Casio Exilim EX-Z850 Review

Announced just before PMA in February 2006 - almost exactly a year to the day after the camera it replaces - the EX-Z850 is Casio's latest ultra-compact flagship model, offering a huge feature set in a very slim, all-metal body. The EX-Z750 was very well received when it was launched, and remains to this day the most highly-specified 7MP ultra-compact on the market. The EX-Z850 doesn't change the basic formula much but does offer a raft of small improvements; there's an extra megapixel, a couple new Best Shot modes, improved screen brightness, a more powerful flash (with some extra modes) and a movie light. As is becoming standard on this type of camera the Z850 also includes a 'high sensitivity' mode, with up to ISO 1600 on offer.
8.12 Megapixel CCD
3x optical zoom lens
High speed start up and operation
2.5-inch TFT super-bright screen and optical viewfinder
MPEG-4 movies at up to 640x480 / 30fps
34 Best Shot scene modes
440-shot battery life (CIPA standard)
In-camera special effects
Post-shot white balance and exposure adjustments
Aperture priority, shutter priority and manual exposure options
EX button for fast access to shooting controls
White LED light enables both still images and movies to be taken in low light conditions and acts as an AF assist light

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (Black) Digital Camera

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DCRP Review: Canon Digital Rebel Xti
If you can't decide between the Rebel XTi and the Nikon D80 (and don't already own some of their respective lenses), that's a tougher question to answer. I much prefer the D80's design and build quality, but it is more expensive than the XTi. If you want that nicer body and a real LCD info display, then it may be worth spending more to get the D80. There's also the upcoming Pentax K10D, which offers a sealed, weatherproof body and image stabilization for around the same money. The bottom line is try as many of these cameras as you can, prioritize what features you require, and then make your own decision.

Olympus SP-500UZ Review

Five and a half years ago, long before Panasonic launched the FZ series, before Canon, Kodak, Minolta - or anyone else for that matter - had joined the 'big zoom' party there was the Olympus C-2100UZ. With its image-stabilized 10x zoom, electronic viewfinder and SLR-styling the C-2100UZ was a big success when it launched mid-2000 (the only alternatives at the time being Sony floppy disk cameras with camcorder lenses).
Fast forward to 2006. The super zoom market has got a lot busier and Olympus has lost its early lead, failing to offer a serious alternative to popular models like the Canon S2IS or the Panasonic FZ20, despite fairly regular upgrades to the compact C7XX series of ultra zoom cameras. The biggest problem is the lack of image stabilization, something that in today's market means 'budget' - and that's where the new, lower-priced (but still IS-free) SP-500UZ comes in.
The six megapixel SP-500UZ - announced last August - offers a 10x zoom, full manual control, RAW capture and a wealth of photographic and digital features. With a feature list as long as your arm, lots of beginner-friendly scene modes, a predictive AF function, which predicts the location of a moving subject at the moment the shutter closes, a nice 2.5-inch screen and a 3cm macro mode, the SP-500UZ certainly seems to offer an excellent 'bang for your buck', but is it good enough to compete in such a crowded area of the market? Lets find out, starting with a quick run-down of the key selling points:
6.0 million pixels
10x zoom lens (38-380mm equiv) F2.8-3.7, plus 5x digital zoom
Electronic viewfinder with 201,600 pixels
2.5” LCD
Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and manual exposure
21 scene modes
Focusing options: iESP auto focus and Spot incl. option for selectable AF area with 143 points, plus Predictive AF for back or forward moving subjects
Super Macro mode up to 3cm
Histogram function in shooting mode and playback
Recording in JPEG or RAW format
10MB internal memory plus xD-Picture Card slot
TruePic TURBO image processor
Optional macro, tele and wide lens converters can be attached

