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Norton Ghost 12.0 [OLD VERSION]

Let’s protect your computer with Norton Ghost™ 12.0 by the advanced backup and recovery hard drive backup ghost hard Norton software. Symantec decided to drop a release and skip a year, missing version 11 altogether. Including with the backup protection you expect, with powerful new features such as enhanced performance, available one-to-one remote management, Lights-Out Restore capability, and more.

Norton Ghost 12.0 is ready when you need to recover just restoring individual files or your entire system. The included Software Recovery Disk allows you to start your computer, scan for viruses or hard disk errors, and start the recovery process even if your operating system won’t start.

The improved advanced tools included in Norton Ghost 12.0, you can take your protection to the next level, after installation back-ups can be taken straight away, with the option of My Documents, Program Files, plus temporary files being backed up separately from the OS and for the first time. Creating more usefulness rather than a tool for just backing up the OS.

Including with the remote management can back up other computers on your network that have Norton Ghost 12.0 installed and Lights-Out Restore lets you install the Software Recovery Environment on your hard-disk so you’ll always be ready to recover. If you have a Maxtor hard drive or Hard drive external ghost hard Norton, you can back up your computer with the push of a button. No need to start Norton Ghost.

 Manually adjust the effect of a running backup on the performance of your computer to better match your needs at the moment. This feature is especially useful if you are working on your computer and don’t want the backup process to slow you down.
Buy hard drive recovery software, if you know the demographics of your network traffic, you can now set network throttling to prevent network overload

A plethora of file extensions can be recognized and individually backed up. From our testing and random selections, there isn’t one that wasn’t included. Ideal seeing as you can now search in recovery points for your files and their various iterations. All from Google Desktop, if installed, via a plug-in that comes with the software. Technology for this derives from; yep you’ve guessed it, Symantec Backup Exec Retrieve - a fine product from the VERITAS side of the business.

 You can choose the back up types by the Norton Ghost 12.0, with the full system (disk image) or specific files and folders. Backups include encryption and error checking to help keep your data safe and sound, while compression, incremental backups, and automatic backup file management minimizes storage space (if you have a mixtor hard drive, it is very easy to back up files). 

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Onkyo HT-SR600 5.1 Home Theater Entertainment System (Black)
Other products by Onkyo

When it comes to choosing a home theater system, you need to consider some crucial questions.Will it easily connect to existing TVs and high-definition displays with 720p/1080i quality? Can it readily accept all your home entertainment components and switch between DVDs, CDs, MP3s, broadcast programming and game software? Does it draw from an amplification design that can add power and vitality to your entertainment experience? Will it easily fit into, and perform in, virtually any sized room? On top of that, can you wallmount your speakers with 4-axis tilt capability? The HT-SR600 5.1-channel receiver/speaker package provides a compelling answer without burdening you with the price tag carried by more complex separate components and 7.1 speaker systems.

192/24 digital-to-analog converters
Costly, extremely powerful digital-to-analog converters , that not only boast a dynamic range of 120 dB, they process information faster and are virtually resistant to clock jitter, to ensure the best possible performance from DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and audio CD.

DTS 5.1 Neo:6
DTS Neo:6 5.1 is an advanced matrix decoder that takes any two-channel source (say, a VHS tape, a television broadcast, a CD or a DVD) and expands it into a surround sound field for a 5.1 system. It also provides separate, optimized modes for stereo music materials and matrix surround motion picture soundtracks.

CinemaFILTER
The tonal balance of a film soundtrack can be edgy and bright when played back over audio equipment in your home—this is because film soundtracks are designed to be played back in large theaters, using commercial equipment. Onkyo has developed its own solution that restores the correct tonal balance of a movie soundtrack in the smaller environs of your home theater.

Dolby Digital / Pro-Logic II
Dolby Digital is a discrete 5.1 channel audio format for movies and music. Pro-Logic II is the latest improvement on the original Pro-Logic standard. Pro-Logic II provides a full-range signal to the five main channels, in addition to a subwoofer channel. This creates a realistic surround environment from a two-channel source, such as CD, Tape, FM Radio, etc.

RI (Remote Interactive)
With Onkyo’s exclusive RI (Remote Interactive) system capability, you can integrate and operate all compatible components through a single remote control. What’s more, RI capability enables you to simply connect the iPod® to your receiver through Onkyo’s RI Dock for the iPod (DS-A1). Your iPod effectively becomes another Onkyo component from which you can relish a fuller sound that just can’t be experienced through headphones. RI capability will also give you remote operability of your iPod for hands-off control over your digital music.

