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4/11/2012

Walker Edison Bermuda 44-Inch Corner TV Stand Review

Walker Edison Bermuda 44-Inch Corner TV Stand
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We have a wide open passage from the living room to the bay breakfast area, many windows and plants and all white oak flooring. This simple glass stand is elegant in its simplicity, and the dark bronze legs are a perfect frame for the Sony 46" HDTV. We have it placed in that passageway to the outside, and it makes a decorative statement that complements both rooms. You can assemble simply in less than 30 minutes (they even include extra caps and smaller parts); the result is sturdy, and elegant. Best money I could have spent, and it arrived two days after I placed the order. Don't worry about backing it into a corner or against a wall (unless you have a roustabout dog or young adventurous children). It would easily take a 52" flat screen as well. Walker Edison Bermuda 44-Inch Corner TV Stand, Clear/Black

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A sleek addition to the media room, the Bermuda TV stand from Walker Edison fits snugly into a corner of the room while creating plenty of storage space for a sizable television and its components. Three shelves in all, the stand is crafted from beveled tempered safety glass and powder-coated metal tubing legs in black. A silk-screened black coating covers the glass, while chrome glass mounts gleam through for contrast. Made to hold up to 250 pounds on its top shelf, the stand also stores a DVD player, gaming console, and movie collection with ease. Measuring 24 by 44 by 22, it arrives ready to assemble and is also available in a clear/silver and a clear/black version.

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3/16/2012

Menotek Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Converter cable (for Unibody MacBook - Pro - Air etc.) - IMPROVED WITH AUDIO Review

Menotek Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Converter cable (for Unibody MacBook - Pro - Air etc.) - IMPROVED WITH AUDIO
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If you have a new Macbook from April 2010+, and are looking for an adapter for HDMI W/ audio THIS IS THE ONE. I spent 30 minutes looking through Amazon to make sure it would be the right one, so let me save you the trouble and say it is!
Make sure you go to settings and switch audio to "HDMI out".
Now the problem... It's not a problem with this product at all (thus the 5 star rating). The Macbook won't control the volume with the keyboard through HDMI out, you have to control it from the TV/Monitor/external speakers. Not sure why, I guess that's just how Digital audio works. This was a surprise to me, so I wanted to let you all know that.
The audio sounds fantastic!

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The Menotek Mini DisplayPort to HDMI The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a licensable compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. HDMI connects DRM-enforcing digital audio/video sources such as a set-top box, an HD DVD disc player, a Blu-ray Disc player, a personal computer, a video game console, or an AV receiver to a compatible digital audio device and/or video monitor such as a digital television (DTV). HDMI began to appear in 2006 on consumer HDTV camcorders and high-end digital still cameras. Mini DisplayPort offers a unified, scalable, and cost effective interface for embedded and external display applications. It not only has an elegant appearance with the white color but also brings much convenience with its small size. It offers solutions for digital entertainment center, HDTV retail and show site, HDTV, STB, DVD and Projector factory, noise space and security concerns, data center control, information distribution, conference room presentation, school and corporate training environments. Specifications Support Mini DisplayPort 1.1a input and HDMI 1.3b output. Support HDMI highest video resolution 1080p. Support HDMI 225MHz/2.25 Gbps per channel (6.75Gbps all channel) bandwidth. Support HDMI 12bit per channel (36bit all channel) deep colour. support uncompressed audio such as LPCM. Support compressed audio such as DTS Digital, Dolby Digital (including DTS-HD and Dolby True HD) Powered from Mini DisplayPort source.
Audio output option through HDMI is not functioning properly with iMacs running the most recent Mac OSX 10.6.4 update.Please do not update to 10.6.4 until this issue has been resolved by Apple

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1/04/2012

Ready America 4520 Flat Screen TV Safety Strap Review

Ready America 4520 Flat Screen TV Safety Strap
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If you don't care about the fact that you'll never be able to remove it again, this product definitely seems to do the job is was made for. However, it is not true that it will not do any damage to your TV shelf/tabletop, as the manufacturers claim. If you decide to use this, you better be committed as to where you'll be putting it, because you'll never be able to move the metal adhesives again (at least not without ripping the finish off any wood piece of furniture). Was a bit disappointed by this aspect, since it seemed like a bit of false advertising.

