The InFocus ScreenPlay 8602 projector joins styling, great imagery and great connectivity into a DLP projector. This WUXGA projector features DLP DarkChip technology with InFocus’ BrilliantColor and sports native 1080p resolution. It pumps out 1300 Lumens of brightness and a 30,000:1 contrast ratio.

InFocus ScreenPlay 8602 projector specifications

* Brightness (Lumens) : 1300 ANSI
* Contrast: 30000:1
* Variable Iris: Yes
* Audible Noise: 29.0 dB
* Eco-Mode: 28.0 dB
* Weight: 7.6 kg
* Size (cm) (HxWxD) : 18 x 36 x 54
* Throw Dist (m) : 3.8 – 7.3
* Image Size (cm) : 193 – 559
* Handles 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/24, 1080p/30, 1035i, 576i, 576p
* Inputs – Component, Video, HDMI, Computers
* Native resolution – 1920×1080 Pixels
* Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (HD)

InFocus ScreenPlay 8602 projector reviews

Amazon – 5 out of 5
TrustedReviews – 9 out of 10
tech radar – 4 out of 5
Projector Central – 4 out of 5

Pros – excellent skin tones, superb brightness
Cons – less than average lamp life, UI not great

Our Picks verdict

Let’s face it, the InFocus 8602 is a great DLP projector, a fact confirmed by the reviews and reflected in its price tag. But as with any device it will always have its drawbacks and it’s up to you whether you can live with these. Obviously with a projector of this quality those negatives are minimal but they are there all the same. However for the majority of consumers the InFocus ScreenPlay 8602 is worth every penny they pay. We say go for it!

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The Toshiba REGZA 42HL167 full hi-def LCD TV seems to be getting rave reviews around the net, so we thought we’d share its delights with you. The 42 inch LCD sports full HD with 1080p resolution built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners and boasts a CineSpeed LCD panel. It also features technologies such as pixelpure3G and dynalight, which will give the user cleaner video images.

Toshiba REGZA 42HL167 specifications

* 42 inch 1920 x 1080 res LCD TV
* TFT active matrix
* 1080p
* Aspect ratio 16:9
* Supports 720p, 480i, 1080p, 480p, 1080i
* TV Tuner
* HDTV Tuner
* Stereo 20W speakers
* Additional features ColorStream Component Video Input, CE-Link, DynaLight, On-screen menu, Channel labeling, PixelPure3G, CineSpeed, ColorBurst
* Inputs 3 x HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite, PC interface VGA (HD-15)
* 40.9 in x 4.8 in x 27.9 in – Without stand
* 75.2 lbs

Toshiba REGZA 42HL167 reviews

Amazon – 4 out of 5
PriceGrabber – 4.5 out of 5
NewEgg – 5 out of 5
CNet – 3.5 out of 5

Pros – Excellent colour and contrast, user friendly remote, sleek design
Cons – non-HD looks grainy, ugly base

Our Picks verdict

The range of ratings tends to suggest that the Toshiba REGZA 42HL167 is not necessarily everyone’s cup of tea. So if you’re thinking of buying one, it’s probably best to check it out at a local store before purchasing. And ideally check it out using the video source you’ll be using it with if possible. There were more than a few reviewers that suggested that SD res video didn’t look great on the 42HL167.

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If you’re after a budget Blu-Ray player then Sony’s BDP-S380 could be just what you are after. But be warned it’s a ‘no frills’ Blu-Ray player, as always you get what you pay for. So what do you get? Here’s the specs on Sony’s BDP-S380 Blu-Ray player

Sony BDP-S380 specifications

* Blu-ray 2.0
* Video Outputs – 1 x HDMI (1.3), 1 x Component, 1 x Composite
* Audio Outputs – 1 x Stereo phono outputs, 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF
* Network port
* Optional Wireless connectivity
* 2 x USB ports
* Mass storage support
* Plays nicely with MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC, AVCHD, Xvid, WMV9 video formats and MP3, WMA, WAV, SACD, AAC audio formats
* Handles JPEG images and streams YouTube
* Supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA
* 430 x 210 x 38 mm

Sony BDP-S380 description

Sony BDP-S380 reviews

Expert Reviews – 4 out of 5
Trusted Reviews – 8 out of 10
Amazon – 4 out of 5

Pros – BRAVIA Internet Video content, Easy to use operating system, Picture Quality
Cons – No DivX support, Not 3D, slow start-up

Our Picks verdict

Without the bells and whistles of it’s more feature-laden big brother Sony players, the BDP-S380 offers basic features for a decent price. Lack of DivX support is surprising but can be over-looked if cheap and cheerful is your thing. In conclusion we would say that the Sony BDP-S380 Blu-Ray player should only be considered if a Blu-Ray player is ‘all’ that you want.

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Today we’re going to take a look at the Onkyo HT-S7300 receiver/speaker home theatre system, which also features an iPod Dock for your tunes, DTS-HD Master Audio for great sound quality and Faroudja DCDi Cinema for high-quality video processing. The system throws out 1200W of sound, with seven 130W speakers and a chunky 290W subwoofer. Here’s the full low-down on the HT-S7300 from the manufacturer Onkyo.