Product Description
Onkyo makes home-theater easy and delivers great sound! When it comes to choosing a home theater system, you need to consider some crucial questions. Will it easily connect to existing TV models as well as high-definition displays with 720p/1080i quality? Can it readily accept all your home entertainment components and switch between DVDs, CDs, MP3s, broadcast programming and game software? Does it draw from an amplification design that can add power and vitality to your entertainment experience? Will it easily fit into, and perform in, virtually any sized room? On top of that, can you wallmount your speakers with 4-axis tilt capability? The HT-SR600 5.1-channel receiver/speaker package provides a compelling answer without burdening you with the price tag carried by more complex separate components. Everthing is matched and coordinated for a quick conversion to home-theater and it’s a must-have if you’re ready to get your HDTV set. 5.1 Surround is part of the HDTV signal. Don’t miss out on it. 4 Composite Video Inputs and 2 Outputs 4 A/V Inputs and 1 Output 2 Audio Inputs and 1 Output H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer for reliable and sustaining power Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry A-Form Listening Mode Memory Non-Scaling Configuration OR-EQ Equalizer Function Late Night Mode (High/Low/Off) Cinema Filter mode - CinemaFILTER restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in your smaller home theater Easy Color-Coded 5.1-Multichannel Inputs (Receives 5.1 Surround Sound from Compatible Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD Players); Color-Coded Speaker Terminals Digitally-tuned Radio receiver with up to 30 FM/AM Random Presets ?Easy-Set? Speaker Config A/V Remote Receiver Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 1/8 x 5 7/8 x 14 1/2; Speakers Front 4 x 10 3/4 x 4 1/2; Center 10 3/4 x 4 x 4; Surround 4 x 6 7/8 x 4 3/8; Subwoofer 9 1/16 x 16 3/4 x 14 5/8 (230 x 42

Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)

Onkyo TX-SR805 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)

Onkyo DS-A2X Remote Interactive iPod Dock

Onkyo HT-SR800 7.1 Home Theater Entertainment System (Black)

Onkyo TX-SR605S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)

Onkyo TX-SR304S 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)

Nokia 5300 XpressMusic myFaves Black Phone (T-Mobile)
Other products by Nokia

The Nokia 5300 XpressMusic phone, which features a stylish slider design and can hold up to 1,500 music tracks, keeps the focus on advanced music portability. With dedicated external music keys, stereo Bluetooth, and a memory card slot supporting up to 2 GB of memory, the 5300 offers a comprehensive feature set at an accessible price. Never before has it been as easy or affordable for consumers to own a mobile phone that also offers a first-rate music experience that compares favorably to any stand-alone music player. Other key features include a QVGA display, speakerphone, a 1.3-megapixel camera, EDGE data support, and flashlight. It’s the perfect companion to T-Mobile service. It also supports T-Mobile’s great myFaves service.

Now you can bring your music and communications with you–all in one place (black version shown). See it in action (requires Flash).

Music controls right where you need them.

A 1.3-megapixel camera on the back kicks the fun up a notch.

Design
The 5300’s slider design features a large display that sports an impressive 240 x 320 resolution and support for over 200,000 colors. Even with the slider closed, the 5300 features great music and call control. There are music control keys on the left side and volume adjustment keys on right side of the phone, while a stylish five-way center button resides just below the display. Slide the phone open to reveal its easy to use backlit keypad. The phone’s 1.3-megapixel camera lens is discreetly housed on the left edge of the phone. A built-in mini-USB 2.0 port is provided, as well as Bluetooth stereo headset compatibility. The built-in hot-swappable microSD memory expansion slot is compatible with cards up to 2 GB of capacity.

Calling Features
The 5300 supports polyphonic ringtones, as well as MP3-based ringers so you can load your favorite sound effects and music clips to alert you of incoming calls. Plus, with the phone’s picture and ringer ID functions, you can assign pictures and ringtones to your most common callers. For when you need to be discreet, there’s also a vibrate ringer mode. Meanwhile, voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family, and associates as easy as saying their names. The 5300’s built-in contacts list and phone book will keep track of all your contacts with its ample storage capacity. Lastly, there’s an integrated speakerphone for talking hands-free, and the phone’s Bluetooth connectivity means that your favorite Bluetooth headset is fully compatible (for music listening, you can still use your favorite wired headphones with the Nokia 2.5mm AV connector, sold separately).

Other calling features include compatibility with T-Mobile’s myFaves service, which allows you to call up to five of your most common contacts–on any network, even landlines–without using any of your minutes. Learn more about myFaves.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The 5300 is a mobile messaging and Internet powerhouse. With support for the MMS (multimedia messaging service), the phone can send picture and text messages, and when coupled with the phone’s powerful camera, MMS opens up great opportunities for robust messaging. The phone ships with a built-in email client that supports POP3, IMAP, and SMTP protocols.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the 5300. It supports the GPRS data protocol, as well as the high-speed EDGE wireless data service. When used with your carrier data plan and the phone’s USB or Bluetooth data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. The phone is bundled with a mobile Web browser, too, offering hearty Web browsing abilities right on the phone. Meanwhile, T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit–a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

The 5300 supports PC synchronization via USB or Bluetooth, which means you can manage and synchronize contacts, calendar and other data with your PC. Nokia’s PC Suite application makes this process a breeze. A number of handy software tools are bundled with the 5300 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar, a to-do list, and an alarm clock.

