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Whether you're replacing an aging flat panel or just now dipping into the HDTV waters, the Vizio TruLED HDTV ($2,200) should be on your list. With a unique TruLED system of 960 individual LEDs divided into 80 control groups, the set is able to achieve a 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, with darker blacks and brighter whites then standard backlighting solutions. Other features include 240Hz operation via a combination of a 120Hz panel and scanning backlight, Full HD 1080p resolution, SRS TruSurround and TruVolume audio technologies, and more. Sure, it's no Triluminos XBR8, but it's also a lot, lot cheaper, and isn't as likely to require a tech wizard to fix should something go wrong.
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Take control of your home entertainment system with the new Logitech Harmony 900 Remote Control ($400; September 2009). Using a completely redesigned RF system, the Harmony 900 can control up to 15 devices courtesy of IR blasters that you place in front of your components, so you can keep them in a cabinet up to 100 feet away. Other features include a touchscreen for simplified macro controls, such as "Watch TV" or "Listen to Music," and four distinct button zones, making it easier to find and use the controls you need.
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If Apple made a TV, it would probably look a lot like the LG SL90 LED TV ($TBA). Boasting a single edge-to-edge panel of glass over an ultra-slim bezel — sound familiar? — the SL90 also features TruMotion 120Hz for reduced motion blur, a Mark Levinson-tuned invisible speaker system, Clear Voice II technology to make sure you can hear the dialogue in your shows, LED backlighting, full 1080p resolution, and a stunning 1.15-inch thick design.
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Need to have every movie you own ready to watch with nothing more than a press of a button? Whether they're on Blu-ray or plain ol' DVD, the Sony 400-Disc Blu-ray MegaChanger ($1,900; August 2009) has you covered. Along with normal CD playback, the MegaChanger features full HD 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output capability, 7.1 channel analog audio output, Sony's HD Reality Enhancer and Super Bit Mapping technologies, and DVD upscaling.
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Samsung's new Series 7 LED TVs ($3,000-$4,000) represent the company's focus on three areas: picture quality, design, and environmental impact. Featuring deep contrast, true-to-life color reproduction, and an incredible range of brightness without compromising clarity, these TVs represent the most advanced HDTV technology available using no paint spray, no mercury, and 40% less power. Measuring only 1.2-inches deep, these are also some of the slimmest HDTVs available. Perfect for mounting on the wall, the screen's soft, square edges feature a touch of amber, creating a majestic frame around the image, like a work of art. Best of all, you can use the Series 7 to access data on your USB cameras and drives, or connect to the Internet and use built-in widgets to check out Flickr, get stock or weather updates, and link to PCs to access your local media.
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Get cinema-like immersiveness at home with the Philips Cinema 21:9 LCD TV ($TBA). This 56-inch TV is the world's first with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio, letting you watch blockbusters filmed in the 2.39:1 format without letterboxing. The Cinema 21:9 LCD also features Ambilight Spectra light technology. The TV will first be available in Europe later this year. [via]
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What do you get when you combine industry-leading placeshifting technology with a 1TB DVR and a satellite TV receiver? The new Dish Network Sling DVR ($TBA; Spring 2009. It features built-in Slingbox capabilities, including a redesigned SlingGuide interface for managing and setting recordings over the 'net, as well as a touchpad remote control, the ability to load photos, MP3s, and other internet content, 1080p Video on Demand, and more.
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Samsung sexes up the Blu-ray arena with the new BD-P4600 Touch of Color Blu-ray Player ($TBA). Besides futuristic good looks, it's the first wall-mountable Blu-ray player, measuring just 1.5 inches thin. It's got touch controls, wireless access to video and music streaming services like Netflix and Pandora, as well as all the current tech you'll need — BD Live (Profile 2.0) and Bonus View (Profile 1.1) support, Full HD 1080p playback with DVD upscaling, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD HR/MA.
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Control your home theater with the touch of a finger on the Logitech Harmony 1100 ($500). Featuring a 3.5-inch color touch screen, works-through-walls RF connectivity, an integrated lithium-ion battery with charging station, customizable icons and controls, and guided online setup, it's the perfect replacement for a stack/bin/unorganized mess of remotes.
