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The GZ-MG30 is a member of JVC's revolutionary Everio line of digital camcorders. Instead of tape or DVD, Everio records to a built-in 30GB hard drive. From there, you can transfer your video to a PC via USB 2.0 cable, or transfer it to tape or DVD.

You can record up to 37.5 hours of video in Economy mode, or about 7 hours of DVD-quality MPEG-2. You can also record stills and video to SD cards. 16:9 Squeeze mode lets you shoot video that fits wide-screen TVs. 3D noise reduction and digital image stabilization give you great pictures in almost any condition. A 25x optical zoom gets you up close and personal, and an 800x digital zoom brings you closer than ever to the action. There's editing and DVD authoring software included for both PC and Mac owners.

 $319.95 + Shipping

Panasonic SDR-S150 3-CCD SD Camcorder

The Panasonic SDR-S150 3-CCD SD Camcorder includes a Leica Dicomar lens, 10x optical zoom, 3.1-megapixel still mode, a 2.8" LCD screen, and is the first camcorder to take advantage of the SDHC memory card.

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Pure Digital Technologies Flip Video, a new line of digital video capture devices designed to revolutionize how everyday consumers shoot and share video.  These remarkably simple and affordable camcorders feature a major advance in video sharing technology combined with an ultra-portable design and easy-to-use capture functionality. Developed with Internet video sharing software integrated directly into the device, Flip Video is the first camcorder to seamlessly upload directly to YouTube, and other online video sharing sites. READ THE REVIEW

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*** Looking for a video editing program that is easy to use? And FREE?  You can download and use Pinnacle Systems free VideoSpin™ video editing and sharing application from www.videospin.com. more

 

The Sony RDR-GX330 DVD Recorder is a multi-format recorder that provides up to 14 hours recording time. It can record and playback video on DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW discs. In addition, for DVD+R Double layer DVD, it can store 8.5 GB of video on a single disc. Playback CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD or SVCD discs as well as MP3 and JPEG on a CD-R, CD-RW discs. This DVD Recorder also features Progressive Scan, a user friendly (GUI) Graphic User Interface and the built-in Dolby Digital and DTS Optical/Coaxial Output. It also includes an iLink (FireWire) connection for recording from a DV camcorder.

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This is pretty cool. Now you can watch HD TV on your desktop computer or laptop  -  The Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick enables consumers to view live television on their PC complete with pause, rewind and fast-forward time-shifting functionality. You can even record your favorite programs for viewing later. more

 

Wouldn’t it be great to access all the music on your computer and make phone calls from your computer while walking around the house?  Now you can with LTB Audio’s Q-Bean, your PC’s new best friend. Q-Bean, a digital wireless device offers everything from digital CD-quality audio to a built-in microphone for speech and remote control features for Windows Media Player, Media Center, iTunes users as well as music and movie playback. With Q-Bean you can have a secure conversation and talk and listen with no delay perfect for paltalk, Skype and other VoIP applications. Q-Bean is able to remotely control various software applications. For example with Q-Bean you can access functions on Windows Media player such as  volume up/down, pause and play enabling you to carry your entire media collection wirelessly from your computer.  While many wireless devices may have problems with interference, Q-Bean utilizes a unique technology that secures the frequency between the transmitter (linked to your computer) and receiver allowing for secure conversation that no one else can overhear. more

Like to watch BIG?

The new Westinghouse Digital L2410NM is the all-in-one solution for computers, games, Internet surfers and movie watchers. 
 
The L2410NM is a stunning 24” multifunction monitor designed to bring elegance and sophistication to the desktop or home office.
 
