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HP are launching two new Windows Home Servers, the EX485 (750GB) and the EX487 (1.5TB). These are nice incremental updates to their MediaSmart range, as well as having hardware refresh HP have also updated the software adding a lot of additional features. When you first see the box it looks very much...
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HP are launching two new Windows Home Servers, the EX485 (750GB) and the EX487 (1.5TB). These are nice incremental updates to their MediaSmart range, as well as having hardware refresh HP have also updated the software adding a lot of additional features. When you first see the box it looks very much...
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Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Emmanuel Faisant and Manuel Linnig from HP about the new HP TouchSmart IQ800 series of all in one PCs. The IQ range make great Media Center system and the touch UI is very innovative. We talk about the new model and the differences between the 800 series and...
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Listen Here (mp3) This week I am talking to Emmanuel Faisant and Manuel Linnig from HP about the new HP TouchSmart IQ800 series of all in one PCs. The IQ range make great Media Center system and the touch UI is very innovative. We talk about the new model and the differences between the 800 series and...
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I love the HP TouchSmart range and this is an unboxing video of the latest model. The HP IQ816 is a sleek all-in-one with a a 25.5” screen, Blu-ray and TV tuner. In this video I unbox the TouchSmart, run through the setup and take a first look at the HP TouchSmart UI The price on HP’s site...
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If you looking for an entertainment notebook then the HP HDX 18 maybe what your looking for. One thing for sure it’s not a netbook, with a 1920 x 1080 18.4” screen, Blu-ray and subwoofer it makes a great Media Center machine. Here are some of the specs: Titanium "liquid metallic"...
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If you looking for an entertainment notebook then the HP HDX 18 maybe what your looking for. One thing for sure it’s not a netbook, with a 1920 x 1080 18.4” screen, Blu-ray and subwoofer it makes a great Media Center machine. Here are some of the specs: Titanium "liquid metallic"...
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There is something about the netbook category that I like, I think it’s the gadget like nature of the devices. The Mini 1000 is HP’s latest netbook model and last night I unboxed the unit I will be giving away as part of the HP Magic competition. My first impressions are that while it’s...
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One of my favourite Media Center enabled laptops is the HP Tx2500, it has a tablet PC digitizer and touch enabled screen which makes it great for using as a tablet PC and as Media Center device. HP have updated the device to the TX2 series which features a multi-touch interface as well as the pen digitizer...
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Engadget have an interesting rumour about HP developing a combined photo frame / internet companion device. According to the post the unit would be a digital photo frame that can double as a kind of slate PC with a full web browser, email client, RSS reader and other applications powered with a Intel...
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Chris Lanier is reporting that HP are to kill off their MediaSmart HDTV product range and focus on MediaSmart Extenders. This is a real shame as I thought the TVs looked great but with them being only available in the US it was not something I was ever going to purchase. I hope the focus on the Extenders...
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HP’s Slimline Desktop PCs make good Media Center system so some of you could be effected by the Nvidia fault that has been hitting some laptops. The problem manifests it’s self by the PC either not booting or displaying video and HP are offering to replace the motherboards on faulty systems. HP have...
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As you add more and more addins to your Windows Home Server you may find that it needs a memory upgrade and for self-built boxes that is easy to do but for HP MediaSmart customers adding memory would void the warranty but today HP announced that they are changing the warranty policy to enable existing...
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HP have launched another TouchSmart, the IQ800, this has a 25.5 inch display and a Blu-ray drive, I love the IQ500 so it will be interesting to see what the difference is. HP also announced new notebooks and accessories: Consumers Connect to a World of Entertainment at Home or On the Go with New HP PCs...
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HP's new TouchSmart PC is a fantastic bit of kit and what makes it so great is the innovative touch UI. I have already recorded an unboxing video so in this video I wanted to show off the Touch UI and how along with music, pictures and videos you can browse the web, read RSS feeds and run standard Windows...
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HP's new TouchSmart PC is a fantastic bit of kit and what makes it so great is the innovative touch UI. I have already recorded an unboxing video so in this video I wanted to show off the Touch UI and how along with music, pictures and videos you can browse the web, read RSS feeds and run standard Windows...
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There have been reports of the new HP Update Slowing down MediaSmart Windows Home Servers (see David's post on The Windows Home Server Blog ) and Brian Burch )Director of Marketing for HP Connected Entertainment) has provided me with an official statement regarding the issue and how to avoid the slowdown...
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You may remember me getting a bit upset by Paul Thurrott’s dismissal of the new generation of Extenders for Windows Media Center. Basically he said the extenders were no better than the old models and they were not worth looking at. I totally disagreed with that and it looks like Paul may have softened...
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I was really looking forward to getting hold of HP’s new TouchSmart PC (the IQ500) ever since I first saw the product back in Berlin . In this video I unbox the TouchSmart, fire up the unit for the first time and take a look at the TouchSmart UI. Since recording the video I have put the unit in my living...
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I was really looking forward to getting hold of HP’s new TouchSmart PC (the IQ500) ever since I first saw the product back in Berlin . In this video I unbox the TouchSmart, fire up the unit for the first time and take a look at the TouchSmart UI. Since recording the video I have put the unit in my living...
