Electronic Equipment Review: July 2009

Altec Lansing inMotion COMPACT iM310 Portable Speakers for iPod and MP3 Players

Altec Lansing inMotion COMPACT iM310 Portable Speakers for iPod and MP3 Players

Affordable, amazing sound for music lovers who listen with their eyes as well as their ears! This new addition to the inMotion family offers big sound with stylish portability. The iM310 provides outstanding acoustic volume and audio performance for your iPod/MP3 player previously unavailable at this size or value. With powerful, crystal-clear sound and surprisingly deep bass, the foldable design is ready to let you share your tunes anywhere you like via AC or battery power.

Haier HLT71KIT 7-Inch Portable LCD TV

The Haier HLT71 portable LCD TV gives you the ability to enjoy your favorite television programs anywhere, any time in your home or away. Watch the morning news without having to get out of bed, or while sun bathing in the back yard. Does someone else have dibs on the TV room? Pull out your HLT71, and you've got your own TV room. This handy little portable TV has a 7-inch LCD screen that switches between a 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio. It has a built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner with detachable antenna enabling you to receive crisp reception of your favorite channels - even after the digital-to-analog switch in June 2009. The HLT71 connects to other devices with an audio/video jack and coaxial output. Watch with others using the built-in twin speaker system, or plug your headphones into the included jack to enjoy your favorite programs without disturbing those around you. The rechargeable Li-polymer battery offers up to 2.5-hours of life between charges - enough time to watch an entire movie or several episodes of your favorite show without a recharge. The HLT71 includes an AC power adapter, a car adapter and a Remote Control. This is a special package! This includes 2 sets of headphones and a headphone splitter so you can keep your children entertained together or you can enjoy watching television with a friend!
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Apple iPod classic 120 GB Silver (6th Generation) LATEST MODEL

Apple iPod classic 120 GB Silver (6th Generation) LATEST MODEL

Now you can take it with you. All of it. Available in a 120 GB model that holds up to 30,000 songs, 150 hours of video, 25,000 photos, or any combination, the new iPod classic fills your pocket with sight and sound. Available in quintessential silver or striking new black, iPod classic catches your eye with its sleek, all-metal enclosure composed of anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel. The new Genius Playlist feature creates an on-the-fly playlist of tracks in your library that go great with the song you're listening to. And Cover Flow lets you flip through your music by album artwork. Discovering new music, movies, TV shows, games, audiobooks, and podcasts is easy on the iTunes Store. Even rent a movie from iTunes and watch it on the go. To get everything into your pocket, just connect iPod classic to your Mac or PC, and iTunes transfers your music and more in one seamless sync.

Panasonic TH-58PF11UK 58-Inch 1080p Plasma Display

With pristine 1080p, full HD resolution, the Panasonic TH-58PF11UK 58" Professional Series plasma display delivers breathtaking images with true-to-life color and incredible detail. The TH-58PF11UK displays 2.07 million pixels, twice as many as standard HD models, and features an enhanced contrast ratio of 30,000:1 and improved digital image processing for an outstanding 5,120 steps of color gradation. With Cinema Mode this 1080p plasma display reproduces images with a true, film-like ambiance, and its Monitor Mode setting provides accurate, true-to-source image reproduction, perfect for production studio applications. Plus, the TH-58PF11UK provides enhanced video processing capabilities to further sharpen the image when displaying low resolution content or when zooming in on the image in video wall applications, where an up to 5x5 video wall is now supported natively. For even better visibility, an enhanced anti-reflective coating helps reduce the visible reflection from the display's durable glass screen.Ideal for applications that require extremely clear, detailed images on a larger display area, the TH-58PF11UK is highly suited for use in production facilities, control rooms, observation, museums, boardrooms and much more. The TH-58PF11UK comes standard with two plug-in boards, one with Dual 1080p HDMI Inputs and one with BNC Component Video/RGB + Audio Inputs. Also included are a built-in PC Input (15pinHD), Audio Input (for PC), and Serial Control (RS-232C) Input. Plus, there is an available slot for another optional terminal board, or you can remove the standard boards and mount up to three optional boards.
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Samsung LN52B750 52-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV with Charcoal Grey Touch of Color