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review

Panasonic's LX series has always been home to the company's most ambitious compacts, offering a range of photographer-friendly features in a small, stylish and solid body festooned with external controls. It's been two years since the launch of the LX2 and the market has changed a lot in that time - the level of features offered even on inexpensive models has grown and the cost of all cameras, particularly DSLRs, has fallen drastically. Both of these trends risk reducing the potential market for premium compacts if their features are available on cheaper compacts, and much better photographic tools (in terms of flexibility of purpose and image quality) are available for only a little more money. So the LX3, more than its predecessors, has to play to its strengths - it needs to offer some of the best compact camera image quality, a good degree of user control and a body that is more convenient and pocketable than DSLRs can be.
And Panasonic seems fully aware of these challenges. When announcing the camera, the company pointed out that more pixels on the same sized sensor does not always result in better image quality and described its approach with the LX3 as: "boldly reversing the industry trend of pushing toward ever-higher pixel counts." It's an admirable position (though one that would be easier to acclaim if the company hadn't, on the same day, released one of the most pixel-dense cameras we've ever seen), and one that seems promising - the benefits of newer sensor and processing technology without those advances being strangled by the downsides of smaller pixels. (And we believe that if you offer more pixels with the hard drive clutter and slower camera operation they bring, then those pixels must be good at the pixel level, otherwise, what benefits do those additional pixels bring?)

Headline features
24mm wide 2.5x optical LEICA DC lens
F2.0-2.8 maximum aperture range
MEGA O.I.S.(Optical Image Stabilizer)
Venus Engine IV
Joystick-operated manual control
Large 3.0” 460k dot LCD monitor
Raw and JPEG recording modes
Up to ISO 3200 sensitivity
Up to 1280x720 (30 fps) pixel movie capture
Manual exposure and focus options
1/2000th to 60 sec shutter speeds
Available in black or silver

Toshiba 40RV525R

Product Features

DynaLight Dynamic Back-Light Control

Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM Digital Tuning

Cinespeed LCD Panel - 8ms or less response speed necessary for cleaner high-action home theater images

10 Bit Video Processor

60 Hz Video Scan Rate

Technical Details

Brand Name: Toshiba

Model: 40RV525R

Display Technology: TFT active matrix

Display Size: 40 inches

Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9

speakers_included_description: 2 speakers

Height: 25 inches

Width: 39.2 inches

Depth: 3.7 inches

Kenwood KVT-819DVD Car DVD Player

This stylish monitor/reciever will fit perfectly in any car. In addition to CD changer controls, it offers a number of external media controls and is compatible with various audio and video disc formats.

Nikon Coolpix P6000

The Coolpix P6000 has an average bundle. Here's what you'll find inside its box:

• The 13.5 effective Megapixel Nikon Coolpix P6000 digital camera
• EN-EL5 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
• AC adapter
• Shoulder strap
• USB cable
• Video cable
• CD-ROM featuring Nikon Software Suite
• 205 page camera manual (printed)

Like most cameras these days, the Coolpix P6000 has built-in memory, instead of having a memory card included in the box. The P6000 has 48MB of built-in memory, which is pretty good these days. Even so, that holds just 2 RAW or 7 high quality JPEGs, so you'll want to buy a large memory card right away. The P6000 supports SD and SDHC flash memory, and I'd suggest a 2GB or even 4GB card to start with. It's definitely worth spending a little extra to get a high speed card.

The Coolpix P6000 uses the familiar EN-EL5 lithium-ion rechargeable battery for power. This battery holds 4.1 Wh of energy, which isn't a whole lot for a higher-end camera

Kodak EasyShare M1093 IS

The EasyShare M1093 IS has an average bundle. Inside the box you'll find:

• The 10.1 effective Megapixel EasyShare M1093 IS digital camera
• KLIC-7004 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Wrist strap
• USB power adapter
• USB cable
• Camera/printer dock adapter
• CD-ROM featuring Kodak EasyShare software
• 28 page Getting Started Guide

As is the case with most cameras these days, Kodak built memory right into the EasyShare M1093 IS, instead of bundling a memory card. The M1093 has 32MB of built-in memory, though only 21MB of that is available for photos. That holds about seven photos at the highest quality setting, so you'll want to pick up a large memory card right away. The EasyShare M1093 can use SD or SDHC media, and I'd suggest picking up a 2GB card to start with. While buying a high speed card is a good idea (especially if you'll be recording HD movies), you don't need to go overboard.

The EasyShare M1093 is powered by the KLIC-7004 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This battery contains 3.7 Wh of energy, which is about average for a camera in this class.

BlackBerry Curve 8900 Javelin

This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.

Quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and plus GPRS/EDGE data capabilities

Access all your email and messaging with the sleekest, lightest, thinnest full-QWERTY keyboard BlackBerry yet featuring a high-resolution 480 x 320-pixel LCD screen

Wi-Fi connectivity for Web browsing; GPS for turn-by-turn directions using BlackBerry Maps; 3.2-megapixel digital camera; Bluetooth stereo music; MicroSD expansion to 16 GB

Up to 5.5 hours of talk time, up to 356 hours (15 days) of standby time

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 4.3 x 0.5 x 2.4 inches ; 2.5 pounds

Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.

Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.

ASIN: B001OD2OAQ

Samsung i900 Omnia

This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.

Quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and International 3G compatibility via 2100 UMTS/HSDPA plus GPRS/EDGE capabilities

Touchscreen-enabled smartphone with 8 GB internal memory, 3.2-inch LCD, intuitive TouchWiz interface, and Windows Mobile 6.1

5-megapixel camera/camcorder; Wi-Fi networking (802.11g/b); GPS for navigation and geo-tagging; Bluetooth stereo music

Up to 5.8 hours of talk time, up to 500 hours (20+ days) of standby time

Product Details

Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.

ASIN: B001DYTVN4

Item model number: I9008GBEUSLV

Blackberry 8320

2.0-MP Camera

Wi-Fi Support

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 6 x 12 x 12 inches

Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces

Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.

Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.

ASIN: B00292BRHW

Item model number: BB 8320 TTNM

Zune 120 GB Video MP3 Player (Black)

Product Features
1 Listen to your favorite FM radio stations and click to tag the songs you like for later purchase when you sync your device with your PC
2 Download millions of tracks, whole albums, or playlists with the Zune Pass subscription service; extend your subscription online or by purchasing a Zune Pass card
3 Connect to your home wireless network and remotely sync your Zune device with your PC collection from your dock, AC adapter, or speaker dock accessory
4 120 GB capacity for up to 30,000 songs, 25,000 photos, or 375 hours of video
3.2-inch color LCD with 320 x 240 pixel display resolution
Technical Details
Storage: 120 GB
Memory type: Internal hard drive
Display: 3.2-inch color LCD
Display resolution: 320 x 240 pixels
Audio support: AAC, MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless
Picture support: JPEG
Video support: WMV, H.264, MPEG-4, DVR-MS
Song capacity: Up to 30,000 songs
Picture capacity: Up to 25,000 photos
Video capacity: Up to 375 hours
Wireless connectivity: 802.11b/g
Wireless range: Up to 30 feet
Power supply: Built-in rechargeable battery, AC power adapter (not included), via USB port
Battery life (music): Up to 30 hours (wireless off)
Battery (video): Up to 4 hours (wireless off)
Charging time (AC adapter): Approximately 3 hours (full); approximately 2 hours (90 percent)
Charging time (via USB): Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes (full); approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes (90 percent)
Ports: Connector port, Headphone Jack/AV output
FM radio: Built-in with RDS
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Color: Black
Dimensions: 2.4 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches / 61.1 x 108.2 x 12.9 millimeters (W x H x D)
Weight: 4.5 ounces / 128 grams
What's in the box: 120 GB Zune video MP3 player (black), earphones with three earpiece covers, Sync cable

Samsung PN58A550 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Product Features

1 1080P HD Resolution 1920 x 1080

2 30,000:1 Contrast Ratio / 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

3 3 HDMI Inputs

4 Filter Bright Anti Reflective Technology

Technical Details

Brand Name: Samsung

Model: PN58A550

Display Technology: Plasma (PDP)

Display Size: 58 inches

Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9

is_hdtv_compatible: Y

speakers_included_description: 2 speakers

Height: 36.5 inches

Width: 55.5 inches

Depth: 13.6 inches

Weight: 137.8 pounds

Color: Black

Professional Garment Steamer

Product Features

1 Heats up in just 45 seconds.Roll caster for easy movement

2 Easy fill, removable water tank with 1.9L/ half gallon 1.9L half gallon capacity provides over 70 minutes of continuous steam

3 Automatic shut off when too hot or shortage of water. Automatic reset

4 Drain plug for cleanness and easy maintenance, Telescopic pole for compact storage, Removable fabric brush attachments sweeps away unwanted threads, lint and more

5 Give your clothes a fresh from the dry cleaner look instantly - and for a fraction of the cost! Industrial-quality Garment Steamer is the same you'd find at dry cleaners and fine clothing stores nationwide! Now you can always look your best without making multiple trips to the dry cleaners. This steamer heats up in just 45 seconds and provides a continuous flow of steam that penetrates garments to quickly remove even the most stubborn wrinkles. Features easy-to-fill removable water tank that provides up to 70 minutes of steam per filling, adjustable telescoping rod and rolling casters for easy use and storage, hanger holder and more. 1-year limited warranty.

