Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Panasonic VIERA G10 Series TC-P50G10 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

50" Plasma, 1080p, THX, Viera Cast, H.264, IP Camera Ready, PC Input, NEO PDP Panel which is brighter, Full-time 1080p TV lines of moving picture resolution, 3 HDMI, Native contrast ratio 40,000:1, Dynamic contrast infinite black 2,000,000:1, Game Mode, Anti Reflective Filter, 600 Hz Subfield Drive

Amazon Sales Rank: #35959 in Home Theater Color: black Brand: Panasonic Model: TC-P50G10 Dimensions: 30.30" h x 48.00" w x 4.20" l, 70.60 pounds Display size: 50 1920 x 1080 Native contrast 40,000:1, Dynamic contrast 2,000,000:1 Infinite black for the brightest whites and darkest blacks THX Certified display

From the ManufacturerManufacturer's Description (March 17, 2009)If you demand the best from your viewing experience, the 50-inch TC-P50G10 was created just for you. The new G10 Series boast cinema-quality movie reproduction, clear, smooth sports and gaming action--even Web entertainment. It is all made possible by Panasonic's Neo PDP technology, which delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, all with lower power consumption. caption Click to enlarge. VIERA's elegant designs match virtually all room interiors. The advanced AR filter keeps images sharp, with minimal glare. View breathtaking images with rich, vivid colors from anywhere in the room. 600Hz Sub-field Drive gives you even greater clarity with motion images. With VIERA CAST technology, you can enjoy online content such as videos, photos, weather and stock information through an easy-to-use Web interface that's built into the TV. Stunning Picture Quality Time spent with family and friends can be even more exciting when you gather around the 50-inch TC-P50G10. 1080p resolution combines with a 480 Hz processor to bring you exceptional clarity and smooth, fluid motion--even during high-speed action. VIERA HDTVs offer incredible black reproduction, with a rated dynamic contrast ratio of up to 1,000,000:1, so you'll get warm, accurate skin tones, gorgeous greens, breathtaking blues and vivid reds. And now, all of your friends and family can get in on the action thanks to an extra-wide viewing angle that provides an excellent view from almost anywhere in the room. 600Hz Sub-field Drive 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1,080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into data. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects. Over 2,000,000:1 High Contrast (Native 40,000:1) New VIERA models incorporate an improved panel production process and the new Real Black Drive system. A pre-discharge control system, the Real Black Drive system combines with NeoPDP technology to achieve next-generation black reproduction. When you're watching movies, VIERA renders images just the way the director intended, even in scenes where it's difficult to achieve a proper balance of light and dark. Wide Color Viewing Angle View breathtaking images with rich, vivid colors from anywhere in the room. Because plasma TVs are self-illuminating, images look beautiful from any angle. Black areas do not fade, and colors look virtually the same no matter where you sit. AR Filter This advanced filter keeps images sharp, with minimal glare, while dramatically reducing reflections from external light, which helps to produce clear images. This filter creates pure, crisp images in a wide range of colors. THX Certified for Faithful Movie Image Reproduction G10 Series Plasma HDTVs meet the high standards set by the Lucasfilm THX Certified Display Program, to recreate faithfully the visual ambience intended by the original movies creators. If you love movies and demand cinema-quality images in your home, this is the HDTV for you. The Next Level of Video Gaming Take your team to the championship and your gaming to the next level on the TC-P50G10. A specialized Game Mode helps ensure fluid and seamless gameplay by minimizing time lag when displaying game images. With Game Mode turned on, you get the motion resolution and enhanced details you need to win. And don't worry about racking up all those long hours playing; anti-image retention technology and a remarkable 100,000 hour panel life ensure that your VIERA HDTV will still run smoothly and beautifully long after you score the game-winning goal. Effortless Connectivity Make the TC-P50G10 the entertainment hub for your friends and family, and the center of your multimedia world. A built-in SD memory card slot makes it easy to share your digital photos and home videos, while H.264 AVCHD video compatibility allows you to get the most out of your high-resolution AVCHD home videos. The new VIERA Cast feature lets you enjoy great web content--such as PICASA online photo albums and YouTube videos--right on your TV. And when you connect your compatible AV components with HDMI cables, VIERA Link technology lets you control them all with one easy-to-use remote. Enjoy Exciting Web Entertainment in Your Living Room--No PC Required! With Panasonic's VIERA Cast technology, you can enjoy online content like Amazon Instant Video, YouTube videos, Picasa Web Albums, stock information, weather and more. All through an easy-to-use Web interface that's built right into the TV. No extra equipment required--just surf with your TV's remote, and let the fun begin! With VIERA Image Viewer, simply insert an SD card into VIERA to display photos and full-HD videos on the large screen. Share Your Digital Photos and Hi-Def Camcorder Videos on the Big Screen VIERA Image Viewer provides a better way to share your digital photos and home videos recorded on your AVCHD camcorder. Just pop your SD memory card into the handy slot, and instantly display your digital photos and hi-def videos for friends and family. VIERA Link VIERA Link makes it easy to connect all of your compatible AV devices. That means your Blu-ray Disc player, DVD recorder/player, home theater system and hi-def camcorder can be operated by a single VIERA remote control. You can even view digital photos via the SD card slot, which comes standard on the TC-P50G10 and all new VIERA flat-panel HDTVs. Exceptional Service With its lead-free construction, TUF Display screen, and long lifespan, a VIERA HDTV is a safe,durable and lasting investment in high definition entertainment. Of course, should your VIERA TV ever need service of any kind, you are entitled to the VIERA Concierge program--a free service made available to all VIERA owners to bring peace-of-mind to your purchase. Benefits of this extensive service program include: use of an exclusive toll-free expert hot line, live chat with a VIERA HDTV expert, priority service scheduling, and a personalized VIERA Concierge benefits card. What's in the Box Panasonic VIERA G10 Series TC-P50G10 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV, Remote control, Remote batteries, AC cord, Pedestal with installation hardware, Cleaning cloth, Operating instructions, Quick setup guide Amazon Instant Video Watch Amazon Instant Video on This DeviceChoose from over 90,000 movies and TV shows, with thousands available in HDPurchase or rent the latest new release movies and TV showsStart a one-month free trial of Amazon Prime and get unlimited, commercial-free, instant streaming of more than 5,000 movies and TV showsBegin watching instantly - no waiting for a downloadPause, fast-forward, rewind, or watch it over again - just like a DVD

Most helpful customer reviews 168 of 171 people found the following review helpful. P50G10 Delivers a quality HD experience with extras By Daniel Delena The P50G10 is my second HD Plasma experience, the first being a 2004 Panasonic, which still looks and works quite well. It has found another spot in our home to make room for the new G10 in our family room. When searching for and finally selecting the new Panasonic G10, I was comparing choices against this first experience considering both the manufacturer and the plasma technology. While I have a few smaller sized LCD's, mostly in the 20-32" range, I have never been overly impressed with the picture. The seem a bit cartoonish, even in HD mode, so I quickly settled on a plasma as my technology choice. Having made that decision the alternatives in terms of manufacturers narrowed quickly. Wh Pioneer exiting the Plasma business, and considering my experience with my original Panasonic plasma the brand decision was made. Selecting which model from Panasonic boiled down to scouring the 2009 product announcements and available reviews (CNET), and making the trade-offs on size, cost and availability. This all led me to the P50G10, which was a good fit on all points. I have had the unit installed and working for 4 weeks now, and must say its been an extremely satisfying time. The G10 is a major step up, from my previous plasma, in terms of picture, inputs i.e. 3 HDMI vs 1, and ability to control each picture setting independently. I have tweaked the picture setting on the Standard and THX settings a bit to sharpen and brighten the picture a bit, but most of the other settings are very good out of the box. As the unit is stand mounted, and in a room with mostly indirect and overhead lighting there are no issues with glare or light reflection, from the main glass or its glossy black bezel. In the process I also moved up to a Panasonic BMP-BD60 (will write a separate review on it) Blu Ray player and the 1080P picture is nothing short of amazing. As these are both Panasonic units they inter-operate with VieraLink which simplifies and automates the way the two units operate together, a nice but not essential feature. I setup a Wireless ethernet bridge (Linksys WET54G) to feed the VieraCast function on the G10, and it works flawlessly. At this time the amount of content available is limited, but one can see the potential, if Panasonic can bring more content services to this function. The G10 does employ a set of power consumption controls. There are both Input Idle and In-Activity based auto-power off modes to save on power consumption, which is good as plasma's are a bit power hungry. To be balanced the G10 does have a few shortcomings. The sound from the onboard speakers is a bit thin. You can mitigate this some by pumping up the Bass control and turning on the Bass Boost, but its just not a rich sound experience. I think Panasonic can do better with some higher quality speakers and a small sub-woofer. I, and I suspect most others, have a surround system connected and utilize it for a better sound experience. I also preferred when Panasonic placed the additional inputs into a trap door on the front of the plasma, the G10 has these on the left (facing) edge. To me it was more convenient and accessible to have these set of inputs up-front. All in all, the G10 is a high quality Plasma with terrific features and future expandability. If offers a near perfect picture across multiple inputs and types of content. 109 of 110 people found the following review helpful. Best picture quality and price combination By Feng Zhou I bought the TC-P50G10 three weeks ago, and am very happy with it. I did a lot of research and tried out a number of TVs before settling down on this one, so I thought I would share some of the information and my experience with the TV, and hopefully make your decision in choosing the TV a bit easier. First thing first. According to my research, the Panasonic G10 probably has

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Buffalo Technology Nfiniti Wireless-N Dual Band Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-AG300N

Buffalo Technology Nfiniti Wireless-N Dual Band 4 Port Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-AG300N

Brand: Buffalo Technology Model: WLI-TX4-AG300N Format: CD-ROM Dimensions: 2.50" h x 9.50" w x 11.25" l, 1.50 pounds Designed to IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 standard specifications Creates IEEE 802.11n (2.4GHz/5GHz), 802.11g/b and 802.11a wireless networks Wireless Connections with bit rates up to 300Mbps* Four Built-in 10/100 Ports for up to four simultaneous wired devices 2 Year Warranty

