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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Toshiba 32RV525R 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Toshiba 32RV525R 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV






Brand Toshiba

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Product Description
Toshiba's RV525 series combines a 1080p full HD CineSpeed LCD display with DynaLight dynamic backlight control and a high-resolution PC input for true home theater picture quality and enhanced PC gaming.
32-Inch 1080P LCD HDTV
Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 31.7 x 22.9 inches ; 27.2 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 33 pounds
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Reviews Toshiba 32RV525R 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV


1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great TV... only good as computer moniter, January 21, 2010
By C. Jones (Texas) - See all my reviews
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I bought this as the gold-box deal of the day primarily to use as a computer moniter and its ok... i think its a much better tv. The picture is beautiful!!! The problem with the use as a moniter is its lack of settings that are typically used with computers. I had to tweak it alot to get it to work as a computer moniter (I have it hooked up to an NVidia Geforce GTS 250). Its worth the money, but I think there are better moniters out there for the same money... note i said moniters. All tv's I've seen have the same problems as this one with the lack of settings in them. So, Its worth the money... beautiful picture and good sound. It is better than most tv's for input selection.. its great on that. I'll probably buy a better moniter later and put this in my bedroom... but that will be some time... as it's working well for now. The only other concern I have is its 8ms respond time... many games and video systems reccommend 5ms or less for peak performance... and i think that's the cause of some "flickering" on it.. i lose signal from the computer for a few seconds sometimes... which does not happen on the 26'' sanyo tv i was using for a moniter.. or any real computer moniter i've tried. All in all its a great tv, decent moniter, and well worth the money :)

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Logitech Squeezebox Radio

Logitech Squeezebox Radio







Brand Logitech

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Product Description
Global stations. Endless music. Simple as turning on the radio.
Starting now, you can listen to music, news and sports from every corner of the globe, all without a computer. It's easy with the Logitech Squeezebox Radio. Just turn it on and tune in to thousands of free Internet radio stations, the hottest online music services, even your own personal music collection. Your listening options are as limitless as the Internet—in any room where you have a Wi-Fi connection.
Tune in to your limitless playlist.
# Free local stations from every corner of the Internet
# Access music services like Pandora, Rhapsody, Slacker and SIRIUS Internet Radio
# Your digital music stored on your home PC or Mac
# You can even plug in your iPod

Your all-in-one Wi-Fi music player—no computer, no clutter, and no limits.
The compact Logitech Squeezebox Radio works with your Wi-Fi network to stream a world of crystal-clear music to any room you want. Just plug it in and turn the dial to connect to an underground rock station in Amsterdam, talk show in Sydney, sports coverage from Boston or BBC news from London. Discover millions of tracks from online services like Last.fm and Pandora. With its built-in high-fidelity amplifier and speakers, you'll enjoy room-filling sound—all from a little music player that fits easily on a corner of your kitchen counter, bedroom night table, or desk in the den.
Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 4 x 5.2 x 8.8 inches ; 6.5 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
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Reviews Logitech Squeezebox Radio

The sound quality is great, better than most boomboxes with two speakers. The only complaints I have is that there should be a large snooze button on the top of the unit like that of an alarm clock. Unfortunately I cannot review the unit with a battery, but the device can only get better with that. I also own the squeezebox duet and have a secondary remote set up via ipod touch/IPeng (the purchased version not the free plugin). Everything is pulling from a QNAP TS-119 NAS running squeezeserver 7.4. Between all the components, the system has been up for 2 weeks with very few glitches and synchronizes beautifully. The only thing is that every once in a while either the remote or the radio will lose it's wireless connection, but a quick reboot and everything's back online. Originally I was planning on setting up audio throughout the whole house using a receiver/amplifier, speaker splitter, wall controls, in ceiling speakers, RF remote (for room on/off and volume), and the squeezebox duet but this has saved me the headaches and grand or more in cash to do so. A+ to logitech for this unit all in a moderatly priced package even with the eventual cost of the accessory pack added on.

Friday, January 15, 2010

Toshiba 32RV525R 32-Inch LCD HDTV

Toshiba 32RV525R 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV







Brand Toshiba

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Product Description
* CineSpeed
* Dynamic Backlight
* 3 HDMI Inputs
* PC Input
* Game Mode

1080p Full HD CineSpeed LCD Display
Today's highest resolution video content is 1920 x 1080 for over 2,000,000 pixels. A standard 720p HD display has less than 1,000,000 display pixels, and must discard half of the original video content, resulting in decreased picture detail. On the other hand, a 1080p Full HD Display has over 2,000,000 display pixels, maintaining the full video resolution and clarity. A CineSpeed display has an LCD Response Time of 8ms or less to ensure that the display is also fast enough for high quality home theater.

