nformation technology solutions provider HCL Infosystems wants a share of the living room. The company recently launched the Beanstalk Neo, marking its entry into the home entertainment segment. The Beanstalk Neo is a television, a DVD and an MP3 player, a radio, gaming tool, web browser, video recorder all rolled into one. It uses the latest Microsoft Windows XP Media Centre Operating System (an advanced solution for PCs in the home segment) and Intel�s Hyper Threading technology (which presumably yields higher processing throughput).

A prepared statement from the company says the Neo offers a unified interface to pause and rewind live TV and radio, so you never miss a moment; record an entire TV series to watch at your convenience; experience digital photos, videos and DVDs; operate a jukebox; connect to digital movies, music and so on. With a 17-inch flat LCD display system, an integrated digital entertainment system with surround sound, the Neo is wireless and broadband-ready and comes with a remote control and a one-year warranty. In short, the Beanstalk Neo is a convergence product with a blend of futuristic style and pioneering technology. ... more