Sharp Aquos LC65D64U 65-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV



Technical Details
  • 1080p native resolution.
  • 2,000:1 static contrast ratio, 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • 4 ms response time
  • 450 cd/m2 brightness
  • HDMI x 3, Component x 2, Composite x 3, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1

HDTV Review

The D64U Series is Sharp's least expensive line of LCD televisions that offer a 1080p native resolution. The larger sized models in this line were released late 2007 with the smaller 32" and 37" models introduced in early 2008. This line is located above the D44U series with their 720p resolution, and comes under the D74U series which adds an ethernet port for Internet content and web help. One of the ways that Sharp attempts to distinguish the D64Us from other sets in this range is through a thinner cabinet design, with the new... read more

Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV



Technical Details
  • 42" display screen
  • 720p native resolution
  • 15,000:1 static contrast ratio, 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Game mode
  • VIERA link
  • 3xHDMI 1.3, Component, Composite, S-Video
HDTV Review

The PX80 Series of televisions are Panasonic's entry-line of plasmas and feature a native 720p resolution. An entry level line means there is a sacrifice in features compared to the more advanced lines, with the benefit being a significantly lower price. One of the big changes from the 2007 to 2008 models is the replacement of the anti-glare screen to an anti-reflective screen across the entire lineup. Panel life has also been extended from 60,000 hours to 100,000 hours. The step-up line over the PX80 Series is the PZ80 Series which contains ... read more

Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR6 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV



Technical Details
  • 16:9 ratio LCD Panel
  • 52" screen
  • 1080p native resolution
  • 120Hz mode
  • DLNA compliancy
  • Digital media port
  • 1080p/60Hz+24Hz support
  • 4xHDMI 1.3, 2xComponent, Composite

HDTV Review

The XBR6 line from Sony is their first XBRs to launch in 2008 and feature a 1080p native resolution with 120Hz refersh rate. Sony's XBR line of televisions represents their highest end offerings for the more discerning videophiles, often containing the best features available that year. For 2008 Sony is releasing 3 different line of XBRs, the XBR6 line, the XBR7 line which goes up to 70" and adds a RS-232 port for home automation, and the XBR8 line for the end of the year that uses an LED backlighting system. The XBR6s also contain many of the same high-end features of the Z series including 1080p picture, 120Hz display mode, and DLNA (Digital Lifestyle Network Alliance) support. However, a couple of extra features are added to the Z series above the larger display size, specifically the USB port for ... read more

Samsung LN46A650 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV (High Definition LCD TV)


Technical Details
  • Touch of Color Bezel
  • 46"
  • 1080p native resolution
  • 50,000:1 contrast ratio
  • 120Hz mode
  • 4ms response time
  • Ethernet port for RSS, news, weather and stocks
  • 4xHDMI 1.3, Component, Composite
HDTV Review

The Samsung 650 series, also known as the 6 Series or Series 6, is one of the high-end offerings part of Samsung's 2008 LCD line up. It is positioned above the 550 series and below the top-of-the-line 750 series. The 650 series has similar features and specifications to the 750 series, as the most significant upgrade is the ability to stream some video formats from your computer and subwoofer found on the 750. Upgrading from the 550 series, the 650 series adds an Ethernet port for downloading Internet content, and a 120Hz mode for smooth display performance of video containing fast motion. The 6 series is considered the successor to... read more

Canon Powershot G10 14.7MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom See larger image and other views (with zoom)

Technical Details
  • 14.7 Megapixel image sensor, 4416 x 3312 maximum resolution
  • 28mm wide-angle lens
  • Canon DIGIC 4 image processor technology
  • 5x optical zoom/ 4x digital zoom with lens-shift image stabilization
  • 3" Purecolor II VGA LCD Preview Screen
  • Multiple camera shooting modes, various special camera effects, and red-eye reduction flash mode.
  • 10-2 second delay self-timer

Camera Review

The Canon PowerShot G10 is a top of the line compact digital camera that takes professional quality 14.7 megapixel photos. Canon claims the camera is for advanced amateur photographers and has the ability to completely meet and exceed all their demands and needs. The Powershot G10 includes Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor designed to produce incredible motion detection and capture facial expression even during fast movement. The Powershot G10 camera features a high-powered 5x optical zoom with optical image stabilization combined with a 28mm wide-angle lens. The camera also includes a 3" Purecolor II VGA LCD preview display screen. The G10 also includes an SDHC slot for compatibility with all SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, and HC MMC Plus memory cards which can be used to store media. The Canon Powershot G10 was released on October 1, 2008 and... read more

Canon Powershot SX10IS 10MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom


Technical Details
  • 10 Megapixel image sensor; 3,648 x 2,736 full or 3,648 x 2,048 widescreen maximum resolution photos
  • 28mm wide-angle lens
  • Canon DIGIC 4 image processor technology
  • 12x optical zoom/ 4x digital zoom with image stabilization software
  • 2.5" Purecolor II VGA LCD Preview Screen fitted with Vari-angle technology
  • Multiple camera shooting modes, various special camera effects, and red-eye reduction flash mode.
  • 10-2 second delay self-timer

