Gadgets for Grownups

HDTVs

RCA DTC100 High-Definition/DIRECTV Digital Receiver RCA Electronics List Price: $549.99* Lowest Used Price: $49.99* *(As of 18:53 Pacific 2 Sep 2010 More Info) Click Here Receive digital (including DIRECTV and HDTV) programming and view it in analog format on your standard television Dolby Digital output (for multichannel surround sound) Includes universal remote control

Hitachi 65XWX20B 65-Inch 16:9 Projection HDTV Hitachi Electronics List Price: $5,299.99* Lowest Used Price: $399.00* *(As of 18:53 Pacific 2 Sep 2010 More Info) Click Here 65-inch 16:9 projection HDTV with 5-element lens system; 61 x 59.88 x 28 inches (W x H x D) 8-sensor auto digital convergence w/timer DVI w/ HDCP & IEEE1394 / 5C (2 in / out ) Product Description: The premiere offering from Hitachi, the Director's Series makes a definitive statement in any room, from the elegant black high-gloss finish to the artfully sculpted profile. Hitachi's new Hybrid Wide-Neck CRTs, Super Contrast Lenses, proprietary VirtualHD digital video processor and Deep Black Anti-Reflective screen work in concert to deliver an unparalleled Home Theater experience. The integrated HDTV tuner enables reception of terrestrial and unscrambled cable HDTV signals, eliminating an outboard HDTV tuner. There are digital interfaces for both DVI and IEEE 1394 for use with the latest generation of HDTV set-top boxes.

Panasonic PT-47WX42 42-Inch 16:9 HDTV-Ready Projection TV Panasonic Electronics List Price: $1,799.99* Lowest Used Price: $385.00* *(As of 18:53 Pacific 2 Sep 2010 More Info) Click Here 42-inch widescreen projection display with 1080i and 480p compatibility Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 pulldown) provides faithful reproduction of film-based materials Digital velocity-modulated scanning improves the definition at picture edges Product Description: See how much better home entertainment can be with a 47M-^RM-^R widescreen HDTV monitor. It features 3:2 Film Correction for movies that look their best, and a 3D-Y/C digital comb filter for a crisp, clean picture. ItM-^Rs HD-ready, so you can add an HDTV receiver and experience the excitement of high-definition broadcasts. Numerous inputs offer flexibility in home theater design, and the 2-tuner picture-in-picture lets you view multiple screens in a variety of formats, including a split-screen display.

Toshiba 65H82 65-Inch 16:9 HDTV-Ready Projection TV Toshiba Electronics List Price: $3,099.99* Lowest Used Price: $1,450.00* *(As of 18:53 Pacific 2 Sep 2010 More Info) Click Here 65-inch widescreen (16:9 aspect-ratio) HD-compatible projection television featuring IDSC Pro up-converting 3D Y/C digital comb filter with Vertical Contour Correction accurately processes RF (broadcast, VCR) and composite-video (DVD, VCR, camcorder) signals HD Dynamic Contrast analyzes picture information to sharpen and deepens those parts with the most detailed information Product Description: Movie lovers, rejoice! This Toshiba TheaterWide 65H82 television delivers everything you've been dreaming of. DFine high-speed velocity scan modulation improves contrast and overall picture sharpness by changing the speed of the electron beam as it transitions between bright and dark areas of the picture. HD Dynamic Contrast continually analyzes picture information and enhances those parts of the picture with the most detail information, which results in a sharper, deeper, more film-like image. SRS 3D sound field expander system creates a wide 3-dimensional sound field from the television's internal speaker, which enhances sound quality without the addition of external speakers. And with Direct Video Input Selection inputs can now be directly selected from the remote's numbered keypad without scrolling through all the inputs. Superb performance and comfort - that's what marks this TV.

Panasonic TC-26LX20 26-Inch Widescreen HDTV-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV Panasonic Electronics List Price: $2,999.99* Lowest Used Price: $500.00* *(As of 18:53 Pacific 2 Sep 2010 More Info) Click Here 26-inch HDTV-ready widescreen flat-panel LCD TV; measures 33.2 x 18.8 x 5.4 inches (W x H x D) Parental control, multilingual menus, and closed captioning True surround sound and four built-in speakers for 40 watts total output Product Description: 2/8/200615-19-32...

Zenith P50W26B 50-Inch Plasma Flat-Panel HDTV Zenith Electronics List Price: $11,999.99* Lowest Used Price: $700.00* *(As of 18:53 Pacific 2 Sep 2010 More Info) Click Here 50-inch plasma HDTV monitor with depth of less than 4 inches; 48.1 x 28.9 x 4.13 inches (W x H x D) 620 cd/m2 brightness delivers incredibly bright pictures, even in well-lit areas Aspect Ratio Correction intelligently resizes video and computer images to 16:9 widescreen or 4:3 conventional formats Product Description: This 50" plasma HDTV monitor's groundbreaking display technology delivers superior image clarity, color, and brightness in large-format televisions that are less than 4" thick. High-resolution format produces extremely detailed imagery. Faroudja/Sage scan converter seamlessly converts TV video data to PC formats without distortion or cropping images in either 4:3 or 16:9. Vertical display mode changes the image from horizontal to vertical if monitor is rotated 90 degrees.