Beyond 1080p quality with its super-high 1920 x 1200 resolution and 700:1 contrast ratio, the L2410NM is ideal for digital entertainment applications such as watching TV and DVD movies, playing HD-video games, and surfing the Internet. more

 

The Yamaha YSP-1 Digital Sound Speaker is an amazing and exciting breakthrough in home theater technology. Now you can get optimum multi-channel sound directivity to enjoy the full benefits of home theater all from one easily installed component.  No more multiple speakers, no more clutter, no more hiding wires. Just the pure excitement of bringing your music to life.
Although it is only one component, there are actually 42 speaker drivers inside, precisely focused beams of sound aimed for optimum surround sound effect.
ADS DVD Xpress DX2 - Are you looking for a fast and easy way to transfer your movies and special events from old VHS, S-video or even beta video tape to a CD or a DVD disk? Or maybe you want to convert your old videos to a format you can watch on a mobile device like a Sony PSP, Apple iPOD or Zen Vision?
Want to watch HD or digital video on your laptop or Windows desktop? The Pinnacle PCTV HD Stick plugs into your laptop or your desktop Windows machine via a USB 2.0 connection and lets you watch high quality HD video over the airwaves. It also picks up and plays local analog television signals. If you have a cable TV connection, instead of an antenna, you can plug your cable connection into this gadget and now you can watch cable TV on your computer. more
Do you need storage?

 
The My Book Premium Edition II 1 TB Triple Interface External Hard Drive from Western Digital is a high-capacity external hard drive with an interface that allows it to be connected via USB 2.0, FireWire-800 or FireWire-400, a 16 MB data buffer and a rotation speed of 7200 rpm. The drive is housed in an elegant design that can, at first glance, be mistaken for that of a hardbound book. This makes the drive an excellent choice for anyone who would like to have a unique and classy drive to use for external data storage. The drive features a built-in power-saving feature, has no environmental contaminants and ships in recyclable packaging, making it as friendly to the environment as it is to your data.  The included software suite by Google will help you organize your data, manage photographs and even search both the hard drive and the web. This drive is an excellent choice for anyone who would like to add storage to their computer without sacrificing aesthetics.

GREAT PRICE - $ 329.95

The new Panasonic  HDC-SD1 AVCHD SD/SDHC HD Camcorder is one of the smallest high definition cameras on the market. HDC-SD1 includes a Leica Dicomar lens, 12x optical zoom, 5.1-ch surround sound recording, and 3" LCD screen.

It captures AVCHD HD video onto SDHC memory card technology. This gives you the ability to capture up to one hour of 1080i quality video onto a 4GB SDHC card (included). The HDC-SD1 also features the HD Advanced Pure Color Engine, this is the same image processing circuitry found in every one of their award winning 3CCD camcorders.

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Just $799.95 GREAT PRICE

 

LightSnake iChat, a USB headset with microphone that offers computer users one solution for many multimedia audio and voice applications. The LightSnake iChat features SoundTech's patented "Live when Lit" technology that glows when connected and flashes when sound is being transmitted.

The LightSnake iChat is ideal for anyone who participates in multiplayer gaming or voice chats over the Internet. more

Sanyo Xacti E1 Waterproof Camcorder - Practically four cameras in one, the Xacti E1 allows you to shoot both photos and video at a park, birthday party or virtually anywhere else on dry land. And, when the opportunity presents itself, you can also shoot both photos and video while snorkeling or while just playing around in a swimming pool. This powerful little camcorder easily records both full 640x480 resolution video at 30 frames-per-minute and high-resolution 6-megapixel digital still images, all of which are handily stored to a standard SD or SDHC flash memory card (sold separately). Designed to IPX8 international standard for waterproof, the Xacti E1 is capable of recording full-motion video five feet underwater for up to 30 minutes. Incorporating a water-tight design that can resist the pressure created when submersed at five feet, the Xacti E1 is capable of capturing dramatic photos and video footage underwater to share with less adventurous family members and friends. more

 

Have you got your Quik Pod Pro yet? Under $30! - This is quite brilliant. A long telescoping pole with a camera screw on the end.  It lets you elevate your digital camera or small camcorder high above the crowd to get shots of the band at a concert. It lets you carry the camera down low to get dramatic shots from ground or shoe level. Or if you are traveling alone, you can great shots of yourself! read the review