Camera Review

The Canon PowerShot SX10 IS is a top of the line compact digital camera that takes professional quality 14.7 megapixel photos. Canon claims the camera is for advanced amateur photographers and has the ability to completely meet and exceed all their demands and needs. The Powershot SX10 includes Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor designed to produce incredible motion detection and capture facial expression even during fast movement. The Powershot SX10 camera features a high-powered 20x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom with optical image stabilization combined with a 28mm wide-angle lens. The camera also includes a 2.5" Purecolor II VGA LCD preview display screen with Vari-angle technology to provide flexible viewing at any possible angle. Individual picture editing can be done on the actual device, in the event photos need to be changed on the fly. The Powershot SX10 also includes print and share buttons directly on the camera for easy print access when connected to compatible Canon photo printers. For additional features the Powershot SX10 offers a plethora of shooting modes, a long list of special effects, a red-eye reduction flash mode, and a self-timer. The SX10 also includes an SDHC slot for compatibility with all SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, and HC MMC Plus memory cards which can be used to... read more

Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens




Technical Details
  • 12.2 effective Megapixel CMOS sensor
  • Supports all EF and EF-S lenses
  • Uses new 14-bit A/D converter, improved AF sensor (still 9-point), and DIGIC III image processor
  • 3-inch LCD display (230k pixels) with live view and contrast detect autofocus
  • Larger optical viewfinder has 0.87x magnification and 95% coverage
  • Full manual controls; ISO range of 100 - 1600
  • Can shoot at 3.5 frames/second for up to 6 RAW or 45 JPEGs

Camera Review

The Canon Rebel XSi is Canon's new entry-level SLR camera which incorporates many new features found in the professional line of Canon DSLR's. New features of the Rebel XSi include improved autofocus sensor, enhanced 14-bit A/D conversion, an advanced Live View function, 3-inch LCD monitor, and DIGIC III image processor. The new Rebel XSi supports more than 60 compatible Canon EF and EF-S lenses, including optically image stabilized EF-S lenses like the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (now included in the EOS Rebel XSi kit), or... read more

DVD Players

Sony BDP-S350 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
The Sony BDP-S350 is one of two new Blu-ray players (along with the Sony BDP-S550) announced for release later in 2008 from Sony. Technically it is a Profile 1.1 player because of its support for BonusView, but does not meet the Profile 2.0 designation found in the Sony BDP-550 because of its lack of at least 256 MB of local storage. However, it will support BD-Live with a firmware update via the Ethernet port, supporting interaction with ... read more

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Sony BDP-S550 1080p Blu-ray Player


The Sony BDP-S550 is one of the newest Blu-ray players to be released by Sony, and the first player by Sony to support the Profile 2.0 standard. The player features BD-Live, PiP, 1GB of storage, and 7.1 discrete analog outputs. It is the successor of the BDP-S500. The biggest difference between this higher-end model and the S350 is the inclusion of on-board HD audio decoding with... read more.




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LG BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

The LG BD300 is a Profile 2.0 compliant blu-ray player that is noteable for its ability to stream movies from Netflix's video library via its broadband connection, giving users instant access to over 12, 000 titles (in standard-definition only--also requires Netflix membership). The player can also stream music and photos from computers and flash drives via its USB port. The LG BD300 can also upconvert DVDs into 1080p, and can decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master audio streams. LG's Simple Link technology allows users to ... read more




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Samsung BD-P2500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

The Samsung BD-P2500 is an interactive Blu-Ray disc player. It features a full 1080p high definition resolution and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 channel analog surround sound; not to mention the additional support for Dolby TrueHD sound. This player incorporates a network to BD Live through an ethernet connection and has 1GB onboard memory for firmware and product upgrades, and also includes a USB 2.0 port. It contains all the necessary outputs; HDMI, Composite video outputs, Component video outputs, S-Video, Coaxial analog and digital, Optical Digital Audio outputs, and analog audio outputs. Many other Blu-Ray players with the same functionality and features cost nearly double the... read more





Media Player Reviews

Apple iPod touch 16 GB (2nd Generation)

The 2nd generation iPod Touch improves on the original iPod Touch with a slimmer formfactor and built-in speaker. The same innovative touchscreen is the biggest asset to the iPod Touch, although volume buttons are available for easy access on the side. The updated version has easy access to the Apple App Store, making it, as Steve Jobs would like you to believe, a portable gaming device. The new iPod Touch is... read more

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Apple iPod classic 120 GB Black (6th Generation)

It all started with the wheel and compact design. Since the introduction of the first iPods the line has undergone many changes and additions, but the main iPod always remained undergoing constant feature improvements and capacity upgrades. Now the iPod undergoes a name change to the iPod Classic making room for the iPod Touch. The Classic is the direct sucessor to what was previously known as the iPod Video. Again, the main differences are... read more

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Zune 120 GB Video MP3 Player (Black)

The Microsoft Zune 120 is a high-end portable MP3/media playback device designed obviously by the Microsoft Corporation; their aim is to provide aggressive competition against Apple's popular iPod devices and iTunes marketplace. The Zune 120 model features a 120GB internal hard drive capacity, a built-in FM tuner, and wireless sync compatibility for complete wireless song and media transfer via a home wireless network. Additional Zune 120 features include a large size 3.2" color LCD screen, wireless Zune to Zune media sharing, Zune marketplace support, audiobook and device gaming support, and an option to buy any songs that were recently played on... read more





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