Imaging and Entertainment
The Nokia 5300 can hold over 100 albums worth of music (approximately 1500 tracks) on a 2 GB microSD card. Thanks to dedicated music keys, you can easily control the playback of music while simultaneously enjoying other functions such as texting, browsing, or taking pictures. For an even louder groove, you can plug in your favorite headphones or external speakers with a 3.5mm headset jack by simply connecting them to the 5300 using the inbox adapter. The 5300 can swiftly transfer albums and music collections to and from a PC using a standard micro USB connector or Bluetooth. When traveling, you can use the Nokia Wireless Audio Gateway (sold separately) to stream music collections and favorite playlists wirelessly to any supported stereo from the 5300.

No one-hit wonder, the Nokia 5300 also comes with the latest messaging functions complemented by a 1.3-megapixel camera. The camera features a selftimer, an 8x digital zoom, and can be used to capture video and view video playback. You can even view video playback in landscape mode, and the volume keys double as zoom keys when the camera mode is activated. And don’t forget about the games! The phone supports Java gameplay and other Java-based applications.

The 5300 also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.

Vital Statistics
The Nokia 5300 weighs 3.76 ounces and measures 3.64 x 1.90 x .81 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.20 hours of digital talk time, up to 223 hours of digital standby time, and up to 12 hours of music playback time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description
Featuring a music player that can play on wireless stereo headphones and with looks as cool as the music you listen to, the Nokia 5300 XpressMusic is the perfect marriage of music and style.

Nokia 5300 XpressMusic myFaves Black Phone (T-Mobile)

Nokia 6101, 6102,Nokia 5200, 5300 / XpressMusic, 6110, 6300, 7390,N75,N95 Home/travel/wall Charger

OEM ORIGINAL Nokia Standard Battery BL-5B for 5300 2366i 3220 3230 5140 6020 6021 6061 7260 N80 N90

NEW OEM Nokia Stereo Headset HS-47 HS47 5300 E90 6300

Leather Case With Standard Clip For Nokia 5300

NEW CELL PHONE UNDERWATER CASE TALK & HEAR UNDERWATER! FOR Nokia 3589, 3589i, 3590, 3595, 3600, 3620, 3650, 3660, 5070, 5100, 5300 XpressMusic, 5700 XpressMusic, 6010, 6015i, 6016i, 6019i, 6020, 6030

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N810 Nokia Internet table

Samsung LNT4065F 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV
Other products by Samsung

For people looking to step up to full 1080p resolution in a 40-inch flat-panel LCD, Samsung’s 2007 model LNT4065F is a good choice. Besides offering full 1080p resolution the LNT4065F also features a 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for rich blacks and subltle tecture display, an 8ms response time panel for smooth motion, hidden side speakers, an NTSC tuner, and 3 HDMI ports.

Compared to other Samsung Models
The primary differences between Samsung’s LNT4065F and the lower priced LNT4061F LCD HDTV is in the contrast ratio and video processing power. Where this model offers a 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and a 10-bit video processor, the LNT4061F has a 10,000:1 ratio, with an 8-bit video processor. The LNT4065F should display finer gradients of shading making for more detail in darker scenes. The video processing difference should ensure smoother motion in fast moving scenes.

Image Processing
The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail.

Audio Features
High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass through hidden side speakers. TruSurround XT audio adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

• Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
• TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
• The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.

What’s in the box: Samsung LNT4665F 40-inch 1080P LCD TV, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power Cord, cleaning cloth, owners manual, warranty card.

Product Description
Thrill to high TV and Video performance on this 40″ widescreen LCD TV.Prepare for the clearest, brightest LCD picture with Samsung’s LN-T4065F. Full 1080p resolution from the LN-T4065F has color-saturated picture boasted by a 15000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, displaying rich blacks and capturing subtle nuances. A fast 8ms response time ensures smooth, lifelike motion and exceptional performance when used with videogame applications. SRS TruSurround XT Sound from hidden side speakers delivers simulated surround sound from 2 channel dome speakers with full-range, premium audio output. Enjoy connectivity with all your other digital devices with 3 HDMI ports and a full complement of inputs. With HDMI-CEC connection, peripheral devices such as DVD player can be controlled by TV remote control. High-resolution pixel density with built-in image scaler handles inputs from a variety of digital and analog sources. 178 degrees viewing angle improves viewing angle, contrast, and brightness to provide an even better picture. For brilliant HDTV viewing, there’s an ATSC TV tuner. Wide color enhancer Built-in digital tuner ( ATSC / Clear QAM ) Fast 8ms response time V-Chip System Picture-in-Picture - 1 Tuner PIP Super clear panel Watts per channel - 10 Watts x 2 channels stereo SRS TruSurround XT for virtual-surround sound Hidden side speakers Sound leveler - Helps maintain volume at a steady level, even during those loud commercial breaks Premium Audio HDMI-CEC allows you to control any HDMI peripheral on the HDMI network connected to the TV Ports - 3 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface version 1.3 (2 rear/1 side), 2 Component video inputs, 2 S-video inputs (1 side/1 rear), Side and Rear A/V inputs, PC input, USB 2.0, RF antenna inputs and Swivel stand Dimensions - 41.0 x 24.2 x 3.4 inch without stand / 41.0 x 26.4 x 11.4 inches with stand Weight - 41.7 pounds without stand / 48.9 pounds wi