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Don't wait for accidents to happen! Protect your Flat Screen TV from devastating falls with these TV straps! Made of sturdy nylon, these flat screen safety straps will keep your TV in its place, safe from earthquakes and kids knocking it over. Each kit includes two flexible straps, attach one end to the back of the TV and the other end to your TV stand using peel and press tape - no holes and straps are hidden from view. Straps will hold 150 lbs. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Easy. Made in America

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1/03/2012

Bush Furniture Universal TV Stand Review

Bush Furniture Universal TV Stand
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This is a nice-looking unit, in a modern minimalist way. It's possibly a little difficult to tell from the photographs, but the steel frame has a nice semigloss enamel covering. With reasonable care, it doesn't look like the finish will nick off.
It comes well-packed in a single carton, weighing nearly 100 pounds. All parts are embedded in custom-molded polystyrene foam. Be aware that you'll have a LOT of foam to discard. Once you wrestle the box into your domicile, individual parts are light. A small-framed person might wish to have a helper for the three glass shelves. Assembly instructions are simple and reasonably clear. Anyone with the slightest bit of mechanical aptitude should be able to put this stand together in under an hour. While quite solid mechanically, I did have one bolt that didn't grip its specified hole. There doesn't appear to be any warping. Instead, I believe the hole wasn't quite properly tapped. There's enough redundant support that I'm not going to worry about it.
One small complaint. The framework is comprised of hollow steel pieces. Depending on your listening levels and choice of listening material, there's some chance that this frame could resonate slightly. The very best frames would fill those areas with bags of sand or some other damping material. This is a minor problem at worst.

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Designed to complement the style and finish of today's electronic components, the Universal Collection is the ultimate contemporary choice for entertainment furniture.

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11/05/2011

Philips 32PFL5403D/27 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV Review

Philips 32PFL5403D/27 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
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This is the 3rd hdtv lcd I have purchased this year but the 1st one I am happy with. I purchased a Samsung earlier this year after reading all the amazing reviews, maybe I was expecting too much but I felt disappointed when I had it at home. I then purchased the HP Media Smart 42" with the wifi, it is a nice lcd but it is way overpriced because of the useless wifi which is impossible to setup anyway. Took that right back to bestbuy the next day. Now for the Philips. I was debating whether to get the Sony Bravia L or this Philips. Even though this is more expensive I went with the Philips because of that gut feeling I had everytime I was disappointed with an lcd I told myself I should have got the Philips. Well I finally did and I am very happy with my purchase. I got it for $691 at Sams Club. As soon as it became available I ordered it. I have had it for 3 days now. As soon as I opened the box I liked the glass stand. The lcd itself has a very nice elegant minimalist design which I love. The remote is very simple I like it as well, one thing that would truly make it better would be some sort of backlight, but after a while I will memorize the location of the buttons anyway. When I plugged in all my equipment, just the cable box and the Cambridge Soundworks i765 which I use as my dvd player and external speakers for the lcd, I powered it on and it walked me thru the setup which is very simple. Instead of the usual numbers to calibrate the settings, it walks you thru sets of pictures, half of the screen one setting the other half the screen the other, you select which half you prefer, then the lcd knows what you prefer and it is all setup. It does the best job of analog of any of these newer hdtvs I have seen or had, that makes me very happy. It is also great for dvds and hdtv. All around and for the money it has me very happy. The reason I did not get the 42" is because for my room the 42" is just too big that is a big reason I returned the HP Mediasmart lcd besides that I realized that I overpaid for useless and complicated to setup wifi. So for anybody looking for a well priced lcd hdtv that is great for both analog and digital video this is a must buy television.

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Panache and performance meet in one stylish experience. Combining a HD Ready 768p display, Pixel Plus 3HD engine and fantastic invisible sound, this Flat TV ensures brilliant design and powerful performance for years to come.


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10/23/2011

Cables To Go - 27412 - 12ft 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable M/M PC-99 (Beige) Review

Cables To Go - 27412 - 12ft 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable M/M PC-99 (Beige)
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For those of you who may be electonically challenged (like myself) these are the audio cables we use to connect our Dell PC to our Samsung HDTV.

