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Yerzriknot: If you're gonna use one of these for an HTPC Linux is the way to go. You'll get far better performance with Debian then Windows 7. more »
Slugicide: My brother bought one last month(ish) at Besty Buy for $199 with XP.Yours is $330 with Win7. I wonder how much they could sell them for if they shippe... more »
franco1975: What games did you play Sean? This was a good review. more »
njleclair: Good luck finding it anywhere. It's been out of stock or backordered for a long time. more »
FuturePastNow: I paid $225 for my DVD player. Over ten years later, it still works perfectly. Perhaps there's something to be said for buying gadgets before they bec... more »
SigmundTheSeaMonster: And yet automobile prices keep going up! $50K for a pick up truck! WTF! Yeah, BD players drop because, who wants to replace all their DVD collections... more »
jinushaun: The problem is not price. It's that people don't want to re-buy all their existing movies. Unlike the VHS to DVD transition, I don't think consumers a... more »
deciBels: This will sound like a pretty dumb couple of reasons but they are my reasons for sticking with DVD for now. The first is simply cost. To jump to BR, ... more »
MrEvil: Y'know, the 3D movie thing would be alright, if they made the stupid glasses actually pleasant to wear if you wear glasses. EARTH TO HOLLYWOOD, not e... more »
Cash907Censored: Just picked up a Samsung BD-P1600 for 99 bucks at Fred Meyer (they are also called Kroger in some parts of the country) Suck it bluray. more »
madara: How about a chart showing DVD vs. Blu-Ray disc prices? more »
RaphaelSpider: As i read these comments, i realize there are 3 groups of people when it comes to movies. 1) movie enthusiasts of today 2) movie enthusiasts of yester... more »
crashfrog: Well, look. If I don't understand how cheap blu ray really is, it's because of this incredibly terrible graph you've created, which uses bar graphing ... more »
axan: The only reason why I bought a Blu-ray player was because I wanted to see HD content on my 52" HDTV. Right now Blu-ray is the only way to get 1080p @... more »
mantis350: I always cringe when I see people purchasing the low end blu ray players. Loading times are insanely slow, customer support is nowhere to be found an... more »
uu_ugene: I can't even tell you how often I've had the following conversation: "$20 for a movie?!?!?!?! Noooooo! What's that? Why yes I did spend $1500 on my ... more »
Monty: My apologies for being a nit-picky ass, but it is my self-proclaimed Giz job description. Yes, Blu-ray players are dirt cheap, and that is why they a... more »
groale: If you are saying other formats are "good enough" you obviously do not have Blu-ray. Ridiculous to say an ipod or Droid screen is good enough, or a no... more »
slickrick23: Whenever I hear from other commenters that blu-ray is dying or that it will all replaced with DLC, I kind of don't want to believe them. But here, the... more »
The Lab: What would be helpful is to continue that graph out to the right. By seeing how long it took DVD to decline to its super cheap state, we consumers co... more »

#review

Acer AspireRevo R3610 Review: An Affordable Nettop That Makes a Great HTPC
I've spent a considerable amount of effort trying to convince you to get an HTPC, and nettops like the AspireRevo R3610 are a big reason why. It's affordable at $330, and it delivers a quality HD video experience. More »
#homeentertainment

I Don't Think You Understand How Cheap Blu-ray Really Is
The downward trajectory of Blu-ray player prices matches DVD almost to the dollar—actually, Blu-ray's cheaper. And that's not considering inflation, or that the best players do a whole lot more than Blu-ray. It's not what Blu-ray makers wanted. More »
#tvs

Well, That's Another "World's X-est" That Will Never Be Topped
Another week, another "world's thinnest." LG's new LCD looks like an OLED, and at just 2.6mm thick, it's actually a shade thinner than Sony's XEL-1. More »
#3d

3D Glasses For HDTVs Will Cost at Least $70 a Pair
As our Avatar review illustrated, 3D is evolving from a mere gimmick to a technology that is poised to be the center of our home entertainment experience. And those cheezy glasses? Expect them to get a lot more sophisticated. More »
#3d

3D Blu-ray Specs Officially Confirmed, We Can All Breathe Easy Now
The Blu-ray Disc Association has issued the official specifications for 3D Blu-ray, thankfully confirming that the discs will be backwards-compatible for when you tire of actors lunging out of the TV at you. More »
#blockquote

What Is "Success" for Blu-ray?
According to the president of Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Craig Kornblau, if 30 percent of a movie's home video sales today are Blu-ray, that's pretty damn good. More »
#hometheater