AirStation™ Nfiniti™ Wireless-N Dual Band Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-AG300N Wired to Wireless Four Ethernet Ports 2.4 and 5 GHz Dual Band Support Easy Setup Buffalo's AirStation™ Nfiniti™ Wireless-N Dual Band Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-AG300N is a versatile wireless client used to wirelessly connect any four wired devices such as gaming consoles, printers, media players, desktop computers, laptops or any other wired device that has an Ethernet port but no native wireless capabilities. Simply connect the WLI-TX4-AG300N to your wireless network and you are ready to go. Once the Nfiniti Wireless-N Ethernet Converter is authenticated on your wireless network, you can plug in up to 4 wired devices and connect them to your wireless network. The Ethernet Converter itself remains completely transparent on your network. The WLI-TX4-AG300N Ethernet Converter can be configured with the simple browser-based setup or AOSS™ one-touch configuration. Best of all, the Ethernet Converter can be moved around in your network and connected to different wired devices without the need for reconfiguration. Dual band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz capabilities allow you to connect to any Wi-Fi network. When combined with a Wireless-N router, you can take advantage of ultra fast Wireless-N throughput speeds (bit rates of up to 300Mbps*). Web-based setup wizard Simply connect to the web-based setup wizard to connect the Ethernet Converter to any available wireless network. Once connected, simply plug any device into the Ethernet Coverter’s ports and it will automatically be connected to the network. Wired to Wireless Ethernet Converter Connect up to four wired devices such as printers, gaming consoles, or DVRs to an existing wireless network. Ideal for multimedia and gaming devices like Microsoft Xbox 360®, Sony PlayStation®3 (upgrade PS3™ to 11n with this connection), DIRECTV® and DISH Network® DVRs, network enabled TVs, etc. Four Ports The AirStation Nfiniti Wireless-N Ethernet Converter provides four 10/100 ports allowing simultaneous connections for up to four devices. Adding additional devices is simple – just plug any network hub or switch into one of the ports and expand to even more wired devices. Dual Band 802.11n Support for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless 802.11n bands allows you to connect multiple devices, stream HD video, play online games and create long range, high-speed bridges all with the same device. Make it a Matched Set The AirStation Nfiniti Wireless-N High Power Router & Access Point WZR-HP-G300NH is the ideal solution in a home or small office environment to connect your desktop PCs and laptops wirelessly to the Internet. Perfect for streaming multimedia content, such as HD movies or music, the Nfiniti Wireless-N Router lets you download images or send and receive e-mail from multiple PCs with ease. Other Key Features and Benefits: Designed to IEEE 802.11n specifications Connects to IEEE 802.11n (2.4 GHz/5 GHz), 802.11g/b and 802.11a wireless networks Wireless connections with bit rates up to 300 Mbps* Push-button setup with AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSS™) Four built-in 10/100 ports for up to four simultaneous connections Simple Web browser configuration Supports multi-level security with WPA2, WPA-PSK (AES, TKIP) and 128/64-bit WEP Can be moved from device to device without reconfiguration Backward compatible with 802.11g, 802.11a, and 802.11b Buffalo's AirStation Nfiniti Wireless-N networking solutions are backed by a two-year limited warranty and lifetime 24/7 US based technical support. What's in the Box AirStation Nfiniti Wireless-N Dual Band Ethernet Converter WLI-TX4-AG300N, Quick Setup Guide, Setup CD-ROM, Ethernet cable, AC cable, Warranty Statement *300 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput and range will vary depending upon network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead. Expand Your Data Capacity and Connectivity with Buffalo Storage and Networking Solutions

Most helpful customer reviews 16 of 18 people found the following review helpful. This seems to be a good solution for an ethernet bridge By T. Brown I recently purchased a Sony Bravia HDTV and a Panasonic Blu-Ray player. Both came with Ethernet ports but not wireless ones. I have a wireless-N network, so I found that I needed a wireless Ethernet bridge for these two new devices. They sell two bridges at Best Buy (D-link, Linksys), but they get poor reviews, cost $100, and only have a single Ethernet port each (requiring that I buy two bridges or one bridge and a hub). Many of the bridges on Amazon also have sketchy reviews. However, I saw some Buffalo devices that looked potentially interesting, with multiple ports and positive reviews on some models. So, I gave this one a shot since it comes directly from Amazon (instead of a 3rd party seller) and looks similar to other Buffalo devices that are reviewed positively. These reviews of other models warned of possible difficulties (e.g., poor documentation, issues with Windows Vista, issues connecting to non-Buffalo wireless routers that are using encryption) but claimed these difficulties could be surmounted. I got the bridge this evening and it was simple and easy to install on my network. I simply connected it directly to my PC via its Ethernet port, ran the setup disk, fed the setup program the information about my network and its encryption, and that's it. I put the bridge in my den, connected it to my TV, and I was immediately able to watch Internet-only HDTV content on my Sony Bravia (e.g., Amazon video). The whole thing took about 15 minutes from opening the box, configuring it via my PC, and popping it on my TV. Hard to see how this could be better, so I'm giving this 5 stars for now to alert folks to the utility of this product, but if I run into problems later I'll update this review. 15 of 18 people found the following review helpful. Setting up with Mac under Tiger 10.4.11 By Craig T. Morita This unit works well for streaming Netflix Instant on videos to my Sony BDP-N460 Blu-ray Disc Player for playback on my Sony Bravia8 XBR TV. It is the only bridge that I found that has four plugs in the back allowing both the TV, DVD to plug in (with space to plug in an Apple TV or Apple MiniMac in the future). There is no documentation about how to use this unit with Macs. Here is a guide to my setup: To setup with Mac Tiger Os 10.4.11 or Leopard 10.5.x and a first generation Time Capsule unit broadcasting a 802.11n signal. Note that none of the supplied software will work on a Mac so web based setup is necessary for Macs. However, you can access the manual on the CD. Also the AOSS setup method will not work with Mac Airport Base stations. The Mac documentation is essentially non-existent. A major problem for WEP password users: The WEP password option used with Apple Time Capsule Airport stations and newer Airport units is a special form called WEP (Transitional Security Network) when you select the 802.11n option for network setup in the Airport Utility program. What is this? Here is the Apple description: A Transitional Security Network (TSN) is a network that uses the Transitional Security Network Protocol that allows clients to authenticate with networks in the most secure way possible, based on the capabilities of their hardware and software. Computers capable of connecting using the WPA standard will be able to authenticate using a WPA password. Computers that do not meet the requirements to authenticate using WPA will use WEP instead. The same password is used on all clients of the Transitional Security Network, regardless of the specific authentication method they use. I was unable to get WEP (Transitional Security Network) passwords to work with the Buffalo unit. Neither the 13 character ASCII passwords or the hexadecimal password (from the pass phrase - this is found by selecting the base station you will use in the Apple Utility program, select "Base Station" in the

Monday, November 28, 2011

Sony BDV-T57 Blu-Ray 5.1 Home Theater System

Experience Full HD 1080p and powerful HD surround sound with the Sony BDV-E570 Blu-ray 3D Home Theater System. Wirelessly stream a wide variety of internet and personal entertainment. Experience Full HD 1080p and powerful 5.1channel HD surround sound with the Sony BDV-E570 Blu-ray 3D Home Theater System8. You can also wirelessly stream Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, Slacker, YouTube and more.1,4.

Amazon Sales Rank: #78474 in Speakers Brand: Sony Dimensions: 19.00" h x 16.00" w x 19.00" l, 10.00 pounds Instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV episodes, videos and music from a large selection of entertainment applications. Easily connect to your wireless broadband network Begin enjoying your entertainment faster than ever. Instantly gives you access to detailed information about the movies you are watching Experience sound closer to the way it was captured with LPCM, Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD master audio codecs

Most helpful customer reviews 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Sony 3D system works great By egdeleon There are a lot of bells and whistles on this 3D system. I attached my system to a Toshiba 46WX800 since I knew the internal speakers on an LED system would not give me the theater feel that I wanted. I have had the system for 2 weeks and love it. The system talks to my TV and knows when to turn on the TV when I place in a DVD and keeps the speaker and TV settings for "movie" that you manually set. I used the built-in Netflix everyday and did not see a lag in it. That is done via wireless dongle that comes with the unit. I have not compared the 3D to other 3D DVD units so I don't really know if the 3D is the best. But I will buy one and compare. I do see in 3D with the Toshiba TV attached! The setup of the unit is unique where it has a microphone listening to the speakers and adjusts the unit according to the room in which you have set it up. You do have to update the system when you get it. It is best to update using a WIRED LAN instead of the wireless. By the way, the tags on this are wrong this is NOT a wireless speaker system out of the box. It is a 5.1 surround with ability to go to a 7.1 with sony wireless SRS speakers that are extra cost. This unit is a little less than $300 in both Costco and Samsclub as of Jan 4, 2011. Too bad AMAZON doesn't sell it themselves. 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Disappointed and Annoyed - Boot time lag and other issues. 2.5 Stars By Mo I bought this from Costco a few months ago mainly for the Live Streaming and Netflix features but immediately started noticing little details that eventually led me to despise this system. I've devised a Pro/Con list to break it down: PROS - - The system looks great. - When volume is maxed out it's a LOUD system with great BASS. - Upgraded from the previous 5.1 System Sony had without the Broadband connection, Netflix and other online features are great to have. - Piss off your neighbors. CONS - - Asinine boot up time - 20 seconds minimum to get sound to come on! And if you accidentally power off and power on again it will take about a minute for sound to come on (you better have a DVR to pause your show/movie while this thing limps itself to work). - You have to select the function almost every time upon starting up and adds an unnecessary step. The system seems to arbitrarily select the mode after starting up, while other systems usually have memory that will remember what mode you were in the last time before you turned it off, so if you were watching tv and decide to watch tv again the correct mode would have already beeen selected. - Background sounds seem to take priority over speech in shows and movies at times making dialogue difficult to hear clearly at certain volume levels (I'm 27 years old with no hearing issues). - Can't view and select Netflix movies from the system, you have to use your computer. This seems like one of those issues that could have been solved had they thought about it for an additional day before putting into production. - One of the speakers are now crackling, awaiting the pop any day now (we never have the system maxed out above 30, usually at 22-24 volume range). I don't recommend this system and I'm disappointed in Sony for not putting more thought/research into this before releasing. It really seems as if they added internet connectivity to the previous system without really dialing in the little details that make this system not worth purchasing. 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Pricing?? By Jim G CostCo sells this unit for $450 I just bought one and so far I'm happy with it. Lots of cool features, crystal clear Blue-ray picture, good sound, plays Pods with usb connection, comes with wireless connection to stream NetFlix, FM radio, etc. Could be a 5 star for the money but too early to tell for me because I'm still learning what it can do. See all 8 customer reviews...

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Samsung LN46A750 46-Inch 1080p DLNA LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color

Samsung 46" Series 6 Black Flat Panel LCD HDTV, Model LN46C650 The Samsung LCD 650 HDTV is a smooth operator: 120Hz Clear Motion Rate technology allows you to see fast action with a smoothness that's clearly ahead of the competition. The AllShareTM feature even allows you to sync up your entire household, via a wired or wireless DLNA® connection that lets you stream your PC audio and video files to your HDTV using your remote. And Samsung's Touch of ColorTM design combines texture and color that will complement any décor.

