Haier launches WiFi equipped Net Connect LED HDTVs, takes Yahoo Connected TV along for the ride

In an effort to obviate the best efforts of Boxee , Logitech , Roku , and Apple , the new line of HDTVs from Haier aims to bring internet content and streaming video to your living room without such excess hardware. Rather than having another black box fighting for space in your entertainment center, Haier’s Net Connect LED displays have WiFi capabilities and Yahoo’s Connected TV baked in to deliver content. In addition to Yahoo’s apps, the TVs will also provide viewers with access to Hulu Plus, Blockbuster on Demand, Film Fresh , and Netflix. Unfortunately, we don’t have specs, prices, or a release date for the sets, but we do know that they’ll have remotes with a dedicated Netflix button , which is sure to please the impatient movie watcher in us all. Continue reading Haier launches WiFi equipped Net Connect LED HDTVs, takes Yahoo Connected TV along for the ride Haier launches WiFi equipped Net Connect LED HDTVs, takes Yahoo Connected TV along for the ride originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 06:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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