Silver PAC Evolution 5500 Remote Would Have Been Great 3 Years Ago
Remember SideShow? That technology designed for Vista that allows you to display gadgets on an external device? Silver PAC is digging it up for their Evolution 550 universal remote set for release this February. More »
#furniture

Ballerina Sweetspot: A Chair Designed Specifically For Audiophiles
There is just something about chairs. Just look around the office—they are not just places to sit anymore. Chairs have become super-engineered status symbols. Now audiophiles can have their own high-tech throne. More »
#projector

Aiptek's Plastic Portable DVD Projector Lets Your Kids Watch Hannah Montana In Style
Who knew Fisher Price would ever move into the home cinema industry? Ok, so it's not a product from the kiddywink toys manufacturer, with this portable Aiptek DVD projector available now at Firebox. More »
#profdealzmodo

Why It's Finally Time To Get a Home Theater PC
I hear a lot about those damned netbooks as hot buys this season, but Prof. Dealzmodo suggests getting something that's actually, you know...useful. HTPCs baby. There has never been a better time: More »
#cablecard

FCC: Whoops, CableCARD Was a Total Disaster
Yesterday the FCC admitted that CableCARD—a system originally designed to open up the market for video content—is a failure. Here's what they're doing to fix it. More »
#comcast

Comcast Delivering Two More Apps For The Holidays
Continuing Comcast's big day, Zats has learned that the cable provider will be rolling out two more customer apps (in addition to their data usage meter) in the near future: Xfinity and remote DVR scheduling. More »
#crime

"Hammer, Hammer" Says Frankenstein As He Smashes TVs In a Target
A 39-year old Chicago man walked into a Minnesota Target store on Saturday morning and began smashing tvs while muttering "hammer" repeatedly in a monotone voice. Witnesses also describe him as walking like Frankenstein and having blood on his face. More »
#speakers

Opere Sonore Speakers Look Like a $263,000 Ode To Spawn
Put a small speaker on a crazy looking modern sculpture and bam! That will be $263,000 please. More »
#cybermonday

The Best Cyber Monday HDTV Deals
Before you confirm that Cyber Monday HDTV purchase, make sure to check out HD Guru's list of the best deals going. More »
#audio

LessLoss Blackbody Improves Stereo Sound With Slippery Snake Oil Science
Step right up and marvel at the latest innovation in audio technology. The LessLoss Blackbody...box...thingy claims to improve stereo sound simply by being placed next to your gear. How does it work? I haven't the slightest idea. More »
#bluray

Worry Not, Fight Club Has Not Turned Into a Horrible Romantic Comedy
If you picked up the new Fight Club Blu-ray edition, don't panic when you see the menu screen. Edward Norton HAS NOT been replaced with a Drew Barrymore character that makes out with her alter ego to vent sexual frustration. More »
#flowchart

The Epic HDTV Buyer's Guide Flowchart
Not sure what HDTV you should buy this holiday season? Thank God we have flowcharts to make the process easier. More »
#homeentertainment

Sezmi Takes Big Step Towards Delivering All-in-One TV Solution
It's been over a year since we last heard from Sezmi—the company that promises to deliver a complete internet and broadcast entertainment solution through one set-top-box—but new developments indicate that this project alive, well, and on the way. More »
#homeentertainment

Giant Patio Heaters With Tiny Media Players Are Finally a Reality
Don't get me wrong, the Poseidon is probably the coolest looking patio heater I have ever seen, but the media player? The unit is 6.5 feet tall, and It looks like someone duct taped an iPhone to it. More »
#tivo

802.11n Wi-Fi Adapter For Tivo Lands At The FCC
An AN0100 802.11n wireless adapter for Tivo is up on the FCC's site. While there's not much information on what the add-on will bring to the DVR, the promise of increased bandwidth suggests more robust network streaming for Tivos in the future. Here's to hoping. [Engadget]
#lcds

Why You Don't Need To Spend Extra Money On a 240 Hz LCD TV
Yesterday I discussed how the problem of motion blur has been all but eliminated in most mid-to-high-end LCDs. However, as HDGuru points out, there are consequences to bumping refresh rates up to 120 Hz or 240 Hz. More »
#lcds

Study Claims Motion Blur Is a Non-Issue In Most Mid-To-High-End LCDs
A study conducted by DisplayMate Technologies claims that the issue of "motion blur" so long associated with LCDs is no longer an issue in mid-to-high-end LCDs. However, manufacturers have no problem selling you gimmicks that supposedly fix the problem. More »
#apple

