While everyone waits on Apple to throw a projector into its next iMiracle, Samsung's actually done it. The Samsung SP-H03 Pico Projector ($300) is a pocket-friendly projector with a built-in media player. It boasts solid-state LEDs and DLP technology to blow its 854x480 resolution image up to 80 inches on nearly any surface you can imagine, and with 1GB of... [More]
It used to be that 80-inch TVs were the stuff of CES displays and rich folks' home cinemas. Not so with the Mitsubishi Diamond 82-Inch 3D HDTV ($3,800). Beyond the obvious 3D chops, this mammoth monitor also features an integrated 16-speaker, 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround sound system, StreamTV for on-screen access to web services like Pandora, Flickr, and Facebook,... [More]
For those of you (like us) who've been waiting years for an all-new TiVo interface, feast your eyes on the TiVo Premiere ($300). The new interface takes full advantage of HDTVs as well as its web-connectedness, with the ability to search across standard cable, YouTube, the web, Netflix, Amazon On Demand, and Blockbuster, all new specific movie and TV collections... [More]
Carry a cinema in the palm of your hand with the BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector ($500). Powered by a DLP display chip and BenQ's 3LED backlighting technology, the Joybee GP1 offers a projected image up to 80 inches in size, with 858x600 resolution and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. Other features include VGA, component, and composite video inputs, a built-in... [More]
That new 3D-capable TV you bought is begging for some content to go with it, so why not pair it with one of the new Sony Blu-ray 3D Players ($200-$250). The new BDP-S570 and BDP-S470 will ship ready for Blu-ray 3D, which will come via a firmware update this summer. The S570 packs built-in Wi-Fi while the S470 requires a... [More]
Sporting an Apple-like monolithic design and gobs of high technology, the Sony Bravia NX800 HDTV ($2,300-$3,500; March 2010) is one of the Japanese electronics giant's sexiest yet. Features include a full HD 1080p, edge LED-backlit LCD screen in either 46-, 52-, or 60-inch sizes, Motionflow 240Hz technology for smooth on-screen motion, integrated Wi-Fi, and ambient light sensor, Sony's Bravia Internet... [More]
If you were looking for a TV that's from the future — or just future-proof — the Samsung 9000 Series LED TV ($2,500-$4,000) isn't a bad place to start. Available in 46-inch and 55-inch sizes, the 9000 Series sets offer a host of advanced features like a proprietary 3D processor and emitter, built-in Ethernet allowing for set-based apps like Netflix,... [More]
If there was one word to sum up the 2010 CES, "3D" would be it, and the Vizio 72-inch XVT Pro HD3D HDTV ($3,500) was one of the standouts in the nacent category of 3D sets. Sporting a mammoth 72-inch screen, it also offers 480Hz SPS operation with 480 zones of Smart Dimming LED backlights, wireless HDMI, SRS StudioSound HD... [More]
Normally the terms "nature-inspired" and "world's thinnest" don't go together, but the Samsung BD-C7500 Blu-ray Player ($TBA) is a notable exception. At just 1.1 inches, it's the world's thinnest Blu-ray player, but also sports a nature-inspired wood design, a wall-mountable form factor, speedy disc load and boot times, and 1080p playback reproduces movie images at 24 fps without need for... [More]
Tired of black bars marring your cinemascope film viewing experience? Check out the new Vizio Cinema Wide HDTV ($TBA; 2010). Packing 2560 x 1080 pixels into a 58-inch screen, the Cinema Wide also offers 120 Hz operation, LED backlighting with smart dimming, built-in 802.11n wireless networking, a Bluetooth universal remote with sliding QWERTY keyboard, and built-in wireless HDMI.... [More]
Getting Boxee, the awesome web-to-TV software, set up in your living room used to be a headache. Not anymore thanks to the Boxee Box (around $200; Q1 2010). This angled wonder lets you consume all the free movies, TV shows and music from the internet, all from your couch — and hooks it up to your system with just a... [More]
Whether you're replacing an aging flat panel or just now dipping into the HDTV waters, the Vizio TruLED HDTV ($2,200) should be on your list. With a unique TruLED system of 960 individual LEDs divided into 80 control groups, the set is able to achieve a 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, with darker blacks and brighter whites then standard backlighting solutions.... [More]
Take control of your home entertainment system with the new Logitech Harmony 900 Remote Control ($400; September 2009). Using a completely redesigned RF system, the Harmony 900 can control up to 15 devices courtesy of IR blasters that you place in front of your components, so you can keep them in a cabinet up to 100 feet away. Other features... [More]
If Apple made a TV, it would probably look a lot like the LG SL90 LED TV ($TBA). Boasting a single edge-to-edge panel of glass over an ultra-slim bezel — sound familiar? — the SL90 also features TruMotion 120Hz for reduced motion blur, a Mark Levinson-tuned invisible speaker system, Clear Voice II technology to make sure you can hear the... [More]
Need to have every movie you own ready to watch with nothing more than a press of a button? Whether they're on Blu-ray or plain ol' DVD, the Sony 400-Disc Blu-ray MegaChanger ($1,900; August 2009) has you covered. Along with normal CD playback, the MegaChanger features full HD 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output capability, 7.1 channel analog audio output,... [More]
Samsung's new Series 7 LED TVs ($3,000-$4,000) represent the company's focus on three areas: picture quality, design, and environmental impact. Featuring deep contrast, true-to-life color reproduction, and an incredible range of brightness without compromising clarity, these TVs represent the most advanced HDTV technology available using no paint spray, no mercury, and 40% less power. Measuring only 1.2-inches deep, these are... [More]
Get cinema-like immersiveness at home with the Philips Cinema 21:9 LCD TV ($TBA). This 56-inch TV is the world's first with an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio, letting you watch blockbusters filmed in the 2.39:1 format without letterboxing. The Cinema 21:9 LCD also features Ambilight Spectra light technology. The TV will first be available in Europe later this year. [via]... [More]
What do you get when you combine industry-leading placeshifting technology with a 1TB DVR and a satellite TV receiver? The new Dish Network Sling DVR ($TBA; Spring 2009. It features built-in Slingbox capabilities, including a redesigned SlingGuide interface for managing and setting recordings over the 'net, as well as a touchpad remote control, the ability to load photos, MP3s, and... [More]
Samsung sexes up the Blu-ray arena with the new BD-P4600 Touch of Color Blu-ray Player ($TBA). Besides futuristic good looks, it's the first wall-mountable Blu-ray player, measuring just 1.5 inches thin. It's got touch controls, wireless access to video and music streaming services like Netflix and Pandora, as well as all the current tech you'll need — BD Live (Profile... [More]
Control your home theater with the touch of a finger on the Logitech Harmony 1100 ($500). Featuring a 3.5-inch color touch screen, works-through-walls RF connectivity, an integrated lithium-ion battery with charging station, customizable icons and controls, and guided online setup, it's the perfect replacement for a stack/bin/unorganized mess of remotes.... [More]