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Want to turn your music- and video-filled hard drives into a media center? Then grab yourself a Western Digital WD TV ($130). This pint-sized set-top box connects directly to your drive(s) via two USB ports, offering full HD video playback and navigation, HDMI-out, support for nearly every non-DRM audio, photo, and video format under the sun, and more. Take that, Apple TV.
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Get cinema-like immersiveness at home with the Philips Cinema 21:9 LCD TV ($TBA). This 56-inch TV is the world's first with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio, letting you watch blockbusters filmed in the 2.39:1 format without letterboxing. The Cinema 21:9 LCD also features Ambilight Spectra light technology. The TV will first be available in Europe later this year. [via]
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Samsung's new Series 7 LED TVs ($3,000-$4,000) represent the company's focus on three areas: picture quality, design, and environmental impact. Featuring deep contrast, true-to-life color reproduction, and an incredible range of brightness without compromising clarity, these TVs represent the most advanced HDTV technology available using no paint spray, no mercury, and 40% less power. Measuring only 1.2-inches deep, these are also some of the slimmest HDTVs available. Perfect for mounting on the wall, the screen's soft, square edges feature a touch of amber, creating a majestic frame around the image, like a work of art. Best of all, you can use the Series 7 to access data on your USB cameras and drives, or connect to the Internet and use built-in widgets to check out Flickr, get stock or weather updates, and link to PCs to access your local media.
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Samsung sexes up the Blu-ray arena with the new BD-P4600 Touch of Color Blu-ray Player ($TBA). Besides futuristic good looks, it's the first wall-mountable Blu-ray player, measuring just 1.5 inches thin. It's got touch controls, wireless access to video and music streaming services like Netflix and Pandora, as well as all the current tech you'll need — BD Live (Profile 2.0) and Bonus View (Profile 1.1) support, Full HD 1080p playback with DVD upscaling, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD HR/MA.
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If Apple made a TV, it would probably look a lot like the LG SL90 LED TV ($TBA). Boasting a single edge-to-edge panel of glass over an ultra-slim bezel — sound familiar? — the SL90 also features TruMotion 120Hz for reduced motion blur, a Mark Levinson-tuned invisible speaker system, Clear Voice II technology to make sure you can hear the dialogue in your shows, LED backlighting, full 1080p resolution, and a stunning 1.15-inch thick design.
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Control your home theater with the touch of a finger on the Logitech Harmony 1100 ($500). Featuring a 3.5-inch color touch screen, works-through-walls RF connectivity, an integrated lithium-ion battery with charging station, customizable icons and controls, and guided online setup, it's the perfect replacement for a stack/bin/unorganized mess of remotes.
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Want to turn your music- and video-filled hard drives into a media center? Then grab yourself a Western Digital WD TV ($130). This pint-sized set-top box connects directly to your drive(s) via two USB ports, offering full HD video playback and navigation, HDMI-out, support for nearly every non-DRM audio, photo, and video format under the sun, and more. Take that, Apple TV.
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Take control of your home entertainment system with the new Logitech Harmony 900 Remote Control ($400; September 2009). Using a completely redesigned RF system, the Harmony 900 can control up to 15 devices courtesy of IR blasters that you place in front of your components, so you can keep them in a cabinet up to 100 feet away. Other features include a touchscreen for simplified macro controls, such as "Watch TV" or "Listen to Music," and four distinct button zones, making it easier to find and use the controls you need.
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What do you get when you combine industry-leading placeshifting technology with a 1TB DVR and a satellite TV receiver? The new Dish Network Sling DVR ($TBA; Spring 2009. It features built-in Slingbox capabilities, including a redesigned SlingGuide interface for managing and setting recordings over the 'net, as well as a touchpad remote control, the ability to load photos, MP3s, and other internet content, 1080p Video on Demand, and more.
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Whether you're replacing an aging flat panel or just now dipping into the HDTV waters, the Vizio TruLED HDTV ($2,200) should be on your list. With a unique TruLED system of 960 individual LEDs divided into 80 control groups, the set is able to achieve a 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, with darker blacks and brighter whites then standard backlighting solutions. Other features include 240Hz operation via a combination of a 120Hz panel and scanning backlight, Full HD 1080p resolution, SRS TruSurround and TruVolume audio technologies, and more. Sure, it's no Triluminos XBR8, but it's also a lot, lot cheaper, and isn't as likely to require a tech wizard to fix should something go wrong.
