If you don’t have a smart tv but would like one Favi is here to help. Introducing the Favi smart-stick that plugs into an open HDMI port on your tv that will convert any HDTV into an Android-powered Smart tv. The device will launch at the end of October and come in two models, a 4 GB model that costs $49 and an 8GB that will cost $79. The Smart stick is USB powered and if your tv doesn’t have a USB device perhaps you can borrow one from your Xbox or other devices that do.

Similar to streaming media players like Roku the Favi Smart-stick offers the ability to access online services and apps like Netflix, Hulu, Twitter, Facebook and Pandora to name just a few. One thing that gives Favi’s Smart-Stick an edge over many of today’s streaming media players is the fact it also includes a full web browser. However unless you are comfortable navigating the web by a remote you might want to consider getting the $40 wireless mini keyboard with touchpad that Favi plans on releasing to make browsing easier. The included DLNA-based media app allows you to stream content from a PC.

Favi is currently taking pre-orders at their website and the Smart-stick will also be available from retailers like Amazon, Newegg and BestBuy.

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