• Full Wrap Touch of Color Bezel, ISP Addressable w/ 1GB internal memory
• 50,000:1 contrast ratio, 4ms response time, Super Clear Panel Technology
• Full 1080p HD Resolution with 120Hz Auto Motion Plus
• RSS-Infolink, Wheel Key Remote, SRS Surround Sound
• 4 HDMI Iputs, 2 Component Inputs, 1 PC Input, Wide Color Ehnacer, USB 2.0, HDMI-CEC

Samsung LN52A750 LCD TV Description

Samsung adds a Touch of Color to a blazing-fast 4ms response time and rich connectivity features to redefine the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward-looking Series 7 LCD HDTVs. Utilizing the award-winning technologies found in all Samsung HDTVs, Series 7 HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity and networking capabilities that create a true entertainment hub for any home, and take networking and multimedia management to a whole new level. Easily enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through a side-mounted USB 2.0, turning their LCD into a full-scale home viewing gallery, or connect MP3 players for a dynamic audio experience.

Samsung LN52A750 LCD TV Key Features

• DLNA-Compatible: for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers .
• Internal flash memory (1GB) with pre-loaded interactive content such as cooking recipes, children’s entertainment, HD artwork and more
• 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 25,000:1 on 2007 models.
• Integrated woofer for an enhanced audio experience
• Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel with infused color creates an ultra-sleek shape and appearance .
• 4 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models .
• InfoLink: a Samsung LN52A750 lCD TV feature allows you to get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port .
• Blazing 4ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
• Full 1080p HD .
• 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment .
• Automotion Plus 120 Hz image interpolation technology provides smoother motion.
• Side-mounted USB 2.0 port: connect USB devices directly to your HDTV to view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV’s audio system or your home theater system.
• Compatible with Samsung’s Home Digital Media Adapter (sold separately) for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia
• Ultra Clear Panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors.
• Sports and Game modes boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems
• Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp and Wide Color Enhancer technology offer a wider color range for Samsung LN52A750 LCD TV .
• Hidden, downward-firing speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio .
• V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
• Picture-in-Picture enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
• Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals.
• Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV’s remote control; no external IR receiver required.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
• 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty for Samsung LN52A750 LCD TV (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.

High Definition tuner and Digital video recorder with no recording subscription fees and no equipment rental Analog cable and over-the-air reception Memory Stick PRO media slot for playback of photos and music Flexible format outputs and Aspect Ratio settings Free TV Guide On Screen Interactive Programming Guide Real Time Control Functions – Several functions provide an easy and fun way to pause, rewind, and record live high-definition (HD) TV. Sony DHG HDD500 Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio decoding with Digital optical audio output Auto SAP Four device Universal remote control V Chip Parental Control Configurable Favorite Channels list Display window for Display of channel number / name, time, recorded program name and Memory Stick(R) file name Multiple Display formats for best quality video reproduction with diverse Display types and broadcast content Flexible Aspect Ratio settings for a variety of monitor types and broadcast content Simultaneous video output from high-definition and standard-definition jacks Sony DHG HDD500 Easy scheduled recording to VCRs for convenient archiving Unencrypted Digital cable (Clear QAM) Digital over-the-air Analog over-the-air Analog cable Pause, rewind, fast forward and record live high-definition TV 12 fast forward, rewind and slow speed settings Available Speeds – Fast Forward – 3x, 9x, 30x, 90x Rewind – 3x, 9x, 30x, 90x Slow Motion Speeds – 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/8 Record at least 60 hours high-definition video Record up to 400 hours standard-definition video Up to 30, 60 or 90 minute live TV pause time Record live TV while watching another previously recorded show Adjustable Replay and Advance functions User selectable Chapter Marks with thumbnails 2 Composite Video Output 2 S-Video Output HDMI Output Cable Input Antenna Input HDMI or Component (YPBPR) Output USB Port Weight – 12.57 pounds (5.7 K).