Amazon Sales Rank: #31448 in Home Theater Color: Black Brand: Samsung Model: LN-46A750 Dimensions: 28.00" h x 3.90" w x 46.10" l, 52.70 pounds Display size: 46 Full 1080p HD Resolution with 120Hz Auto Motion Plus Full Wrap Touch of Color Bezel, ISP Addressable w/ 1GB internal memory 50,000:1 contrast ratio, 4ms response time, Super Clear Panel Technology 4 HDMI Iputs, 2 Component Inputs, 1 PC Input, Wide Color Ehnacer, USB 2.0, HDMI-CEC RSS-Infolink, Wheel Key Remote, SRS Surround Sound

Amazon.com Product Description--March 24, 2008 Amazon.com Product Description--March 24, 2008 Samsung adds a Touch of Color to a blazing-fast 4ms response time and rich connectivity features to redefine the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward-looking Series 7 LCD HDTVs. Utilizing the award-winning technologies found in all Samsung HDTVs, Series 7 HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity and networking capabilities that create a true entertainment hub for any home, and take networking and multimedia management to a whole new level. Easily enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through a side-mounted USB 2.0, turning their LCD into a full-scale home viewing gallery, or connect MP3 players for a dynamic audio experience. Key Features New -- Internal flash memory (1GB) with pre-loaded interactive content such as cooking recipes, children's entertainment, HD artwork and more New -- Integrated woofer for an enhanced audio experience New -- DLNA-Compatible: for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers (Learn more) New -- 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 25,000:1 on 2007 models (Learn more) New -- Blazing 4ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal New -- Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel with infused color creates an ultra-sleek shape and appearance (Learn more) New -- InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port (Learn more) New -- 4 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models (Learn more) Full 1080p HD (Learn more) Automotion Plus 120 Hz image interpolation technology provides smoother motion (Learn more) 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (Learn more) Ultra Clear Panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors (Learn more) Side-mounted USB 2.0 port: connect USB devices directly to your HDTV to view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV's audio system or your home theater system. Sports and Game modes boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems Compatible with Samsung's Home Digital Media Adapter (sold separately) for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia Hidden, downward-firing speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio (Learn more) Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp and Wide Color Enhancer technology offer a wider color range (Learn more) Picture-in-Picture enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content. Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French. Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals. Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV’s remote control; no external IR receiver required. 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support. Sizes Series 7 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch sizes What size TV should you get? Learn More Touch of Color Inspired by designs from the automotive and fashion industries, Samsung’s unique unique Transparent and Opaque Color molding process creates a clean, smooth finish infused with a hint of a translucent color during the manufacturing process for an ultra-sleek appearance. InfoLink Up-to-the-minute access to weather, news, sports and stock information is just a cable and a click away through the HDTV’s Ethernet port and new InfoLink RSS service. An all-new user interface with digital contents management guide provides intuitive navigation and access to both internal and external content. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz This technology doubles the frame rate from 60 to 120 frames per second (120Hz LCD panel) without repeating the same image to make more frames. Instead, the TV intelligently calculates the ‘middle’ image between frame A and frame B and inserts it in between (Auto Motion Plus 120Hz processor), making a fluid transition from one frame to the next. Super Clear Panel Samsung enhances the clarity of select LCD HDTVs by replacing the light-diffusing plastic face of traditional LCD HDTVs with a  natural black panel with a clear anti-glare shield. Reduced reflection of external light creates a new dimension in image clarity, highlighting black and darkened areas, enabling vibrant, more compelling colors and a brighter, clearer picture.  Black will never again appear grayish. Black details will show in vivid black even in dark scenes. The latest version of Samsung’s breakthrough super clear panel technology makes colors appear more vibrant and blacks even deeper than ever. Enhanced films reduce glare and optimize off-angle viewing. 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio/500 nit Brightness 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio will give you a picture better than you ever thought possible, with whiter whites, blacker blacks and a nearly infinite subtlety of gradations in between. As two of the most important determining factors in overall picture quality, contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this latest generation LCD panel. Samsung’s new LCD TV’s give the most stunning realistic picture quality ever. Full HD 1080P Full HD, or 1080p, contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. More scanning lines mean more pixels, more details and a better picture. The new Samsung LCD TV with resolution that is approximately 2 times greater than conventional HDTVs, creating the most perfect picture imaginable. Samsung’s 1080p panel uses a new high-speed liquid crystal to cut response time to 4ms. The fast response time, coupled with Samsung’s Auto Motion Plus 120Hz motion blur reduction technology dramatically reduces motion blur and judder. Digital Natural Image Engine DNIe™ The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine. This exclusive Samsung technology dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, white balance and reduces. Wide Color Enhancer/Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp The NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) has established the color standards all TVs in America try to meet. And typical LCD TVs only meet about 72% of this standard. Samsung LCD HDTVs use Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp backlights to give you 92% coverage of the NTSC standard, ensuring truer, more breathlessly vivid colors. Samsung’s exclusive Wide Color Enhancer technology delivers more brilliant colors, even in bright areas of the picture where blues and greens are washed out on conventional screens. The system displays wider color reproduction, showing you truer colors – the fresh green of spring foliage, the intense blue of the summer sky. Connectivity To make the Series 6 a true entertainment hub for any home, Samsung has incorporated advanced HD connectivity and networking capabilities that expand the HDTV’s functionality. A wide variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four Simplay compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs (including one on the side), and the handy HDMICEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote. Connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders, and laptops. HDMI is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV. Once connected, users can easily access device menus and manage and display content through the newly redesigned Wheel Key Remote control and the HDTV’s sophisticated content management interface. All Connections HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface version 1.3): 4 (3 rear/1 side) Ethernet port Component video: 2 (Y, Pb, Pr) S-Video input: 1 side/1 rear A/V inputs: 1 side/1 rear PC Inpuy (D-Sub): 1 RF antenna inputs: 2 HDMI-CEC Premium audio: Improved sound quality with dedicated low-range speaker system Headphone jack Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)

Most helpful customer reviews 169 of 174 people found the following review helpful. Great picture, DLNA shows promise, a few flaws - what's with the PIP By Deux Bits I have only had this TV for a few days, so this is not a complete review, but I wanted to warn others about some issues that they may find important. Picture quality is great - I have not run a calibration or tested various known sources for difficult to reproduce scenes or motion. The blacks are so good that the image color looks over saturated at the factory default setting when placed next to a panel with lower contrast ratio. (It should be kept in mind that the eye has a logarithmic response to light, and a 50,000:1 contrast ratio may not be that much more than a 30,000:1 ratio.) In the store I was comparing this panel to a 46a550 and 46a530 all at their factory default settings. The 550's image was more natural looking at the factory default setting. Watching SD analog content on digital TVs can be annoying with various artifacts visible in the conversion of the analog signal to the native digital of the TV. This TV does a very respectable job of this - with the SD images mostly just looking fuzzy and soft compared to digital content - pretty much what one might expect. The TOC feature seems like a waste of time and may introduce some issues with light bleeding in from the environment. Not a problem for me in my home environment. So, if I was happy with the image on the 550 why did I get a 750? Two reasons - Motion blur: the 650 and 750 panels have higher response times and higher refresh rates thus reducing LCD motion blur artifacts, and reason two: DLNA... DNLA is a very nice feature - super nice - I hope it takes off. DLNA takes advantage of networking and media stored on a PC to provide viewable content through the TV. What's really going on here is that the TV designers are taking advantage of the computer they have inside the TV to enable them to do more digital media things with the TV. The TV has an Ethernet network interface - wireless or wired. We're computer geeks, we have a fairly robust network and my family has a strong interest in Internet downloads of various media content - in particular video. I have various foreign video content that I cannot get on a DVD. Netflix and others (Amazon, Apple, etc) have downloadable video content, although the DRM on much of this content is a problem. The rub is you have to watch this downloaded content on a PC, or a PC hooked directly up to a TV display or some other media PC kludge. DLNA helps get around some of these issues. The DLNA capability of this model is remarkable, not perfect, but still great. You have to install a piece of software on the computer that provides a way for the PC to share content on the PC through the network interface for the TV to "see". On the TV, you use the W.link feature to access the shared content on the PC. Music, Images and Videos stored on the PC are all accessible through the TV. Remarkably easy to access and view on the TV. Fantastic. There are a few glitches - The software on the PC was not able to handle all the media I threw at it in the first go around - I backed off (why would I play music through a TV?) and the software was able to complete it's build of it's database of content on the PC. I hope this problem will get cured in future versions of the DLNA server software that runs on the PC. Another small glitch was that when I decided to end my watching of these shows stored on the PC and I exited the w.link feature it appeared to crash the TV's OS. I had older firmware (1004), so I updated to 1007 and I hope this might cure the problem, although I have no evidence of this yet. So DLNA looks very promising but it is not perfect. I have not tried viewing content that is locked with DRM of some kind, but I strongly suspect this is not going to work. Further proof that DRM is seriously flawed. Legitimate users (paying customers) should not be restricted in their

Friday, November 25, 2011

Samsung HT-BD3252T/XAA Blu-ray Home Theater System (Black)

Expand your entertainment choices to a degree never before possible with Samsung's HT-BD3252 Blu-ray Home Theater System. In addition to the hi-def pleasures of a Blu-ray Disc Player that also up-converts regular DVDs, it provides the personalized entertainment options of streaming Netflix and the music of Pandora. Enjoy stored music and media favorites using the iPod dock with video, audio and iPhone support. The included LAN adapter and PC Connected/Streaming features let you wirelessly view pictures, listen to music and more from virtually any PC in the house directly to your Home Theater System. A rear wireless speaker module, which eliminates the need to run wires from the front to the back of the room, is included. With 2 HDMI Inputs, there is room for other HDMI devices, for the greatest array of hi-def entertainment options.

