HP introduces HP MediaSmart Connect
June 18, 2008 - HP has introduced the new HP MediaSmart Connect, a digital receiver that streams digital media from the home network or on the Internet to any high-definition television.
The new device can also connect users to a range of online content via their TV, including films from CinemaNow, photos from Snapfish, and Internet radio stations from Live365. It is compatible with Extender for Windows Media Player, giving users with (the correct) Windows Vista operating system the ability to use an additional range of features, including access to online services Vongo, MovieLink and FOX Sports, as well as the Internet TV Beta from Windows Media Center. Consumers with a PC that has TV tuner can also receive and record broadcast TV through the MediaSmart Connect on their HDTV.
“With HP MediaSmart Connect, HP is bringing to market a compelling Media Center Extender device,” said Ron Pessner, General Manager of Microsoft's Connected TV division. “Connected CE products like these are delivering engaging consumer experiences for today’s digital lifestyle. The new MediaSmart Connect will enable people to extend their entertainment to their HDTV from a Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate-based PC – delivering innovation as a result of our relationship with HP.”
HP MediaSmart Connect supports a range of digital video, audio and photo formats, and can connect to other Universal plug and Play (UPnP)- and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-compliant devices. As part of the HP MediaSmart family of products, it also can access personal content from the HP MediaSmart Server or HP Media Vault. HP MediaSmart Connect can stream digital media over wired and wireless networks and features two USB ports as well as an HP Pocket Media Drive bay for easy transition of digital media from HP PCs.
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