Samsung PN58C500 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Samsung PN58C500 Review

For cinema lovers, there's no greater gift than the Samsung PN58C500 Plasma HDTV. The power and picture quality of Full HD 1080p resolution is matched by Samsung's advanced 600Hz Subfield Motion technology, which renders onscreen action smoothly and reduces motion blur.

Samsung's new single-filter clear panel design eliminates the off-angle reflections that cause picture blurring of images and details. PN58C500 Images and text look great straight on or at any angle. A single image flashes up to 600 times a second creating unparalleled picture quality for plasma TVs. Get sharper scrolling text and crisp contours, no matter how fast images move, for seamless frames and intense realism.

Enjoy movies, videos and more via AllShare, which lets you wirelessly connect to any DLNA certified devices in your house and access media files on your HDTV - even from another room. Or simply plug in a thumb drive or digital camera and instantly watch content, thanks to the innovative ConnectShare Movie feature. With Samsung PN58C500 Plasma HDTV, everyone's a movie fan.

Samsung PN58C500 Product Features

• 58-inch Plasma HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest picture possible
• Advanced 600Hz Subfield Motion technology renders onscreen action smoothly; amazing 2,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio
• AllShare DLNA capabilities for streaming media from compatible PCs and mobile phones; ConnectShare Movie for playing media from USB thumb drive
• PN58C500 Inputs: 3 HDMI, 2 component, 1 PC
• Includes removable stand; measures 54.8 x 35.6 x 13.2 inches with stand

Toshiba BDX1100 Blu ray Disc Player 1080p

Toshiba BDX1100 Review

The Toshiba BDX1100 is an entry-level Blu-ray player geared at consumers investing in their first-ever BD player. It offers full 1080p/24p high-definition video playback in addition to 1080p upscaling for lower-quality 720p DVDs. Included also is support for Deep Color, and for audio, the BDX1100 supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding. Also included is BD-Live for downloading extra movie content from the Internet (standard 10/100 RJ-45), USB and SD/SDHC memory expansion options, and a REGZA-LINK (HDMI-CEC) universal remote control that works off two AAA batteries and allows the user to control any and all attached HDMI-CEC devices.

BDX1100 Product Features

• Native 1080p/24fps
• Bonus View and Profile 2.0 (BD Live) Ethernet connection
• SD Card Slot
• HDMI 1.3
• Multi format playback: BD, BD-R, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, VCD, MP3
• Toshiba BDX1100 Full HD 1080p/24 fps video output provides an amazing cinema experience in the comfort of your own home
• BD-Live opens up a world of online features, with a convenient SD Card Slot for storing saved content
• AVCHD Playback for HD playback of your home movies
• HDMI-CEC connects the BDX1100 and your HDTV for convenient two-way control with one remote
• Support for enhanced audio formats from Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential deliver the high-definition audio that completes the Blu-ray experience

Toshiba BDX1100 Technical Details

• Brand Name: Toshiba
• Model: BDX1100
• DVD Type: Blu ray disc player
• Audio Output Mode: Stereo
• Form Factor: Tabletop

Flip UltraHD Video Camera

Flip UltraHD Video Camera Review

The all-new Flip UltraHD video camera, now with image stabilization and a new slimmer design, combines Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity with better-than-ever HD. Simply power on and press record to start capturing up to 2 hours of incredible HD video. When you're done recording, just connect the flip-out USB arm to a PC or Mac and use pre-loaded FlipShare software to organize, edit and share your videos. The new UltraHD also works with Designed for Flip products, a new expanded accessory line from Flip Video and partner companies. 

The all-new Flip UltraHD video camera combines Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of incredible HD video. UltraHD could not be easier to use: just power on, press record, and you'll be capturing best-ever HD video. And with 8 GB of built-in memory, 2 hours of record time and an included rechargeable battery pack, you'll never miss another minute of video again. Plus the included HDMI™ output makes it simple to enjoy your videos on your HDTV.

Now with an even slimmer design, Flip UltraHD Video Camera lets you capture video anytime, anywhere. Whether it's a lazy afternoon in the park, a family vacation, or a simple everyday moment, your UltraHD will be charged and ready to go. And the new UltraHD is made to work with Designed for Flip products, the new expanded line of Flip accessories. Extend your fun and find the accessory that perfectly suits your needs.