Toshiba Satellite A355-S6931 16.0-Inch Laptop

Product Features

2.16 GHz Intel Pentium T3400 processor

3 GB RAM (4 GB max)

250 GB hard drive, Dual-layer DVD Drive

Windows Vista Home Premium with SP1 (32-bit)

17-inch LCD display, Intel GMA X4500M Graphics (1342 MB total available memory)

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

Hardware Platform: PC

Processor: 2.16 GHz Intel Pentium M

System Bus Speed: 667

Number of Processors: 2

RAM: 3000 MB

RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM

Hard Drive

Size: 250 GB

Manufacturer: Portable

Type: Serial ATA

Graphics and Display

LCD Native Resolution: 17

Ports and Connectivity

Modem: Fax / modem

Cases and Expandability

Size (LWH): 11.5 inches, 15.7 inches, 1.39 inches

Weight: 6.94 pounds

Power

Rated Charge (normal use): 2.4 hour

Canon EOS-50D

Almost exactly a year after the arrival of the EOS 40D, Canon has announced the 50D, which we're assured will be a sister-model, rather than a replacement. Recent history has seen Canon release new models every 18 months-or-so but it's been a busy year with newcomers such as the Nikon D300 getting a lot of attention in the 40D's keen-amateur/professional segment. The 50D is essentially a 40D body wrapped around a newly-developed 15 megapixel sensor that finally rectifies the situation in which Canon's XXD range trailed the company's entry-level line, in pixel terms. Canon is claiming that the new sensor's design (new manufacturing processes, redesigned photo diodes and micro lenses) mean that despite the higher resolution image noise has improved, something we'll be putting to the test later.
The other big change is the inclusion of a new, high-resolution LCD screen. 920,000 dots mean that it can convey 640 x 480 RGB pixels, making it effectively a VGA standard monitor. Three anti-reflection layers built into the screen do their best to keep it useable in bright conditions, too.
There are various other changes and added features, with many of them stemming from the first appearance of the Canon's Digic 4 processor. The key differences between the 50D and 40D are detailed below.

Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR6 52-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV

Product Features

1 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution (1920x1080p) LCD Panel

2 DMex compatible; allows seamless feature upgrades

3 BRAVIA Sync (Enhanced HDMI-CEC)

4 BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processor

5 Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE)

Technical Details

Brand Name: Sony

Model: KDL-52XBR6

Display Technology: TFT active matrix

Display Size: 52 inches

Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9

is_hdtv_compatible: Y

speakers_included_description: 2 speakers, Subwoofer

Height: 34.4 inches

Width: 49.6 inches

Depth: 13.6 inches

Weight: 93.7 pounds

Refresh Rate: 120

Philips DVP3345V/17 DVD/VCR Combo

Product Features

1 Plays CD- (S)VCD- DVD- DVD+R/RW- DVD-R/RW- DVD+R DL- VHS

2 Plays MP3 and JPEG digital camera photos

3 Hi-Fi Stereo VHS plays back true stereo VHS

4 Direct Dubbing for easy transfer of videos from DVD to VCR

5 Progressive Scan component video for optimized image quality

Technical Details

Brand Name: Philips

Model: DVP3345V/17

DVD Type: DVD player

Parental Lock: Y

audio_output_mode: AC-3 (Dolby Digital)

