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Transform any HDTV into a Connected TV with the Power of MediaSmart

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The HP MediaSmart Connect, an advanced digital media receiver, turns any HDTV into a next-generation connected TV, allowing you to enjoy your favorite photos, music, movies and videos – wired or wirelessly – from multiple PCs around the home to the “big screen” in the heart of the home.

Your PC and TV—a love connection - the HP MediaSmart Connect

The best Media Center experience on your TV

While many extender devices only support Windows Vista, the MediaSmart Connect supports both XP- based and Vista-based PCs so no matter what operating systems your computers are based on, the device will create an aggregated view and stream digital assets from where they are stored.

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  • Stream live or pre-recorded high-definition TV****
  • Access Microsoft Internet TV beta with news highlights, TV shows, concert videos and movie previews
  • Compatible with both Microsoft® XP and Vista® PCs

Unleash your digital life

Share and view your photos on your HDTV

  • Play slide shows of your digital photos from your PC while playing your favorite music
  • Zoom in and out using the remote
  • Create impressive transitions to tell your story progressively between photos
  • Search options help find the photo you’re looking for
  • Access JPEG, BMP, PNG and other image file formats

 
 Play your music files wirelessly** from multiple PCs

  • Open Windows Media Player playlists
  • Browse by artist, title, album art, playlist and genre
  • Listen to Internet radio and UPnP music services*
  • Play MP3, WMA and WMA-pro


Bring your home movies to life on your HDTV

  • Stream SD and HD video*** from your PC to your television
  • View thumbnails of available video
  • Play the majority of video formats
  • Control video with pause, fast-forward and rewind features

Show and tell just got fun again

Access and share additional content from friends or visiting guests directly from mass-storage media through the built-in HP Pocket Media Drive bay and two USB ports.
Show and tell just got fun again

Dressed to impress

This compact media receiver has a stylish piano-black, high gloss finish with HP's exclusive “Zen” imprint pattern. Three antennae are embedded in the device for sleek look and feel, to fit perfectly with any home décor. 

Advanced network connectivity options include both wired and wireless IEEE 802.11 a, b, g and (draft 2.0) n***** connectivity and compatibility with other UPnP and DLNA compatible devices such as the HP MediaSmart Server. 

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