Amazon Sales Rank: #45471 in Home Theater Brand: Samsung Model: HT-BD3252T/XAA Dimensions: 1.00 pounds Integrated Blu-ray HDMI out with CEC + 1080p Wireless rear included MP3 / Divx /JPG viewer playback HDMI out with CEC plus 1080p Blockbuster, Netflix, YouTube & Pandora

Most helpful customer reviews 35 of 36 people found the following review helpful. Really like this system By J. Kulhawik I bought this system within a few days of it being available...the features I most liked were the wireless rear speakers and the included wireless internet connectivity - the included iPod dock was a plus. I am not an audiophile and felt like I was taking a bit of a gamble with a Samsung product since, while the picture is great, the sound on my 52" Samsung TV is not good! I have had the TV for 1 year and have been using it with an older DVD HTIB and just felt like it was time to upgrade. Had been looking at soundbar and other HTIB systems but wanted something wireless with Internet streaming - I am a gadget freak. The system sounds great. It looks great. The Internet connection for Netflix, Pandora, and connecting to a PC work exactly as advertised. Very easy to put together and configure with limited directions. The wireless rear speakers make no noise other than what they are supposed to. I did go out an buy stands for the rear speakers...I just felt like I needed to get the speakers off the floor and I am glad I did. The reasons I am not giving it a 5 star rating: First - twice so far it has lost the network connection and I have had to restart it...never during playback; only after doing some other function and then trying to switch to a network function. Second - I have my DVR connected through the BD3252 for both audio and video and there is a slight delay in` the sound when first resuming play after pausing or fast forwarding video. Third - it is not possible to change any of the configuration on the BD3252 unless you are in BD/DVD mode. To me, none of these are anything more than a mild annoyance but they are an annoyance none the less. After about 1 month, all in all I am very happy with the purchase and would not consider returning it. I was able to get it delivered to my door for less than $650 which made it even better. 63 of 69 people found the following review helpful. Great features, sub-optimal sound quality By Audiophile in PA Needing an HTIB (home theater in-a-box) that has wireless rear speakers, I looked online to see what my options were. I found limited options in the wireless home theater range. After doing some online research, I bought the Samsung BD-3252 so I thought I would give my initial thoughts on it. During my initial search for an HTIB, I found that Panasonic and Sony had a few older models (2 yrs +) that were given poor reviews by users. A significant complaint cited by many users of the older techonology was that the rear speakers were subject to a lot of interference from wi-fi networks, and such. Panasonic, Sony, and now Samsung have newer models with different wireless technology. All manufacturers seem to have launched these products recently, as there are not many user reviews or ratings out yet. Here are my thoughts on the Samsung: Wireless speakers: No interference from wi-fi networks- no problems with clarity Sound quality: Mediocre to poor. Very tinny sound, poor bass reproduction. Frequency response- 140Hz-50Hz (front speakers) and 40Hz-160Hz (subwoofer) Netflix and Pandora streaming content: Excellent! Can even stream HD content from Netflix Overall: Very easy to set-up and configure the speaker, network, and Netflix/Pandora settings. BOTTOM LINE: I like the extra features on this model- especially the Netflix/Pandora streaming content and the included blu-ray. However, the the subpar sound quality will likely result in me returning this product. For an $800 HTIB, I feel the sound quality on this Samsung is very poor and this is where this home theater (and listener) suffers. 25 of 26 people found the following review helpful. GREAT for the price!!! By L. Gallinari I bought this system as a present for my husband. I spoke with several people who were "in the know" who directed me everywhere except bose (which suprised me actually!) My husband loves all things

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Panasonic SC-BT330 5.1 Channel Cinema Surround Home Entertainment System

With 1000 Watts of power and 5.1 channels, the Panasonic SC-BT330 Blu-Ray Home Theater System delivers cinema quality sound to your home. By using a combination of real speakers and virtual speakers, a more natural and smoother sound can be enjoyed. You'll notice the difference, epecially in an action scene. And with the new bamboo cone speakers, the sound becomes much more responsive. Vocals are more pure and cleaner, and the dialog is crisper and easier to understand. The Kelton type subwoofer reproduces highly robust, reverberating bass sounds.

Amazon Sales Rank: #26784 in Home Theater Brand: Panasonic Model: SC-BT330 Released on: 2010-03-10 Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 16.00" h x 20.00" w x 36.00" l, 36.60 pounds Home theater system in a box, with Blu-ray Disc player/amplifier plus 5.1-channel speaker set; 1000 watts of total power (RMS) Kelton subwoofer adds dramatic deep bass; two tallboy front speakers for dramatic home theater presentation VIERA Cast Internet streaming video and music from services including Netflix, Connects to your home network via Ethernet or using optional Wi-Fi dongle (connects to USB port) Plays Blu-ray discs plus full array of DVD and CD formats; SD memory card slot for playback of music, video, and photos

Get your home theater going right out of the box with the Panasonic SC-BT330 home entertainment system, which includes a Blu-ray Disc player/amplifier plus a complete 5.1-channel surround sound speaker system. The Kelton subwoofer adds impact to your movies and music with dramatic deep bass, while the two tallboy front speakers add dramatic visual impact to your home theater. It also features 1000 watts of total power, Panasonic's VIERA Cast streaming video, 7.1-channel virtual surround sound (from the 5.1-channel speaker set), an FM radio, SD memory card slot of medial playback, and bamboo cones in the speakers. And you'll be able to play music and video stored on your iPhone or iPod thanks to the included iPod dock. Key Features VIERA Cast: Enjoy Great Web Entertainment on Your HDTV VIERA Cast's assorted online content just keeps getting better--in addition to the popular contents such as YouTube and Picasa Web Albums, it now offers Pandora Internet Radio, movies streamed from Netflix (unlimited membership required) and Amazon Instant Video, exciting sports from FOX Sports, and tweeting web communications with Twitter. And no PC is required. Connect to your home network via Ethernet or go wireless using an optional Wi-Fi dongle that connects to this home theater system via one of its USB ports. VIERA Cast streaming content. Cinema Surround: Reproduces Realistic Movie Theater Surround Experience By using a combination of real speakers and virtual speakers, a more natural and smoother sound can be enjoyed. You'll notice the difference, especially in an action scene--you'll feel like you're sitting in the center of a true cinema theater. Advanced Bamboo Cone Speaker: Clear, Beautiful Vocals With the new bamboo cone speakers, the sound becomes much more responsive. Vocals are more pure and cleaner, and the dialog is crisper and easier to understand than ever before. Audio Return Channel: Simple Connection with HDMI Cable The SC-BT330 is compatible with a new feature of ARC (Audio Return Channel). ARC allows receiving audio signals from the TV, on top of the preexisting HDMI function of sending audio/video signals to the TV with just one cable. This new feature will simplify the connection by eliminating an audio cable connection between the TV audio output and the main unit's audio input. (ARC compatible TV is required.) Specifications Total power: 1000 watts RMS (125 x 2 for front speakers; 250W for center speaker; 125W x 2 for surround speakers; 250W for subwoofer) Dolby Digital decoder: Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital DTS decoder: DTS-HD Master Audio Essential, DTS HD High Resolution Audio, DTS DVD+R/RW/R(DL) playback formats: Video, AVCHD DVD-R/RW/R(DL) playback formats: Video, DVD-VR, AVCHD, JPEG, MP3 CD-R/RW playback formats: CD-DA, MP3, JPEG BD-RE/RE DL playback formats: BD-MV, JPEG SD memory card slot: Compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC cards; plays AVCHD, MPET2, and JPEG media Universal Dock for iPod/iPhone: Integrated VIERA Cast: Yes Wireless LAN system: Ready (requires optional USB dongle) FM radio: Yes, with 30 presets Main unit dimensions: 2-1/8 x 16-15/16 x 11-5/16 inches (HxWxD) Connections HDMI output: 1 Digital audio input: 2 (optical) USB port: 1 (for optional Wi-Fi dongle) Ethernet: 1 Audio input: 1 (stereo minijack, 3.5mm) Speakers Front speakers (x2): 2-1/2-inch full range, cone type; 40-5/32 x 10-1/32 x 10-1/32 inches (HxWxD) Surround speakers (x2): 2-1/2-inch full range, cone type; 4-11/16 x 3-5/32 x 2-11/16 inches (HxWxD) Center speaker: 2-1/2-inch full range, cone type; 3-11/32 x 5-23/32 x 2-13/16 inches (HxWxD) Subwoofer (Kelton Type) : 6-1/2-inch woofer; 10-inch passive radiator; 12-11/16 x 7-1/8 x 13-13/16 inches (HxWxD) What's in the Box Blu-ray Disc player/amplifier, 5.1-channel surround sound speaker set (subwoofer, center channel, two tallboy front, two surround), remote control (with batteries), speaker cables, video cable, operating instructions

Most helpful customer reviews 64 of 65 people found the following review helpful. Great product with minimal downfalls. By Shaunspad I have been in the market to get streaming content on my TV for a while now. I compared this unit against the LG-LHB535. The LG has some added features. 1. Built in Wifi 2. Streaming software... which means you can stream from your computer. 3. HDMI inputs. Otherwise the Panasonic works awesome. It's fast and responsive, easy to setup, small and sleek, and it's cheaper than the comparable LG unit. It includes the following features. 1. Amazon video rentals... Awesome.. However it's $3 for most regular rentals and then more for HD. I'm still a bigger fan of RedBox $1 for anything... Amazon I might be holding out on your steep prices. 2. Netflix the same as everything else... other than the interface is really simple and ugly like the PS3 interface. It's not as easy to navigate and search like the X Box 360 or on your computer. 3. Youtube which is cool. 4. Picas pictures which is neat but almost useless in some cases. 5. iPhone/iPod doc that allows audio and video playback. Very cool, it charges and doesn't display the "this accessory is not made to work with your device" message. 6. Blue ray, DVD, burned DVD's etc. 7. Two fiber optic inputs that allow you to plug in your infamous HD DVD player or some other audio sources. Would have liked to see HDMI here... LG has it. 8. Viera Link which is cool if you have a Panasonic TV like I do. It turns the stuff on off etc by communicating over the HDMI cable. 9. The sound is AMAZING for as cheap as this unit is. The speakers are crisp and clear. Very nice surround sound. I had a Sony STR-K750P, and this Panasonic system is way better. Overall the packaging was slick with everything well packaged for shipment. I couldn't find the electronic version of the manual online anywhere. The specs say it's wireless ready, which means it has a USB port on the back that you have to pay $100 to get the $5 Panasonic WIFI dongle. Total rip off. I just hard wired. The menus are not quite as elegant as the Apple TV, it also has this hard switch thing.. Basically if you need to adjust any settings, it unloads the web content dashboard thing, then takes you back to the DVD menu. So there is a bit of a lag making adjustments. I don't understand why they just didn't layer the menus and then reload if your settings require it. It also has some sort of quick on feature. Basically if you start it up from scratch, AKA no power supplied, it takes about 30 seconds to boot.. So they added this quick boot thing which makes the unit run in some kind of a standby. It tells you it will consume slightly more power while in this mode. I did have a couple times where the web interface streaming thing had garbled text, I tried powering on off, but it doesn't fully reboot if you use the quick boot. In order to get it to fully reboot, you have to turn it off, then unplug the power and re-connect. The manual isn't very descriptive and there is a lot of technical jargon as you wade deeper into the settings. Lots of color control, bit level, sound stuff, display stuff etc. It does have the capability to adjust the surround and EQ levels while playing. It's not entirely intuitive, and the manual is wrong, but it works. When you use the buttons on the bottom of the remote to adjust the surround, it displays on little screen on the unit, the levels. In the manual it tells you to use up and down to adjust these. I must have wasted 20 minutes on this part before I tried left and right and then it worked. Looks like Panasonic needs an updated manual. The firmware on the unit is 1.0 which hopefully means there will be some software updates sooner than later. It would be nice to see layered settings menus, and they have some room on the dash board for new content. The unit is so new that if you use a Logitec Harmony remote, it won't detect your unit yet. I had to use the older model Bt-300 or something

