New Logitech Revue boxes claim to have Android 3.1 and Market pre-installed

The first set-top box with Google TVinstalled has suffered from sluggish sales and an eventual price slash to 99USD to help move units. Still, what most people have been waiting for is the Android 3.1 update and the introduction of the Android Market. Well, it looks like some of the newer boxes of the Revue now claim to have both, pre-installed.

While it may not make sales of the device skyrocket, the Android 3.1 update should prove to be a pretty decent one. The UI will be revamped and allow for widgets, but the Android Market is by far the most exciting feature on the way. While there may not be many applications to use out of the box, its a step in the right direction and I hopefully I can justify my $99 purchase for the thing.

We've already seen a couple of builds of the upcoming update but they require rooting the device to get them installed, which isn't as easy as rooting your everyday Android phone. If the new boxes have been shipped with the latest update, we should expect a OTA for existing units some time in the near future.