DynaLight Dynamic Backlight
The Toshiba RV525 utilizes advanced histogram image processing to monitor the brightness level of each video frame and automatically adjusts the backlight intensity based on the image content. This precise signal analysis allows for 256 levels of backlight control and can create a Dynamic Contrast that is 7 to 10 times greater than the original panel contrast. The result is a powerful picture with deep blacks for increased detail and incredible depth.

Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM Digital Tuning
Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuning allows for tuning of standard cable channels as well as off-air digital broadcasts, in addition to digital "cable-in-the-clear" broadcasts.

Gaming Mode
Gaming Mode enhances the gaming experience by reducing game controller delay. The Gaming Mode allows the video signal to bypass select picture circuitry to shorten the overall signal to screen time. This provides an approximate 33-millisecond response improvement for 60Hz models and 48-millisecond response improvement for 120Hz models, virtually eliminating controller delay.

High-Res PC Input (15-Pin D-Sub)
Perfect for the true PC gamer who likes a big screen, the Toshiba RV525 comes equipped with a 15-pin D-Sub connector to connect to your computer. In the world of the video game enthusiast, the better the view, the better the experience.

Color Temperature Control
Many Toshiba televisions provide three user-selectable Color Temperature settings that control the set's overall white balance. The "Warm" setting reduces the color temperature to an NTSC standard 6500 degrees Kelvin and delivers a redder image that is ideal for display in a dimly lit room. "Medium" and "Cool" provide a progressively bluer image for the best picture as room light levels are increased. The viewer can adjust white balance to achieve the best television picture possible in any viewing environment, or they can simply adjust the picture to suit their personal tastes.

TheaterWide Modes
Sets with TheaterWide modes are ideal for displaying HDTV signals as well as "enhanced for widescreen television" DVDs. The "TheaterWide 1: Letterboxed" image is digitally expanded 33% horizontally and vertically, which is useful for reproducing Academy Standard (1.85:1) formatted media. The "TheaterWide 2: Letterboxed" image is expanded 33% horizontally and 42% vertically, great for viewing narrow letterboxed images originally filmed in Panavision or CinemaScope. Finally, the "TheaterWide 3: Letterboxed" image is expanded 33% horizontally and 24% vertically. This can be utilized when displaying letterboxed images that incorporate narrow bands at the top and bottom of the picture.

Quality Audio
Toshiba's thin-line speaker system with enhanced dynamic range yields big speaker sound in a slim cabinet, and QSound 3D gives you a room-filling surround sound effect. Mute and Half Mute features let you back off the volume when commercials come on or you need to concentrate on something else.

Connectivity
The 32RV525R offers a wide variety of inputs and outputs, as follows:

* HDMI Inputs (3)
* ColorStream HD Component Video Inputs (2)
* Front A/V / Rear A/V / Rear S-Video: 1/1/1
* High Res PC Input (S-XGA, 15 pin, D-sub)
* Analog Audio Out (Variable)
* Dolby Digital Optical Output

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 31.7 x 22.9 inches ; 27.2 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 33 pounds

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Reviews Toshiba 32RV525R 32-Inch LCD HDTV


I am writing a review as there are several comments about this tv on the Gold Box page but no actual reviews. I have had this tv and the Panisonic 32 inch 1080p tv in my cart for quite some time and after further evaluations today I have decided to purchase it. I will update my review once I receive it to let all the people who commented on this tv know how it turns out.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

ASUS O!Play - TV HD Media Player (Black)

ASUS O!Play - TV HD Media Player (Black)







Brand Asus

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Product Description
These days many of us have a constantly growing media library, with our favorite music, movies, and photos in a variety of formats and locations. The ASUS O!Play is designed to easily bring your media into your living room, without sacrificing quality. Enjoy video in full HD 1080p resolution, full-fidelity audio, and photo slideshows on your HDTV or home theater setup. With impressively wide format support, a wealth of connection options, and playback over a network or directly from USB and eSATA drives, the O!Play is an elegant and modern media solution.
Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 1.8 inches ; 2.3 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
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Reviews ASUS O!Play - TV HD Media Player (Black)

the asus O play was brilliantly packaged and setup was a breeze with the HDMI cable straight into my Sony 7.1 channel Receiver. I tried already 6 different super hight quality blu ray rips in mkv format each file about 10 Gigs each and the asus plays it "PERFECTLY" no stutter, no hesitation, no nothing. Maneuvering through the interface is a breeze and quite fast which surprised me very much. If you love MKVS this is the player to get, but also keep in mind I tried about 10 other DIVX files and other files and it played it flawlessly not 1 single hitch EVER "yet" (jinx!)

