Hewlett-Packard today updated its Pavilion series of desktops with new models. The latest "customizable" Pavilions are m9200t ($799), a6460t ($549), and a6400z ($299) with media centric features. The first one is an "ultimate entertainment system" with up to 1TB storage capacity, Blu-ray drive, easy backup button, and other standard features such as Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4GB RAM, and Vista. The Pavilion a6460t is ENERGY STAR qualified and features an 80 PLUS power supply to help consumers save money and lessen their impact on the environment. In addition, the a6460t offers powerful computing and captivating entertainment options, with an available Intel Core 2 Quad Processor, wireless LAN card and a TV tuner to watch, record and pause live TV. The a6400z is a budget PC ($299) with a 1.8 GHz AMD Dual-Core Processor, NVIDIA GeForce 6150 graphics cards, 1 gigabyte of memory and a 250 GB hard drive.

HP Media Vault mv2120

According to HP, this is the first in a new category of affordable, easy-to-use products for the central storage, content sharing and backup of all computers on a home or small business network. The mv2120 can be set to automatically back up important media and digital files weekly, daily or continuously – as often as needed. It also offers some of the features found in the HP MediaSmart Server, including Photo Webshare, iTunes server and remote access. With Photo Webshare, consumers can create a photo-sharing website on the Media Vault, and with iTunes server, they can centralize their iTunes music library for playback on any computer running iTunes on the network.

Remote access grants designated users enhanced security for accessing important files on the network from any Internet-connected computer, even while outside of the home or office. Additionally, the mv2120 offers exceptionally low power consumption and a smart energy-saving drive spin down feature.

To accompany its new desktop PCs, HP introduced the HP w1707 Vivid Color 17-inch diagonal flat-panel monitor. This sleek monitor offers a high-quality widescreen picture with a BrightView panel and more viewing area for computer games, spreadsheets and web pages.

What's the best of the lot? HP's Elite Autofocus Webcam, which makes it fun and easy to chat face-to-face over the Internet, record videos and snap high-resolution photos. With up to 12-megapixel still photo resolution using a 3-megapixel core sensor with autofocus, the webcam lets you stay in touch with friends and family.