Count on a thin, lightweight laptop that has everything you need and want. The HP Pavilion dm4-1160us Notebook PC delivers exceptional performance from the inside out. Manage your passwords and access online accounts easily using the integrated fingerprint reader. Watch DVDs using the built-in optical drive and 14-inch diagonal High-Definition LED display, plus stream content wirelessly from the display to an HDTV using a WiDi adapter (sold separately). Integrated Bluetooth helps you sync your HP laptop to other digital devices, like your smartphone or desktop PC, without using cables. Have fun wherever you go, whether it’s around the house, across town or on the road. The HP Pavilion dm4-1160us Notebook PC is designed for how you live. Browse the Web from any room in your home using built-in Wi-Fi. Video chat in low-light environments using the HP webcam, plus transfer photos from a digital camera to your notebook PC using the digital media reader. Store thousands of photos on the large hard drive for easy access. This stylish HP laptop has a brushed aluminum finish with the stream design in argento.

HP Pavilion dm4 features

* Intel Core i5-450M Processor (2.40GHz); 4GB DDR3 SDRAM memory (2 x 2GB) (expandable to 8GB); 500GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive; Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* 14 Inch diagonal High-Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366 x 768), Intel HD Graphics with up to 1696MB total graphics memory, Intel Wi-Di ready to wirelessly stream your photos, videos and other PC content to an HD TV
* External Ports: 5-in-1 memory card reader; 3 USB 2.0 (3rd port shared with eSATA); 1 HDMI; 1 VGA (15-pin); 1 RJ -45 (LAN); 1 Headphone-out; 1 Microphone-in
* LightScribe Technology SuperMulti DVD Burner; Dolby Advanced Audio with Altec Lansing speakers; Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN; Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN & Bluetooth
* Brushed aluminum finish; 101-key compatible with island-style full-size keyboard; HP Clickpad with On/Off button; HP TrueVision Webcam with integrated digital microphone; HP SimplePass with integrated fingerprint reader

HP Pavilion dm4 reviews

PC Mag – 4/5

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The CMC3000 is the latest edition of Cirago’s line of compact, affordable multimedia players designed to device. Equipped with full 1080p playback capabilities, the CiragoTV Platinum CMC3000 features timeshift technology that allows users to pause, record and playback live TV programming. Featuring a 1 TB capacity hard drive, the CiragoTV Platinum CMC 3000 includes built-in network-attached storage capability, which enables users to access and copy files to and from the device and/or computers and other devices over any local network. The CMC3000 is compatible with both PC and Mac computers. The built-in Universal Plug-n-Play (UPnP) feature enables viewing of all UPnP-enabled devices on the local network directly on a TV through the device. A built-in BitTorrent client enables users to download peer-to-peer movie and music files directly onto the device quietly in the background, without leaving to leave the PC turned on. Multimedia Center with 1 TB HD; Store media files on the built-in hard drive; Watch high definition 1080p videos directly on TV; Enjoy photo slideshows, music playlists and internet radio; Access files on the local network with the NAS function; Stream files over the network directly to your TV; Share P2P files using the BitTorrent client; Record Live TV through AV in ( DTV converter or cable required); Record and playback different shows simultaneously; Pause or rewind live TV shows with the Timeshift feature; Copy files between Multimedia Center, USB devices, memory cards and other devices on the local network; Built-in LAN networking, wireless networking via optional USB adapter; 2 available USB ports for additional storage space; Built-in Card reader for easy access; MemoryStick/ MemoryStick Pro, SD/SDHC/MMC); Multi-language user interface; Include remote-control DOLBY and DTS Sound.consolidate storage, playback and recording of home entertainment media in a single easy-to-use.