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever, with Samsung's LN52B750 LCD HDTV. Start with the incredible color and rich clarity of Full HD 1080p resolution, all on a 52-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's newest Auto Motion Plus240Hz technology, for a new level of the most lifelike LCD action on the market. Samsung's Medi@2.0 feature puts customizable widgets, with content from partners like Flickr and Yahoo!, under your control via your remote. A pre-loaded Content Library offers hours of built-in digital entertainment and information, from games to yoga routines. Four HDMI inputs make DVD, cable or satellite HD box, or Blu-ray Disc connectivity a snap. And with the attractive Touch of Color design, the subtle charcoal grey accent at the bezel's edge underscores this LCD HDTV's elegance.
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Toshiba REGZA 42ZV650U 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with ClearScan 240, Black

Toshiba takes its REGZA Series LCD HDTVs to the next level with 2009's ZV650 full 1080p lineup, which feature a number of technological advances in both audio and video to make the most of your home theater experience. Fans of sports, video games, and fast-paced action movies will be wowed by the ClearScan 240 advanced frame rate technology, which greatly improves on previous 120Hz LCD panels for fluid, natural motion. The amazing high-definition picture is powered by the new PixelPure 5G 14-bit video processor, and the set includes Dolby Volume technology for a consistent audio level when changing the channel or when a program switches to commercial.
It includes a PC Input for use as a PC monitor or gaming TV, and--unlike other smaller TVs--it also features a Gaming Mode to shorten the signal to screen time for faster game controller response. Other features include Toshiba's DynaLight dynamic backlight control for deeper black levels, a fast 8ms response time CineSpeed LCD panel, and four HDMI digital inputs for simple high quality connection to cable/satellite boxes, DVD players and more. And this HDTV, like all Toshiba 2009 TV models, meets Energy Star 3.0 certifications for reducing energy consumption by up to 25 percent compared with standard TVs.
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Samsung HT-Z522 Home Theater System

Samsung DVD Home Theater
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Klipsch Quintet SL Home Theater System (Set of Five, Black)

Klipsch Quintet SL Home Theater System

Comprised of three LCR (left, center, right) speakers and two satellites for surrounds, the Quintet™ SL incorporates over 60 years of class-leading research and development experience. In fact, it utilizes the same cutting-edge technology as our professional cinema products, which are chosen by leading cinema operators around the world. Each magnetically shielded LCR speaker employs dual 3.5-inch high-output woofers and a 0.75-inch aluminum dome tweeter mated to an exclusive Tractrix horn, a design that delivers genuine lifelike sound as well as produces more output using less energy. This high level of efficiency ensures that you don't need to spend a fortune on amplifiers to get powerful, cinema-quality sound out of your home theater. Each LCR speaker also offers easy keyhole wall mounting and includes a pedestal foot for free-standing use as a left/right main speaker or center channel.

HP TouchSmart IQ816 All-in-One Desktop PC (2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 750 GB Hard Drive, Blu-ray Drive, Vista Premium) Black

HP Touchsmart IQ816 All-in-One PC. Touch-screen technology puts your digital life at your fingertips with fast, easy access to info, entertainment and social networks. Next generation HP TouchSmart software simplifies access to photos, videos, music and applications. Quick and easy touch access to your digital world. Sleek, next-generation design combines a 25.5 inch diagonal hi-def widescreen with a powerful energy efficient Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Plug one power cord into the wall and you¿re ready to go. Wireless keyboard and integrated WLAN offer a truly wireless experience. Low profile wireless keyboard stows away when not in use, freeing up valuable desk space. Colored HP Ambient Light lets you select a color lighting to set a mood, or see your keyboard in the dark. Sleek piano black design with elegant espresso side-panel highlights. Watch your favorite shows on the integrated 25.5 inch diagonal hi-def widescreen makes for amazing slideshows too. Enjoy high quality sound through the integrated premium stereo speakers. Watch and burn your personal videos with the built-in DVD burner. Add an additional hard drive, HP Pocket Media Drive, easily and without any tools. Next generation HP TouchSmart software brings a new level of fun to your photos, videos and music. The IQ816 ships with Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100, NVIDIA GeForce 9600 M GS HD graphics module with 512MB dedicated video memory and support for Blu-ray, and Microsoft DirectX 10, 4GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM memory (2x2048MB), 750GB 7200RPM 3Gb/s Hard Drive (SATA), Slot-load Blu-ray player and SuperMulti DVD burner, and Wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n) with built-in WLAN antenna and Integrated Bluetooth. Dimensions: 26.04" (W) x 5.47" (L/D) x 19.63" (H) approx., weight: 35.28 lbs approx.
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Apple iMac MB325LL/A 24-inch Desktop PC