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Sony VAIO VPC-EA46FM/B 14.0" Notebook (2.53GHz Intel Core i3-380M 4GB RAM 640GB HDD Blu-ray Read Only Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit)

Intel Core i3-380M 2.53GHz 4096MB RAM (8192MB max) 14" LED Backlight (1366x768) 640GB HDD (5400rpm) Blu-Ray ROM Drive WWAN (WiMAX) WiFi (802.11b/g/n) Gigabit Ethernet A2DP Bluetooth Intel Wireless Display Built-In Webcam & Microphone Intel HD Graphics HDMI Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (Matte Black)

Amazon Sales Rank: #8361 in Personal Computers Brand: Sony Model: VPCEA46FM/B Dimensions: 5.20 pounds CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2530 MHz Memory: 4096MB DRAM Hard Disk: 640GB Processors: 1 Intel CoreTM i3-380M processor Features a 3MB cache and 2.53GHz processor speed 4GB DDR3 memory For multitasking power, 640GB Serial ATA hard drive Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times Blu-ray Disc-enabled DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, Intel® HD graphics For lush images 14" LED-backlit display With 1366 x 768 resolution showcases movies and games in stunning clarity. Intel Wireless Display Wirelessly transmits streamed or downloaded movies, TV shows, music, photos And more from your laptop, network or the Internet to your TV (NETGEAR Push2TV adapter required, not included) Built-in MOTION EYE webcam with microphone Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends. Built-in wireless LAN (802.11a/b/g/n)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Samsung UN46C6500 46-Inch 120 Hz 1080p LED HDTV (Black)

Samsung LED HDTVs combine breakthrough picture quality and advanced connectivity options that will keep you entertained 24/7. This UN46C6500 LED HDTV also makes it easy to be green, and will save you some green, by being ENERGY STAR compliant.

Amazon Sales Rank: #15630 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: Samsung Model: UN46C6500 Released on: 2010-02-26 Dimensions: 28.50" h x 42.90" w x 10.50" l, 40.30 pounds Display size: 46 Full HD 1080p resolution Auto Motion Plus 120Hz Ultra Slim Design (1.1" deep) Touch of Color? Exceeds ENERGY STAR® standards

Samsung UN46C6500 LED tv (February 2010) What do you get when you combine Internet@TV with 120Hz Clear Motion Rate technology? The Samsung LED 6500. Get the best of the web, right on your HDTV, with downloadable and customizable widgets – and coming soon, Samsung apps. Connect to friends, share pictures, shop online and more. Samsung’s 120Hz Clear Motion Rate technology delivers smooth, natural action in every scene. Samsung LED backlighting technology and advanced processing deliver a picture with an exceptionally large range of contrast and color, making images appear more lifelike. And the 6500 is as beautiful as it is functional, with a design that complements virtually any room in the house.. Stunning at only 1.1 inch deep – includes tuner (no external transceiver box). Key Features Screen Size: 46 inches Full 1080p HD resolution: Enjoy the powerful picture quality, vivid colors and stunning clarity of Full HD 1080p resolution. 120 Hz Clear Motion Rate: Samsung 120 Hz technology allows you to see fast action with a smoothness thats clearly ahead of the competition. Ultra Slim Design: Stunning ultra slim depth – includes tuner (no external transceiver box). Ultra Clear Panel: Advanced technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors. Touch of Color: Exclusive Stone Black Touch of Color design combines texture and color that can complement any room. ConnectShare Movie: Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily. User-friendly interface allows access to videos, a music playlist and pictures via the remote. SAMSUNG SMART TV: Connect to an ever-expanding portal of your favorite digital content. Customizable widgets give you access to BLOCKBUSTER, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Amazon Instant Video and more – all on your HDTV. Exceeds ENERGY STAR Standards: LED Energy Efficient, up to 50% less than the latest ENERGY STAR specification depending on series and screen size in standard mode. Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button. Wide Color Enhancer Pro delivers the entire spectrum of color and luminance for rich, saturated images with intense detail.  AllShare: Sync up your entire household. A wired or wireless DLNA connection lets you stream your PC audio and video files to your HDTV using your remote. 10 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception: Supports multichannel sound (MTS)and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity. DNSe: Delivers high-quality sound with more natural effects than conventional methods by reproducing the "genuine" stereo sound. Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), backed by Samsung toll-free support. Swivel Stand Connections 4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) version 1.3:   3 back, 1 side HDMI makes it easy to connect your home theater with one cable per component. Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): Allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control. USB: 2 back Component video input: 1 back Optical sound output: 1 back PC input: 1 back Ethernet: 1 back Dimensions TV without stand: 42.9 x 26.1 x 1.1 inches (WxHxD); 35.3 pounds TV with stand: 42.9 x 28.5 x 10.5 inches (WxHxD); 40.3 pounds What size TV should you get? Accessories 2010 LinkStick: Connect wirelessly to a world of digital content from Samsung. The LinkStick wireless LAN adaptor eliminates the hassle and cluttered look of wires. Learn more about the Samsung WIS09ABGN LinkStick Wireless LAN Adapter. Wall Mount: Picture frame-style mount for simple installation. Mounting hardware included. Learn more about the Samsung WMN1000B Fixed Low-Profile Wall Mount. Learn More Wide Color Enhancer Pro Delivers the entire spectrum of color and luminance for rich, saturated images with intense detail. Whereas blue and green shaded areas of the picture are washed out on conventional screens, wide color enhancer lets you experience more brilliant colors. Simply imagine a wider range of colors than you ever thought possible. ENERGY STAR By being ENERGY STAR compliant you are assured that your Samsung model is helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency. SAMSUNG SMART TV SAMSUNG SMART TV lets you enjoy more with Internet TV, allowing you to receive content via Yahoo!, Flickr, and more on screen. It also includes a content library so you can enjoy pre-loaded content, such as cooking recipes and fitness exercises. Plus, DLNA CERTIFIED connectivity lets you remotely access your PC's personal media so that you can download music, video, and photos and enjoy them anywhere in the home your TV is.1 1 Internet access and either Ethernet connection or wireless LAN access required. Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room? With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5 Amazon Instant Video Watch Amazon Instant Video on This DeviceChoose from over 90,000 movies and TV shows, with thousands available in HDPurchase or rent the latest new release movies and TV showsStart a one-month free trial of Amazon Prime and get unlimited, commercial-free, instant streaming of more than 5,000 movies and TV showsBegin watching instantly - no waiting for a downloadPause, fast-forward, rewind, or watch it over again - just like a DVD

Most helpful customer reviews 84 of 86 people found the following review helpful. Expectations Run High By Christopher Deweese When you spend $1500 on a piece of technology you have certain assumptions and expectations about it. You do your research the best you can and hope that your purchase will be everything you hoped it would be. Occasionally, you are thrown for a loop and presented with some challenges that you didn't anticipate. That's what happened to me when I picked up this excellent TV. My old Sony LCD did not have HDMI ports, so I was relegated to the spaghetti bowl of component hookups to achieve high definition. I just had to have a TV with HDMI, so when I was finally in the market I knew it would have to be at least 46", LCD or something comparable, full 1080p, and have plenty of HDMI ports on it. With the exception of one small issue, this TV is everything I wanted. I must say that the Samsung UN46C6500 LED TV is astonishing to look at. The colors are rich and saturated, black levels are the blackest I've ever seen, and the images are crisp and clear. The screen is a glossy finish, so it does reflect any light you might have in the room, but it's not overly distracting. The panel itself is super thin, only about one inch thick. The stand is very sturdy. Touch sensitive buttons line the lower right hand corner of the panel (kind of hard to see, but they're responsive). The bezel has a brushed matte charcoal grey strip covering a transparent acrylic (very elegant). The one problem I have with this TV is not listed anywhere except inside the manual. I didn't see any other documentation or warnings about this, so I was a little disappointed when I encountered it. This TV is not compatible with HDMI versions older than 1.3. My old Onkyo receiver (TX-SR604) came with HDMI 1.1, so the TV would not display images through it. I had always thought that HDMI was backwards compatible. It's not on this TV, and the manual clearly says that if you have any components with HDMI versions older than 1.3 you may have issues with sound and video. Beware. Because I was so disappointed that I would not be able to use HDMI through my receiver, I decided to upgrade to the Denon AVR-791 (which supports HDMI 1.4 and is 3D ready). Even though I'm another $500 poorer, I'm an extremely happy camper. Watching Avatar on blu-ray with this setup is truly amazing. The TV performs wonderfully and is otherwise exactly what I was wanting. I have not ventured into the internet TV features, but that's on the horizon. Unfortunately, the TV is not wifi compatible (unless you buy a USB adapter), so you'll need to use an ethernet cable (I actually knew this before buying). Samsung makes incredible LCD and LED TV's. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a high definition viewing experience. Hopefully, my review will educate and warn those with older components. HDMI is the way to go, but you can always fall back on component cables if you have to. That just wasn't an option for me. When all is said and done, I don't regret my purchase at all. The end result was well worth the journey. 39 of 42 people found the following review helpful. Good picture, very bad sound and other deficiencies By Yee Lee What's good: an excellent picture (good blacks, vivid though slightly unnatural colors), classy looking thin panel What's bad: very poor sound (single back-firing speaker, not even stereo sound),highly reflective screen (glare problem), ugly and obstructive 4-footed stand, poorly designed remote control, WiFi setup buggy. Had this TV for about a month, have not yet calibrated it with a HDTV calibration DVD but was able to eyeball adjust the brightness, contrast, and color settings to get a very pleasing picture. But no amount of playing with the audio settings could I get a decent sound. Dialogs all sound tinny, the best I could do was to cut the "10K" equalization setting down to minimum to reduce the "tinny-ness" of spoken words at the expense

