HP Releases MediaSmart TV

Hewlett Packard have released the MediaSmart TV, which is intended to act as an extended Media Center for Windows Vista.

HP’s MediaSmart TV is fitted with 801.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi adaptors and Ethernet ports, allowing it to act as a wireless Media Center Extender for Windows Vista. Movies stored on a PC can be shown in the comfort of a living room without the need for wires.

The TV can access video, audio and photos in a variety of formats including DivX, WMV, MPEG-2, MP3, WMA, JPEG and BMP.

It will stream media directly from the Internet via online services such as Real Rhapsody, CinemaNow, SnapFish and Live365 Radio.

The new MediaSmart TV is available in three sizes - 37 inch, 42inch and 47inch. They use either 6ms or 8ms panels, and feature a 1,200:1 contrast radio and ambient light adjustment.

The MediaSmart TV is available now from around £850.