Treat Yourself to a Worthy Movie Experience with this Sony Blu-ray Disc Player

Sony's BDP-S360 Blu-ray disc player delivers full high-definition 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output. It decodes the latest advanced audio codecs, and is capable for BD-Live with your broadband internet connection. Featuring up to 7.1 channels of high-definition sound, it supports Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD audio codecs, and also includes a quick start-up mode which takes just six seconds to begin operating the player from the moment it is turned on. And navigation of the player's menus is a breeze thanks to the icon-based, award winning Xross Media Bar menu system.

Blu-ray disc movies are mastered at 24 frames per second, and most Hollywood movies are shot at 24 frames per second, so it is only fitting that the Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray disc player can output your films at 1080/24p for a true film-like experience at home. However, for more traditional HDTV sets, Sony Blu-ray disc players can also output at 1080/60p.

Developed for high-definition disc-based media, the Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray player is compatible with Dolby TrueHD, the next-generation in lossless technology from Dolby. Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, unlocking the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs. When coupled with high-definition video, Dolby TrueHD offers an unprecedented home theater experience in both sound and picture alike.

In the past, most audio codecs used compression that actually removes some sound data to transmit audio from the disc to the audio circuitry. This means that what you hear is a subset of the original audio. However, newer formats allow the audio to be compressed but not discarded, allowing the original audio to come through once it's been decoded. This player allows you to stream the audio out via HDMI to a capable receiver or through analog 7.1 outputs for maximum compatibility with your high end receiver.


Purchase:

• Sony BDP-S360 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player [$129.99]

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• Mediabridge Ultra Series - 6ft High Speed HDMI Cable [$9.99]

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Harman Kardon GLA-55 Speaker System - Raising the Bar in Desktop Audio

Looking like something out of Superman's Fortress of Solitude are Harmon Kardon's GLA-55 2.0 powered desktop speakers. With their sculpted, crystal-like appearance, and clear PMMA enclosure, the GLA-55 speakers are certainly conversation pieces. But the key question to ask of course if you're going to cough up the $999.00 is, how do they sound?

As if no one told the Harman Kardon engineers that they were working on computer speakers, the GLA-55's pack a lot of the same technology as Harman Kardon's high-end audiophile speakers. For example, the superior frequency range of the CMMD Lite tweeters gives the GLA-55s the clarity and versatility of a three-way speaker for the highs and mids, despite the two-way design.

The woofer is an Atlas AL, which claims to mimic the performance of an 18-inch woofer in a 3-inch package. The bass is clean, not booming, but you're definitely not going to feel cheated out of low-end. Helping with the heavy lifting on the bass is a variable-width port design that eliminates whacking distortion, and an enclosure made of PMMA (an acrylic used to make bulletproof glass) which creates a super-stiff, resonance-free enclosure for the woofers. All of this is powered by 110-watt integrated amps, so you don't need to worry about your input.

Volume is controlled through plus and minus touch-sensitive metal buttons on the left speaker. The buttons are very responsive and you can even quickly mute sound by pressing both the plus and minus signs simultaneously.

Since they're computer speakers you can use them for your PC gaming as well, thanks to the broad sound stage the GLA-55s can support. Because so much sound in games can be significantly compressed, however, you may notice yourself getting the most out of the GLA-55s by using your iTunes library more-so than your games directory.

Ultimately it's up to you to decide if you are willing to spend a thousand dollars on computer speakers, but keep in mind that there are many so-called audiophile speakers that don't sound nearly as good as these. Regardless of the price, the GLA-55 speakers are strong performers with virtually no downsides.

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Purchase:

• Harman Kardon GLA-55 2.0 Loudspeaker System [$999.00]

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New Range of LED TV's from LG in 2010

When LED TV's first burst onto the scene in 2009, Samsung held the torch for innovation and always had the widest range of models available, while other companies were producing just a few. In 2010 that all looks to change with LG's fantastic new line of LED's.

With a staggering 28 new LED models set to launch across 8 different ranges, LG has big plans to shake up the LCD/LED TV industry just a bit. From the top of the range 55" Infinia LE9500 local dimming LED-slim, 400HZ 3D ready LED TV with wireless technology, all the way down to the LE5300 series bringing forth LED back-lighting technology to smaller class LCD televisions, there is sure to be something for everyone.

Two new LED technologies providing cutting edge picture quality include the Full LED Slim technology, which provides very deep black colors, flawless picture quality, matched with a super-slim 8.5mm bezel, and LED Plus technology which offers improved picture quality compared to previous models, reduced energy consumption, at a more competitive price.

The flagship series are the INFINIA LX9900 models which are currently available in 47" and 55" versions. They come standard with LG’s Full LED Slim backlight technology, 3D technology, incredible 400Hz refresh rates, and are internet-ready. No wonder it won a "Best Of Innovation" award at this year's CES International.

LG will also be introducing a new line of smaller screen models than we've ever seen before, and the slim LED backlight versions will be available in 19, 22, and 26 inches. unfortunately not all will include full 1080p resolution.

With multiple other manufacturers releasing new ranges of LED TV's, they are likely to become standard in the way we watch television by the year's end.


Purchase:

• LG INFINIA 47LE8500 47" 1080p 120Hz Full LED Slim HDTV [$2,429.00]
• LG INFINIA 55LE8500 55" 1080p 240Hz Full LED Slim HDTV [$2,978.98]
• LG 42LH90 42" 1080p 240Hz LED Backlit HDTV [$1,077.77]
• LG 55LH90 55" 1080p 240Hz LED Backlit HDTV [$1,989.99]

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Toshiba Mini NB305 Netbook - Sleeker Design and Improved Battery Life

Toshiba's latest mini netbook features a sleeker design and weighs less than 3 pounds. The extremely affordable, super-compact Toshiba Mini NB305 now has an 11 hour battery life rating, and offers a brightly colorful 10.1-inch LED-backlit screen that lasts longer, uses less power, and warms up quicker. It features a full-size keyboard for comfortable typing and a larger touchpad with Multi-Touch Control, which enables you the ability to pinch, swipe, rotate or scroll through images on the display screen with a simple brush of your fingers.