 

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Great Camcorder Deal

The Samsung SC-X205L Sports Digital Camcorder
is not only a great camcorder. It also works well as a webcam, an MP3 player and a still camera with 800 x 600 resolution. You get 512 MB of built-in memory capable of handling more than an hour of normal video, plus a SD/MMC slot for access to even more data.
Just $329.95 + Shipping

 

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The Zen Vision MultiMedia Center  fits in your pocket, and the 30GB hard drive can hold up to 120 hours of video, 15000 songs, or tens of thousands of pictures. You can listen to music on the bus, watch a favorite TV show or movie on an airplane, carry your entire collection of photos to a family reunion or do all three in the same trip!

 
The 3.7" color LCD screen is bright and easy to see, and the rechargeable battery is removable, so that if you are running low, you can pop in an extra one.  In addition the Zen Vision features FM radio and recording, an integrated compact flash reader, personal organizer software, a voice recorder and more. $269.95 + Shipping

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Great for kids and discrete video watching when you are in the office or in class!

Samsung's DVD-L25 Portable DVD Player is one of the smallest available. Weighing in at just 9.6 ounces, the DVD-L25 includes a 2.5" LCD display. It plays 3.5" Mini CDs and Mini DVDs, and accommodates CDs with JPEG files, MP3s, Windows Media files, and Kodak Picture CDs. Zoom pictures up to 4 times their normal size. Search DVDs at speeds from 1/8x to 128x. The parental control helps block children from viewing inappropriate content. The included AA batteries will power the unit for up to 2.5 hours of DVD viewing time and can be recharged again and again with the included charger. $24.95 + Shipping

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Sanyo PLV-Z4 Widescreen (1280 x 720) LCD Home Theater Projector will turn your home into a movie theater. State of the art technology and user friendly equipment means that you can concentrate entirely on perfect movie enjoyment. Incorporates a 12 bit color technology, 7000:1 contrast ratio, one billion colors, HDTV and true 16:9 format. Discover a complete great image quality.

Special deal at B&H - Just $999.95

 

JVC's XV-N330B DVD Video, Video CD, SVCD, DVD-R/W, Audio CD, JPEG and CD-R/RW Player gives you a broad range of features to suit your needs. You can use the variable speed playback to watch DVDs up to one-and-a-half times faster while audio and subtitles play at normal speed. Try playing around with the 11 visual effects during your JPEG playback and make a truly unique slide show to share with friends and family. You can even customize the start up screen with a saved home photo. Two set up modes let you set and save the preferences for two different viewers.

Add to the features the ultra-slim, affordable styling and you've got the perfect DVD player for your sleek home theater system.

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Sometimes you just want a small and compact, easy to use digital camcorder that can slide into your pocket. Right? If so, then you ought to check out these two new digital camcorders from RCA - the new Small Wonder digital camcorders. Read the review.

 

With a list price of only $1099, the newly released Canon HV20 is an easy to use and affordable digital camcorder that enables you to shoot in high definition. Excellent for video hobbyists and prosumers, media professionals and broadcasters might want to take a look as well.

According to Canon, the new "Canon HV20 gives you the ultimate in HD video and digital photo quality with advanced features for the knowledgeable and demanding videographer."

It captures 1080 High Definition resolution video in 16:9 format, onto standard MiniDV cassette tapes and offers a true 16:9 widescreen HD image.

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Start Slinging Your TV and Cable to where ever you are at!

Sling Media Slingbox Tuner Internet TV Broadcaster

The Slingbox Tuner Internet TV Broadcaster from Sling Media allows
 you to watch live television streamed from your home analog cable
connection via the Internet on a laptop or cellular telephone.
Connecting to your television and broadband Internet connection,
the Slingbox Tuner streams live television over the web and allows
you to view it anywhere with Internet access.