Surround Sound Effects: Dolby Digital (Digital out only)

form_factor: Tabletop

Built In Decoder: Dolby Digital

dvd_media_load_type: Tray

Width: 17.1 inches

Depth: 9.2 inches

Height: 3.7 inches

Weight: 6 pounds

FAVI 19-inch Black 720p LCD HDTV USB/Card Reader/DVD Combo, L1918A-V-BL

Product Features

1 Made with a Samsung 1440 x 900, High Def LCD panel with a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 3,000:1

2 Integrated HD/ATSC TV Tuner with QAM Technology

3 Response: 5 ms

4 Viewing Angle: 170°/160°

5 Built-in DVD Player, USB Port, Media Card Reader, PC Monitor Input, HDMI Input and more.

Technical Details

TV Tuner: Digital HD ATSC with QAM

Digital Support: 1080i/720p/576p/576i/480p/480i

Viewing Angle: 170°/160°

Response Time: 5 ms

Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 3,000:1

Resolution: 1440 x 900

Media Card Slot: Yes

USB Slot: Yes

HDMI Inputs: 1

Polk Audio Atrium-45 All Weather Speaker

Product Features

Pair of all weather speakers with mounting brackets

4.5-inch long-throw polymer cone driver with butyl rubber suspension

Built-in bracket allows multiple mounting options and full 90-degree rotation

Handles up to 80 watts per channel

Gold plated 5-way binding post speaker-level inputs

Technical Details

Brand Name: Polk Audio

Model: AM0748-A

Color Name: White

Speaker Type: Left / right channel speakers

Speaker Amplification Type: Passive

speakers_maximum_output_power: 160 Watts

speakers_response_bandwidth: 75 - 20000 Hz

Speaker Connectivity: Wired

Depth: 7.5 inches

Height: 9.5 inches

Width: 6.25 inches

Weight: 5 pounds

Warranty: 2 years warranty

Sony DVP-FX820 8-inch portable DVD Player

Product Features

• 8" LCD Widescreen Monitor
• High-Resolution (800 x 480 resolution)
• 180 Swivel and Flip monitor
• Up to 6 Hour of Battery Life
• Dual Sensor for Remote Control

Technical Details

• Brand Name: Sony
• Model: DVP-FX820
• DVD Type: DVD player
• Parental Lock: Y
• audio_output_mode: Stereo
• Surround Sound Effects: Dolby Digital output, DTS digital output
• Form Factor: Portable
• Built In Decoder: Dolby Digital
• dvd_media_load_type: Top-load
• Display Size: 8 inches
• Color Name: Black
• Width: 8.9 inches
• Depth: 6.3 inches
• Height: 1.3 inches
• Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Warranty: 1 year warranty

Samsung SC-MX20 Flash Memory Camcorder

Product Features

Record high quality video images with 680K pixel CCD, plus Schneider Lens

Get close to the action with 34x optical zoom / 1,200x digital zoom

Also shoot H.264 (720x480i) - 6 hours recording with 8 GB card, or 16 hours with a 32 GB card

Designed and optimized for easy YouTube uploading

Features an advanced image stabilizer and a 2.7-inch LCD viewfinder

Technical Details

Sensor: CCD

Size: 1/6" CCD

Movie Resolution: 720 x 480

Storage Media: SD Card Slot

Optical Zoom: 34x

Digital Zoom: 1200x

LCD Monitor: 2.7 inches

LCD Pixels: 680,000 Pixels

LCD Coverage: 100%

Maximum Aperture: F 1.6 - 4.3

Shutter Speed: 1/60 - 1/10000 sec.

White Balance Control: Auto White Balance

White Balance Control: Manual Balance

Movie Audio: Yes

Computer Interface: USB 2.0 high-speed

Height: 2.6 inches

Width: 2.4 inches

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ2

Announced just in time for PMA (February 2005), the Lumix DMC-LZ2 (and the 4 megapixel LZ1 launched simultaneously) is a major upgrade to the DMC-LC80 that doubles the lens reach (now a 6x optical) and throws in Panasonic's proven Mega Optical Image stabilization to boot. Other significant changes include a larger 2.0-inch (though lower resolution) screen, 14MB of internal memory and boosted burst mode and battery life. All this, and the price - at around $277 on the street - is well below its predecessor, and firmly at the 'entry-level' end of the market. Here's a quick run-down of the headline specification:
5 megapixel CCD
37-222mm equiv. (6x) Lumix DC Vario Optical Zoom
4x Digital Zoom
Advanced Mega Optical Image Stabilizer
Mega Burst Mode
2x AA batteries
14MB of internal memory
2.0-inch LCD
8 scene modes
Orientation sensor
Venus Engine Plus
5-area autofocus

