GlideTV announced today the release of its first product, the GlideTV Navigator. This award-winning and stylish device, which fits in the palm of a hand, combines the functionality of a keyboard, mouse and AV remote and makes it a breeze to access digital content stored on a home theater PC (HTPC) that is connected to a TV. The product is available for purchase from select online retailers worldwide with a price of $149.

The new GlideTV Navigator, a study in modern design, reinvents the computer input device for the living room. The contrast of the highly-polished material and elegant curves is a fitting reflection of the sophisticated technology held within. The product includes a remote, charging station, USB wireless receiver and is compatible with Windows PC, Apple Mac, Sony PlayStation 3 or any set-top box that supports standard mouse and keyboard HID devices.

Consumers plug the USB wireless receiver into their PC and they’re ready to take control of their computing experience or explore the Internet with a point and a click. GlideTV Navigator works with popular media applications including Windows Media Center, Apple iTunes, Boxee, Apple Front Row, SageTV, Firefox, and any web browser.

Features:
Clickable touchpad mapped to your TV screen — precise cursor control, one-thumb scrolling, single and double-click selection.
Backlit AV buttons to control volume and playback.
Directional buttons for easy two-axis navigation.
Dedicated Esc, Enter, Back, and Function keys to control applications.
On-screen keyboard — requires download, Windows only.
Integrated search menu with links to Google, Amazon Video on Demand, Hulu, Netflix, YouTube and more — requires download, Windows only.
Rechargeable battery.

The product has garnered significant industry attention by winning the prestigious 2009 Best of Innovations Award at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The GlideTV team, led by Mike Machado and Christopher Painter, consists of consumer electronics and Silicon Valley technology veterans from Sony, SageTV, Slim Devices, and VUDU.

Glide TV Navigator is available worldwide from select retailers and directly from the manufacturer in the US and Europe.

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price is:
United States — $149
Eurozone — €129 (VAT included)
United Kingdom — £119 (VAT included)