Excellent TV!, 

After reviewing the traffic at avsforums on this TV and its competitors, I decided to go with the LNT4065. There were several comments about HDMI issues and still some clouding issues were reported with this model, but I took the plunge anyway. I am very glad I did - the TV is incredible. It is a pleasure to watch and brings life to all the material I have viewed on it.
Some basics about my configuration - I have three sources that I view on this TV - a PC, an XBox connected via Monster component cables, and digital cable from comcast.
Cable:
The SD material is surprisingly watchable, and HD content looks fantastic of course. For the first time in recorded history, my wife actually chose to sit on the couch and watch a baseball game for an hour because it was such a spectacular visual experience.
PC:
Best computer monitor experience I have ever had bar none. Black levels not quite as good as the 19″ trinitrons I recently donated to goodwill. But in every other way, unbelievable. Digital photographs are miraculous.
Xbox:
This was the real surprise. Games suck - not the tvs fault, its the lack of HD game content for the first gen xbox. But I primarily use the xbox as an A/V device with Xbox Media Center and when paired with this TV the experience is incredible. I purchased an Oppo 981 along with the TV and in side-by-side comparisons with the same SD-DVDs XBMC schooled the Oppo in upsampling quality. I was actually very surprised that the Oppo so clearly came in second place to XBMC - so much that I spent about a week scouring the internet for setting recommendations on the Oppo to make sure I wasn’t missing something. All I can say is that it will be a LONG time before I go out and upgrade all my DVD stuff to HD.

Some technical thoughts on the TV:
- My TV displays some extremely minor clouding - we’re talking nit-pick bigtime here (thanks for the OCD avsforums…hehe). I only notice it when these three stars align: 1) the room is completely dark, 2)the TV is displaying the completely black desktop of the PC display, 3) the backlight is set above 6 of 10. I find the whites disturbingly bright above this backlight level though. I am currently enjoying the picture quality and the backlight is set to 3 on all inputs (typically watch in a shadowed to dark room).
- The glossy screen may be distracting to some, but I find it very enjoyable. Even when you are watching the TV and are not consciously seeing any “reflections” I think the gloss causes the eye to perceive the TV as a glass plane instead of the typical screen door film texture of LCD - which strengthens the this TVs visual likeness to CRT displays. The same thing helps plasmas I think. Also, apparently this glossy coating has a component that also helps the contrast ratio or black levels or something - remember reading that somewhere.
- Black levels are outstanding but shadow detail is still lost a bit. I am going to be honest - its very minimal but that is the only thing that remains a negative factor to the viewing experience. On DVD content the image transitions from the darks to black a bit too abruptly - instead of a smooth transition through the dark-color gradients. Put another way - imagine 10 is white and 0 is black with shades of gray in between. It appears as though the TV displays everything .5 and less as black. Maybe .25… not a distraction, but a very slight detraction - maybe results in my happiness being 4.85 stars out of 5. I will say that of all the LCD tvs I have viewed this TV handles blacks & shadows the best. It is definitely worth living with this minor flaw of LCD technology to get the perfection this TV exhibits in every other way.
- This unit is the closest thing to Plasma as I believe you can get in an LCD tv at this time - without the unacceptable baggage that comes with plasma. I owned a 42″ plasma that I returned because I wasn’t interested in spending 3k on a TV and then having to live with the following crap: can’t lay the tv flat (ie lay the box on its side so it fits in back of your SUV); TV weighs 90 pounds even though its a “flat panel”; static images that are displayed on the screen for a couple hours become “ghosted” faintly in the plasma’s picture for the next couple days until the display phosphors loose the memory effect. Sure, the “burn-in” issue is fixed, but the ghosting thing is still real annoying. Whatever.

To summarize: I couldn’t be happier with this tv and feel it was well worth the purchase price. Amazon was a pleasure to buy from, and Eagle got the tv to me without any issues. A+

PLASMA / LCD & HDTV GENTLE PROFESSIONAL SCREEN CLEANER FOR Samsung HP-T4254 HP-T5064 HP-T4264 HP-T5034 FP-T5084 HP-T5054

Samsung TXP3076WHX 30″ Flat Crt HDtv

Samsung HL-R6178W - 61″ rear projection TV ( DLP ) - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HDTV

Samsung LNT4061F 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV

Samsung LNT4665F 46″ 1080p LCD HDTV

Samsung LNT4661F 46″ 1080p LCD HDTV

Samsung LNT4065F 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV

Samsung FPT5084 50″ 1080p Plasma HDTV

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Buy Great HDTV Sony Bravia 1080p KDL 40v3000

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Sony Bravia KDL-40V3000 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV
Other products by Sony

Immerse yourself in outstanding color reproduction and 1080p picture quality with the KDL-40V3000 LCD Flat Panel HDTV. BRAVIA V-Series televisions are where Full HD 1080 starts. Performance functions like Live Color Creation and the 10-bit panel display assure picture quality, while BRAVIA Theatre Sync offers easy one-button operation for enjoying a Sony A/V system. Add a sparkling new black picture frame design, quiet operation, and you have the new BRAVIA V-Series HDTV.