Sony DHG HDD500 60-Hour High-Definition Digital Video Recorder Technical Details

• Pause, rewind, and record live high-definition TV; record one program while watching another; HDMI/component-video outputs
• CableCARD slot accommodates digital cable decoder cards; Memory Stick PRO media slot lets you enjoy digital photos and MP3 music
• Measures 16.9 x 3.3 x 14 inches (W x H x D)
• High-definition-capable digital video recorder with 500 GB storage: 60 hours of HD programming or up to 400 hours of standard content
• Includes NTSC and ATSC tuners; a perfect match for bringing off-air HDTV reception to HD-ready televisions and monitors

• Denon D.D.S.C.-HD Technology decodes new, higher-quality surround sound
• HD/SD noise reduction functionality
• 10-bit Realta HQV video processor for advanced i/p and scaling
• HDMI v1.3a output for 36 bit Deep Color support
• 1080p/24fps output and Multi-Cadence Detection for accurate i/p conversion

Denon DVD 3800BDCI Blu ray Disc DVD CD Player Description

Experience high definition the way only Denon can deliver it. This advanced Blu-ray/DVD/CD player features the Realta sxT2 HQV processor and HDMI v1.3a for exceptional video quality and Deep Color support, and the Denon D.D.S.C.-HD circuitry for the highest level of audio decoding so you get master-quality sound with exceptional dynamic range.

Denon DVD 3800BDCI Blu ray Disc DVD CD Player Technical Details

• Brand Name: Denon
• Model: DVD3800BDCI
• Audio Output Mode: Surround Sound
• DVD Type: Blu-Ray disc player
• Built In Decoder: Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
• Form Factor: Tabletop
• Surround Sound Effects: Virtual Surround Mode
• Weight: 22.7 pounds
• Height: 5.5 inches
• Depth: 15.7 inches
• Width: 17.1 inches
• DVD Media Loading: Tray
• Warranty: 1 year warranty

When you turn this Garmin Streetpilot C330 on it instantly tells you of your current location, sets the time of day based on the time zone and can instantly tell you where the closest McDonald restaurants are. A fitting start to a device that will continue to impress you throughout its life.

I have used this device for about a month now and all I can say is that I am extremely impressed with this unit. I have found a few streets that do not run on the built-in maps like they do in real life and a few restaurants that are not listed in its database. But for the most part, the road test is expertly outlined with very few flaws in my home city in Texas where I live. That means simply when I tell Garmin Streetpilot C330 to find the fastest way to the mall, it will immediately. I wouldn’t imagine how awesome this device is, that when I type in my friend’s house address it’ll guide me right to the door and it will even tell me which side of the street the house will be on. Wow!

On a recent road trip we had I took this amazing Garmin Streetpilot C330 along for the almost 1,000 miles traveled. It would tell us which restaurants to expect in the upcoming towns when we were craving food. It even provides approximated times of arrival as well which were always accurate within 30 minutes on trips which took around six or seven hours.

To summarize up the impressive features of this device that make it highly unique among other GPS devices, you’ll find the following:
1 Very easy to use and you can learn how to use it immediately.

2- Totally customizable for more hardcore drivers.

3- Impressive route recalculation and highly detailed mapping.

4- This Garmin Streetpilot C330 has a very accurate database of hotels, food, fuel and many other points of interest which make it highly effective and useful especially when going to small towns where you do not want to drive around for hours.

5- Changeable languages. You can easily change the voice directions to Norweigen or even French or other several languages. It even has a woman talking softly and clearly with an American English voice and another woman talking with a British English voice.

6- This Garmin Streetpilot C330 has another amazing feature which is it makes it easier to see the information in the dark that as it automatically switches to “night mode” after sunset and it knows when sunset time is in any place you are.

I would highly recommend this device For anyone who is driving much around in a city that they are not quite familiar with or someone who sometimes travels to unknown areas. It’ll save your road trip several times and much headache. Or if your sense of direction needs a supplement like you still always get lost or turn the wrong way on the way home in a city where you lived in for years then this device is absolutely the best friend you’ll need to guide you.

It is bigger than the picture, and I did fit my canon d1000, a 75-300 lens plus a fish eye lens and sometimes I put my digital video recorder, everything well organized and they fell secure, I did run under the rain one day and I was a little worried water liking inside, but every stay clean and dry.