Sony KV-32XBR450 32" XBR Wega Flat-Screen HDTV Monitor with PIP Sony Electronics Lowest Used Price: $799.00* *(As of 18:53 Pacific 2 Sep 2010 More Info) Click Here 32-inch flat-screen HDTV monitor 2-speaker surround sound simulation Auto-volume correction, child lock-out Product Description: For a state-of-the-art viewing experience, Sony's 32'' XBR« Wega« Flat Screen Stereo TV is the way to go. With DRC« Multi-Function with 3:2 Pull Down Technology, 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter, Velocity Scan Modulation, Vertical Aperture Compensation & HD-Capable Component Video Inputs to connect to a high-definition satellite dish or progressive scan DVD, this TV delivers movie theater quality picture. And 2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture lets you watch 2 shows at once. It's enough to make your head spin

Toshiba 43H71 43 HDTV-Ready Projection TV Toshiba Electronics List Price: $1,999.99* Lowest Used Price: $450.00* *(As of 18:53 Pacific 2 Sep 2010 More Info) Click Here HDTV-compatible 43-inch TheaterView projection screen IDSC allows acceptance of 480i, progressive-scan 480p, and high-definition 1080i signals Advanced TheaterShield resists screen scratching and reduces reflectivity Product Description: Toshiba delivers in its projection televisions a truly cinematic experience you are looking for. TheaterView projection TVs bring superb picture and sound quality and cutting-edge features right into your home. Toshiba's renowned engineering expertise guarantees vivid, true-to-life video and audio.43H71 features PowerFocus HC high-contrast multi-element lens system that is designed to maximize both sharpness and brightness. Built-in high-contrast TheaterShield acrylic shield protects the screen. Unlike some standard shields, the TheaterShield incorporates a special hard coat to resist scratching. Toshiba's TheaterView TVs are designed to offer the ultimate in image quality from all video sources. Unique image-enhancing technology called Cinema Mode (3:2 pull-down detection and compensation) delivers the most realistic and detailed reconstruction of film-based (24fps) video content such as DVD movies. Flesh tone control corrects phase deficiencies in the broadcast signal. Color detail enhancement circuit improves picture detail and reduces color video noise. 43H71 also offers picture-in-picture audio output, TouchFocus auto convergence for faster, more accurate digital convergence at the touch of a button, and Dynamic Contrast feature for near film-like image quality. For more powerful and realistic home theater audio, it features Stable Sound, that automatically monitors volume levels and ensures that audio levels remain consistent during commercials or when a viewer is changing channels.

Sony KW-34HD1 34" Trinitron HDTV Sony Electronics List Price: $8,499.99* Lowest Used Price: $500.00* *(As of 18:53 Pacific 2 Sep 2010 More Info) Click Here 34-inch, widescreen FD Trinitron picture tube Digital Reality Creation (DRC) circuitry 3-D digital comb filter Product Description: You can receive the benefits of improved digital reception without giving up the flexibility of analog. The high resolution flat screen gives an incredible depth of focus and a brighter more detailed picture. Picture in a Picture means you never have to wonder if something better is playing on another channel. Preview it on a split screen.High Focus Electron Gun Flat-screen CRT's demand incredible depth-of-focus. To accomplish this, Sony increased the focal length of the electron gun by 30%. Fine Pitch Aperture Grille Vertical Slits Stretch without interruption from the top of the screen to the bottom for a brighter, more vivid picture. The FD Trinitron picture tube used a new flat APERTURE GRILLE with higher tension, more slits and closer spacing between the slits (finer pitch) resulting in outstanding image detail and clarity. 3D Digital Comb Filter Improves your picture by comparing successive scan lines and lines of successive video frames, to reduce dot-crawl and cross-color distortion more effectively than ever. Dynamic Picture Circuitry Processor continually adjusts dynamic range to match full light-to-dark values. Dynamic Focus Circuitry maintains big-screen focusing accuracy from corner to corner. Velocity Modulation Scanning sharpens picture definition by varying the beam scanning rate to give every object a sharp, clean edge. Magnetic Quadra Pole reduces beam spot distortion and improves corner-to-corner focus, as well as picture sharpness.

RCA D34W20 34" TruFlat HD-Ready TV RCA Electronics List Price: $2,049.00* Lowest Used Price: $400.00* *(As of 18:53 Pacific 2 Sep 2010 More Info) Click Here 34-inch 16:9 aspect-ratio widescreen HDTV monitor; 39.25 x 26.75 x 24.5 inches (W x H x D) Automatic letterbox detection fills out the widescreen viewing area with appropriate input signals A dedicated subwoofer output lets you hook up a powered subwoofer (no audio/video receiver required) Product Description: This RCA 34" Diagonal TruFlat HDTV Monitor will let you experience television on a new level. Change the Clip'On Frame (sold separately) to make your television match the color of your house or to match your mood! It is so easy to snap on and off, you'll want to have a different color frame for every occasion! Movies will have a smooth film-like appearance with the Progressive Scan functionality. This television includes the latest connectivity - DVI Input with HDCP. DVI-HDTV allows transmission of (uncompressed digital) video signals from a set-top box to a digital TV. Dolby Virtual uses the television's left and right speakers to simulate surround sound and create a "live performance" experience. Movies and television programs will never be the same once you've experienced an RCA Digital Television.