CiragoTV Platinum CMC3000 features

* Store media files on the built-in hard drive
* Watch high definition 1080p videos directly on your TV
* Access files on the local network with the NAS function
* Stream files over the network directly to your TV
* Share P2P files using the BitTorrent clientV
* Record Live TV through AV in (DTV converter or cable/satellite box required)
* Record and playback different shows simultaneously
* Pause or rewind live TV shows with the Timeshift feature
* Copy files between Multimedia Center, USB devices, memory cards, and other devices on the local network
* Built-in LAN networking, wireless networking via optional USB adapter
* 2 available USB ports for additional storage space
* Card reader (MemoryStick/MemoryStick Pro, SD/SDHC/MMC) for easy access to media
* Multi-language user interface

CiragoTV Platinum CMC3000 specifications

* Interface – 2x USB 2.0 (host), USB 2.0 (device)
* Ethernet 10/100Mbps, wired and wireless (via optional USB 802.11b/g/n adapter)
* Card Reader – MemoryStick/MemoryStick Pro, SD/SDHC/MMC
* Video Output HDMI up to 1080p, AV
* Audio output SPDIF (optical), stereo
* AV Input
* Recording Format MPEG2, up to 720 x 480
* Supported video formats MPEG1 (dat, mpg), MPEG2 (vob, mpg, ts), MPEG4 (avi, divx, xvid, wmv, mov, mkv), RM/RMVB, VC-1, H.264
* Supported audio formats MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, WAV, AAC, AC3, ADPCM
* Supported image formats JPEG, JPG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PNG
* Warranty 1 year
* Dimensions 7.5 x 9.6 x 1.6 in (unit) / 10.6 x 8.9 x 6 in (retail box)

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Samsung’s new C8000 series Plasma flat-panel HDTVs represents our best design innovations and performance found in our 2010 line of Plasma TVs. First impressions begin with an elegantly styled brushed metal gray cabinet that measures a mere 1.5-inch deep. Lighter in weight, more efficient than our previous designs, our feature innovations offer a more powerful Internet@TV with customizable access to Internet content, a convenient homenetworking capability via its DLNA standard connectivity, a high-speed USB port, and the new 3D HDTV viewing experience with optional Samsung 3D glasses. Picture performance refinements are aimed at delivering a very natural, film-like, highly detailed picture with deep black levels and brighter colors. Features also include Samsung’s Cinema Smooth processing, Motion Judder Canceller and Real Black Filter. Sit back and enjoy the C8000 series Plasma HDTVs with a smartly designed brushed metal- wrapped remote controller.

Samsung PN58C8000 specifications

* 58 inch 1080p Full HD resolution
* Samsung 3D technology makes images leap off the screen – so you feel like you’re a part of the action.
* Internet@TV: Connect to an ever-expanding portal of your favorite digital content.
* Content Library (Flash Memory): stores limited amount of pictures and video for playback.
* BD Wise: Automatically adjusts all your components for the best picture and sound quality.
* Ultra Slim Design
* E3-Panel single-filter design
* FilterBright Antiglare: Minimizes reflections and glare caused by ambient light.
* 600Hz Subfield Motion: Offers crisp, clear Plasma HD action in every frame.
* 1080p Full HD Motion: Delivers better resolution with less blurring during faster motion sports, movies and games.
* Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio: An unparalleled Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio brings together the deepest blacks and brightest whites.
* Cinema Smooth: Cinema Smooth lets you enjoy the unbelievably smooth, realistic action in every frame.
* Warranty: 1-year parts and 1-year labor warranty (90-days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.
* 4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) version 1.4
* USB: 2
* PC Input: 1 – back
* SRS TruSurround HD: Get crisp, clear digital quality sound via advanced SRS technology.
* 15 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception: Supports multi-channel sound (MTS) and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity.
* TV without stand: 54.6 x 33.8 x 1.4 inches (WxHxD); 73.4 pounds
* TV with stand: 54.6 x 36.1 x 13.3 inches (WxHxD); 88.2 pounds

Samsung PN58C8000 reviews

CNet – four out of five
Amazon – four and a half out of five
TestFreaks – 9.1 out of 10
Plasma TV buying guide – 94.8 out of 100

