The basic problem becomes obvious once you compare the device shown on this page with the Web TV hardware from 1997 (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,232594

The basic problem becomes obvious once you compare the device shown on this page with the Web TV hardware from 1997 (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2325942,00.asp http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2325942,00.asp): They both have a similar looking keyboard. A TV interface with a keyboard is bound to fail. The interaction has to be minimized. But what to do if we want to enter search terms, etc., you ask? How about using your smartphone or iPad to do it. That way they could have also reduced the cost from the ridiculous $300. If this is so obvious why didn't they do it with GTV? They made the mistake of partnering with a hardware maker (Logitech) who has a stake in selling more equipment, not less and is not exactly known to make the simplest remotes. After years of TV remote development from Logitech, I think still the most intuitive and comfortable remote is TiVo's.