Nokia fans who can count are at fever pitch over the upcoming launch of the N97, the successor to N-series heavyweights the N95 and N96. With a touchscreen and slide-out Qwerty keypad, the N97 takes a shot at its rivals in a bid to be the capo di tutti capi when it comes to smart phones. But, while we love the raw power of the N97 and its great keyboard, it doesn’t quite fulfil our Qwerty-themed dreams. (more…)
The Optoma HD806 HD DLP Wide-Screen Projector turns ordinary sports broadcasts and movies into extraordinary entertainment in the comfort of your own home. The projector produces crystal clear image quality that is optimized for video. The Optoma HD806 home theater projector delivers high-definition imaging demanded by the most discerning home theater aficionado. A 16:9 aspect ratio, combined with a 8000:1 contrast ratio, facilitates an authentic theater experience.
The Panasonic DMR-EA18K DVD Recorder combines functionality and versatility, with abilities to record your favorite home movies onto DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W and DVD-RAM discs with an extended (4 hr) LP high-resolution recording mode. Your current DVD library will look and sound better than ever before, because this unit is a progressive scan player with an HDMI Simple Connection capable of upconverting your DVDs to a full 1080p high-definition experience.
In addition, it features multi-format playback capabilities, One-Touch Recording, DivX Home Theater Certified, Auto DVD Disc Finalizing, SD card slot, and a USB port. With connectivity to virtually any A/V source, HD component, optical digital-audio output, HDMI output, VIERALink Control, and 10-14 hour recording capability (DL EP Mode), your entertainment choices are endless with the Panasonic DMR-EA18K.
The Pioneer DVR-LX70 Multi-System DVD Recorder combines functionality and versatility, with abilities to record PAL or NTSC signals onto DVD+R/W, DVD-R/W, and DVD-RAM discs with a choice of 6 different recording speeds. Also, enjoy the ability to record up to 1142 hours (MN mode) onto the internal 500GB hard disc drive, and then edit the content. Your current DVD library will look and sound better than ever before, because this unit is a progressive scan component player capable of upconverting your DVDs to a 1080p high-definition experience.
Moreover, this player offers exquisite audio reproduction that will be hard to match, by incorporating a 192KHz/24-bit audio D/A converter. It offers Dolby Digital audio decoding, DivX Home Theater Certification, DV (IEEE) front-input, USB Direct Input, HDMI (Ver 1.3) output, PAL/SECAM/DVB-t TV tuners. With connectivity to virtually any A/V source, one-touch recording, simultaneous recording and playback capabilities, your entertainment choices are endless with the Pioneer DVR-LX70.
The DTB-H260F High-Definition Terrestrial Tuner from Samsung is a great way to get HDTV programming without having to take out a second mortgage for an expensive service. In addition to accepting all 18 ATSC broadcast formats, the DTB-H260F can receive free over-the-air HD content with its built-in QAM tuner.
With the introduction of the all digital ATSC TV signal the FCC will be discontinuing the analog NTSC signal as of January 2009. The DTB-H260F will allow your current television set to function after the cut-off date, avoiding any unnecessary expenses.
The Optoma HD806 HD DLP Wide-Screen Projector turns ordinary sports broadcasts and movies into extraordinary entertainment in the comfort of your own home. The projector produces crystal clear image quality that is optimized for video. The Optoma HD806 home theater projector delivers high-definition imaging demanded by the most discerning home theater aficionado. A 16:9 aspect [...]
The Panasonic DMR-EA18K DVD Recorder combines functionality and versatility, with abilities to record your favorite home movies onto DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W and DVD-RAM discs with an extended (4 hr) LP high-resolution recording mode. Your current DVD library will look and sound better than ever before, because this unit is a progressive scan player with an HDMI [...]
Nokia fans who can count are at fever pitch over the upcoming launch of the N97, the successor to N-series heavyweights the N95 and N96. With a touchscreen and slide-out Qwerty keypad, the N97 takes a shot at its rivals in a bid to be the capo di tutti capi when it comes to smart [...]
Pioneer’s XMp3 is the sequel to the Inno, XM Radio’s first stab at integrating its satellite radio service into an MP3-player size device. It was an impressive concept, and now Pioneer and XM have upped the ante with the $279.99 XMp3, which is smaller, lighter, and features a MicroSD slot and new recording features.
The Lenovo ThinkVision L197 Wide ($239.99 list) is a no-frills 19-inch LCD monitor geared toward conservation-minded users who require a widescreen to run basic business applications. Color and light grayscale performance are quite good on this model, but features are scarce.
Samsung’s aggressive pricing is matched by the resilience of its R&D departments to enforce premium quality, and the upshot is some of the best flatpanel TVs on the market for some of the best prices.