Monday, November 21, 2011

Samsung HT-BD1250 Blu-ray Home Theater System

Blu-Ray Home Theater

Amazon Sales Rank: #30332 in Home Theater Color: Black Brand: Samsung Model: HT-BD1250XAA Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 2.56" h x 13.58" w x 17.32" l, 34.60 pounds 1-disc BD/DVD HDMI-CEC function allows all products in the system to discover and communicate with each other. Wireless ready Stream Blockbuster, Netflix, YouTube & Pandora BD Wise: perfect replay of Samsung Blu-ray disc iPod connectivity compatible

Expand your entertainment choices to a degree never before possible with Samsung’s HT-BD1250 Blu-ray Home Theater System. In addition to the hi-def pleasures of a Blu-ray Disc Player that also up-converts regular DVDs, it provides the personalized entertainment options of streaming Netflix and the music of Pandora. Enjoy stored music and media favorites using the iPod dock with video, audio and iPhone support. And the WiFi* ready and PC Connected/Streaming features let you wirelessly view pictures, listen to music and more from virtually any PC in the house directly to your Home Theater System. The easy way to upgrade your home theater experience

Most helpful customer reviews 220 of 225 people found the following review helpful. After 2 years, I threw this HTIB in the trash...literally By Dave R. After deciding on a Samsung HTIB system to integrate with my 2-year-old Samsung 46" HDTV, I came across this HT-BD1250 system at Best Buy with all the features I wanted (Bluray, surround sound with wireless to the rear speakers, Anynet+ integration, iPod integration), plus a few that I decided were "nice-to-have" (wireless network integration/Pandora/Netflix). Once I realized I would need to add the Samsung SWA-4000 wireless speaker amplifier and additional HDMI and optical cables for integration with my TV and HD/DVR cable box, the total package through Amazon was by far the best deal and way to go. First quick note: You DO NOT need anything other than BASIC HDMI cables, which when purchased as a package here with Amazon are 80+% cheaper (even with the shipping charge from the third-party vendors) than if you buy them at Best Buy or other brick/mortar. DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE on so-called "higher end" HDMI cables. As for the HTIB system itself, I found that the documentation guided me through most of my installation/cabliing scenarios, and everything worked pretty much the first time once I powered everything up. I needed to make a few calls to Samsung tech support to get everything configured the way I wanted (I had some specific questions about the video/resolution modes switching between HD and non-HD inputs), but the support was English-speaking and reasonably competent. (I only got one "bum steer" from their tech support when I was making what turned out to be a user error on my part with the iPod integration, but the tech also didn't identify it correctly and wanted me to send the unit in for service at my own expense...not an acceptable option. I later walked away from it for a few hours and then returned back to it with a clear head, and figured out my error in using the setup menus, and it turned out all was well after all.) I should probably mention my wiring/integration setup: I have a Samsung LN-4661F HD TV, a Motorola HD/DVR cable box from my cable company, and now my Samsung HT-BD1250 HTIB. Cabling is as follows: HDMI Out from the Motorola HD/DVR cable box to HDMI In 1 on the TV (CATV audio and video are integrated on the HDMI), HDMI Out from the HD-BD1250 HTIB to HDMI In 2 on the TV (for DVD/BD video), and Optical Audio Out 1 from the TV to Optical Audio In 1 on the HD-BD1250 (to feed the CATV audio back from the TV to be reproduced through the HTIB's sound amplifier). I attempted to use a "standard" USB wireless network adapter to integrate with my home wireless network and found that it was unable to detect it; I suspect I could have made it work with some additional initial configuration first on my laptop, but I ended up scrapping that idea and I simply ordered the Samsung Wireless adapter for this unit, and it integrated perfectly with my home network in minutes. If you're really tech-savvy and think you can get a "standard" USB wireless adapter configured to work with this, I suppose you could try to do so and save $30 or $40, but for $79.99 the Samsung WIS09ABGN adapter works right out of the box and is a supported solution. As for the wireless network/Internet integration itself, I've tested Pandora and it works well; haven't tested Netflix on demand yet. I also have yet to be able to figure out how to get integration with my PC via wireless to work as a source input (like to access music/multimedia I have on my PC), but it's an advertised feature of this system and I'm confident I can hack my way through and make that work eventually...not a priority for me, though, just another "nice to have". The iPod integration works fairly well, but I'm a little disappointed that I was not able to figure out how to make "Shuffle" functionality work...I seem to be stuck playing my music in the order it's stored in my playlists. Not sure yet if this is a limitation

Sunday, November 20, 2011

NETGEAR Powerline AV Adapter with Ethernet Switch

Perfect for connecting HDTVs, Blu-ray players, DVRs, and game consoles to your home network and the Internet; Extends a high speed Internet connection to any power outlet1; Provides wired reliability with no new wires; Connects up to 4 devices

Color: Black Brand: Netgear Model: XAV1004 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 8.94" h x 3.27" w x 7.99" l, 1.00 pounds Perfect for connecting HDTVs, Blu-ray players, DVRs, and game consoles to your home network and the Internet Extends a high speed Internet connection to any power outlet1 Provides wired reliability with no new wires Connects up to 4 devices

From the Manufacturer Turn any of your home's electrical outlets into a high-speed network connection with the NETGEAR XAV1004 Home Theater Internet AV Adapter. With the ability to connect up to four devices without running new wires or making costly renovations, this adapter is the ideal solution for securely connecting your XBox or Playstation, computers, TiVos, and more to your home network and the Internet. Note: This adapter must be used with either a NETGEAR Powerline XAV101 AV Ethernet Adapter or the NETGEAR XAVB1004 Home Theater Internet Connection Kit (both sold separately). Turn any electrical outlet into a high-speed network connection for up to 4 devices. View larger.   The NETGEARTM XAV1004 Home Theater Internet AV Adapter: Turns any electrical outlet into a high-speed home network connection for up to 4 devices. Supports speeds up to 200 Mbps. For use with the NETGEAR XAV101 AV Ethernet Adapter or XAVB1004 Home Theater Internet Connection Kit.   Turn Your Electrical System into a Secure, High-Speed Network When used with the NETGEARTM Powerline XAV101 AV Ethernet Adapter or the NETGEAR XAVB1004 Home Theater Internet Connection Kit, the XAV1004 AV Adapter can turn any electrical outlet in your home into a secure, high-speed, entertainment-grade network connection. With this adapter, you can say goodbye to the days of drilling holes in your walls and running cable through your house so you can connect to the Internet. The XAV1004 AV Adapter includes four Ethernet ports, letting you connect up to four devices -- such as laptops, network attached storage devices, DVRs, media streamers, Blu-Ray DVD players, or game consoles -- to your network via a single electrical outlet. Port-Based Quality of Service (QOS) Prioritizes your Bandwidth Usage Because the unit features port-based Quality of Service (QoS), you can decide which devices receive bandwidth priority, ensuring that the performance of your highest priority device is not impeded by any spikes in your bandwidth demand. This means that if you've prioritized your Xbox 360 or other game console and you're in the middle of an online game, you won't be interrupted or delayed by another user on your network trying to download a video or access the Internet. The system will automatically regulate bandwidth use, prioritizing the Xbox network traffic over other traffic on the same network. Supports Speeds up to 200 Mbps The XAV1004 AV Adapter supports speeds up to 200 Mbps, enough for streaming high-definition video and MP3s, transferring large files, making Internet calls, and more. And to help you get the fastest speed out of your connections, NETGEAR Pick-a-Plug technology provides red, yellow and green status LEDs that indicate the signal strength and speed through your house so you can find the best outlets to use. Perfect for Xbox, Playstation, TiVo, ReadyNAS and More Perfect for creating a connectivity hub by your home theater, by placing the XAV1004 AV Adapter near your television, you can easily connect your Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 to your network, giving you the high-speed connection you need. The adapter can also connect other media devices, such as your TiVo, AppleTV, Slingbox, DVR, BD Live-enabled Blu-Ray player, Ethernet-enabled TV, and more. By connecting a network attached storage device, such as the ReadyNAS Duo, to the adapter, you can give anyone in your home direct access to the media and other files stored on the device. No drilling. No mess. No wires. Creating a high-speed and secure home network couldn't be any easier. The XAV1004 Adapter with Ethernet Switch measures 5.40 x 4.01 x 1.10 inches and is supported by a NETGEAR 1-year warranty. What's in the Box One Powerline AV Adapter with Ethernet Switch (XAV1004). View "Powerline in a Nutshell" Video Port-based Quality of Service prioritizes your bandwidth usage. View larger. Related NETGEAR Products to Enhance Your Home Theater Internet AV Adapter Experience NETGEAR Home Theater Internet Connection Kit (XAVB1004) Kit converts your home wiring into entertainment-grade, high-speed network Converts standard electrical outlets into high-speed network connections Turns outlet into connection for up to 4 devices Perfect for connecting HDTVs, Blu-ray players, and game consoles to your home network   NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Elite HD (EVA9150) Plays your digital media from your computer or NAS to your HDTV Streams Internet content, such as YouTube, directly to your HDTV 500 GB hard drive for extra storage of music, photos and video NETGEAR Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000) Plays your digital media collection directly to your TV Streams Internet video, such as YouTube, Netflix and Hulu, on your TV For use with analog and high-definition TVs   NETGEAR Rangemax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700) Top-of-the line router, ideal for serious gamers, videophiles, and small businesses demanding high performance Dual-band Wireless-N operates simultaneously on 2.4 and 5.0 GHz frequencies for highest throughput speed and performance 600 Mbps speed, with real throughput of over 350 Mbps Push 'N' Connect feature for easy setup NETGEAR Wireless-N Router (WNR2000) Wireless-N performance for ultra-fast speed and performance Ideal for streaming videos and other high-bandwidth multi-media files Backwards compatible with older Wireless-G devices Push 'N' Connect for easy set-up process   NETGEAR ReadyNAS Duo 2-Bay 1TB (1 x 1000GB) Award-winning network attached server streams music, photos and video to network media players without a computer 1 TB of storage with GigaBit Ethernet for fast data transfer Allows multiple users share files simultaneously NETGEAR-exclusive X-RAID technology keeps your digital media and files protected

