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HP has announced the new MediaSmart Receiver which will turn any HDTV “into a next-generation connected TV, allowing consumers to enjoy photos, music, movies and videos – wired or wirelessly – from multiple PCs around the home to the “big screen” in the heart of the home.”

Well it will if you use Windows XP or Vista, so all you Mac users can stop reading this now. If you do stop reading you will miss the fact that is has a sleek black “Zen” like look to it, features “advanced network connectivity, including 802.11 A, B, G and N, three embedded antennae and compatibility with other UPnP- and DLNA-compliant devices such as the HP MediaSmart Server. “

Oh yes, it is also DivX certified so should work across a wide range of digital devices. By adding a Pocket Media Drive you can access and share content directly from any PC.

Other news from HP that you may want to keep an eye out for at CES includes:

• Extender for Windows Media Center which offers deep and rich control of the Media Center experience.
• A new line of HP MediaSmart TVs, featuring an updated design, 1080p high definition, built-in Extender for Windows Media Center technology, three HMDI ports and wired and wireless network connectivity.
• HP Media Vault mv2100 and mv5100 series – affordable, expandable storage.

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