Only minor minor problem that maybe addressed in a later firmware (asus came with the latest firmware already installed 1.07) is that if you connect the asus to a sound receiver and attempt to play a file like the blu ray rips with 6.1 channel sound, the sound will not be outputted until you change the sound setting MANUALLY in the setting menu to HDMI RAW. I heard they are working on a firmware to automatically detect the sound and change it on the fly. Minor problem. Overall this is "IT" this is the player right out of the box that plays everything I throw at it flawlessly so far, no reencoding, or remuxing nothing. GET IT. Matter a fact, I brought 2 more. :)

In-Car 7"-10" Inch Portable DVD Player Case Attaches to Rear or Front Seat

In-Car 7"-10" Inch Portable DVD Player Case Attaches to Rear or Front Seat







Brand USA Gear

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Product Description
Take your portable DVD player and favorite movies on the road in this compact, thickly padded, multi-functional case. Adjustable buckle attachment suspension system allows case to easily attach to the seats. Mounting system quickly detaches, converting into a portable carrying case. Sturdy hook-n-loop harness in main compartment safely secures DVD player while in use or stored. Multiple Zippered pockets hold all your accessories organized. Side strap provides convenient attachment for headphones when not in use. Internal dimensions 9.5" x 6.5" x 1.75". Compatibility list: DVP-FX810/P / DVP-FX810/R / DVP-FX810 and all 7-9 inch players within listed dimensions.
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Reviews In-Car 7"-10" Inch Portable DVD Player Case Attaches to Rear or Front Seat

This was very helpful on vacation. The case attached to the back of the seat, so my son would not drop the player or have it on his lap. I was afraid he would fall asleep and it would fall or the battery would get too hot to sit on his lap. Plus, this way he was looking at eye-level instead of straining his neck and looking down. It was also cheaper than other models like this, and it was simple to attach. Not a lot of room for extras, but we just put those in his travel bag.

Sony DVP-FX930 9-Inch Portable DVD Player, Black

Sony DVP-FX930 9-Inch Portable DVD Player, Black







Brand Sony

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Product Description
* 6-hour rechargeable battery
* 180-degree swivel and flip screen
* Touch keys on bezel for easy operation
* Multiple format disc playback
* Dual sensors for enhanced remote control use
Enjoy your favorite movies on the road with the DVP-FX930 portable DVD player. Boasting a large 9-inch, high-resolution widescreen display and up to six hours of battery life, this portable device is ideal for long flights and car rides. Conveniently located touch keys and a 180-degree swivel and flip screen make it a breeze to operate and watch your favorite flicks. And when you want more than movies, this portable DVD player lets you view your personal photo albums and plays your CDs or MP3s. You can even share audio and video with a friend via two built-in headphone jacks. The FX930 is available in black, blue, red, pink and white.
Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 8.9 x 1.8 inches ; 2 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 5 pounds
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Reviews Sony DVP-FX930 9-Inch Portable DVD Player, Black

It's easy to use and all you do is hit play, adjust the volume, turn the HOLD BUTTON ON to prevent your child from touching all of the buttons and you're ready to go.

Sunday, January 3, 2010

HDTV TC-L26X1 26-Inch Panasonic VIERA X1

Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L26X1 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV






Brand Panasonic

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Product Description
* 26" LCD 720p HDTV
* Included universal iPod dock provides a convenient way to enjoy music, videos and photos on your VIERA HDTV
* VIERA Image Viewer lets you share your digital photos with friends and family directly from SD cards
* VIERA Link lets you control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus
* Three HDMI inputs and PC input

The 26-inch Viera TC-L26X1 LCD 720p HDTV is ideal for lovers of music and videos. The iPod Entertainment Kit lets you control and play back your iPod (not included) music and videos. Also the Viera Image Viewer provides a better way to share your digital photos, just put your SD memory card into the memory card slot, and your digital photos are instantly displayed. With Viera Link, you can control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system, and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus.

