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Sony Blu-ray Prototype Number Two
Shane Buettner  |  Jan 07, 2007  |  0 comments

This is Sony's second <I>Sapphire</I> prototype standalone Blu-ray player. This unit is so slick I can't even tell where the discs load!

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PlayStation3 Hitting Shipping Targets
Shane Buettner  |  Jan 07, 2007  |  0 comments

Some interesting info at Sony's press event included an update on PS3's shipping and availability. They're still selling fast, but the good news is enough quantity is getting out that you might be able to get one without being injured or paying thousands on Ebay.

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Sony KDS-60XBR2 RPTV: On the Bench
Shane Buettner  |  Nov 27, 2006  |  0 comments
  • $3,099
  • 60" three-chip SXRD
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, one VGA computer input
Features We Like Full three-chip design with native 1080p resolution, dynamic iris for deep blacks, WEGA Engine video processing with DRC
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Toshiba Cinema Series 62MX196 RPTV: On the Bench
Shane Buettner  |  Nov 27, 2006  |  0 comments
  • $3,099
  • 62" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, one VGA computer input, G-LINK (for TV Guide On Screen), Ethernet THINC port connection
Features We Like Xtreme BLAC for deeper blacks, CableCARD and Over-The-Air HD tuners,
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JVC HD-61FN97 RPTV: On the Bench
Shane Buettner  |  Nov 27, 2006  |  0 comments
  • $3,299
  • 61" three-chip HD-ILA
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI, component and IEEE 1394 inputs
Features We Like Three-chip design with native 1080p resolution, dynamic iris for deep blacks, 5-Point Color Management, Dynamic Gamma Correction Circuitry
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Samsung HL-S6188W RPTV: On the Bench
Shane Buettner  |  Nov 27, 2006  |  0 comments
  • $3,099
  • 61" single-chip DLP
  • 1920x1080 (wobulated)
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, IEEE 1394, USB
Features We Like: 1080p resolution, 10-bit video processing, integrated Over-The-Air HD tuner
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Mitsubishi WD-65731 RPTV: On the Bench
Shane Buettner  |  Nov 27, 2006  |  0 comments
  • $3,199
  • 65" single-chip DLP (wobulator)
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI and component inputs, IEEE 1394
Features We Like: 6-Primary color system adds complementary color segments to color wheel, Plush 1080p processes 720p and 1080i HD signals at full resolution
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Olevia 565H RPTV: On the Bench
Shane Buettner  |  Nov 27, 2006  |  0 comments
  • $4,299
  • 65" three-chip LCoS
  • 1920x1080
  • Key Connections: One HDMI and one DVI-HDCP input, two component, one VGA on 15-pin DSUB
Features We Like Three-chip design with native 1080p resolution, DNX video processing by Pixelworks, integrated Over-The-Air and QAM HD tuners
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Projector Reviews
Panasonic PT-AE1000U LCD Projector: Coming Attraction
Shane Buettner  |  Nov 16, 2006  |  0 comments
  • $4,000 (MAP)
  • 1920x1080 three-chip LCD
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI inputs
Features We Like: Dynamic iris for deep blacks, motorized zoom and focus, vertical and horizontal lens shift, Color Management System
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Projector Reviews
Sony VPL-VW50 Front Projector: On the Bench
Shane Buettner  |  Oct 26, 2006  |  0 comments
  • $5,000
  • 1920x1080 threee-chip SXRD
  • Key Connections: Dual HDMI inputs, two component inputs, one RGB on 15-pin DSUB, one Ethernet
Features We Like: Full 1080p that not only accepts 1080p/24 signals, but displays it at frame rate that direct multiples of 24 for smoother motion, dynamic iris for deep blacks, uses less expensive lamp than previous SXRD PJs, and did we mention the price?
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