Combining the power of the latest Intel Atom N450 processor and NM10 Express chipset with a six-cell battery (5800 mAh) for up to 11 hours of power, going through an entire day of school or work without worrying about a recharge is now possible. The battery pack is hidden under the casing of the netbook to preserve its sleek, ergonomic design.

The 160GB hard disk drive is protected using an integrated 3D impact sensor which detects free-falls, shocks and vibrations. The Toshiba Mini also features a USB Sleep-and-Charge port, which allows external USB devices like cell phones and portable media players to charge even when the netbook is turned off.

With a built-in webcam and microphone, the Toshiba Mini allows you to chat face-to-face, collaborate with classmates, engage in video-conferencing, and generally improve the way you interact with people all around the world.

Toshiba's PC Health Monitor alerts you to issues before they become problems, constantly gauging your machine's temperature and power usage, while checking the hard drive to help protect against shocks.

Additionally, the Toshiba Mini NB305 netbook is EPEAT Gold Compliant, which is the highest possible ranking of the acclaimed Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool, measuring products across 51 different dimensions.


Purchase:

• Toshiba Mini NB305-N310 10.1" Netbook [$290.30]

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• Crucial Technology 2GB Netbook DRAM [$54.99]
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Pre-Order Your Black Nintendo Wii and Sports Resort Bundle Now!

Since the birth of the Nintendo Wii back in '06, it has undoubtedly sparked an international revolution of interactive gaming and entertainment among people of all ages. The revolution continues and hopes to gain some much needed momentum with Nintendo's latest offering of a stylish new black Wii console and Wii Sports Resort bundle. Also included in the bundle are black versions of the Wii Remote, Nunchuk/Wii MotionPlus accessory, and the original Wii Sports game.

Wii MotionPlus connects directly to your controller and was designed for precision motion control by delivering an immersive, social experience unavailable on any other system. Along with Wii Sports Resort, the MotionPlus accessory is compatible with a continually growing list of games, which can be located on Nintendo's website.

Maintaining the wide-ranging appeal that attracted millions to the original Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort is an expansive, active-play game that includes a dozen fun resort-themed activities. It is easy to just pick up and play, but now comes equppied with deeper levels of play that are sure to challenge even the most experienced gamers. Wii Sports Resort whisks players away to a destination full of action, while introducing an unprecedented experience in physical reality with a huge selection of fun activities that everyone can play.

"Nintendo leads the way in delivering rich motion-control gaming experiences at an accessible price point," said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "By including even more of our top-quality hardware and software in the basic Wii system package, we're extending that commitment to entertainment and value. Now more than ever, consumers can count on Nintendo to deliver inclusive fun and advanced motion controls at a mass-market price."

Thus, the U.S. suggested retail price of the new system bundle will remain at $199.99. Pricing outside the United States will be established by the local markets, but offer similar consumer value.


Purchase:

• Black Nintendo Wii & Wii Sports Resort Bundle [$199.99]

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• Black Wii Remote [$49.99]
• Black Wii Nunchuk Controller [$19.96]

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3 Tips and Tricks for Your iPhone Keyboard

New technology is released to the world nearly every day it seems. Every time that you have a new technology, you are required and responsible for learning how to use it correctly. However, sometimes this can become very confusing and frustrating, especially if there isn’t a whole lot of additional information out there. A prime example of this is would be Apple’s increasingly popular iPhone.

Upon purchasing your very first iPhone, you will probably spend at least a couple of hours by yourself getting familiar with the various technologies inside the amazing multi-use cell phone. However, there are some tips that cannot be learned just by you playing around with it and must be learned with guidance from another source. Fortunately, that source is right here in front of you.

One of the best tips concerns the keyboard, so let’s begin. With such a unique feature as the touch screen keyboard, there are a number of tips you should be aware of in order to keep your messages flowing. Following these tips will enable you to type faster with fewer errors, and you will find typing to be a breeze. The first tip involves typing the letters into your iPhone.

When you want to enter a letter, you tap on it; but the letter isn't placed onto the screen until you lift your finger off of it. What this means is that if you accidentally touch the wrong key, you just slide your finger to the correct letter. When you have found the right letter, lift your finger and it will be placed onto the screen. This tip helps fix most typing errors, and will hopefully save you a lot of time.

At the same time, there are many people that have found the auto-correction within the keyboard to be a great way to keep your text clear and easy. The downside is that it is very easy to accept a word that you didn't intend on typing. In order to stay free from this confusion, you must learn how to accept and reject suggested words. When you are ready to accept a word, you will tap either return, space or a punctuation mark. If you want to reject a suggested word, you need to finish typing the word and then tap it.

In addition, if you write out a full word two different times and tap on them both times, that word will automatically be entered into your iPhone’s dictionary. It could take a while to store all of your most used words into the dictionary, but it will be worth it because your iPhone will become blazing fast.

And lastly, here is a tip for capitalizing your words. To capitalize the first letter of a word, you simply tap the shift key and then tap the letter you want capitalized, but what about capitalizing the entire word? Go to settings, and then tap general, followed by keyboard. From here just tap the "Enable Caps Lock" setting. Now when you double tap the shift key it will turn blue, indicating that you will be typing in all caps.

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