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Blu-ray Wins

(Simon) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:44:00 +0000

PlayStation 3, here you go: The PS3 plays Blu-ray movies as well as standard DVDs and old PS2 games, which means you save space in your entertainment center and get more bang for your buck. Compare prices on stand-alone Blu-ray players.]]>

Sling Media Slingbox Solo

(Simon) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:41:00 +0000

Slingbox Solo lets you watch and control your favorite standard- or high-definition TV source (DVR, digital cable, satellite receiver, DVD player) on your laptop or smart phone, so you can watch the World Series/Heroes/Gossip Girl from halfway around the world. It's easy to set up - all you need is a high-speed broadband internet connection - and the laptop SlingPlayer software even has an onscreen remote control that looks exactly like your home TV's remote. Note: The SlingPlayer Mobile software (for smart phones) is sold separately. More Slingbox devices.]]>

TiVo HD Digital Video Recorder

(Simon) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:57:00 +0000

TiVo Series 3? Good news: The new TiVo HD has most of the same features - for less than half the price of the Series 3. While you still can't use the TiVo HD with satellite TV or your cable company's video-on-demand, it does accept cable TV and over-the-air signals and lets you download Amazon Unbox and TiVoCast videos. It also lets you record 2 HD programs at the same time while you're watching something you've recorded. Other highlights include the 30-second commercial skip function, the customizable programming guide, Universal Swivel Search, and lots of Internet and home networking features.]]>

TiVo Series2 DT (80 hours) for just $60?

(Simon) — Wed, 24 May 2006 17:39:00 +0000

you want to. And with the new 80-hour TiVo Series2 DT (Dual Tuner), analog cable subscribers can record 2 shows at once. Still not convinced? If you also subscribe to the TiVo service through Buy.com, you'll get a $150 mail-in rebate on the machine, bringing the cost down to $59.99.]]>

TiVo Series2 DT (80 hours)

(Simon) — Tue, 02 May 2006 08:09:00 +0000

you want to. And now, with the new TiVo Series2 DT (Dual Tuner), analog cable subscribers can record 2 shows at once. The device is easy to set up and its 80GB of disc space allows for short-term storage of up to 80 hours of medium to high-quality recordings. Note: TiVo subscription required and sold separately.]]>

Audiovox DVD Shuttle System

(Simon) — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 15:17:00 +0000

Audiovox DVD Shuttle System does the same thing: Its 10.2-inch LCD screen and DVD player are housed together in one portable unit, so you can use it anywhere, including in a docking station in your car. It comes with wireless headphones, a wireless remote, parental locks, and plays CDs and MP3s too. More portable DVD players.]]>