 
  Just $ 119.95 + FREE Shipping

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The new Panasonic SD Memory Card Camcorder is water-resistant and dust-proof construction. The lightweight, compact SDR-S10 is equipped with a 10x optical zoom, quick-start technology, and a 2.7" wide LCD. It will ship with a 2GB SD Card capable of holding up to 100 minutes of video (LP mode). more

The Sony HVR-A1U is an entry level HDV camcorder that records high definition video as well as DVCAM and DV video. When it is selected to record in HDV it can record 60i, 30p or 24 frames per second. Its widescreen chip captures over 1000 horizontal lines and 1440 vertical lines no matter what you dial in for record format. Sony has engineered the camera around a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens for the latest in anti-reflective coatings and new levels of HDTV-quality resolving power in a compact design. This camera's a 10x zoom lens has a maximum wide angle of 5.1 mm which will show a 50° horizontal angle of view. The camera uses a single three million pixel CMOS chip to capture images. The use of a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) chip allows the camera to capture amazing high quality images while consuming less battery power and making the camera smaller overall. The Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP), a Sony created technology, enables the camcorder to capture and process high-definition video and high resolution still images with the highest levels of contrast and detail. The HVR-A1U has balanced XLR audio inputs with phantom power and attenuation options. A shotgun microphone can be mounted on top the camcorder as a large, shoulder-mount ENG style camera would.

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The Panasonic VDR-D300 3-CCD DIGA DVD Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder - with 10x Optical Zoom  - records high-quality digital video and still images onto removable DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs. With this camcorder, you can enjoy all the benefits of the DVD format - including disc navigation and editing made simple. Use the VDR-D300 to access your favorite recorded scenes instantly without searching, fast-forwarding, or rewinding.

The camera indexes the initial images of video scenes and displays them as thumbnails, making for fast and easy searching and previewing of material. It also features a lightning fast, 10-second start-up time, a hot shoe, a 2.0 USB high-speed port and a streamlined design that does not require plastic disc covers for DVD-R and DVD-RAM discs.

INCLUDES Impact CGA-DU14 Lithium Ion Battery Pack & GGI DVD Camcorder Cleaning Kit

Just $429.95+ Shipping

 

 

iRiver Clix 2GB Video, Photo and MP3 Portable Player

The iRiver Clix 2GB Portable Video, Photo, MP3 Player will store and play just about any media you can give it with its 2.2 inch color display, 28 hours of rechargeable battery life, a USB 2.0 connection, a digital FM tuner and a voice recorder.

Transfer, convert and manage files with Windows Media Player and Explorer; access both subscription and pay per song music services. Weighing 2.5 ounces and smaller than a micro-thin cell phone, you can be entertained anywhere, anytime.

$144.95 + Shipping

 

Sony LF-PK1 LocationFree Player Pak for PlayStation
 lets you stream video from your television and home theatre to your PlayStation Portable or PC. This allows you to watch a TV show on your PSP from a room in your house without a TV, to use your PC as a Digital Video Recorder or even to stream video over the internet for you to watch when you are traveling.

 
With the included IR Blaster installed you can use software on the PSP or PC to change channels or other settings without having to be near your home entertainment system. You'll look at TV in a new light when you watch it on the back porch on your PSP or when you can watch your local news over the NetAV Internet Connection when you are out of town.
 $99.95 + Shipping

 

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55/P Digital Camera - DSC-W55/P  

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55/P Digital Camera - DSC-W55/P

Look as brilliant as your pictures will with the Cyber-shot DSC-W55 digital camera. Powerful, colorful and pocket-sized, this ultra-compact camera offers superb 7.2 megapixel imaging, Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom lens, high ISO 1000 sensitivity for low-light shooting and Stamina battery power for up to 380 shots1 . A bright 2.5"2 LCD screen helps you compose shots, check results and read menus even in bright sunlight. 56MB3 of internal memory lets you capture the moment without a flash memory card. And a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media makes it easy to save and exchange photos. The Cyber-shot DSC-W55 is available in four stylish colors including blue, pink, black and silver. Cameras & Camcorders Digital Cameras DSC-W55/P

 

SoundTech Professional Audio, a division of US Music Corporation, announced the availability of the LightSnake, an intelligent microphone-to-PC cable with embedded analog to digital converter and signal booster. The LightSnake features SoundTech's patented "Live when Lit" technology cable ends that glow and flash indicating when sound is being transmitted.