Sony Cybershot H5

The Cyber-shot DSC-H1 was Sony's first foray into the increasingly crowded compact, image stabilized 'super zoom' market, and it was a very successful one too. The DSC-H5 (along with little brother the DSC-H2) arrived almost exactly a year later in February 2006. The H5 is notable as the first 'big zoom' compact camera to feature a 7 megapixel sensor (a new Sony 1/2.5" CCD), and for its huge 3.0" screen. Otherwise the specification is pretty much the same as the H2, itself a fairly subtle update to the original H1 - no bad thing given the very high standards set by that model. Let's start with the headline features:
7.2 million effective pixels
36-432mm equivalent (12x optical) F2.8-3.7 Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar zoom lens
Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization
Wide ISO 80-1000 range
Clear RAW™ noise reduction technology
3.0” LCD (230,000 pixels) & 0.2" (200,000 pixel) Electronic viewfinder
Full photographic control
Real Imaging Processor & 14-bit DXP A/D Conversion
Optional wide and tele lens converters
Scene selection (7 modes)
Histogram indication
32MB internal memory, plus a Memory Stick/PRO Duo slot

Canon Powershot S40

The PowerShot S30 and S40 mark a revival by Canon of the higher end 'S' series of digital cameras. Clearly since the S10 and S20 Canon have explored the ultra-compact 'pocket' type digital camera, the S30 and S40 are a little larger but more feature rich. These two new cameras (virtually identical apart from their output resolution S30 - 3mp, S40 - 4mp) now sit between the PowerShot 'G' series (G1, G2) and the IXUS / ELPH (S100 / S110 / S300) digital cameras.

Playstation 3

Edition: 80 GB

• Includes PlayStation 3 80 GB system, Dualshock 3 wireless controller, and free PlayStaion Network membership
• 
  
• Internet ready Wi-Fi
• 
  
• 80 GB of hard disk storage for all your games, music, videos, and photos
• 
  
• Built-in Blu-ray player to give you the best high-definition viewing experience and pristine picture quality
• 
  
• Play your entire catalog of CDs and DVDs

Nikon Coolpix S630

The Coolpix S630 has an average bundle. Here's what you'll find inside its box:
The 12.0 effective Megapixel Nikon Coolpix S630 digital camera
EN-EL12 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Battery charger
Wrist strap
USB cable
A/V cable
CD-ROM featuring Nikon Software Suite
163 page camera manual (printed)
Like most cameras these days, the Coolpix S630 has built-in memory, instead of having a memory card included in the box. The S630 has 44MB of built-in memory which, while a little above average, still doesn't hold many high quality photos (seven, to be exact). That means that you'll want to buy a memory card right away. The Coolpix S630 supports SD and SDHC cards, and I recommend a 2GB card to start with. While buying a "high speed" card isn't a bad idea, you certainly don't need to go overboard.
The Coolpix S630 uses the EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery. This battery packs 3.9 Wh of energy into its plastic shell, which is average for cameras in this class

Coby DVD-224 Compact DVD Player

Product Features
Slim, compact, easily moveable DVD player
Plays DVD, DVD R/RW, CD, CD R/RW, and JPEG Compatible NTSC/PAL Compatible Picture Zoom Function, Parental Lock, Progressive Scan
Dolby Digital Decoder and surround sound through coaxial or digital output (for use with compatible receiver/speaker)
Offers universal (AC 100 to 240V) power supply; includes full-function remote control
Measures 8.8 x 2 X 9.9 (WHD)
Technical Details
Brand Name: Coby
Model: DVD-224
DVD Type: DVD player
Parental Lock: Y
audio_output_mode: Stereo
Surround Sound Effects: Dolby Digital (Digital out only)
form_factor: Tabletop
Built In Decoder: 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS decoder
dvd_media_load_type: Tray
Color Name: Silver
Width: 8.9 inches
Depth: 10.4 inches
Height: 1.8 inches
Weight: 4 pounds
Warranty: 1