Full HD 1080p Resolution
When it comes to high-definition TV the pinnacle of performance is achieved by using 1920 x 1080 display panels. And BRAVIA V-Series televisions have them. Full HD 1920 x 1080 panel resolution with over 2 million pixels8 (more than twice that of 720p HDTV) is exactly what you need to reproduce the 1080p content that can be delivered by our cutting edge 1080p Blu-ray disc player. And working with BRAVIA Engine EX everything from standard definition and high definition is upconverted to 1080p6 for a picture so real it’s like you’re actually there.

10-bit Processing and 10-bit Display
While it’s great to state that a TV is capable of creating billions of colors it’s a whole lot better when you have a display that can actually display them. That’s the logic behind Sony’s 10-bit processor and 10-bit display. Sony follows 10-bit processing with a 10-bit panel, allowing 64 times the levels of color expression than an 8-bit panel. What that translates to is smoother transitions from color to color and subtle color changes faithfully reproduced.

BRAVIA Engine EX Full Digital Video Processor
The BRAVIA Engine EX full digital video processing system is based on Sony’s renowned BRAVIA Engine video processing system. It has all of the same functions of BRAVIA Engine plus the added ability to upconvert 480i standard definition signals via Digital Reality Creation Multi Function v1.0 technology for a picture with more detail and definition.

Live Color Creation System featuring WCG-CCFL
Decades of television know how allow us to realize that an LCD TV is more than just the panel; it’s actually a system. Uncompromised picture quality starts with combining carefully chosen components and circuits to optimize system quality, among these are the color creation and processing functions. That’s what Live Color Creation technology is all about. It starts with the BRAVIA Engine EX video processing system, which enhances primary colors and corrects half-tone colors for natural overall color. Next, a WCG-CCFL backlight using Sony’s phosphor formula delivers a specific spectrum of light designed to work with our specially formulated color filters. The combination of these three components creates deep, deep blues and natural greens for overall colors that draw you right into the picture.

Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) Function
Sony’s Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) builds on our excellent on-contrast ratio performance of 1600:11. A Dynamic Contrast Ratio of up to 13,000:12 is achieved by using real-time image processing to adjust the contrast along with optimizing backlight levels. But rather than focus on the “numbers”, Sony focuses on actual picture performance avoiding exaggerated blacks where detail can be lost. ACE translates to blacker blacks in darker scenes, as well as better shadow detail in other scenes for a difference that you can see.

24p True Cinema (24p Input Capability)
Many movies are filmed at 24 frames per second (fps) and prime time TV programs are video taped at 24p. Seizing on an opportunity, some studios are taking a purist approach and encoding high definition video content such as Blu-ray Disc in 24p. Sonywisely takes advantage of this by including 24p output capability on their BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc player. It makes sense that select 2007 BRAVIA TVs will include 24p input capability. The benefit? Images are smooth and natural looking. Once you experience 24p video it will be hard to view video without it.

DMex - Ready (Digital Module Extender)
Sony’s Digital Media Extender (DMex) ready televisions offer a digital connection path for the addition of optional modules like the new BRAVIA Internet Video Link.7 With innovative DMex expansion capabilities featuring the Emmy award winning XMB user interface, select 2007 models are not merely TVs, but powerful entertainment platforms that not only meet your needs today, but expand easily to meet tomorrow’s needs as well.

Xross Media Bar (XMB)
When was the last time you saw an on-screen display that was fast, fun and easy to use? Sony’s award-winning Xross Media Bar (pronounced Cross) interface provides a logical and fast way to access set up menus, user controls, and more. The on-screen display comes to life by pushing the XMB menu button on the remote. Navigation through the menus is smooth and fast.

BRAVIA Theatre Sync
Sony created BRAVIA Theatre Sync to go beyond basic digital audio and video transmission. Based on the HDMI-CEC function. BRAVIA Theatre Sync will be included on select BRAVIA Theatre home A/V systems and components. This useful function reduces the hassle and time consuming job of powering up, routing signals, etc. to the simple push of one button. Sony calls this nifty feature BRAVIA Theatre Sync. Here’s how it works. Want to play a DVD on your Sony A/V system? Easy, just push PLAY on the BRAVIA HDTV remote and everything is taken care of for you. Even when the system is off! Want to change from TV sound to digital surround sound through your Sony BRAVIA Theatre A/V system? Just one push of the Theater Sound button on the remote and voila, surround sound through your system. Want to power down everything once you’ve finished enjoying it? Push one button and the TV and A/V system powers down. BRAVIA Theatre Sync helps make things a whole lot easier to operate.

S-Force Front Surround-2
Built around a sophisticated set of Sony algorithms, the S-Force Front Surround enhancement function generates realistic surround sound from the two speakers in the TV. Unlike some other “virtual surround” technologies, sound does not need to be bounced off of side walls or other surfaces to hear three-dimensional sound. No matter what the size or shape of the room it’s possible to hear sounds from behind you.

