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If you've been hearing "SmartTV" this and "SmartTV" that while your old HD panel just sits there like a big dummy, Favi's SmartStick is ready (at last) to bring it into the 12's. Like Roku's Streaming Stick, it's a media player that's been squeezed into a dongle-sized form-factor, running Android 4.1 and packing apps like Netflix along with the Plex media server, a full web browser and DNLA. It'll stream all that media through the HDMI port on your TV and connect to your other devices wirelessly, all for the sum of $50. You can even add a $40 wireless keyboard to avoid the usual finger calisthenics -- check the PR after the break to grab it.
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FAVI has rolled out the new Mini Bluetooth Keyboard. This input device is compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled gadget, including iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android devices and PC. It offers a full QWERTY keyboard layout, a touchpad and an integrated red laser pointer. The FAVI Mini Bluetooth Keyboard is now available for $49.99 a pop. [Press Release]
FAVI Entertainment has released the SmartStick that can turn any HDTV into an Android-powered smart TV. Priced at just $49, the stick features a 4GB of storage space, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, an HDMI port, USB 2.0 port, mini USB port and a micro SD card slot. It runs on the Google Android 4.0 operating system. The SmartStick draws power either from a USB port or an AC adapter. You can also buy an optional remote with a thumb keyboard and a touchpad for just $39. The Favi SmartStick will be released on October 30th, 2012. [BGR]
Why get a Smart TV when you can enhance your existing HDTV with a dongle? That's the precise inquiry FAVI is aiming to answer with its SmartStick, a device that lets you access streaming movies, music, apps, and games just by plugging it into your television's HDMI port. It runs Jelly Bean, the latest Android OS, and supports services like Netflix, Hulu, Epix, YouTube, and Pandora. Other features include a full internet browser, 4GB of memory, and the ability to wirelessly stream media from your computer via its MediaSHARE app. Since it runs Android, you can download apps from the Google Play store as well. While we're still fans of the Roku Streaming Stick, the SmartStick's $50 price tag is hard to beat. You can also get a mini wireless keyboard and touchpad mouse for $39.99 for easier navigation. The FAVI Streaming Stick will be available this November, though you can pre-order it now for an October 30th ship date. Check after the break for the SmartStick promo video and the press release.
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FAVI's $50 Streaming Stick adds apps, streaming services to any HDTV with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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