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Due to me putting my back out yesterday I wasn't able to unbox the TouchSmart last night so today I had some help and managed to get the unit unboxed. I recorded an unboxing / first impressions video but to be honest its not until I put it in the living room tonight and started using it that I realised...
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In conjunction with the Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 update HP have announced that the HP MediaSmart Server update is live. This software update provides enhanced media streaming through PacketVideo PVConnect and server side anti-virus protection from McAfee. It will also prepare the HP MediaSmart...
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I really liked the HP Touchsmart PC I saw in Berlin (see this video ) and for US consumers it's available in stores now. If you get chance to have a play with the Touchsmart I would recommend taking a look at as the UI is very nice. I asked about UK availability and apparently is due in UK stores later...
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HP are continuing their series of Webinars coving HP MediaSmart devices. Tomorrow (July 10th) Mike Garcen is the guest on a Webinar covering HP’s new MediaSmart Connect extender and July 17th & 22nd HP are presenting webinars on their MediaSmart Server (which is Windows Home Server based) focusing...
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I am still using my HP MediaSmart extender full time at the moment and am very happy with it and Mike Garcen at Missing Remote has written a great review of the unit After including their extender technology strictly with their HP branded flat panel televisions, it's nice to see that HP has put some...
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If you didn't get chance to catch the webinar I participated in a replay has been posted online. The session was introducing HP's new MediaSmart Connect a Media Center Extender and digital media adapter and was hosted Brian Burch, Director Marketing at HP and also included Microsoft's Ben Reed . There...
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Terry Walsh on WeGotServed.co.uk has the scoop on the code name for the next version of HP’s MediaSmart Server ( good job they avoided a country name ) Terry can’t give details of the features yet but he did say “I think you’re going to be impressed”.
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Tonight I will be the guest along with Brian Burch, Director of Marketing for HP's Connected Entertainment group on HP’s Webinar talking about the new MediaSmart Connect. This is the new Media Center Extender for HP. The session is very interactive so it would be great to get your questions, you can...
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I loved HP’s TouchSmart that was shown off a the HP event in Berlin ( see this video ) and according to engadget HP are shipping the unit now via the US store but nothing on the UK store yet.
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HP are launching a new Media Center Extender products called the MediaSmart Connect . It is not just a Media Center Extender it is also a digital media adapter that can stream content from both Vista and XP. One thing I like is from the Connect UI content from multiple devices are pooled together so...
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HP are launching a new Media Center Extender products called the MediaSmart Connect . It is not just a Media Center Extender it is also a digital media adapter that can stream content from both Vista and XP. One thing I like is from the Connect UI content from multiple devices are pooled together so...
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Don’t forget to register for HP’s Webinar on the new HP MediaSmart connect. The first one is with Ed Bott today at 10am PST and I will be the guest on Thursday 1pm PST (9pm UK) with Mike Garcen and Patrick Norton guest on future Webinars. Here are the official details: This summer, join HP and Microsoft...
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Brandon on the Windows Experience Blog takes a look at HP’s new Extender (and don’t forget you can still register for the webinars ). Brandon looks at the form factor, the connections and the remote I will be hooking my review unit up to my system over the weekend Ok, now let's take a look at the device...
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HP have launched the MediaSmart Connect (formally known as the HP MediaSmart Receiver). This is the dedicated Media Center Extender first shown at CES that as well as being a Media Center Extender will also stream content from other sources. So far there is only details on US availability which is that...
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I have been a happy Treo 750v user for quite some time it works well with Exchange for my corporate email and I can use Gmail's IMAP features for my personal email. As the Treo was getting a bit old I was thinking of trying some of the newer Windows Mobile devices (no the iPhone is no good for me as...
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Listen Here [EDIT: Audio problem fixed] A special show this week as for the last three days I have been in Berlin at HP’s Connecting Your World event . HP had a massive launch of new notebooks and the fantastic new TouchSmart System. I managed to get a range of interviews including Terry Walsh from Wegotserved...
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One of the most exciting products being shown today is HP's new TouchSmart system. As I said before the hardware is a beautiful looking all in one design: This is combined with HP's own touch software that you can edit photos, view calendars, create playlists and browse the web with. The UI is totally...
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Lots going on but not much time to write about it. Today I watched the HP keynote that opened HP's "Connecting Your World" event, the keynote was presented by German broadcaster Cherno Jobatey and with execs from HP such as Todd Bradley They are launching a whole range of products including...
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On Monday I am heading over to Berlin for HP's Connecting Your World event. HP will be discussing their new products and strategy and I hopefully will be bringing you some interviews on systems for the connected home and the digital lifestyle. On Wednesday I will be on a panel discussing mobile...
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Congratulations to Paul Appleyard form the UK, Paul wins the HP HDX Dragon Entertainment PC and massive bundle of software to go with it! The Dragon is an amazing machine and it's a fantastic prize. I will get the machine packed up and ship it out. Don't forget the other sites giving away the HDX as...