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Western Digital WD TV Mini Multimedia Player

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:12:00 -0800

The WD TV Mini is a great little travel player for your multimedia files.

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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:12:00 -0800

Best Buy Movie Downloads: Is the Death of the DVD Nigh?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:29:00 -0800

The emergence of multimedia niceties such as Windows 7’s Internet TV and home networking standards such as DLNA 1.5 are starting to make streaming video all the more appealing.

Best Buy Does Movie Downloads

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:37:00 -0800

Retailer is partnering with CinemaNow to deliver movie downloads to TVs, PCs, media players, and phones.

Best Buy, CinemaNow Partner on Movie Download Service

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:45:00 -0800

Best Buy is rolling out the red carpet for its own branded movie download service that will put Hollywood flicks on everything from HDTVs, Blu-ray players cellphones sold at its stores.

Apple iTunes TV Pitch: Another Nail in Cable's Coffin

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:54:00 -0800

Thanks to more affordable options made possible by broadband Internet, the cable TV industry's practice of offering overpriced, bloated programming packages is on the wane.

Calibrate my HDTV

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:54:00 -0800

Alex Goldstein wants to know the best way to adjust a new HDTV

Apple Claims Apple TV Is 'Still a Hobby' — Seriously

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:30:00 -0700

AppleTV isn't actively being worked on. Here's a theory: Apple has had all of their best talent in the past two years working round the clock on the Tablet, so the AppleTV gets neglected.

Apple Updates iTunes, Apple TV; Changes Are Subtle

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:30:00 -0700

Apple TV 3.0's new main menu adds shortcuts to recently rented or purchased movies — TV shows, music, podcasts, photos and YouTube are also front and center.

Hands On With Apple TV 3.0

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Apple's new software version on Apple TV provides direct access to rented and purchased movies, TV shows, and YouTube videos.

EPIX Movie Service: A Complete Guide

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:59:00 -0700

The new premium movie service EPIX debuts this weekend. Here is what you need to know.

Ditch the Projector (Well, the Bulky One)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:21:00 -0700

The MPro120 Pocket Projector, by 3M, lets you project videos, photos, and presentations.

Our Tech Holiday Wish List: 10 Cool Gadgets We Really, Really Want

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Colorful netbooks, personal TV systems, powerful digital cameras, and a potent Webcam: Our list is made, and we're checking it twice.

The Best Tech Deals of the Week

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:45:00 -0700

We'll show you where to find the best prices on an Apple iMac, a Samsung netbook, a Panasonic HDTV, and more.

Sneaky Fees

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0700

Two bucks to get a paper statement? $15 to book airline tickets online? Wireless providers, cable companies, and other firms are increasingly nickel-and-diming us to death. Here’s how to fight back.

PS3 vs. Xbox 360: Feature Smackdown

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:28:00 -0700

Now that both consoles offer Netflix streaming, how will you decide between them?

Hands On With Roku’s New HD-XR Internet Video Player

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:08:00 -0700

Roku is an inexpensive and easy to use video player that allows you to put Web-based movies and TV shows onto a TV.

The PC World 100: Best Products of 2009

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:40:00 -0700

A laptop that recharges wirelessly, a CPU that leaves the competition in the dust, and a top pick that's changing the face of computing--these are just three of the items in our PC World Top 100 list of the best products of the year.

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Category

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

2009 PC World 100, Listed Alphabetically

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

2009 PC World 100, Listed by Ranking

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:35:00 -0700

Netflix Movie Streaming Comes To PlayStation 3

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:04:00 -0700

Sony’s PlayStation 3 game consoles will be able to stream movies and TV shows from Netflix.

The TV You Want Today

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700

HDTVs are evolving fast. From new smooth-motion technology to 'green' energy-conserving capabilities, we’ll tell you the features you’ve got to have on your next set.

How We Test HDTVs

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700

As HDTVs have become more sophisticated, so has PC World's test methodology. But we still rely heavily on actual people evaluating actual content.

3DTV: The Next Big Thing?

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:00:00 -0700

Now that we’ve got HDTV, what’s next? Look no further than your local movie theater; 3D is coming to a living room near you.

Panasonic TC-P42X1 HDTV

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:40:00 -0700

A 720p plasma set, the low-cost Panasonic TC-P42X1 provides problematic images and underpowered sound.