Onkyo HT-S7300 reviews

CNet – 4 out of 5
NewEgg – 4 out of 5
Amazon – 4 out of 5

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As with most hardware, things just get bigger and hopefully better. And to prove the point LG have just released their latest and greatest network-attached storage device (NAS), the 2 terabyte N2A2. The storage can be setup in RAID 1 and sports a SATA II interface, 2 hard drive bays with a 3Gbit/sec transfer speed. Here is the full specification for the LG N2A2 2TB NAS

* SATA II
* 3Gb/s
* 2TB (1TB x 2)
* Supported RAID Levels – 0, 1, JBOD, 1 + JBOD, Individual
* Marvell 88F6281 1.0GHz CPU
* 1024Mbits SDRam
* Embedded Linux (Kernel 2.6) OS
* Data Transfer Rates 10/100/1000 Mbps
* USB Interface – 1 Front, 1 Rear
* USB 2.0 standard
* 480Mbps (High Speed Mode)
* 12Mbps (Full Speed Mode)
* Transport Protocol – TCP/IP
* File Sharing – SMB/CIFS, AFP, FTP, FTPS
* Management – HTTP/HTTPS
* Network Options DHCP or Static IP
* Built-In Backup Server
* Built-In FTP Server
* iTunes Music Server
* One Touch USB Copy and Synchronized Backup
* USB Auto Sync Backup
* Folder-Based HDD Mirroring

An impressive array of features for a NAS, and the online reviews are suitably glowing

Computer Shopper – 7.8
BitBag – extensive review
TechSpot – another lengthy and favourable review
CDRLabs – positive review

Pros – Speedy, good security features and backup options, support for USB Webcams
Cons – Pricey for capacity, convoluted setup, poorly translated manual

We must admit the LG N2A2 NAS certainly looks the part and if you are after a decent storage device then the N2A2 NAS may well be what you’re looking for. We had a bit of a problem tracking down a price tag at Amazon so here’s a link to search results for the LG N2A2 on the site. It’s currently listing a couple of options for the N2A2 which are strangely world’s apart in price.

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Today we’re taking a look at a great 3D HDTV from Panasonic, the TC-P50GT30. As well as sporting a full HD 2D display the Panasonic P50GT30 has a great 3D display for use with a 3D capable blue-ray player, 3D broadcasts or whatever that is supplied in 3D format. Other features include Infinite Black 2 for increased contrast, Full-time 1080 Moving Picture Resolution for faster images with greater sharpness and 3D 24p Cinema Smoother for smooth and natural looking movie playback.

Panasonic TC-P50GT30 specifications

* Screen size: 49.9 inches
* Native resolution: 1,920 x 1080 pixels
* HDTV display capability: 1080p, 1080i, 720p
* EDTV display capability: 480p
* Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power, Surround Sound Capable
* Image viewer: Yes (AVCHD/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3 playback)
* Aspect control:4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill for TV/AV Modes; 4:3 for PC Mode
* Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French
* HDMI: 4 (4 side)
* Component (Y, PB, PR): RCA x 1 (lower)
* Composite A/V: RCA x 1 (lower)
* USB: 3
* Wireless LAN Adaptor: Wi-fi Ready
* Digital audio output: 1 (optical)
* TV with stand: 29.7″ X 46.4″ X 13.2″ ” (H x W x D); 65.1 pounds
* TV without stand: 28.3″ X 46.4″ X 2.3″ (H x W x D); 56.3 pounds

Panasonic TC-P50GT30 reviews

HDTV Solutions – at least 4 stars out of 5
CNet – 4 stars out of 5
Amazon customer reviews for the Panasonic TC-P50GT30 – 4 stars out of 5

Overall the Panasonic TC-P50GT30 3D plasma gets a thumbs up for its picture quality and connectivity features, however there are a few reservations, for the financially aware, amazingly there are NO 3D glasses supplied with the TC-P50GT30, and they will set you back an extra US$180 per pair. This adds over 10% onto the purchase price if you just want to share the experience with another, let alone the rest of your family and friends. Also a few reviewers raised issues about the black colour quality, with CNet stating ‘fluctuating black and gray levels’. It’s possibly that the colour quality issue may not be noticeable to the average user, but the lack of 3D glasses will make a dent in everyone’s wallet.

However the Panasonic TC-P50GT30 does seem to tick more boxes than it leaves unticked, so could be a great purchase if you’re after a decent 3D HDTV.

>>> Buy the Panasonic VIERA TC-P50GT30 50-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV now

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Sony VAIO All in One VPC-L214FX/B Description

A powerful All-in-One Desktop with a 24″ (diag.) multi-touch display for intuitive touch access to the web, HD movies, music, photos and more. And with powerful features that include optional 2010 Intel Core processors and a Blu-ray Disc drive, it’s the ultimate multimedia machine.

Sony VAIO All in One VPC-L214FX/B Features
* Intel Core i5 processor (2.3GHz) with Turbo Boost technology up to (2.90GHz)
* Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
* 24″ (1920×1080) Full HD touchscreen display
* 6GB of RAM & 1TB HDD
* Blu-ray Disc ROM drive
* 27 x 9.4 x 20.9 inches
* 37 pounds
* Integrated Intel Graphics Card HD 3000
* Stereo speakers, Microphone, Touch screen
* Wireless Sony VGP-WKB11 keyboard
* Integrated Network adapter, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wireless 802.11b/g/n
* 3 x Hi-Speed USB – 4 pin USB Type A
* VGA output – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
* HDMI output – 19 pin HDMI Type A
* HDMI input – 19 pin HDMI Type A
* 2 x SuperSpeed USB – 9 pin USB Type A

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