This is very cool and enables you to record your vocals directly into your computer and then edit and mix them with whatever software package you have. Even better, it works with both Mac and Windows machines. more

 

ArcSoft Funhouse is an awesomely fun and amazingly easy to use photo blending solution for creative and wild digital images.

It makes it easy to seamlessly combine seamlessly two or more photos to create funny or realistic scenes. Make yourself a star quarterback or an arena rock star. Put friends and family members on $100 bills, or swap all of their heads and bodies. Funhouse walks you through adding your personal photos into built-in or custom templates to print, email, and share these digital imaging creations. Add captions, titles, quotes - full text editing lets you include colorful taglines and descriptions. MORE

 

Looking for a new mobile music, video or navigation device? Check out Doug Dixon's guide to what is new and cool:

  • Music and music players

  • Portable media players

  • Portable game players

  • Mobile phones and PDAs

  • Portable navigation devices and mobile phones  MORE

 

Want to watch HD and regular TV on your laptop? Check out the new Diamond HDTV100, an over-the-air HDTV, UHF/VHF (75ohm) and analog cable receiver with portable antenna. The HDTV100 is a PenDrive size, USB 2.0 dual tuner system TV receiver allowing users to receive Free-to-Air ATSC and high quality analog TV signals to watch in windows on the PC.  It has an advanced, silicon analog TV tuner for hyper band cable and worldwide terrestrial antenna reception.  The portable device is entirely powered off of the USB bus so no extra power adapter is required.  more
The Sony DCR-SR40 Digital Handycam offers a pro quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, Advanced HAD CCD imager and Progressive Shutter System that can capture extremely sharp digital still images.  This camcorder comes with a variety of features, including a USB 2.0 interface and Dolby Digital AC3 audio. The 30 gig hard drive enables you to download directly to your favorite video software, without bothering with tapes.  more
Mac Users and Windows Users can now easily add extra monitors to their machines without having to open up their machines and add in special video cards.  Matrox Graphics Inc. announced that the Matrox DualHead2Go™ and TripleHead2Go™ are now compatible with Windows and MacŪ systems. From the Graphics eXpansion Module (GXM) product line, both DualHead2Go and TripleHead2Go are palm-sized boxes that connect externally to a notebook or desktop computer and uniquely allow users to attach two or three monitors respectively for an incredible multi-monitor configuration. This is great for video editing! more
It looks like a prop for a Star Wars movie or the latest version of Star Trek. The new Sanyo VPC-HD1 is a cool looking and affordable combination digital still camera and MPEG4 High Definition video recorder. more
Sony's New HDTV Plays Hide and Seek - Sony's all-in-one HDTV hides behind a mechanized screen that houses speakers and a DVD player (check out the sub-woofers too)
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How many portable devices do you carry? The market continues to evolve rapidly, so let's look at new developments in three related areas -- portable media players for both playing and recording, to enjoy music, photos, and videos on the go; portable storage devices so you can take your files, and even your desktop computing environment, along as well; and portable power adaptors to help manage all the batteries and power adaptors that all these devices require. more
Sony Mylo

This is a real cool device. We played with one at the DemoFall2006 conference and were very impressed. This could be the hottest thing for the upcoming holidays.

This product is designed for people who use instant messaging as a primary form of communication and networking for their social life. The name mylo stands for “my life online” and the communicator lets you use instant messaging, browse the Internet, listen to music, send emails and view photos concurrently.

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