointed with previous iterations and with other Sony devices and while this isn't quite as good as having a full on laptop connected to...

Some decent apps

Not very fast

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: mattliptak (cnet.com)

"Not sure why the bad press and reviews..this box works!"

Okay let me break this down to you very simply. I read reviews before I buy any product. Whether it be here on Amazon or Best Buy or CNET or Consumer Reports, I read and research and think and then browse and research more. I debated over and over...

Great searching capabilities and works with existing cable provider

IR blaster controlled and will not allow Logitech remote control use

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: asgilbert (cnet.com)

"A poor compromise between a Smart TV and a HTPC."

I got this as part of an offer with my Sony TV and honestly, I would not recommend paying for it.

The keyboard/remote

Very limited range of apps available

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: Fuscero (reviewstream.com)

Sony Google TV NSZ-GS7

by Fuscero TRUSTWORTHY all reviewsLike? Support the author This little box hosts holds a whole bunch of inputs and outputs, including an HDMI input and output, optical output, and a couple of USB inputs as well. It also has Dolby Digital Plus,...

Apr, 2013

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Consumer review by: Robo (amazon.com)

Works like I expected

I own a Logitech Revue and wanted to upgrade to the newer generation. I bought this from the Sony Rewards site with my Reward points. It is much faster and stable than my Revue is. I currently use this on my main TV and the Revue in my bedroom....

Nov, 2012