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Need to have every movie you own ready to watch with nothing more than a press of a button? Whether they're on Blu-ray or plain ol' DVD, the Sony 400-Disc Blu-ray MegaChanger ($1,900; August 2009) has you covered. Along with normal CD playback, the MegaChanger features full HD 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output capability, 7.1 channel analog audio output, Sony's HD Reality Enhancer and Super Bit Mapping technologies, and DVD upscaling.
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Bring the sports bar experience home with The Man Wall ($14,900). This all-in-one chunk of awesomeness features room for four TVs — one 52" and two 26" units are included — a 1200-watt Panasonic home theater with integrated speakers and wireless surround units, two 25-cigar humidors with gauges, a 32-bottle wine rack, a microwave, a live 7-foot sports ticker at the top with built-in computer, a full-size kegerator with tap, an iPod docking station, DVD player, and the ability to control it all via a single remote control. Feel free to grunt in approval.
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From the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
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Most of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
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Ever wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
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Ever wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
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Show your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
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Flapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
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We love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
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One of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
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Tempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
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While we might not know exactly what seven functions the sleek Gerber Shard ($8) will provide, we know enough to know we'll be on the pre-order list as soon as it's available. The lightweight, airline-safe keychain tool offers at the minimum a bottle opener, screwdriver, and nail puller, with a titanium nitride coating for corrosion resistance.
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Leave it to the air maestros at Dyson to create a fan with no blades. The Dyson Air Multiplier ($300-$330) uses a fairly ingenious design to suck air into the base, accelerating it through an small aperture in the device's ring and then over a ramp to channel its direction. As it happens, this also causes the air behind and around the machine to be drawn into the airflow, creating a smooth stream of air amplified 15 times, without the unpleasant buffeting caused by the blades of a traditional fan chopping the air. The only downside? It's a $300 fan.
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What good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
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Tackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
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Known primarily for its sporty pro outerwear, the new line of Arc'teryx Veilance ($175-$1,000) tops, coats, and pants combines tough, outdoor-ready fabrics like Gore-Tex and Paclite with more traditional cuts and syling, letting you dress your best no matter what the weather's like outside. And no, we don't know how you're supposed to say "Arc'teryx."
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Think you've seen or read all the great books and films there are to digest? Think again. City Secrets Books & Movies ($14 each) are your guide to gems of cinema and literature that are mostly overlooked, compiled from recommendations given by some of the world's most well-respected minds on either subject, including Alec Wilkinson, Kenneth Turan, Marty Scorsese, and Sidney Lumet. Good luck finding copies of — and time to watch and read — all of them.
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Looking for a way to monitor your energy usage and cut down on power bills during the economic crunch? Check out the Black & Decker Power Monitor ($100). This easy-to-use device provides real-time electricity use, cost, and outdoor temperature readings, thanks to a wireless sensor that attaches to your electricity meter. Offering an Appliance Mode that isolates the cost of individual appliances or gadgets, it could save you up to 20% each month on your power bill — meaning it should pay for itself in no time.
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Who needs buttons? Apple's Magic Mouse ($69) eschews mechanical buttons and scroll wheels, letting you navigate using the same Multi-Touch technology used on the iPhone and MacBook trackpads. The sexy, seamless, touch-sensitive device works as a single or multi-button mouse with advanced gesture support, allowing you to scroll, pan, or swipe with ninja-finger skill. Works for you freakish lefties too.
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What would you pay to be Don Draper or Roger Sterling? How about to look like them? The Brooks Brothers Mad Men Edition Suit ($1,000; October 19) pays homage to AMC's hit show with a medium gray sharkskin suit designed by Janie Bryant, the Emmy-nominated costume designer for the show, and is modeled after Draper's and Sterling's wardrobes. Features include a noticeably slim cut, diagonal pockets, narrower notch lapels, and side vents. Limited to just 250, the suit is made in a Brooks-owned factory in Massachusetts, and while it might be more classically stylish than your current attire, don't expect it to magically turn you into Jon Hamm.