Apple iMac MB325LL/A 24-inch Desktop PC
Speedier than ever with the latest Intel dual-core processor, the Apple iMac all-in-one desktop PC sports a sleek, professional aluminum enclosure that's joined precisely to a 24-inch glass cover to create a virtually seamless front surface. It's powered by a 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, which includess an amazingly fast 1066 MHz front-side bus speed and super-sized 6 MB L2 cache. Part of Intel's 45-nanometer (nm) Penryn series, this processor boosts both speed and efficiency while helping to reduce power consumption. This dual-core processor also provides an optimized, multithreaded architecture for improved multitasking, video, and gaming performance.
The iMac also features an ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard--with an extended layout and dedicated keys for Mac features such as brightness, volume, eject, play/pause, and Exposé--as well as the wired Mighty Mouse. It's pre-loaded with Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system, which enables easy backup of your most important data via Time Machine, a redesigned desktop that helps eliminate clutter. It also comes with the iLife '08 suite of applications--including iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband, and iTunes--and the newest version of the fast-loading Safari web browser.
Hardware features include a 320 GB hard drive, 2 GB of RAM (with a 4 GB maximum capacity), 8x SuperDrive for burning movies to DVD and music mixes to CD, integrated 802.11n wireless LAN, Gigabit Ethernet wired networking, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR connectivity, and ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO video card with 256 MB dedicated memory.
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Compaq CQ2009F Desktop PC

Streamlined, stylish, and fun, the Compaq CQ2000 series provides easy access to online experiences and digital entertainment without overwhelming your workspace. It¿s ideal as a 'starter PC' or as an extension of your existing home network. Whenever you want to play a DVD, watch YouTube, send e-mail, or just surf the Web, this compact device is always standing by. The CQ2000 is easy to set up and ready to run right out of the box¿and the price point is hard to resist. Based on the Intel Atom processor, the Compaq CQ2000 series is optimized for Internet access and basic communication. Reliable, energy-efficient performance helps manage your most essential computing tasks. And with its low, slender profile, the CQ2000 fits neatly into areas where space is at a premium¿apartments and dorm rooms, kitchens and cubicles. Proven technologies and economical design make the Compaq CQ2000 series both highly affordable and extremely dependable. It's the smart choice for cost-conscious users who know exactly what they need: a simple, reliable, easy-to-use accessory without any unnecessary extras. And with the Compaq brand, you can count on technology that's built to last. HP helps you minimize your impact on the environment with ENERGY STAR qualified power management features and a number of convenient technology recycling programs. The Compaq CQ2009F ships with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 1.60GHz Intel Atom Processor 230 with 512KB L2 Cache, 1GB PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM Memory, 160GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 64MB Dedicated Graphics Memory, SuperMulti DVD Burner, and 10/100Base-T Network Interface. Dimensions: 4.41" (W) x 10.71" (L/D) x 9.69" (H) approx., 8.16 lbs. approx.
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Samsung SPN4235 42-Inch Widescreen Plasma Flat-Panel HD-Ready TV

Samsung SPN4235 42-Inch Widescreen Plasma Flat-Panel HD-Ready TV

Now you can use your PC and enjoy home-theater entertainment all from a single, broad flat-panel screen with brilliant colors and extraordinary contrast. Samsung's 42-inch SPN4235 plasma TV offers high-definition compatibility with HD sources and a native resolution of 852 x 480 pixels. Its direct-digital DVI input works with compatible DTV set-top boxes and PCs, and the EDTV set accepts full HDTV inputs (720p, 1080i) and scales them for progressive 480p viewing.