The Canon bag is great for larger cameras and accesories like lenses,flashes and filters. It is well constructed and well padded to protect the investment I have in my camera. The velcro dividers are well padded and make customizing the interior of the case simple with endless alternatives to accomodate your needs. The shoulder strap is wide enough and well padded to make carrying it comfortable. The front and side compartments are large and handy to store camera accessories as well as personal items for day trips.  It holds all my accesories and still had room for me to pack in some trail snack for us on our Colorado vacation. Very well made and I feel a great value for the money. Would not hesitate to buy it again.

I love the case. I tried to find something negative so this review did not sound like a marketing broucure, but I could not find one. I suppose someone looking for a color other than black would consider that an issue. Canon does subscribe to the Henry Ford school of color…”give ‘em any color they want as long as it is black.” For all the features and convenience this case offers I would have expected the price to be a lot higher. It is a real value at the price.

The bag is well constructed. Zippers work smoothly, clips are made of heavy duty plastic. I do not feel that this will wear out quickly and I put it through quite a bit with the type of photography that I do.

The main compartment is also good for my Nikon D50, 2 lenses and a speedlight, and maybe a little extra room. It has a meshs zip compartment for SD/CF cards. The side compartments are big enough for a battery charger, extra batteries, cleaning supplies, USB cords…whatever you need. The top covers the bag well and protects it from the elements. I love the fact that you can pick it up by the strap and the lid stays covering the bag, even if the clips aren’t fastened.

All in all perfect for my use…I just needed a safe place for my camera and a way to tote it around with me.

If you need a bigger bag than what you have, but don’t need 4 lenses with you at all times, this is a great bag.

This is my first “prosumer” camcorder I ever owned and I love it. The color reproduction is phenomenal and has great features. A few caveats may scare away people looking for something more, but this is more of a VERY HIGH END consumer item. Not for the novice, but someone with more shooting talent than the average person. If you want a TRUE HD professional camera, spend 15+ grand and stop knocking this one.

A bother to me was that regular mini-dv can record in true 16:9 mode. While the HD mode is anamorphic 4:3. (Stretched to fit 16:9) The wide-angle lens can fix that for about $500 more.
But if you are transferring to regular DVD’s, you can still shoot mini DV widescreen because DVD doesn’t record in HD.

So, unless you are transferring to HD DVD, like blu-ray, you have the BEST consumer/prosumer widescreen camcorder available.
Rated at about 3lux, low light doesn’t harm this baby much. I find the accessories can be pricey too, but that is the cost you pay when you go prosumer. Everything else is for beginners and amateurs.

I have been using the DCRVX 1000 for over 10 years and it has done well. However, the FX1 is so far superior in every way. The only feature I miss is the “overlap”. So far, the color, the detail, the feel (a bit heavier than the VX1000) are even better than I expected. HD is as close to reality as possible. I have 2 weddings that I will soon record, and I feel confident that the FX1 will perform without fail. I recommend this camcorder for the very serious videographer. It is priced $2 thousand less than the VX1000 sold for in “96 at $5 thousand. Technology has improved while costs have fallen. A good buy at 3 grand.

Camera is way better than the sony HC1. Night shooting is great and colors appear natural and there is not much noise or smudging of colors. Would recommend it in a heartbeat. My 37 inch 1980×1080 LCD becomes an window when I hook up this camera to it.

Sony Handycam(R) HDR-FX1, the first true 1080i high definition camcorder, is the perfect introduction to the world of high definition video. Record your most intimate moments in the highest quality. With advanced features such as the newly developed wide 3 sensor 1/3″ CCD, 72mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens and Real Time Codec engine, the HDR-FX1 is equipped to handle every video task. Relive your memories in vivid HDTV quality colors and clarity. This may not be the camera to use for family and touring. If you’re into professional or serious creative use, this camcorder offers vast opportunities that were previously unavailable at this class. You’ve been waiting for your chance. Here it is! 3.5 LCD Viewing monitor Manual control of camcorder functions allow settings of the camera to be adjusted so that creative effects can be achieved while filming 12x Optical Zoom with 4-way zoom capability for different situations Widescreen LCD monitor lets you see every detail as you shoot in 16 – 9 mode High-performance Down Conversion Function Precision DV- wide Recording Personal Menu Battery Information Continual shooting time Sony iLINK (HDV/DV) Connector for easy video transfer to a PC or Macintosh computer for DV edit and enhancement – and back again SteadyShot Active Lens System (Menu) Shot Transition Picture Profile – 6 Picture Profiles – You can set each of 6 Picture Profiles with Color Level/Color Phase/Sharpness/Skin Tone Detail/AE Shift/AGC Limit/Auto Iris Limit/WB Shift/AWB Sensitivity/Cinematone Gamma/Cineframe.