Most helpful customer reviews 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Quick, easy and fast as advertised. By Paul MCRAE I picked up one of these along with the V101 in a combo package to run my Xbox 360 and DirecTV DVR downstairs from the cable modem and router in my upstairs office. I had been using wireless networking for the past several years but had issues with wireless failing from time to time and went through 3 routers over 3 years accordingly. Since the wired portion of the routers worked just fine at retirement in each case, I thought I'd give an alternative a try. I researched a few different brands and finally settled on Netgear's Powerline offering. I specifically went with the ones rated for 200Mb for HD streaming options. I am very satisfied with the performance so far. The Windows Media Center functionality with my Xbox 360 is finally performing in a manner that I expected. With wireless I was getting VERY slow response in the Media Center menu but it operates much more smoothly with the Powerline adapter connected. I ordered an additional adapter for a computer and DirecTV DVR in another room of my home and all 3 devices are operating well together with excellent connection speed. In addition, setup was completely simple. It was literally plug and play. No configuration required whatsoever. I would definitely suggest this product line without reservation. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Another great Netgear Powerline Ethernet product By G. Ware I've used Netgear Powerline Ethernet products for a long time and they are great. The units are brainless to setup and work as described to extend your internet connection without the worry of wireless coverage issues. I was interested in this product as it seems like more devices connected to your TV are wanting internet connectivity. Some of my devices have wireless built in already but I would rather run them over wire for online gaming and streaming HD movies. Right now I have a PS3, Blue ray player, Dish network box, and Apple TV hooked up to my Netgear and all work great. I like the QOS for the ports so that I can place my PS3 and Apple TV at higher priority then the blue ray player and Dish Network box. The ports are color coded based on priority which makes it easy for non technical users who may purchase this. The unit seems to run cool which is nice for a TV cabinet and has power saving features as well. As the product description states, this needs to be used with another adaptor like the XAV101 powerline eithernet unit that then hooks up to your router so if you don't have one there is a similar package of this device for more money that has the adaptor included, this package just has the 4 port AV unit. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Perfect Solution By Jay Ehret We already had the powerline system running the internet throughout our home but needed multiple connections at our entertainment center. This was the perfect solution. You just plug it into the wall, and then plug your internet-ready devices into the adapter. We have a Wii and the Roku device for Netflix hooked up and the signal is great. We have been using it for about 10 days and no problems so far. See all 25 customer reviews...

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Panasonic DMP-BD55K Blu-ray Disc Player

BD-Live: Enjoy Additional Content via Internet (requires optional SD card) / PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus / Also plays DVD, CD, DiVX

Amazon Sales Rank: #16768 in Home Theater Color: Black Brand: Panasonic Model: DMP-BD55K Dimensions: 1.69" h x 9.80" w x 16.94" l, 5.73 pounds Blu-ray Player BD Live / 7.1 Lossless Decode and Analog Output VIERA Link: Operate with your VIERA Remote Control SD Card Slot

Amazon.com Product Description Panasonic's two new slim, BD-Live compatible, feature-filled Blu-ray players, the DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55, offer cutting edge technologies focused on producing the ultimate movie-viewing experience. The BD35 and BD55 both feature an HD Audio Decoder (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Master Audio Essential), delivering 7.1-channel surround sound through a 7.1-channel receiver equipped with an HDMI terminal. The DMP-BD55 features high-end audio components and can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel surround sound. Both models are equipped with an SD Memory Card slot that makes it easy to transfer images from an HD camcorder or digital still camera that uses SD Memory Cards and are compatible with Panasonic’s VIERA Link function so they can be operated by the VIERA HDTV remote control. The combination of a Panasonic Blu-ray player, Home Theater audio system and a VIERA HDTV converts the home entertainment experience into a true-to-life cinematic experience. Consumers can now view and enjoy movies the way the film maker intended -- in stunning High Definition video and audio – right from the comfort of their own home. Learn More True-To-Life Colors The PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus video processor was developed after more than 15 years of collaboration between Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory and professional cinema studios in Hollywood. With PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus, users viewing content on Blu-ray Discs enjoy crisp, vivid colors that are extremely close to the original.  A high-precision 4:4:4 function creates video signals in which each pixel of the signal from the Blu-ray Disc is color-compensated, so when the player is connected to a Panasonic VIERA HDTV, the colors are even sharper and more vivid. UniPhier System UniPhier is a Panasonic-created system LSI developed by applying 45-nanometer processing to a consumer product – a world’s first.  This single-chip integration technology also contributes greatly to the BD35’s world's slimmest height of 49mm. Blu-ray Video Features More Picture See Everything Your HDTV Can Show You with Full HD. 6 Times the Picture Data on DVDs See everything your HDTV can show you. Blu-ray Disc's Full HD 1080p resolution produces over 2 million pixels per frame to produce a razor-sharp picture with unmatched depth and clarity that takes full advantage of the capabilities of today's 1080p HDTVs. That's six times the picture data contained on DVDs, which are encoded at only 480p. 24p True Cinema Video OutputMost of all Hollywood movies are shot at 24 frames per second, and Blu-ray Disc movies are mastered at 24 frame per second. Blu-ray Disc Players can output films at 1080/24p for a true film-like experience at home, as well as 1080/60p for more traditional HDTV sets on the market. Backwards compatible and Upscaling All existing Blu-ray Disc players will play your standard DVD collection without a problem. And with built-in 1080p video upscaling, they'll look even better. More Space Blu-ray Disc has 5x more storage capacity than DVD, which allows more content to fit on the disc. The extra storage capacity also means more room for special features like inline navigation, Bonus View, interactive games, deleted scenes, director commentary and more Navigate to special features, other scenes, or settings without leaving the content you are watching. Bonus View lets you watch special features and commentary inline without leaving the movie. More Bits In the digital world, picture quality is not just about resolution, but also about bit rates. The higher the bit rate, the more data that is processed, typically resulting in higher video quality. DVDs have a maximum video bit rate of about 10 megabits per second (Mbps). In comparison, Blu-ray Disc is capable of video bitrates up to an incredible 40 Mbps. The bottom line, higher bit rates allow for the least amount of data compression for HD video that looks closest to the original video source. BD-Live Both the BD35 and BD55 feature BD-Live compatibility which enables users to connect to the Internet to download images, subtitles and other data, and take part in interactive activities and multi-player games linked to bonus cinema content found on Blu-ray Discs. BD-Live is a Blu-ray feature that enables you to access  special content via an internet-connected Blu-ray player. Because it's not coded into the disc, BD-Live content is always updated, always fresh. With BD-Live, your Blu-ray disc is different every time you view it. Check out the latest previews,  download special scenes, exclusive features and ringtones, and participate in online communities or games. As BD-Live continues to grow and expand, even more features will become available, customizing features and content to your location or preferences. Life-Like Surround Sound The BD35 and BD55 both feature an HD Audio Decoder (Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Master Audio Essential), which supports the 7.1-channel surround sound newly adopted in Blu-ray Discs.  Users can enjoy 7.1-channel surround even with systems that do not support HD Audio -- as long as the DMP-BD35/55 is connected to a 7.1-channel receiver equipped with an HDMI terminal. The DMP-BD55 can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel surround sound by simply connecting to the DMP-BD55. Dolby TrueHD, Dolby’s next-generation lossless technology developed for high-definition disc-based media, delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master. Delivers enthralling studio-master-quality sound that unlocks the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs. Offers more discrete channels than ever before for impeccable surround sound. Compatible with the A/V receivers and home-theaters-in-a-box (HTIBs) of today and tomorrow. Dialogue normalization maintains the same volume level when you change to other Dolby Digital and Dolby TrueHD programming. Dynamic range control (Night mode) enables you to customize audio playback to reduce peak volume levels (no loud surprises) while experiencing all the details in the soundtrack, enabling late-night viewing of high-energy surround sound without disturbing others. The Panasonic BD55 goes a step further with a high-end audio design and components. Thanks to a 192kHz 24bit audio digital-analog converter and high quality insulators, electrolytic capacitors, copper-foil film capacitors and ultra-low-impedance electrolytic capacitors, the DMP-BD55 delivers the same kind of exciting surround effect and lifelike ambience as today's finest cinemas. The DMP-BD55 can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel surround sound by simply connecting to the DMP-BD55. HDMI Features x.v Color RGB Color Range

Most helpful customer reviews 448 of 456 people found the following review helpful. Finally... A Blu-Ray Player that's full featured and relatively inexpensive By FH I felt compelled posting a review of the BMP-BD55 after receiving the unit today. I'd been holding off buying a standalone Blu-Ray player given the dearth of Profile 2.0 machines and along with their crazy prices. For those who aren't familiar with the Blu-Ray format, there are many different versions of Blu-Ray players that have varying functionalities lingering in the market today. They are: Profile 1.0, Profile 1.1 (this seems to have become the standard for the new low-end models), and Profile 2.0 (finalized standard). I will keep this review/opinion piece as free of tech-babble as much as possible. You ay want to avoid most Profile 1.0 players. The reason why I say this is for the following reasons: 1. A large number of them are very slow at booting up. 2. They often have problems playing new Blu-Ray movies, some early models won't play some recent BD movies at all. Many of these machines do not come with HDMI 1.3, meaning you may not be able to get take advantage of the newer HD audio formats. Profile 1.1 machines have been released in the last year and can play the vast majority of new discs but cannot take advantage of the new online functionalities and special features many new discs are shipping with. Also, updating the firmware can be cumbersome requiring a PC download, then that download being burned to a CD, and then that CD being inserted into your player, and then installed onto player. Profile 2.0 machines are known as "Final Profile" or "Full Spec". These players come with a network interface, aka an Ethernet card. The Ethernet card allows you to connect your player directly to your home network. The significance of this is that with an Ethernet connection you will be able to directly download firmware updates to your player eliminating the several steps in the firmware updating process. Also, internet-based special features are available. This is my first standalone Blu-Ray player. Since 2006, I have been using my Playstation 3 (60GB launch model) in anticipation of a full-featured standalone Blu-Ray player that didn't cost an arm and a leg. The moment I read the press release and technical specs of the BMP-BD55 I knew this was the machine to buy. The features that stood out to me are: 1. This machine has Onboard decoding of Dolby TrueHD/Digital Plus and dts-HD Master Audio audio formats, among others. This means, if you have an older receiver this machine can send the audio via bitstream or PCM, and you'll be able to enjoy the discrete audio mastered on the disc. 2. I have an older 7.1 Yamaha receiver HTR-5960 and it does not decodes the HD audio formats. **Correction** That is where your audio options begin with the BMP-BD55, as it can send decoded 7.1 and 5.1 audio to my receiver via the analog output. In other words you're not tethered, per se, to HDMI to enjoy 7.1 or 5.1 master audio and can put off buying that new receiver. The Optical Out interface supports DTS-ES, Dolby Digital EX, among more but 7.1 is down mixed. 3. Profile 2.0. Simple firmware updates, which are done automatically. Access to the internet-based special features, such as trivia games, extra behind the scenes, downloadables like ringtones etc.. 4. This machine has an SD card reader. It can read SD cards up to 32GB (if the card has SDHC on it, then the Panasonic will play it). This means you will be able to view your Photos (from your digital camera: still or video), play MP3 songs, view Divx (aka those movies you downloaded from the internet), etc. I definitely recommend you getting an SD card because you may need it for future special internet- features (which are only going to get larger), as the onboard memory is rather limited. A class 6 8GB card can be bought here on Amazon for $12 and less. 5. Video quality (most important in my opinion). This machine has an

