Chic device maker LaCie has recently revealed a new LaCinema-branded multimedia hard drive player designed by Neil Poulton, the LaCinema Classic HD. Seen below, the playa has a high glossy enclosure measuring 234 x 225 x 46 mm, it packs 1TB or 2TB of storage space and enables people to browse, run and share HD media collections from anywhere in the home, directly on a HDTV.

The LaCinema Classic HD features DLNA server functionality which means it can stream content to a lot of devices, including game consoles (Xbox 360 and PS3), has USB 2.0, 10/100 Ethernet, HDMI 1.3, Composite and audio connectors, can do 1080p upscaling, and is backed by a two-year warranty.

"LaCinema Classic HD is all you need to store, play and share your movies, music and photos at home. We believe organizing and playing should be simple for everyone, without concern for media compatibility or how to access media, no matter where it’s stored in your home," said Salem Tirane, Digital Home Product Manager.

LaCie's new player has a starting price of $250.