HDMI and PC Connectivity
Designed for maximum versatility, Sony’s BRAVIA V-Series LCD TVs are equipped with a comprehensive range of input interfaces. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI technology supports enhanced or High Definition video, together with multi-channel digital audio to provide superb image and sound reproduction. BRAVIA V-Series TVs include (3) HDMI 1080/60p inputs. The PC input 4(HD-15-pin) offers easy connection to your PC, allowing you to use your high resolution BRAVIA V-Series Digital TV as a computer monitor.

ATSC Integrated Tuner
Receive local, over-the-air digital broadcasts of high-definition network programming; no set top box or monthly fee required.

VESA-compatible Mounting Holes
Free up space. Mount your television on the wall with confidence; attaches to optional VESA-compatible wall-mounting brackets (sold separately).

Product Description
Immerse yourself in outstanding color reproduction and 1080p picture quality with Sony’s 40-inch KDL-40V3000 LCD Flat Panel HDTV. BRAVIA V-Series televisions are where Full HD 1080 starts. Full HD 1920 x 1080 panel resolution with over 2 million pixels is exactly what you need to reproduce content delivered by cutting edge 1080p Blu-ray disc players. Sony follows 10-bit processing with a 10-bit panel, allowing 64 times the levels of color expression than an 8-bit panel. Live Color Creation technology uses the BRAVIA Engine EX video processing system to enhance primary colors and correct half-tone colors for natural overall color. Next, a WCG-CCFL backlight delivers a specific spectrum of light that works with specially formulated color filters. These combined modes create deep, deep blues and natural greens for overall colors that draw you right into the picture. S-Force Front Surround-2 - Generates realistic surround sound from the two speakers in the TV Analog Audio Input(s) - 5 (1 Side /4 Rear) / Audio Out (Variable/Fixed) 1 (Rear) / Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) - 2 (Rear) / Composite Video Input(s) - 3 (1 Side /2 Rear) Digital Audio Output(s) - 1 (Rear) / S-Video Input(s) - 1 (Rear) / Headphone Output(s) - 1 (Side) VESA Hole Mount Compatibility for Mounting Applications Dimensions (Approx.) - 39.5 x 27.1 x 10.4 inches (992 x 688 x 265mm) w/pedestal; 39.5 x 25.3 x 4.8 inches (992 x 643 x 122mm) without pedestal / Weight w/pedestal - (Approx.) 56lbs (25.0kg) Sony 1 Year Limited Warranty

Picture quality is excellent, especially in high def.

Sound quality is very good without a home theater setup. Not always the case with flat panel TVs with small bezels.

Remote is well laid out and easy to use (although it does lack backlighting, but I have no trouble finding the buttons I want in the dark). It’s easy to change between the 4 programmable picture settings or screen aspect ratios. Sleep timer button is right up on top when your ready for bed and is in 15 minute increments.

It has 2 HDMI inputs for easy connection of compatible devices and several other inputs. You can customize the display to choose between only the inputs you are using and label them appropriately (so it’s easy to switch between my TiVo, DVD player, TV and cable box, and hide the other inputs)

There’s a zillion other settings that I haven’t figured out all of yet, but most are relatively intuitive (except PnP, which has me baffled so far).

I got the flat panel LCD because it uses less power and generates less heat than a plasma, and won’t burn-in (although plasmas have improved). The screen doesn’t reflect as much, and has a wide viewing angle.

For viewing from about 6 feet, the 40″ size is perfect.

Lots of other things I could say about this TV, but it’s all good. You can’t go wrong with this model. Also highly rated in Consumer Reports, the consumer’s bible…

Excellent picture! The next challenge is to get a sound system that matches the picture

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Created for today’s fast-paced mobile landscape, the sleekly lightweight Palm TX handheld keeps you connected to your most important data–from email to files stored on your office PC–while you’re away from your desktop with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. It also features a high-resolution 320 x 480-pixel screen (with portrait and landscape orientation modes), a fast Intel 312 MHz ARM-based processor, expansion slot for Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), and Secure Digital I/O (SDIO) cards. The 128 MB of non-volatile flash memory (of which approximately 100 MB is available for files and software) protects your documents and information, even if the device is not charged and the power runs down. And, of course, the Palm TX features Palm’s suite of information management applications, the ability to edit Word- and Excel-compatible files, and synchronization with Microsoft Outlook (Windows only).

