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Full Web Browsing in HD: 50” LED Smart Televisions from LG, Sony & Samsung

by Blogger ‎05-24-2013 04:03 PM - edited ‎05-24-2013 04:11 PM

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These affordable big screen offerings from Samsung, LG, and Sony deliver responsive web browsing and media streaming in Full HD 1080p. Let’s take a closer look at the unique capabilities of each of these big and bright LED HDTVs.

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Review: The Panasonic 3D Blu-ray Player with Wi-Fi

by Blogger ‎05-22-2013 11:17 PM - edited ‎05-23-2013 08:21 AM

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Boasting Smart TV functionality and full web browsing, the Panasonic 3D Blu-ray Player with Wi-Fi seems to be quite a capable component – but is it the right media streaming device for your home entertainment centre?

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If you have a Slingbox 500 or are thinking of getting one, you might be interested to know that it’s capabilities have expanded. A recent firmware update opened up a feature called SlingSync, which allows you to copy over content from your smartphone over to a hard drive connected in the back. The added benefit is that the box will also playback media files you already have stored on the drive onto your TV.

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Big Screen Sports Action: 240Hz LED HDTVs from Samsung, Sony, and Sharp

by Blogger ‎05-19-2013 09:42 AM - edited ‎05-19-2013 09:49 AM

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These giant LED offerings from Sony Samsung, Sharp all share one characteristic in common – a lightning-fast 240Hz refresh rate that delivers incredible clarity, especially while watching action-packed playoff games in Full HD 1080p.

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Small HDTVs for the Cottage, Kitchen & Camper

by Blogger ‎05-17-2013 09:12 AM - edited ‎05-17-2013 09:17 AM

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As summer draws nearer, we find ourselves spending more and more time in new areas of the home and workplace – spaces we only use in warmer weather, for hobbies or chores or just plain relaxing.  Here are three lightweight and compact HDTVs from Insignia, Toshiba, and Samsung that can deliver quality playback at an ultra-affordable price – making them a smart addition for those smaller rooms which require a size-efficient media solution.

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Review: The JVC Everio Premium HD Camcorder

by Blogger ‎05-15-2013 04:11 PM - edited ‎05-16-2013 02:11 PM

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At first glance, the palm-sized JVC Everio Premium HD Camcorder looks and feels quite similar to several other compact models in its price range – but a thorough trial revealed some surprising capabilities, including a high quality 29.3mm wide angle lens and an impressive slow motion mode. Let’s take a further look at the hardware which drives this portable and affordable digital video camera.

 

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Audio Spotlight: The Marantz Network Audio Player

by Blogger ‎05-12-2013 12:17 PM - edited ‎05-14-2013 12:17 PM

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Seeking an alternative to FM Radio? Enjoy lossless, high quality digital media with the Marantz Network Audio Player. Thousands of online radio stations make it easy to select the music, talk shows, educational programs, and news services which cater exactly to your specific preferences – while carefully calibrated high-end components deliver the best digital listening experience possible.

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Projector Spotlight: The BenQ 1080p DLP Projector

by Blogger ‎05-08-2013 05:18 PM - edited ‎05-08-2013 05:22 PM

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Rated at 4000 ANSI Lumens, BenQ’s extremely bright DLP projector can throw a 300” image in dazzling Full HD 1080p – so you can enjoy cinema-sized playback in larger areas such as classrooms, boardrooms, auditoriums, and spacious living rooms.

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Home Theatre in a Box: Top of the Line Packages from Bose, Pioneer, Energy, and Denon

by Blogger ‎05-06-2013 02:44 PM - edited ‎05-06-2013 02:47 PM

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If you’re currently on the market for an audio system to accompany a new HDTV or projector, several impressive kits are now available to select from. Cost effective and simple to install, a Home Theatre in a Box can offer you deeply enhanced playback and performance without the hassle of a complicated configuration or setup process.

 

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High-end Tower Speakers from Klipsch, Energy, and MartinLogan

by Blogger ‎04-30-2013 06:56 PM - edited ‎05-02-2013 09:00 AM

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A Tower Speaker is a standing array of perfectly calibrated components, arranged to produce an enormous wall of beautifully balanced, distortion-free playback. Here are a trio of high-end Tower Speakers from Energy, MartinLogan, and Klipsch that are ideal for larger spaces and bigger audiences.

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Advanced Universal Remotes from Acoustic Research, Logitech, and Philips

by Blogger ‎04-28-2013 12:38 PM - edited ‎04-28-2013 12:41 PM

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Add simplicity and efficiency to your home theatre setup with a high quality universal remote control. These three affordable and intuitive devices from Philips, Acoustic Research, Logitech are the perfect way to reduce clutter in your living room, office, classroom, or boardroom.

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Entry-level 3D HDTVs from LG, Panasonic, and Samsung

by Blogger ‎04-25-2013 03:29 PM - edited ‎04-25-2013 03:36 PM

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Some 3D fans prefer the brightness of Active 3D, while others insist that Passive 3D is best for longer viewing sessions. Today we’ll take a look at both technologies. Built by well-established manufacturers like Panasonic, LG, and Samsung, here are some of today's most affordable and reliable 3D HDTVs.

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4K TV Spotlight: The Sony 55” 4K Resolution 240Hz 3D Ultra HD LED Smart TV

by Blogger on ‎04-23-2013 05:21 PM - last edited on ‎05-16-2013 11:39 AM by Administrator

 

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Boasting a resolution that’s four times more detailed than Full HD 1080p, Sony has priced its 55” Ultra HD LED Smart TV much more competitively than its 4K predecessors – a strategy which has the potential to introduce an entire generation to a brand new level of performance.

 

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As backyards and public parks begin to fill with sunbathers and BBQs, an outdoors-friendly audio solution will become an absolute requirement. Here are three sound systems from Bowers & Wilikins, iSound, and Bullant that can provide outstanding reliability, portability, and performance this summer.

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Mid-range Projectors from Vivitek, Optoma, and Epson

by Blogger ‎04-19-2013 11:39 AM - edited ‎04-19-2013 11:40 AM

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Budget-wise consumers in search of a high-end projector can often find the features they’re seeking in a mid-range model. The following three components from Vivitek, Epson, and Optoma have been selected for their brightness, durability, and quality – making them an economical and effective option for those seeking a cinematic experience at home.

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