Friday, November 18, 2011

Sony Electronics Blue Ray Player, HD 1080p, Black

Sony Electronics Products - Blue Ray Player, HD 1080p, Black - Sold as 1 EABDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc player runs Blu-ray Disc movies in full HD 1080p and DVDs to near HD or connects to the Internet to access a wide variety of movies, TV shows, music and more. Turn your iPhone or iPod touch (sold separately) into a remote control by downloading a free app. Access detailed movie information with Gracenote Metadata Service. Share music, videos and photos between compatible devices using your DLNA home network. Use front USB slot to share your videos or photos on the big screen, listen to your favorite music or simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device. Wi-Fi adapter-ready disc player also features MP3 playback (BD-R, BD-RE, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW), parental control, quick start mode, startup screen, a rear USB port, rear Ethernet Connection, rear HDMI Connection output, and rear optical audio output.Sold as 1 EAManufacturer: Sony ElectronicsTotal percentage of recycled content: 0Post Consumer Waste: 0Country of origin: MY

Amazon Sales Rank: #103582 in Office Product Brand: Sony Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 6.60 pounds Sold as 1 EA Manufacturer: Sony Electronics Total percentage of recycled content: 0 Post Consumer Waste: 0 Country of origin: MY

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Pioneer BDP-330 1080p Streaming Blu-ray Disc Player (Black)

Without question, the greatest success of all Pioneer's players is the ability to recreate film as the director intended. And as movies are the combined work of many people, from cinematographers and set designers to Foley and makeup artists, every detail is taken into consideration in order to help you get closer to the ultimate cinematic experience. In the past, film displayed on television required stretching 24 frames-per-second to match the 30 frames-per-second of television. More often than not, this would result in annoying motion judder and unnatural on-screen images. With True 24fps at up to 1080p resolution, you see only what the director intended as all film sources are displayed at their actual speed. The BDP-330 provides up to 1920 x 1080p resolution for unrivaled picture quality. And with True 24fps, you’ll see your movies as the director intended.The BDP-330 offers simultaneous HDMI & Component Video Output: Enjoy High Definition Video from both the HDMI and Component Video connections. (Component Video limited to 1080i Resolution.)The BDP-330 also allows online Streaming Content: Enjoy online content from YouTube and read RSS Feeds when connected to the internet. Additional services available soon. This amazing Pioneer product allows for iPhone/iPod Touch Remote Control: Using our free iControlAV application (available for download from the Apple App StoreSM) users can control most major functions of the BDP-330 with their iPhone/iPod Touch.

Amazon Sales Rank: #37310 in Home Theater Color: Black Brand: Pioneer Model: BDP-330 Dimensions: 2.94" h x 16.54" w x 26.77" l, 1.00 pounds Internal Audio Decoders: The BDP-330 features internal decoding of all advanced audio formats including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTSHD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master Audio. Wireless Ready: An optional 802.11n wireless adapter (AS-WL100) is available allowing access to online wireless content and firmware upgrades without the need to run additional cables to your Blu-ray Disc player Dual USB Inputs: A front and Rear USB input are provided to accommodate optional BD-Live Storage, our optional AS-WL100 Wireless internet adapter, or JPG/MP3 media playback. Multi-Format Compatibility: You can play High Definition DVD discs recorded by digital video cameras in AVCHD format. You can also play BD-R/RE, DVD-R/RW, etc. recorded using Blu-ray Disc recorders or DVD recorders as well as CD/CD-R. HDMI Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) Jitterless Transmission (Bitstream): By HDMI connection with a compatible Pioneer A/V receiver, A/V sources such as Blu-ray Discs and DVDs, as well as CD music are precisely reproduced with minimum jitter.

The BDP-330 has the capability to show customers every detail of a film, allowing for the best possible viewing experience. Televisions in the past have displayed images at 30 frames-per-second, while films were created at 24 frames-per-second, causing a distorted playback. This product addresses that issue, running at True 24 frames per second at up to 1080p resolution. Though its picture quality is unrivaled in the industry, the BDP-330’s features are what truly separate it from products of comparable prices. The player accepts online streaming content, allowing YouTube, Netflix, and RSS feeds to be viewed via the internet. In addition, this product allows for iPhone/iPod touch remote control, using a free application that is available for download from the Apple® App Store. The BDP-330 serves as another example why Pioneer is at the forefront of Blu-ray technology and an industry leader in picture quality. Highest Quality Video Playback Blu-ray The Pioneer BDP-330 offers customers the best possible video playback quality, and with a full 1920 x 1080p resolution, viewing is unrivaled in the industry. In addition, the True 24 frames-per-second film display eliminates the jittering and distortion caused by many televisions and media players. This product’s deep color capability gives a level of color accuracy that has been previously unattainable in media display technology, expanding display colors into the billions and taking precision beyond what the human eye can see. Pioneer has emerged at the top of the industry, giving customers a viewing experience unlike anything seen before. Inputs and Outputs Upscaling DVDs This Blu-ray player is also compatible with DVDs and CDs. Because of its high quality performance, the DVD viewing experience is enhanced on this player, allowing customers to view their non-Blue-ray video collection at near HD quality. CDs are also playable on this machine, precisely presented with minimal jitter. Enhanced Audio Technology The sound quality from this Blu-ray player is incredible, delivering a crisp effect that immerses the viewer into the film. The audio decoding in the BDP-330 is unmatched, delivering sound that can be interpreted by any speaker system and is compatible with all advanced formats such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTSHD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master Audio. Advanced Connectivity Streaming from Content Sites Connecting your Blu-ray player to the internet has never been so easy. With an Ethernet cable port and the optional wireless dongle, access to video from sites like YouTube expands viewing opportunities for customers. The BDP330 now offers Netflix compatibility, allowing you to view movies from the internet on your Blu-ray player. Wireless Ready The BDP-330 can connect easily to your home wireless network with the purchase of the AS-WL 100 Wireless Adapter (sold separately). This adapter is 802.11/n compatible and can support WPA, WPA2, AES, and TKIP encryption. It features an on-screen setup, allowing for quick configuration on any network. BD-Live Support Remote application user interface. This Blu-ray player is BD-Live compatible, making it easy to access online games and other bonus content in high-definition. Additional storage space is available for bonus content through one of the two USB ports on the player. iPhone/iPod touch Integration A free application called iControlAV is available on the Apple® App Store to turn the customers’ iPhone or iPod touch into a Blu-ray player remote when their BDP-330 is connected to a home network. Pioneer has made this player easy to use and convenient to control right from your Smartphone. Inputs and Outputs USB Ethernet HDMI Optical Audio RCA Audio Composite Inputs and Outputs

Most helpful customer reviews 74 of 83 people found the following review helpful. Unfortunately, a thinly disguised Sharp BD-HP70U By WDH UPDATE: Netflix was added via firmware on roughly 8/14 The news of Pioneer's departure from the plasma market shook the AV community a little over two years ago. Questions abound as to what the future would hold for Pioneer in a post Kuro world. Fans of their Blu-ray players - begun in earnest with the 51FD/05FD - wondered if a joint venture with Sharp would lead to a dilution of the high quality A/V performance at a very reasonable price point. The release of the budget-priced Pioneer BDP-120 was to some a harbinger of this venture manifesting itself in what appeared to an amateur eye as a largely re-badged Sharp player veiled beneath a Pioneer chassis. Its performance was nowhere near its 320 and 23FD brethren and its price point reflected such. Emerging news of the 320's replacement came from European sources boasting Youtube streaming, which hinted the promise that US customers might get Netflix streaming or even some of the other instantly streamed video sources. The BDP-330 was largely unannounced until I found one in a Best Buy half-an-hour's drive from my house. Upon lifting the all-white box, I noticed immediately that it was light, which caused me to prolong any disappointment until I got an opportunity to put it through its paces. I was a bit surprised the box made no mention of Youtube or any streaming services. Upon unboxing the player, I was a bit surprised at how small and shallow its profile really was. It makes the 320 look downright large. The biggest immediate disappointment was the rear output panel, which was identical to the European press photos completely devoid of multichannel analogue outputs. The Burr-Brown DAC-equipped MCH analogue outputs were one of the 320's strongest selling points. The player was made in April of 2010 in China; please note this is a departure from the Malaysian-built 320 and later 51s. The 120 was also made in Sharp and has a number of rear panel similarities including the power cord input's design. The player also shares the exact same model number remote as the 120 - VXX3351, which appears nearly identical to the 320, but including some strangely labeled buttons (page +/- and keylock) missing the video adjust button (this all but eliminated the hope that this might be a "real" Pioneer for me). Upon firing up the player, I was greeted by the familiar Pioneer menu, but a very different setup menu that was very similar to the 120 best I can remember. Here's where the disappointment turns real: there is no Netflix; only Youtube and RSS. Gone is the slicky black background menu and appeared is the simple text and icon menu I remember from Sharp players. No choice for colorspace or high-speed HDMI...Just resolution. For folks who have been accustomed (spoiled) by the amount of tweaking possible with the 320/23/51/05, this is a huge disappointment. All video adjustments options of the 320/23 are GONE. No Preset modes like Pioneer PDP or Projector. Once again, just resolution. This player is certainly not of the linneage of the current 320 or 51 with their extensive picture adjustment menus and presets. From this standpoint, the 330 is very disappointing. In respects of load times, the quick start feature added very little discernable benefit to load times, that were very pokey. In fact, the current 320 was faster in actual load times in all the discs I tested than the 330. Other than the 2 second power off eject time, the Pioneer BDP-330's load times were embarrasingly so for a 2010 player whose peer group can load the same discs in a third of the time. Player Eject Dark Knight Casino Royale POC I - Coin POC 1 -Disney Castle Total Speed Pioneer BDP-320 18 36 36 39 62 191 5.5 Pioneer BDP-23FD 18 36 36 39 62 191 5.5 Pioneer BDP-51FD 33 45 44 39 73 234 4.5 Pioneer BDP-330* 2 39 34 47 63 185 5.5 * with quickstart engaged In testing deinterlacing