12 Things You Need To Know About Apple TV 3.0
If there's one Apple product that lives outside the Reality Distortion Field, it's Apple TV. But hey wait, 3.0 is out, doesn't that change everything? Well, considering Apple rolled it out on a Thursday afternoon with no fanfare, whattaya think? More »
#windows7

Windows 7 Media Center Internet TV Delivers CBS Shows and Zune Video Podcasts
Just in case you missed it buried underneath the upgrade to Netflix Watch Instantly the other day, Microsoft has gone live with Internet TV on Windows 7 Media Center, offering content (of rather poor picture quality) from the following providers: More »
#profdealzmodo

Life Without Cable or Satellite TV Is Easier Than You Think
I only watch a handful of the 200+ DirecTV channels I pay for. To see whether I could survive without the pricey service, I simply went without it. I soon wondered why we all don't just turn off traditional TV. More »
#projectors

Epson's PowerLite 705HD Projector Clocks 720p For Under $750
Today Epson announced two new projectors aimed squarely at budget conscious consumers—the PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD and the MovieMate 60. More »
#hdtv

LG 55LHX Flagship LCD HDTV: Backlit LED, Wireless HDMI and THX
LG's pulled the rest of the curtain off its top-of-the-line LHX TV, and on paper, the 55LHX gives Sony's tip-top XBR10 a run for the money, even if it's not as shiny: local-dimming LED backlight and wireless HDMI for $4800. More »
#bluray

Sony BDP-N460 Video Streaming Blu-ray Player With Netflix for $250 (But BYO Wi-Fi)
The BDP-N460 is the Sony Blu-ray player we've been asking for—almost. It's $250, and streams video through Bravia Internet Video—including Netflix this fall—but instead of including Wi-Fi, it's got "specially designed" software for Linksys's $100 Wi-Fi dongle. Right. More »
#ledtv

LG's Very Pretty "Seamless" SL90 LED TV Slides Out Soon for $2700
Teased a month ago with the SL80, LG's dropped price and release details on its prettiest LED TV, the "seamless" 1.15-inch thin (about two iPhones thick) SL90: $2100 for the 42-inch model, and $2700 for the 47-incher, out this fall. More »
#homeentertainment

Which Do You Use More: Hulu Or Netflix On Demand?
The fact that NBC is pulling some of its major shows off Netflix in favor of Hulu has got me thinking—which of these online services to you use the most and why? More »
#projectors

Epson's Home Theater 8100 Projector Boasts 1080p And a $1599 Price Tag
Today Epson announced four new 1080p projectors at CEDIA, including the PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 that comes in at an "affordable" $1599. More »
#bluray

Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player Gets Near-Perfect CNet Rating
As a fan of "universal" disc players, I understand why CNet loved the slow-to-arrive Oppo BDP-83, which sucks in BD, CD, DVD as well as SACD and DVD-Audio. The downside? $500, but still no Wi-Fi or VOD. [CNet via CrunchGear]
#hometheater

Less Than a Third Of You Accurately Adjusted Your HDTV Settings
According to our recent poll, only 29% of respondents actually calibrated their HDTVs. That means as many as 70% of you might not have your settings optomized. Fortunately, that's not too difficult to change. More »
#chumby

'Powered by Chumby' Gadgets to Be Dropped Off In Time for Santa
We already knew that Chumby, maker of that adorable little Wi-Fi widget beanbag, was planning on porting its open-source platform to other gadgets, but we now have an ETA: this holiday season. More »
#questionoftheday

Did You Ever Adjust Your HDTV Settings?
I'm curious to know—when you bought your HDTV, did you just plug and play or did you fine tune the settings? More »
#hdmi

HDMI 1.4 Rocks for Six Reasons, Sucks for Four More
The new HDMI standard—1.4 to be precise—is pretty excellent, since it has an integrated Ethernet channel, 1080p 3D support and oh yeah, delicious 4K resolution images. But, like we said before, you need all-new everything for it. More »
#sony

Sony and Best Buy Tag-Team for, Uh, iPod Docks
You'd think if Sony was teaming up with Best Buy, it'd be for a cheaper line of stuff that looks cool to retake minds and hearts—nope. Their new Altus line does look alright though. For iPod docks, anyway. More »
#speakers

15 Of The World's Most Mind-Blowing, Ear Drum-Bursting Speakers
Our good friend Dave Kay at AudioJunkies has put together an all new edition of the world's sexiest speakers for 2009—and it basically defines gadget porn for the audiophile. More »
#hometheater

10 Of Your Best Home Theater Setups
I'll admit it—I'm jealous. Some of you have bad-ass home theaters. Maybe one day I will be able to step up to something like one of these 10 home entertainment gems. More »

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