An ideal LCD flatscreen for lovers of music and videos. Click to enlarge.

The VIERA Difference
Panasonic VIERA TVs combine high picture quality, smart networking, environmental friendliness, and stylish design. The X1 LCD series features:

* 720p Resolution
* Contrast Ratio: 12,000:1
* iPod Entertainment Kit
* Intelligent Scene Controller
* VIERA Image Viewer
* VIERA Link
* PC Input
* Game Mode
* 3 HDMI Inputs (32" and 37" only)

Wide Viewing Angle
The wide 178 degree viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle. The backlight's wide transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, and improves motion-image response.

Fine Black Panel
Panel reflections have been reduced to half those of conventional panels, to sharpen images and reduce glare. This also helps to unify the panel design with that of the VIERA lineup.

Enjoy your favorite songs, movies, and photos by connecting your iPod¨ and VIERA directly.

The wide 178 degree viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle.

With the new VIERA Tools user interface, simply press a button on the remote control and icons such as the photos or movies from the menu screen.

Control and Play Back Music and Videos from Your iPod
With the included iPod Entertainment Kit, a universal iPod dock provides a convenient way to enjoy music, videos and photos on your VIERA¨ HDTV. Intuitive on-screen menus make it a breeze to control the action with the TVs remote.

VIERA Image Viewer
VIERA Image Viewer makes it easy to watch full-HD images by using the SD card slot. It lets you enjoy high-resolution, full-HD photos and videos with superb image quality and vivid colors on VIERA's large screen. Simply insert an SD card into the SD card slot to show your photos and full-HD videos on the large screen!

* Shoot still and motion images with a digital camera or HD camcorder.
* Insert the SD card into VIERA's card slot
* View photos and motion images in full-HD quality on VIERA's large screen.

VIERA Tools
With the new VIERA Tools user interface, simply press a button on the remote control and icons such as the photos or movies from the menu screen. Now you can just select the one you want. This kind of easy operation means you have more fun and less hassle.

Network Your AV Devices, Quickly and Easily
With VIERA Link, you can control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus. VIERA Link is a function that lets you easily operate various AV devices that are interconnected with your VIERA TV, using only the VIERA remote control. You can choose the connection method--either an HDMI cable or a LAN cable--to match your devices and applications. You don't have to keep switching remotes to operate each device, so there's no more hassle and operation is easier than ever. Networking your devices with VIERA Link adds both convenience and fun to AV entertainment.

The Next Level of Video Gaming
In Game mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What's more VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works anti-image retention (wobbling) too.

Standby Power Save
When the VIERA power is turned off, the standby power of connected devices is minimized.

Auto Power Standby
Power loss is minimised by using VIERA Link control for interconnected devices.

Eco Mode
Panasonic has further enhanced its energy-saving efficiency with fine power control and an automatic off function.

Product Details
# Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 26.2 x 17.1 inches ; 23.2 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 30 pounds

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Reviews Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L26X1 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV


Very good 26" LCD television and is just the right size in our guest bedroom..... I believe that Panasonic beats them all hands down.... we replaced our very old CRT TV with this new light weight LCD and it does not take up as much space as the old unit did........ in my own opinion, this Panasonic LCD has the best picture and sound over the other brands, and I did a lot of comparing before buying ..... I really like the timer feature too...... the set-up menu and features are very user friendly. The remote is not lit... has no internal light... but I don't think any of them have an internal light..... not a complaint, but the remote has more stuff on it than I will ever use.... I have owned my 42" Plasma Panasonic for over 2 years now and I am very satisfied with it too.... The plasma has a little bit of a better picture, colors are more vivid, than a LCD has but a plasma also cost more money too.... and a plasma weighs more and uses more power than a LCD TV... This TV only comes in glossy black, the frame and base, which looks very nice but shows every speck of dust. I even called Panasonic and complained about that.....for not offering an alternate color like silver or gray.... I think that most all of the other brands, under 42", also come in only glossy black this year..... oh well.... my wife doesn't mind the glossy black..... Last month I purchased the TC-L32X1 for our bedroom and we liked it so well that we bought the TC-L26X1 LCD in the 26' size for the guest bedroom...... this TV also comes with a dock for plugging in your ipod but I'm not into any of that stuff so I can't say how well it works.... sorry... I have also posted a picture of our new TV here and that's my soda pop can next to the TV so you can get an idea of the size, etc.... and the President just happen to be on the news when I snapped the picture