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Toshiba 22LV506 22-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built In DVD Player, White

Toshiba 22LV506 22-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built In DVD Player, White
22"W HD LCDVD TV Combo
* Built in Slot loading DVD player
* Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuner
* Official DivX Certified
* PC Inputs for computers
* HDMI inputs
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Toshiba REGZA 47ZV650U 47-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with ClearScan 240, Black

Toshiba REGZA 47ZV650U 47-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with ClearScan 240, Black

Toshiba takes its REGZA Series LCD HDTVs to the next level with 2009's ZV650 full 1080p lineup, which feature a number of technological advances in both audio and video to make the most of your home theater experience. Fans of sports, video games, and fast-paced action movies will be wowed by the ClearScan 240 advanced frame rate technology, which greatly improves on previous 120Hz LCD panels for fluid, natural motion. The amazing high-definition picture is powered by the new PixelPure 5G 14-bit video processor, and the set includes Dolby Volume technology for a consistent audio level when changing the channel or when a program switches to commercial.
It includes a PC Input for use as a PC monitor or gaming TV, and--unlike other smaller TVs--it also features a Gaming Mode to shorten the signal to screen time for faster game controller response. Other features include Toshiba's DynaLight dynamic backlight control for deeper black levels, a fast 8ms response time CineSpeed LCD panel, and four HDMI digital inputs for simple high quality connection to cable/satellite boxes, DVD players and more. And this HDTV, like all Toshiba 2009 TV models, meets Energy Star 3.0 certifications for reducing energy consumption by up to 25 percent compared with standard TVs.
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Sony BDP-S550 1080p Blu-ray Player Zoom See larger image (with zoom) Share your own customer images it in action [Flash] Sony BDP-S550 1080p Blu-r

Bring home the future of Blu-ray Disc technology with BD-Live and the Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray Disc player. The S550 is the step-up model to Sony's BDP-S350. It adds a gigabyte of onboard memory, so you can enjoy expanded Blu-ray capabilities like BD-Live interactive features right out of the box, and dts-HD compatibility for studio-quality sound.

BD-Live takes your movie experience to a whole new level. Download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers and movie-based games. Equipped with a built-in Ethernet port, the BDP-S550 makes it easy to access specially created BD-Live content and Bonus View features. A USB port that allows you to add more storage to access the growing number of special features that will be available given the immense storage capacity of Blu-ray discs themeselves. This player outputs a Full 1080/24p True Cinema picture and upscales your existing DVD collection to 1080p when using the HDMI connection. Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD delivers studio master quality audio which is designed specifically for high definition entertainment. Make the most of all of these features with the icon-based Xcross Media Bar, which provides simple navigation of the player's menu system.
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Sony BDP-S5000ES Blu-ray Disc Player

Sony BDP-S5000ES Blu-ray Disc Player
BonusView and BD-Live (1GB Flash Memory Included). Full HD 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema Video Output. HD Reality Enhancer (14 bit video processing). Super Bit Mapping (Smooth color gradation). Precision Cinema HD Upscale. Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD bitstream out via HDMI ver.1.3. Dolby TrueHD / DTS-HD decoder built-in. 7.1ch Analog Audio Output. Quick Start Up Mode. BRAVIA Sync (HDMI-CEC). Xross Media Bar. Ether port for Network Update / BD-Live. Back Lit Remote. RS-232C/IR IN.
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Panasonic DMP-BD60 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player, Black

The Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player combines high quality images with enhanced networking functions. Continuing its commitment to producing products that stress ease of use, the 2009 line of Blu-ray Disc players continue to incorporate VIERA Link, allowing the consumer to operate their audio/video components, via HDMI, with one remote. And, in keeping with Panasonic’s pledge to reduce the planet’s carbon footprint, the new Blu-ray players have been designed to reduce power consumption.

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