Sony Bravia KDL-40W5100 HDTV

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:45:00 -0700

The Sony 40W5100 isn’t just an HDTV with a very good picture--it’s a 40-inch window to the Internet.

LG 42LH55 HDTV

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:29:00 -0700

This 42-inch LG HDTV has solid picture quality, but it’s lean on extra goodies.

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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:29:00 -0700

JVC LT-46J300

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:20:00 -0700

The $1100 price is right for a 46-inch HDTV, but disappointing image quality and poor design choices should make you think twice before buying the JVC LT-46J300.

Samsung LN40B650 HDTV

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:50:00 -0700

Thanks to its very good picture quality, Internet and home-network entertainment features, and general user-friendliness, the Samsung LN40B650 ranks as the best 40- to 42-inch HDTV we've tested this year.

Vizio SV421XVT

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:45:00 -0700

While it has a low price for a 42-inch, 240Hz HDTV, this Vizio set doesn’t create a great picture.

Vizio SV471XVT

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:30:00 -0700

For a 47-inch HDTV, the Vizio SV471XVT is priced nicely, and it is generally easy to use, but its picture quality is merely average.

Toshiba 47ZV650U

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:20:00 -0700

The Toshiba 47ZV650U, a 47-inch HDTV, features solid picture quality, but it could be easier to use.

Samsung LN46B750 HDTV

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:40:00 -0700

Internet connectivity and very good picture quality make the $1700 Samsung LN46B750 HDTV a worthy contender.

Vizio VO420E

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:23:00 -0700

The no-frills Vizio VO420E is attractively priced, but you'll have to settle for subpar image quality and mediocre audio.

Panasonic Viera TC-P46S1

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:19:00 -0700

The Panasonic TC-P46S1 would be a bargain 46-inch plasma HDTV if its image quality weren't so disappointing.

Insignia NS-L42X10A HDTV

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:15:00 -0700

The Insignia NS-L42X-10A has lots of features and a temptingly low price--but also poor image and audio quality.

LG 42LH50 42-Inch HDTV

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:10:00 -0700

The LG 42LH50 provides great connected features, above-average image quality, and good looks for a moderate price.

LaCie LaCinema Rugged HD Multimedia Player

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:15:00 -0700

It's one of the pricier hard-drive-based portable digital media adapters on the market, but it's also one of the more capable.

Vizio SV420M 42-Inch HDTV

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:55:00 -0700

The Vizio SV420M HDTV offers lots of customization options and average video quality, at a midrange price.

Xbox 360 Finally Getting Blu-ray Peripheral Support?

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:30:00 -0700

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer occasionally says things he doesn't mean, so what of the latest about Xbox 360 Blu-ray peripherals?

Technology Fails: 8 Extreme Electronic Disasters

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:40:00 -0700

From acid-leaking game controllers to flame-shooting laptops, these eight failures are enough to shake anyone's faith in technology.

iHome iP1 iPod Dock

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:15:00 -0700

The iP1 iPod dock aims to restore what compression has robbed from your music, but it suffers from some sound flaws.

Is Apple's Next Move Blu-Ray?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:53:00 -0700

Nestled amid the slew of recent announcements is a change that may hint of things to come.

Are Apple's New iMacs Ready for Your Living Room?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:16:00 -0700

Apple's new iMacs are too pretty to hide in your home office, but are they right for your living room?

5 New Technologies That Will Change Everything

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0700

3D TV, HTML5, video over Wi-Fi, superfast USB, and mobile "augmented reality" will emerge as breakthrough technologies in the next few years. Here's a preview of what they do and how they work.

TV on the Internet

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Warren Kernaghan asked where on the Internet he can find television programs comparable to what’s on cable

Toshiba Shows First TV Based on Cell Chip

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0700

Hoping to set itself apart from other television makers, Toshiba will in December put on sale in Japan the first TV based on the Cell processor.

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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:10:00 -0700

Blu-ray: 3 Reasons the Winner is an Also-Ran

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:25:00 -0700

Sony may have won the standards battle against HD, but the war may not be over because it isn't the victor yet.

Ultraportable Projectors: LED Models Arrive

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:15:00 -0700

LED-based mini projectors are ready to hit the road--but how good are they?

Acer P3250 Ultraportable Projector

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:15:00 -0700

Superior color quality, well-rounded features, and a great price help the Acer P3250 projector rise toward the top of the heap.