Here comes world's first smart TV based on Android OS

LAS VEGAS, USA: Lenovo, the PC maker, is flexing its innovation muscle at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show and beyond, to create a seamless digital experience for its customers across multiple devices, be it PCs, tablets, smartphones or Smart TVs.

In an effort to conquer the growing Android TV based market, Lenovo has announced K91 - the world's first smart TV to run Android 4.0 OS.

Powered by QualComm's 8060 Snapdragon dual core CPU, the K91 is the world's first smart TV running the Android 4.0 operating system — which will revolutionize technology in the living room, said a press release.

"Lenovo is breaking down the barriers of device differentiation and weaving together hardware, software and cloud services that are connected, experiential and dynamic," said Liu Jun, senior vice president and president, Mobile Internet and Digital Home business group.

"We understand our users need more than just the traditional keyboard and screen for a truly satisfying digital experience. Our Personal Cloud vision integrates all devices, from tablets to TVs, for a comprehensive mobile Internet experience anytime, anywhere," added Liu Jun.

Lenovo K91 Smart TV runs Ice Cream Sandwich

According to the release, Lenovo's K91 smart "Sandwich" UI unites three major smart TV functions, including Video On Demand (VOD), Internet applications and traditional TV programs.

The release further added, the online HD VOD is tailored to individual consumers' viewing history, and delivers the best picture and audio quality with 3D FPR technology delivering flicker-free video on a full HD IPS panel at 240hz with SRS TruSurround.

Features of Lenovo K91 includes:

* Internet applications include thousands of choices from the Android Market and Lenovo Store, including console games.

* Voice control with natural language processing and speech recognition technology, allowing viewers to use voice commands to control the remote.

* Video interaction with built-in 5MP webcam, which integrates face recognition technology for security benefits and advanced parental control.

* Cloud support, consumers can access their favorite songs and videos with ease, share files between the TV and their tablet, smartphone or PC, and even control the TV via tablet and smartphone.

The company plans to release  Android based Lenovo K91 Smart TV in China immediately.

The company said, it has plans to release the said product worldwide at a later date.

The Company’s direction is evident in a variety of new products, including the IdeaTab S2, Smartphone S2 and K91 smart TV.