For those of you (like us) who've been waiting years for an all-new TiVo interface, feast your eyes on the TiVo Premiere ($300). The new interface takes full advantage of HDTVs as well as its web-connectedness, with the ability to search across standard cable, YouTube, the web, Netflix, Amazon On... [More]
Carry a cinema in the palm of your hand with the BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector ($500). Powered by a DLP display chip and BenQ's 3LED backlighting technology, the Joybee GP1 offers a projected image up to 80 inches in size, with 858x600 resolution and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. Other... [More]
That new 3D-capable TV you bought is begging for some content to go with it, so why not pair it with one of the new Sony Blu-ray 3D Players ($200-$250). The new BDP-S570 and BDP-S470 will ship ready for Blu-ray 3D, which will come via a firmware update this summer.... [More]
Sporting an Apple-like monolithic design and gobs of high technology, the Sony Bravia NX800 HDTV ($2,300-$3,500; March 2010) is one of the Japanese electronics giant's sexiest yet. Features include a full HD 1080p, edge LED-backlit LCD screen in either 46-, 52-, or 60-inch sizes, Motionflow 240Hz technology for smooth on-screen... [More]
If there was one word to sum up the 2010 CES, "3D" would be it, and the Vizio 72-inch XVT Pro HD3D HDTV ($3,500) was one of the standouts in the nacent category of 3D sets. Sporting a mammoth 72-inch screen, it also offers 480Hz SPS operation with 480 zones... [More]
If you were looking for a TV that's from the future — or just future-proof — the Samsung 9000 Series LED TV ($TBA; 2010) isn't a bad place to start. Available in a variety of sizes, the 9000 Series sets offer a host of advanced features like a proprietary 3D... [More]
Normally the terms "nature-inspired" and "world's thinnest" don't go together, but the Samsung BD-C7500 Blu-ray Player ($TBA) is a notable exception. At just 1.1 inches, it's the world's thinnest Blu-ray player, but also sports a nature-inspired wood design, a wall-mountable form factor, speedy disc load and boot times, and 1080p... [More]
Tired of black bars marring your cinemascope film viewing experience? Check out the new Vizio Cinema Wide HDTV ($TBA; 2010). Packing 2560 x 1080 pixels into a 58-inch screen, the Cinema Wide also offers 120 Hz operation, LED backlighting with smart dimming, built-in 802.11n wireless networking, a Bluetooth universal remote... [More]
Getting Boxee, the awesome web-to-TV software, set up in your living room used to be a headache. Not anymore thanks to the Boxee Box (around $200; Q1 2010). This angled wonder lets you consume all the free movies, TV shows and music from the internet, all from your couch —... [More]
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,... [More]
Take control of your home entertainment system with the new Logitech Harmony 900 Remote Control ($400; September 2009). Using a completely redesigned RF system, the Harmony 900 can control up to 15 devices courtesy of IR blasters that you place in front of your components, so you can keep them... [More]
If Apple made a TV, it would probably look a lot like the LG SL90 LED TV ($TBA). Boasting a single edge-to-edge panel of glass over an ultra-slim bezel — sound familiar? — the SL90 also features TruMotion 120Hz for reduced motion blur, a Mark Levinson-tuned invisible speaker system, Clear... [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 normal CD playback, the MegaChanger features full HD 1080/60p and... [More]
Samsung's new Series 7 LED TVs ($3,000-$4,000) represent the company's focus on three areas: picture quality, design, and environmental impact. Featuring deep contrast, true-to-life color reproduction, and an incredible range of brightness without compromising clarity, these TVs represent the most advanced HDTV technology available using no paint spray, no mercury,... [More]
Get cinema-like immersiveness at home with the Philips Cinema 21:9 LCD TV ($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... [More]
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