ASUS QUBE Google TV Device Showcase With Primetime - Linus Tech Tips CES 2013

Linus Tech Tips brings CES 2013 coverage of the ASUS QUBE, a Google TV ready device with a surprisingly feature rich remote. The host outlines hardware basics first, noting an ARM processor, 4 gigabytes of onboard storage, one gigabyte of RAM, USB, Ethernet, and both HDMI in and out, plus an IR blaster to act as a hub for passing signals to other devices. He then highlights the standout remote, which includes a touchpad, full keyboard on the back, and dedicated microphone buttons for Google Voice control, along with standard play and volume controls. The demonstration shifts to the working model running Android Honeycomb with a custom, visually distinct UI that can be navigated primarily with the remote. Google’s Prime Time UI is showcased, pulling together web content and TV service content, with access to movies, games, social features, and a full Chrome browser, all under the Google Play app ecosystem. A live TV button is highlighted for quick access to live programming, with the ability to continue background playback while performing other tasks. The host emphasizes the device’s versatility, encourages exploration of the app store, and ends with a call to subscribe for more CES 2013 coverage from Linus Tech Tips, powered by Corsair, Seagate Technology, and Lynxys.

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