Palm T/X Handheld PDA is anything but business as usual. Connect a portable, folding keyboard to make working on your business documents even easier. Need driving directions? Get turn-by-turn voice-guided directions with the Palm GPS Navigator (GPS requires optional accessories). Whatever you’re into, you’ll find an application you can use among the thousands made for the Palm OS. Affordable Wi-Fi is here. Introducing the Palm TIX handheld. With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology, this is the wireless device you’ve been waiting for. Browse the web and check email from your office, campus, or a home Wi-Fi network-and places like airports, cafes, and hotels (with ISP service applicability). Carry your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files and get more done anywhere. Web pages, presentations, spreadsheets, photos, and videos come to life on a large color screen that rotates from landscape to portrait mode. Have time to unwind? The Palm TX handheld even lets you listen to MP3 and read eBooks. Up to 128MB (100MB actual) Flash Memory - There’s more than enough room to hold your calendar, contacts, applications, and even your spreadsheetsand presentations. Not to mention fun stuff like photos, tunes, and video clips. And because it’s flash memory, the information on your handheld is protected-even if you forget to recharge and the power runs down SD card slot for optional SD memory cards Thanks to the included Pocket Tunes, you can listen to MP3s and podcasts View digital pictures and video clips stored on SD cards Lightweight and compact-fits easily into a pocket or purse Steel Blue Finish Includes USB Connect Cable, Battery and Charger

Nokia N810 Portable Internet Tablet
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The N810 augments the onscreen keyboard with a backlit, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and it also adds a front-facing webcam, 2 GB of internal storage (expandable via memory cards up to 8 GB), and integrated GPS. Built to be constantly in use, you’ll easily stay in touch with business associates, friends, and family thanks to its VoIP calling, instant messaging and email connectivity. And with stereo audio, multimedia support and a new ergonomic design, the Nokia N800 morphs into a portable Internet entertainment device, enabling playback of streamed and downloaded content wherever you roam.

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Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
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Onkyo’s TX-SR605 Home Theater Receiver delivers the sharp, crisp sound you expect from your home-theater system. With 7.1 channel surround sound capability, this receiver delivers 90 watts per channel to 7channels covering a wide frequency range. Traditionally all receivers have AM/FM digital tuners that allow you to program your favorite AM/FM radio stations. This receiver is XM ready. All you need do is subscribe to XM satellite radio service, purchase an optional in-home antenna, and enjoy over 150 channels of XM radio. The TX-SR605 also is iPod compatible so you can play your iPod through your home-theater sound system (requires optional Onkyo DSA1 iPod dock). With the ability to select 2.1 channel virtual surround, and 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel Dolby Digital and DTS surround modes, the TX-SR605 is a receiver designed to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. XM and XM HD Surround Ready Sirius Ready Dolby Digital EX&Pro Logic IIx DTS-ES 96/24&Neo - 6 Dolby TrueHD DTS-MA HD HDMI 2 Input / 1 Output, 1080p bandwith - ready for next generation DVD players Auto Speaker Calibration with Audyssey 2EQ - Creates an optimal listening area, not a point - perfect for families Vector linear shaping circuitry Advanced 32-bit DSP A-form auto format sensing Non-scaling configuration Pure Audio Mode 192kHz/24-bit D/A converters Adjustable crossover (60-150Hz) Component video switching @ 50MHz - 3 inputs, 1 output 40 AM/FM/XM presets ( XM requires service subscription from XM) 6 digital inputs - 4 optical, 2 coaxial Color-coded speaker binding posts IR input and 12V trigger Multi-channel inputs Dual banana speaker binding posts Enhanced DS-A1 iPod control (DS-A1 dock device is optional) Brushed aluminum front panel H.C.P.S. (High-Current Power Supply) Dimensions(WxHxD) - 17-1/8 x 6-3/4 x 14-13/16 Weight - 20.9 lbs. Color - Black

Here’s what it does., August 5, 2007

By	M. Strahan “Weatherman” (Florida) - See all my reviews

This receiver does a great job. It replaced a 7 yr old Denon 1601 that quit working one night. It drives my 5.1 Polk system at least as good as the older Denon, which always sounded great. At this price, good sound quality is probably a given, so this review is more about the features that set this unit apart. Let’s talk video first.

The nice thing about the video processing is that you can hook anything up to it, and it will send the video feed to your TV through one cable. Its basically a big switch, letting you easily change between A/V sources. You just leave your TV on the input through which it is connected, and it feeds the TV whatever source you pick, and sends the audio through the speakers. I hooked up my Samsung DLPSamsung HL-S5688W 56″ 1080p DLP HDTV to it via the HDMI output. I used the two HDMI inputs to connect my Samsung DVD player and my Comcast Motorola HD-DVR. I also hooked up my Samsung VCR through a composite input and RCA cables for the VCR’s audio. The Onkyo basically passes anything its sent through the HDMI inputs out through the HDMI output. You don’t get any upconverting if you use the HDMI inputs and are outputting via HDMI. If you feed it 1080i through the HMDI inputs, it will output 1080i. Feed it 1080p, and you get 1080p output. (I’ve set my DVR and DVD players to send it 1080 input.) This is not true of the component inputs. It will send those inputs out as 720p, even if you feed it 1080. Just use the HDMI inputs for your 1080 sources. If you have more than two 1080 sources, this Onkyo might not be for you, since it only has two HDMI(1080 capable) inputs. I guess you could get an HDMI switch HDMI 3 Ports Switch With Remote (or some other brand) if you needed it in the future, or just watch your third HD input (video game, maybe) at 720p, or maybe your TV has another HDMI input itself. Another oddity is that it won’t send digital sound out the HDMI that you associate with the component video inputs. This is only a problem if you need the TV to produce sound. I use the 5.1 speakers for all sound, so I don’t care. The video it outputs seems to be a little better looking than video straight from the source, but I’m not sure its noticably different.

