VIZIO’s crack at a Google TV set top box has gone up for pre-order. The $99 Co-Star looks to be hit with its compact design, easy set up and list of features, including:

• Smart TV Platforms: Google TV
• App Store: Google Play, Access to Thousands of apps
• Web Browser: Chrome Web Browser with Adobe Flash Player
• WiFi: Yes, 802.11n/g/b
• Ethernet: 10/100Mbps
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Network Multimedia: PlayPoint™ app lets you access media on DLNA-enabled network devices
• Resolution Supported: 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• 3D Support: Yes
• Video Playback: H.264, MP4, MKV
• Music Playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
• Audio Features: Up to 5.1 channels of surround sound pass-through

The VIZIO Co-Star turns any high-definition TV with an HDMI port into a full blown Smart TV, complete with all the digital content apps you could want, plus OnLive gaming as an added bonus.

Controlling the co-star is a breeze with the included universal remote, featuring Bluetooth, physical keyboard, touchpad and IR blaster.

At $99, the VIZIO Co-Star is the perfect companion to any home entertainment system. And if you’re wondering how it stacks up to its competitors, check out the image below:

The Co-Star is only available online at https://www.vizio.com/costar/overview and is expected to ship by August 14. They already have my money, how about you?

• SourceVIZIO