Enjoy a stunning picture bursting with color and clarity as well as a wide variety of on-demand entertainment with the 55-inch Toshiba 55UX600U HDTV with LED backlighting (54.6-inch diagonal screen size), which features a 1080p Full HD resolution. The stunning 3M:1 dynamic contrast ratio LED backlighting produces a clearer, crisper image and is supported by Toshiba’s CrystalCoat high contrast screen coating and AutoView ambient room light analyzer. It also boasts Toshiba’s ClearFrame 120Hz feature, which doubles the video frames from 60 per second to 120 per second to virtually eliminate motion blur-making this a perfect set for watching fast action movies and sports.

Toshiba’s Net TV provides on-demand entertainment from such Internet sources as VUDU (with over 3,000 1080p HD movies) and Pandora for streaming of personalized music channels. You can connect the set to a wired home network via the Ethernet port, or connect to a Wi-Fi network using an included Wi-Fi adapter.

This UX600U Series HDTV provides a number of convenient home entertainment options and key picture quality features, including DynaLight dynamic backlight control for deeper black levels and four HDMI digital inputs for simple high quality connection to cable/satellite boxes, DVD players and more. Plus, the HDMI ports feature fast InstaPort switching for quick changes from one source to another. With the Gaming Mode function, you’ll experience reduced game control delay and improved reaction time-perfect for PC gaming-and the Photo Frame capability with Auto Slide Show enables you to display slideshows of your favorite images when not watching TV programming.

Offering an ultra-slim Air Lagoon design that’s less than 2 inches deep, this UX600U Series HDTV also features MP3 playback via the integrated USB port, a PC input, a removable stand, and Energy Star 4.0 requirements.

* 55-inch LED-backlit HDTV with Full 1080p HD resolution; ClearFrame 120Hz screen refresh rate for minimizing motion blur in sports and action movies
* Net TV on-demand entertainment from VUDU Movies, Pandora and access to social networking sites; Wi-Fi adapter included
* DynaLight backlight control adjusts for deeper black levels for higher dynamic contrast and more realistic picture
* Inputs: 4 HDMI, 1 component, 1 composite, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output
* Includes removable stand; measures 52.87 x 34.96 x 15.59 inches with stand

Toshiba 55UX600U at Amazon - 4.5 stars out of 5

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Seagate Expansion external portable drives are compact and perfect for on-the-go. Instantly add more storage space to your computer and take large files with you when you travel. Set-up is straight forward, simply connect a single USB cable and you are ready to go. The drive is powered from the USB cable, so there is no need for an external power supply. Plus, it is automatically recognized by Windows operating system, so there is no software to install and nothing to configure. Saving files is easy too, just drag-and-drop. It’s not just easy to use, but it’s fast and energy efficient too. Enjoy fast data transfer speed with USB connectivity and 5400RPM drive performance. Built-in power management ensures energy efficient operation.

* Massive 1TB portable drive provides plenty of room
* 5400RPM speed and USB 2.0 interface
* Built-in power management ensures energy-efficient operation
* Simply drag-and-drop to save files
* Two year limited warranty

# Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 6.8 x 2.2 inches ; 1 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
# Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
# ASIN: B003CJTJ94
# Item model number: ST910004EXA101-RK

Four out of five stars at Amazon

Also comes in 750 GB, 640 GB, 500 GB, 320 GB and 250 GB capacities

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One look at Canon’s new PowerShot S95 will have you moving “upgrade my digital camera” to the top of your to-do list. The ultra-slim, ultra-intelligent S95 is loaded with all a serious photographer’s must-haves, including a bright f/2.0 wide-angle lens and professional-style control ring for intuitive manual control. Canon’s HS System is on board for spectacular performance and image quality in low light.

And, new for a compact, the S95 incorporates Canon’s Hybrid IS for blur-free shooting even close-up. You’ll shoot stunning 720p HD video with stereo sound, then watch it immediately on your HDTV with the simple HDMI connection. If photography’s your passion, now is the perfect time to step up to PowerShot S95.

Canon Powershot S95 features

* 10.0 Megapixel sensor combined with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor create Canon’s HS SYSTEM for improved low light performance and better image quality.
* Shoot beautiful 720p HD video in stereo sound and play back on an HDTV via the HDMI output.
* A bright f/2.0 lens, great for shooting portrait photography in low light conditions or using a shallow depth-of-field for great images with beautiful soft backgrounds.
* A control ring for intuitive manual control, built for the way the serious photographer has always accessed exposure control.
* Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG for the ultimate creative control.
* A 3.8x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, plus a 28mm Wide-Angle Lens gets you close to your subjects as well as capture more in your frame.
* Utilizes Canon’s Hybrid IS to compensate for angular and shift camera shake during close-up shooting.

Canon Powershot S95 Reviews

Amazon - 4.5 stars out of 5
PhotographyBLOG - at least 4 out of 5
Digital Camera Review - 4.5 stars out of 5
Digital Trends - 8.5 out of 10

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Today we’re looking at the Onkyo TX-SR608 7.2 channel receiver. The unit supports HDMI 1.4a, features THX Select2 Plus certification and Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz.

Onkyo TX-SR608 description

Experience an entry-level A/V receiver that delivers performance above and beyond its value. The Onkyo TX-SR608 features six of the latest HDMI 1.4 inputs (including one front input) for simple, 3D-ready hookup of all your high-def sources, with true 1080p upscaling video. The Universal Port for Onkyo peripherals lets you enjoy your iPod or iPhone using optional Onkyo docks (sold separately). Its audio processing incorporates quality Burr-Brown DACs, lossless Dolby and DTS codecs, and the expanded surround formats of Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz. Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry and jitter-cleaning technology work to ensure extremely precise and faithful amplification.

Onkyo TX-SR608 features

* 100 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz¿20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
* THX Select2 Plus Certified
* HDMI (Version 1.4 to Support 3D and Audio Return Channel) with Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
* HDMI Video Upscaling to 1080p with Faroudja DCDi Cinema
* Audio and 1080p Video Processing via HDMI (1 Front/ 5 Rear Inputs and 1 Output)

Onkyo TX-SR608 reviews

Amazon - four out of five stars
Home Theatre - 4.5 out of five
Techradar - four out of five stars
CNet - four out of five stars
What HiFi - five out of five and product of the year 2010
TestFreaks - 9.6 out of 10

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