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Meet the new Nikon D7000, a camera ready to go wherever your photography or cinematography takes you. Experience stunning images with sharp resolution and smooth tonal gradation, thanks to the 16-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and a powerful EXPEED 2 image processing engine. Take advantage of its wide ISO range of 100 to 6400 (expandable to 25,600) and its incredibly low levels of noise. Expect your images tack-sharp and accurately exposed, thanks to the camera’s 39-point AF and Scene Recognition System using a 2,016-pixel RGB matrix metering sensor. And with an approx. 0.052-second release time lag and approx. 6 frames-per-second shooting, you won’t miss a moment.

Nikon D7000 features

* High Resolution 16.2 MP DX-format CMOS sensor
* High Speed 6 frames per second continuous shooting up to 100 shots
* Breathtaking Full 1080p HD Movies with Full Time Autofocus
* Dynamic ISO range from 100 to 6400
* Ground-breaking 2,016-pixel RGB (3D Color Matrix) exposure sensor

Nikon D7000 spec

* Nikon F bayonet mount
* 16.2 million 23.6 x 15.6mm Image Sensor

* Image Area (pixels) DX-format
* (L) 4928 x 2364
* (M) 3696 x 2448
* (S) 2464 x 1632

* File Format
* NEF (RAW): lossless compressed or compressed 12 or 14 bit
* JPEG: JPEG-baseline-compliant; can be selected from Size Priority and Optimal Quality
* MOV

* Picture Control
* Standard
* Neutral
* Vivid
* Monochrome
* Portrait
* Landscape
* Nine User-customizable Settings
* Storage Media SD, SDHC, SDXC memory cards
* Viewfinder Eye-level pentaprism single-lens reflex viewfinder
* Viewfinder Frame Coverage 100% Approx.
* Viewfinder Magnification 0.95x Approx.
* Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
* Fastest Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec. in steps of 1/3
* Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec. in steps of 1/3
* Bulb Shutter Setting Yes

* Shutter Release Modes
* Single-frame [S] mode
* Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-5 frames per second
* Continuous high-speed [CH] mode; 6 frames per second
* Live View [LV] mode
* Self-timer mode
* Self-timer 2, 5, 10, 20 sec.

* Exposure Modes
* Programmed Auto with flexible Program (P), Shutter-Priority Auto (S), Aperture-Priority Auto (A), Manual (M), Auto, Auto (flash off), Advanced Scene Modes, U1 (user setting 1), U2 (user setting 2)

* Advanced Scene Modes Portrait
* Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Party / Indoor, Beach / Snow, Child, Sunset, Dusk / Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key

* Exposure Bracketing
* Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 100
* Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 6400
* Single-point AF Mode
* Dynamic AF Mode
* Auto-area AF Mode
* 39 focus points (including 9 cross-type sensors)
* Red-eye reduction
* White Balance Auto (2 types), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade
* Movie with sound
* 1,920 × 1,080 (24p); 24 fps
* 1,280 × 720 (24p); 24 fps
* 1,280 × 720 (30p); 30 fps
* 640 × 424 (30p); 30 fps
* Built-in microphone, monaural

The Nikon D7000 is available at Amazon

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VIZIO’s XVT553SV 55” Class (54.64 inch diagonal) TruLED™ LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps™ delivers the ultimate HDTV experience! Packed with the latest technology, this high performance HDTV combines advanced picture quality, immersive virtual high definition sound and premium wireless Internet connectivity with built-in WiFi 802.11n dual-band so you can enjoy the convenience of on-demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos and more with just the push of a button on the premium Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard universal remote!