(A word on upconverting of video. Its just interpolation. Upconverting tries to add lines were there were not lines in the original source. Its not going to make SDTV look like HDTV. It might make it look a little better, but its in the eye of the beholder, and some sources seem to look better upconverted than others. Too me, it isn’t worth much. My DVR can upconvert, as can my DVD player and even my TV. I’ve tried them all, and don’t think any of them can improve an SDTV picture much. If you want to try this receiver’s upconverting, there’s a hidden menu to turn on upconverting 480 HDMI input to 720p, but it will also make it downgrade 1080 HDMI input to 720p. Holding down the aux and power buttons will activate the hidden menu. I leave it off, which is called auto mode, but have my DVR upconvert 480 to 1080 before it sends it to the Onkyo. Other things in the hidden menu are standard video settings like sharpness, contrast, etc.)

I also like the remote. Its fairly small, yet controls all my equipment very well, even the Comcast/Motorola DVR. My wife has put away all the other remotes, so that’s a good sign. She can operate the entire system with the included Onkyo remote. My 65 year old parents even figured out how to use the entire system, so the remote must be pretty good. It helps that the Onkyo’s switching simplifies everything so much. Another feature that is nice is the front panel inputs. You can hook up your digital camera very easily that way. It even has an optical audio input on the front.

The setup is pretty straight forward, especially if you have some experience setting up home theaters. If not, the manual explains things well enough, and a little Internet reading will get you all the way there, if you are like me and enjoy tinkering with the settings. The onscreen display is great. You do have to use the menu system on the front panel to tell it to output the setup menu via the HDMI, otherwise the blank screen will frustrate you. The Audessey auto-speaker calibration does a fairly decent job of configuring your system for your room, measuring distance and equalizing the volume, setting timings and equalizing sounds. I think I improved it by using the manual 5 band equalizers, though. I thought my center speaker sounded flat, so I tinkered with the equalizer and am much happier. I tried messing around with Audessey’s crossover settings, but couldn’t improve them any, though. Audessey also correctly set up the speaker distances.

One main reason I bought this thing was the future proofing features. It has the Dolby TrueHD and the DTS-HD, so if those every come out I can use them. I can also upgrade to a 7.1 speaker system, but my living room really isn’t configured to handle that many speakers. It also offers I-pod connectivity and XM and Sirrius satellite radio connectivity, should I ever want those.

Some common complaints I’ve read are speaker popping noises and that it runs hot, and some people think that overheating causes the popping. I don’t have the popping problems, and I don’t think it runs too much hotter than my older Denon. I have it in a decently ventilated cabinet, though. I don’t think it would do well in a closed up cabinet without any airflow. My ventilation is simply a crack at the bottom front, and at the top back. Hot air rises out the top back, pulling in cool air from the front bottom. I have about 6 inches of space between the receiver and the top of the cabinet. The receiver is a bit tall, so you should measure your space before your buy it. Make sure you can allow for this ventilation space on top of it.

Lastly, I like some of the many different listening “modes”. Dolby Prologic IIx is better than the old Prologic on my Denon. It improves the surround effects of non-DD or non-DTS TV shows. It has the 5-channel stereo that I liked so well in the Denon, too. The other modes seem like gimmicks, though. It does do a good job of picking the appropriate mode, but you can also tell it what to use as a default mode for each source. For example, if the TV feed is in DD or DTS, it uses DD or DTS, but if its in Prologic, you can specify to use Prologic II cinema. However, if your TV show is a concert, you can change it to Prologic II music.

In summary, the Onkyo will simplify your system, allows for future expansion, is easy to use, sounds great, and costs less than anything else out there with this feature set. I recommend it.

Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
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Life doesn’t give you second chances to capture special times. That’s why the elegant PowerShot A570 IS is equipped with Canon’s acclaimed Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake - one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. So now even when you’re zooming in tight you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images. With DIGIC III, you get images of superior quality, the camera functions at top efficiency and battery life is significantly enhanced. What’s more, DIGIC III enables Canon’s newly improved Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Beside stills there’s highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that’s perfect for any application. ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 & 1600 equivalent (Standard Output Sensitivity. Recommended Exposure Index) White Balance Control - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater) and Custom Normal Flash Range - 1.5-11 ft./45cm-3.5m (W), 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm-2.2m (T) Macro Flash Range - 1.0-1.5 ft./30-45cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Shooting Modes - Auto, Creative P, Av, TV, M, Image - Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist and Movie Self-Timer - 2 & 10 seconds delay, Custom Continuous Shooting - 1.7 fps Still Image - EXIF 2.2 (JPEG) Movie - AVI (Image Motion JPEG, Audio WAVE) Interface - USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) Video Out - NTSC/PAL Dimensions - Width 3.52 x Height 2.53 x Depth 1.69 inch (89.5 x 64.3 x 42.8mm) Weight - 6.17 ounces / 175 grams (camera body only)

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