[crausch]

Hisense was expected to start selling their Google TV box called "Pulse" in mid November. I just noticed it is available on Amazon for order this morning. Not available for shipping at the moment, but it allowed me to place an order.

[JoeGoes]

This is the 1st time I have ever entered a forum or a chat. I have two things to say:

1) I ordered 2 Hisense Pulse Boxes yesterday. If it performs even half as well as I am hoping, I will be satisfied.

2) Vizio originally had my order for the Co-Star but they botched the order so badly. They did not honor their promise of FREE SHIPPING during the original release and their overall service was TERRIBLE. I stand corrected. One has to offer service before one's service can be evaluated. Since Vizio's version of Customer service resulted in a supervisor not returning my calls, I can't really evaluate something that did not occur.

So, GOODBYE VIZIO CO-STAR & HELLO HISENSE PULSE.

By the way, if the Pulse works decently, then I know what I will be sending all of my friends and family for Christmas this year.

[crausch]

I don't usually pre-order things, but I am hoping that Hisense will put out a good product. Most the reviews that I read on the Visio Co-Star were not very impressive, so I thought that I would wait it out for the Pulse. I hope they release them for shipping by Black Friday. Anyway, for the cost, I am willing to take a chance. Google TV itself does not get the best reviews, but I am hoping that Google continues to improve upon it.

UPDATE 1-DEC-2012:
For those who are waiting on the Android powered Hisense "Pulse", I was told by Hisense that the release is now scheduled for December 15th and they do not expect any more delays.

[FitzAusTex]

Anyone know if the Pulse accepts IR commands (from like a Harmony remote)? There are many times I don't need the full GTV keyboard...just d-pad and enter/select. Thanks!