Product Features

•    12x optical zoom with Super SteadyShot Optical Stabilization System
•    Record at either 30 frames per second or, for a film-like feel, at 24 frames per second
•    3.5-inch wide precision hybrid SwivelScreen LCD
•    Three 1/3-inch wide-aspect-ratio advanced HAD CCD imagers for true-to-life color rendering
•    Play and record interlaced high-definition video at resolutions up to 1440 x 1080 for professional-quality video

Technical Details

•    Brand Name: Sony
•    Model: HDR-FX1
•    Media Type: Mini DV (HDV)
•    Video Input: Camcorder
•    Audio Input: Microphone
•    Optical Sensor Size: 1/3?
•    Maximum Aperture Range: F/1.6-2.8
•    Lens Type: Zoom lens
•    Display Size: 3.5 inches
•    Optical Sensor Resolution: 1.12 MP
•    Shooting Modes: Normal movie mode, Digital photo mode
•    Optical zoom: 12 x
•    Viewfinder Type: LCD
•    Optical Sensor Technology: Super HAD 3CCD
•    Microphone Operation Mode: Stereo
•    Depth: 14.4 inches
•    Weight: 4.4 pounds
•    Height: 7.1 inches
•    Width: 5.9 inches

• Calculator with built-in financial functions and statistics

• Device measures 5.0 x 0.6 x 3.1 inches (WxHxD)

• 10-character, 1-line LCD display

• More than 120 built-in functions, including register-based cash-flow analysis

• Uses Reverse Polish Notation (RPN)

HP 12c Financial Calculator Description
Programmable financial calculator Comprehensive instruction manual Uses reverse polish notation (RPN).
If you bought yourself a financial calculator during the 1980s, chances are it was this bad boy. Nothing has changed since its introduction–it still uses Reverse Polish Notation (RPN), is easy and versatile in programming, and has a thin, sturdy casing. Certainly, there’s been newer, fancier calculators introduced since, but there’s something to be said for the quality of classics.

The HP 12c Financial Calculator’s functions include all the basics–such as calculating APR, NPV, and IRR–and statistics are a snap. For students new to financial calculators, this is an excellent place to start. For the most part, the manual reads like a minitextbook, walking you through sample problems and situations followed by graphs and tables demonstrating the technique–and you can even check your results. The section on creating programs does seem to be written for the technically ignorant, addressing in detail how you could possibly benefit from using programs, but it’ll still help you get the job done.

In general, it’s a bit slower than newer models, just like last year’s computer isn’t as speedy as today’s new release. On the plus side, it’s just 3 by 5 inches and slips easily into a pocket. The bottom is printed with a few little cheat notes for common functions, which is nice for quick reference. The HP 12c Financial Calculator’s one-year warranty and available tech-support line offer reassurance this little workhorse will continue to be an industry standard for years to come. –Jill Lightner

Pros:

• Pocket size

• Thorough and simple instruction manual

• Competitive price

Cons:

• Calculates more slowly than modern machines, if you are looking for a faster and more advanced one, then check out HP 12C Platinum Financial Calculator !

From the Manufacturer
It’s the calculator that more professionals rely on. What makes the HP 12c Financial Calculator the industry standard in financial calculators? Power. It has 120 built-in functions to ensure that they are available when you need them. And with millions of users all over the world, you know it’s reliable. The HP 12c Financial Calculator is a tested performer suited for business and finance. Efficient RPN data entry reduces the number of keystrokes, and the one-line by 10-character LCD is easy to read. Memory capacity is 99 steps.

What’s in the Box
Calculator, user’s manual, installed batteries and carrying case