Sony Bravia KDL-40V3000 40in. HDTV LCD TV

Sony delivers another outstanding television with more features than any of its competitors. The Bravia is 40 inch, flat panel LCD TV. The display resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels and it goes well with the 18,000:1 contrast ratio. The TV weighs under 50 pounds, which means it’s easy to move around your house, to find the perfect room to put it in. If you’re looking specifically for sound quality, this TV has two 11 watt speakers, to impress family and friends. Some cool and unique features include PIP, V-Chip, sleep timer, Energy Star Compliance, and advanced video technology.
You can even use the huge 40 inch display as a Computer monitor, which is really cool. The control that comes included with your TV is universal, so you can stop fumbling around with remotes. The TV has a depth of only 5 inches and has a height of 25 inches. A 1 year warranty and a TV stand comes standard with the Bravia. All these features and a stylish design are what the new Sony Bravia had to offer.a

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZS3

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 has an average bundle. Inside the box, you'll find:

• The 10.1 effective Megapixel Lumix DMC-ZS3 camera
• DMW-BCG10 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
• Battery charger
• Wrist strap
• USB cable
• A/V cable
• CD-ROM featuring PhotoFunStudio 3.0 HD, ArcSoft Media Impression and Panorama Maker
• 137 page camera manual (printed)

Panasonic has been doing the built-in memory thing for a few years now. The DMC-ZS3 comes with less memory than its predecessor (40MB vs 50MB on the TZ5), but it's still enough to get you started. Even so, you'll want to buy a large memory card right away. The ZS3 supports SD, SDHC, and MMC memory card formats, though I'd stick with the first two. I recommend a 2GB card if you won't be doing a lot of movie recording, and a 4GB or even 8GB card if you will be. It's definitely worth spending a little extra on "high speed" cards, though there's no need to go overboard.

The DMC-ZS3 uses the new DMW-BCG10 lithium-ion battery. This battery packs just 3.2 Wh of energy, which is actually less than the battery used on the TZ5. Despite that, Panasonic managed to get exactly the same battery life numbers on the ZS3 as they did on its predecessor

Sony BRAVIA V-Series

Product Features

40-inch 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution from any HDTV source that delivers 1080p content

Dynamic contrast works in real time to produce deep blacks in darker scenes, as well as fine details in shadows and other dark areas

Engineered for fast-action sports, movies and games, Motionflow 120Hz technology further reduces blurriness

Seven HD inputs, including four HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p capable), HD component and combo inputs (1080/60i capable), and a PC input

BRAVIA Link compatibility lets you expand your HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules, such as BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link

Technical Details

Dimensions (Approx.) : 38 7/8 x 27 x 10 3/4 in (987 x 684 x 271mm) with pedestal; 38 7/8 x 25 1/8 x 3 3/4 in (987 x 638 x 93mm) without pedestal

Weight (Approx.) : 41 lbs. (18.6kg) with pedestal; 37.3 lbs. (16.9kg) without pedestal

Panasonic VIERA

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 44.6 x 28.5 inches ; 64 pounds

Shipping Weight: 81 pounds

Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.

Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.

ASIN: B001UAB40E

Item model number: TC-P46G10

Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)

Panasonic VIERA

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 44.6 x 28.5 inches ; 64 pounds

Shipping Weight: 81 pounds

Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.

Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.

ASIN: B001UAB40E

Item model number: TC-P46G10

Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)

ViewSonic VT2430

Product Features

Enjoy a 32-inch flatscreen with vibrant 720p resolution from any HD source, including movies, sports, and HD television programming

Advanced Contrast Enhancer with Dynamic Backlight Control Dynamic Backlight Control creates a dynamic contrast ratio of 13,000:1

Three HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p input capable) , two Component YPbPr (1080/60i capable), and one PC input (HD-15 pin)

Expand your HDTV's capabilities with BRAVIA Link modules, such as BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (sold separately)

BRAVIA Sync gives you one-touch access and control of all your compatible home theatre devices, as well as select Sony Handycam camcorders

Technical Details

Display Area: 32"

Display Type: LCD

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Contrast Ratio: 13000:1 Dynamic

Resolution: 1366 x 768

Signal Compatibility: 720p

Input Video Signal: ATSC

Input Video Signal: QAM

Input Video Signal: NTSC

Screen Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Condition: New

Speakers: 2

Inputs: USB

Inputs: S-Video

Inputs: PC

Inputs: Composite

Inputs: HDMI In

Inputs: Component

Inputs: RF Input

Outputs: Analog Audio

Outputs: Digital Audio Out

HDMI Ports: 3

Power Consumption: 99.3W

Height (inches): 20

Height with Stand (inches): 22