VIZIO XVT553SV specifications

* 55 inch 1920 x 1080 res display
* ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner
* Supports 1080I(HDTV), 720P(HDTV), 480P(EDTV), 480I(SDTV)
* Computer Support 1920×1080, 1360×768, 800×600, 640×480 via VGA/HDMI
* 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio
* Response Time 5ms
* Viewable Angle 178/178 degrees (horizontal/vertical)
* SRS TruSurround HD™, SRS TruVolume™
* Inputs (rear) – HDMI x 4, RF Connector, Composite Video, Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio, Computer RGB, Ethernet
* Inputs (side) – HDMI, USB Ports x 3
* Outputs (rear) – SPDIF Digital Optical, Stereo Audio
* Refresh Rate 240Hz
* Direct Type LED Backlight Technology with Smart Dimming – 120 zones
* Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
* Picture-outside-Picture (POP)
* 15W x 2 speakers
* Panel Lamp Life (typical) – 50,000 Hours
* VIZIO Bluetooth Remote Control with Qwerty Keyboard – VUR10
* 77.16 lbs
* With Stand 52.18 x 35.06 x 12.90 inches
* One Year Parts & Labor Free Lifetime Technical Support

VIZIO XVT553SV reviews

PCMag – Very good, four out of five
cnet – four out of five from user reviews
TelevisionInfo – positive review
Amazon – 4.5 stars from customer reviews

VIZIO XVT553SV price

Amazon – $ 1849.99

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LaCie subscribe to the theory that ‘small is good’ and just to prove it they have unleashed two new super small external HDDs the Rikiki and Minimus. Not only will these drives slip easily into your pocket, but they’ll transfer zeroes and ones at USB 3.0 rates. This of course assumes you have USB 3.0 ports on your box. Here’s the full specification of the LaCie Rikiki and Minimus external hard drives

LaCie Rikiki specification

* 500 GB
* USB 3.0 (USB 2.0-compatible)
* USB 3.0: up to 5Gb/s (600MB/s)
* USB 2.0: up to 480Mb/s (60MB/s)
* Software – LaCie Setup Assistant; LaCie Backup Assistant (PC and Mac®), 10GB Wuala Secure Online Storage (1 year included)
* 75 x 118.5 x 13.4 mm / 2.9 x 4.6 x 0.52 in.
* 176 g / 6.2 oz.
* Requirements – Computer with a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port**
* Latest version of Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows 7 / Mac OS X 10.5, 10.6
* 2-Year Limited Warranty

LaCie Minimus specification

* 1 TB
* USB 3.0 (USB 2.0-compatible)
* USB 3.0: up to 5Gb/s (600MB/s)
* USB 2.0: up to 480Mb/s (60MB/s)
* 110.7 x 29.4 x 172.8 mm / 4.4 x 1.2 x 6.8 in.
* 850 g / 1.87 lbs.
* Requirements – Computer with a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port
* 2-Year Limited Warranty

The LaCie Rikiki has a starting price of $100 and the Minimus $130. Currently the models are not available at Amazon, but we’re sure they will be soon enough. In the meantime here are a couple of links to Amazon that should show the LaCie Rikiki and LaCie Minimus once they are available.

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VIZIO’s XVT473SV 47 inch TruLEDTM LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps delivers the ultimate HDTV experience. Packed with the latest technology including 240Hz, TruLED with Smart Dimming, built-in WiFi (802.11n dual-band), Bluetooth remote and SRS StudioSound HD, this high performance 1080p HDTV also puts the best of the web right on your screen.

VIZIO XVT473SV specifications

* 47 inch (119cm) 1920×1080 res 16:9 screen
* Brightness 500 cd/m2
* Viewing Angle 178°
* Display Life 30,000 hours
* Color System NTSC, ATSC
* Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p_60
* Inputs – Composite, RGB 15-Pin Dsub, Tuner Co-ax, HDMI x 4, Network RJ-45, Component (HDTV), 3 RCAs
* Network 802.11
* Power Consumption 189 Watts
* 114.9cm x 73.4cm x 7.6cm
* 23.5 kg
* No 3D Picture Support

VIZIO XVT473SV reviews

HDTV Solutions – Five stars
Amazon – Five stars (customer reviews)
CNet – Four stars

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