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Just in time for undeadliest of holidays comes The Horde T-Shirt ($18). This black American Apparel tee sports a terrific print of a single character wielding multiple weapons on the roof of a car as a horde (get it?) of zombies surround him. While it won't pass as a costume per se, it's certainly festive, and if you happen to harbor a secret zombie obsession, you'll no doubt find yourself wearing it all year long.
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Whether you're replacing an aging flat panel or just now dipping into the HDTV waters, the Vizio TruLED HDTV ($2,200) should be on your list. With a unique TruLED system of 960 individual LEDs divided into 80 control groups, the... [More]
Take control of your home entertainment system with the new Logitech Harmony 900 Remote Control ($400; September 2009). Using a completely redesigned RF system, the Harmony 900 can control up to 15 devices courtesy of IR blasters that you place... [More]
If Apple made a TV, it would probably look a lot like the LG SL90 LED TV ($TBA). Boasting a single edge-to-edge panel of glass over an ultra-slim bezel — sound familiar? — the SL90 also features TruMotion 120Hz for... [More]
Need to have every movie you own ready to watch with nothing more than a press of a button? Whether they're on Blu-ray or plain ol' DVD, the Sony 400-Disc Blu-ray MegaChanger ($1,900; August 2009) has you covered. Along with... [More]
Samsung's new Series 7 LED TVs ($3,000-$4,000) represent the company's focus on three areas: picture quality, design, and environmental impact. Featuring deep contrast, true-to-life color reproduction, and an incredible range of brightness without compromising clarity, these TVs represent the most... [More]
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Get cinema-like immersiveness at home with the Philips Cinema 21:9 LCD TV ($TBA). This 56-inch TV is the world's first with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio, letting you watch blockbusters filmed in the 2.39:1 format without letterboxing. The Cinema 21:9... [More]
What do you get when you combine industry-leading placeshifting technology with a 1TB DVR and a satellite TV receiver? The new Dish Network Sling DVR ($TBA; Spring 2009. It features built-in Slingbox capabilities, including a redesigned SlingGuide interface for managing... [More]
Samsung sexes up the Blu-ray arena with the new BD-P4600 Touch of Color Blu-ray Player ($TBA). Besides futuristic good looks, it's the first wall-mountable Blu-ray player, measuring just 1.5 inches thin. It's got touch controls, wireless access to video and... [More]
Control your home theater with the touch of a finger on the Logitech Harmony 1100 ($500). Featuring a 3.5-inch color touch screen, works-through-walls RF connectivity, an integrated lithium-ion battery with charging station, customizable icons and controls, and guided online setup,... [More]
Want to turn your music- and video-filled hard drives into a media center? Then grab yourself a Western Digital WD TV ($130). This pint-sized set-top box connects directly to your drive(s) via two USB ports, offering full HD video playback... [More]
Just when we thought rear-projection TV was dead, here comes the Mitsubishi LaserVue TV ($7,000) to blow our minds. As the world's first laser-powered television, the LaserVue uses laser beams (surprise!) to provide unmatched color reproduction, clarity, and depth of... [More]
Finally, a TV that will match all our chocolate-stained furniture. The new Vizio Java HDTV ($650-$850) features a unique copper-and-black bezel that will go great in dark natural decors, and features a screen size of either 32 or 37 inches,... [More]
Whether you're looking for a consumer or professional projector, JVC's new line of D-ILA Projectors ($6,000-$8,000; November 2008) has you covered. Each of the four models feature JVC's full HD D-ILA technology, which uses three (RGB) devices to deliver a... [More]
If you're looking for the slimmest, sexiest LCD around, check out the Sony Bravia KLV-40ZX1M LCD TV ($TBA; December 2008). At only 9.9mm deep and with a weight of only 26 pounds, the ZX1 begs to be wall-mounted, and features... [More]
Whether you're looking for a high-end or an affordable projector to serve as the base of your home theater, Sony's new lineup of SXRD projectors have you covered. Both the VPL-VW70 ($8,000; November) and the VPL-HW10 ($3,500; September) offer 1080p... [More]
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