HP has just launched a new category of device that's not really a digital photo frame per se, but more a multimedia, network connected infotainment device designed to be accessed from any table-top. Dubbed the HP DreamScreen, the new device comes in 10.2 and 13.3-inch widescreen (15:9 ratio) versions, includes Ethernet and 802.11g Wi-Fi connectivity, [...]

Seagate is really doing some interesting things with their FreeAgent Go portable hard drives. Yesterday we reported on the Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD Media Player and how it offers a custom FreeAgent Go dock so users can playback stored media on their HDTV. Now, today, the company is introducing the FreeAgent Go compatible FreeAgent DockStar [...]

After much Internet chatter over the Summer, ARCHOS has finally released their 5-inch screen, Android powered ARCHOS 5 Internet Tablet ($249.99 8GB — $439.99 500GB). The new OS is an evolution for the platform which combines ARCHOS' video player expertise with Google's seemingly more and more popular Android OS and its platform specific applications. Speaking [...]

It looks like HP thought it was time for a MediaSmart Server refresh. The company is introducing two new models that appear basically the same on the surface, but with some key differences. The $549 EX490 is a 1TB server powered by an Intel Celeron 450 2.2Ghz processor, while the $699 EX495 is 1.5TB server [...]

Seagate today is announcing the availability of the FreeAgent Theater+ HD Media Player (MSRP $149.99), which is basically an update to their previous FreeAgent Theater device. The new "plus" version adds 1080p video support with DTS audio (previously 1080i) over HDMI, two additional USB ports, built-in Ethernet (optional 802.11n USB adapter available), and PC / [...]

Good news for DIY Windows Home Server builders and consumers who've purchased WHS systems. We Got Served is reporting that TwonkyMedia has finally released a WHS Add-In [v5.1] of their server product that anyone can purchase and install for $29.95. Note: If you own an HP MediaSmart or a Fujitsu-Siemens SCALEO, your system already has [...]

Eariler this week Sony announced its entrant into the networked Blu-ray player space. And I've got to tell you... the BDP-N460 doesn't disappoint. For $249.99 (great price), Sony's Blu-ray player out of the box supports Netflix, YouTube, Blip.tv, Crackle, and Slacker Radio online entertainment services, as well as its own BRAVIA Internet Video platform. While [...]

It's about time a CE manufacture thought: "Hey, wouldn't it be nice if our NAS had Wi-Fi and a DVD burner built-in?" Congrats, LG, I wholeheartedly agree. LG's new N2R1 NAS in 1TB ($299) and 2TB ($399) configurations is an attention grabber. The N2R1 can be configured in RAID 0/1, transfer files over 802.11g (sorry [...]