Flip UltraHD Video Camera Overview

• Shoot up to two hours of best-ever HD video—now with image stabilization for incredibly clear and steady video
• Press the big red button to start capturing vibrant HD video (720p / 60fps) on the super-simple user interface
• Comes with 8 GB of built-in memory, letting you capture 2 hours of HD video; no additional memory cards required
• Capture video on the go anywhere now featuring an even-slimmer design
• Power up with the included Flip Video Rechargeable Battery Pack (recharges when connected to USB); 3 lithium AAA batteries may be used as a back-up power source
• Connect the built-in USB arm to your PC or Mac® to launch pre-loaded FlipShare™ software

Nikon Coolpix S8100

Nikon S8100 Review

The versatile Coolpix S8100 offers Optical VR Image Stabilization, high ISO sensitivity up to 3200, a new flash control system, full HD 1080p movie recording with stereo sound and a 3- inch Ultra-High Resolution (921,000-dot) Clear Color Display for bright, sharp image viewing and sharing.

High speed operation, exceptional low light performance, excellent image quality and sophisticated features mark the 12.1-megapixel Coolpix S8100, with advanced CMOS sensor technologies. The S8100 optical 10x Zoom-Nikkor ED glass lens covers 30-300mm, and the S8100's speedy start-up, fast autofocus, quick shutter release, superior low light performance and high-speed continuous shooting (capture 5 shots in one second) to ensure capture of memorable moments.

Nikon S8100 Highlights

S8100, High Speed Performance

• S8100 Ultra-fast start-up, autofocus and shooting.
• High Speed Shooting capture 5 shots in one second at full resolution.
• Sport Continuous Shooting to capture fast action (reduced image size)
• Shoot Slow Motion Movies up to 240 fps by selecting HS Movie mode (reduced image size)
• Subject Tracking automatically tracks a moving subject to ensure sharp focus.

S8100, Superior Image Quality

• 12.1 -megapixel CMOS sensor for high speed operation and exceptional low-light performance.
• 10x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-Nikkor ED Glass Lens. Versatile 30-300mm lens ranges wide to capture landscapes, zooms in to get close to the action. In the Nikkor tradition of precision optics, the high-quality ED glass lens delivers superb color and razor-sharp results.
• 4-way VR Image Stabilization System
• Optical VR Image Stabilization by lens shift minimizes the effects of camera shake.
• S8100 Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and ISO to compensate for camera shake and subject movement.

Sony BRAVIA KDL40HX800 40-Inch 1080p

Sony BRAVIA TV KDL40HX800 Review

All 3D BRAVIA TVs are supported by a rapidly increasing variety of 3D content, including the latest Hollywood movies on Blu-ray 3D disc; sport, music, natural history and entertainment from new 3D cable and satellite channels; even 3D games such as WipEout HD and MotorStorm Pacific Rift for the PlayStation3. Designed to deliver dazzling Full HD 1080p resolution, this 40-inch BRAVIA HX800 Series HDTV (model KDL40HX800) features advanced dynamic LED backlighting technology for incredibly high contrast levels, deep blacks and bright whites. And get ready for a three-dimensional revolution in your living room with the HX800's 3D capabilities. Just add the optional Sony sync transmitter and active glasses to experience movies and video games in 3D like never before Full HD 1080p, or convert 2D to 3D with a push of a button on your remote.

Go beyond your scheduled programming and connect to the internet to instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV shows, videos and music from Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, Slacker and more. You can even add a Wi-Fi adapter (sold separately) to wirelessly connect to your home network and access the internet without the mess of unsightly wires. Other features include 6 HD inputs (4 HDMI, 2 component), a USB port for photo, music, and video playback on the TV, an Ethernet port (for wired networking), and VESA compliant wall mounts. Enjoy incredible contrast and sharp, vibrant images with the Dynamic Edge LED backlight plus see smooth motion detail during fast-action scenes with the Motionflow PRO 240Hz technology. Edge LED-backlit HDTVs are also more environmentally friendly as they consume less power than conventional LCD televisions and contain no mercury. The Deep Black Panel also provides incredible contrast and minimized reflections. Finally, the BRAVIA Engine 3 video processor produces superior, life-like image with amazing contrast and color.