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Special Value! 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cables The 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cables from Cables To Go are specifically designed for quality computer audio applications. The 3.5mm cable connects the PC sound card, portable CD player or any mini-stereo audio device with 3.5mm jacks to multimedia speakers. The cable features two 29-gauge stranded conductors and a drain wire, which are tinned to resist oxidation. The conductors and drain wire are wrapped with an aluminum foil shield to resist noise and interference. FeaturesConnectors: 3.5mm Stereo Male to 3.5mm Stereo MaleFully molded connectors provide strain reliefFoil shielded to prevent unwanted EMI/RFI interferenceNickel-plated connectorsPC-99 color-coded to match computer speaker jackUse: Connects PC sound card, portable CD player or any mini-stereo audio device with 3.5mm jacks to multimedia speakersCertification: UL Listed

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6/14/2011

Samsung HMX-U20 Ultra-Compact Full-HD Camcorder (Blue) Review

Samsung HMX-U20 Ultra-Compact Full-HD Camcorder (Blue)
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This device was perfect in every way. I had high hopes. Until I played back the video and heard a constant clicking sound that was impossible to ignore. For a memory based device, it is curious that there would be a mechanical noise on the audio track. It is a shame as the device is beautifully designed, easy to operate and captures nice quality images. Contacted Samsung and they would not say anything other than to return it for servicing. Very disappointing. I decided to go for a hybrid device instead and ordered a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. It's fantastic and takes good HD video as well as beautiful stills.

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It looks like a digital camera.It's the same size as a digital camera.It even takes 10-megapixel photos like a digital camera.But . . . it's NOT a digital camera.Presenting the HMX-U20 HD digital camcorder from Samsung.Record Full HD 1080p video or shoot 10-megapixel stills thanks to the large, 1/2.3" CMOS image sensor bolstered by a powerful 3x optical zoom.Then, use the built-in, flip-out USB connector to immediately begin transferring video and photos to your computer, blog, YouTube account, and more.Further, look to Smart Auto technology to automatically optimize every shot, allowing you to keep your attention focused on the action and not on camera settings.While the Lithium-ion battery can be charged via an AC adapter or USB, a mini HDMI output lets you send HD footage directly to your HDTV for a big-screen premiere.

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4/16/2011

Samsung HW-C450 Soundbar Speaker Review

Samsung HW-C450 Soundbar Speaker
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Ok let's start by telling you, that I am not just some guy doing a review. I have purchased and tested 3 other Soundbars and tested all the rest in the stores... First was the Vizio Bar - Ok sound, but did not produce a real surround sound effect. And I was able to max... out the volume at 3am in the morning with out waking anyone up... Needless to say it ain't all that loud... Although it had easy one wire hookup with a fiber optic cable... Second was the Sony HTC100 with HDMI hookups. This one was loved for it"s ease to hookup HMDI components straight to it and it acted as a switch. The big thing is, this unit was horrible on sound. I turned it up to it's max of 50 and could still hear my dishwasher in the background... As a matter of fact when me and best buy guy Dave tried it, we could talk over it on max vol... Now for the Samsung HW-C450: Amazing - amazing- amazing... This unit out did all the others on volume of only 26 with a max of I don't know (I think 60), because I'm afraid to turn it up because it may bust the speakers it's so loud... This Sound bar is great for the person who knows nothing about 5.1 and 7.2 channel theater systems. You will be very happy. Now I am a owner of a old Sherwood Receiver and 5.1 Dolby Surround System, with Cerwin Vega speakers... And it doesn"t give the back noise as great, but it definitely stands it's ground for a one pc speaker... Now for someone who knows about theater systems, don't get scare, this is the best low cost unit you can get and you will be amazed, but all I'm saying is, don't expect a 5.1 Dolby Sound from this. It is amazing sound, but doesn't hit every corner like your seperate speakers will. Now for design, A+++... Samsung gets thumbs up from me. It's not a big as the others @38" I think... But this thing hits harder then the rest. But the look is classy with revealed speakers with the crome tone tips... Just nice... Oh and I almost forgot it's touch operated, which is a nice added feature... Now for room size, mine covers a petty good sized family room. And still rattles the walls upstairs. And clearly heard outside the house. This one has 2 options for sound hook up, Analog RCA (Provided) and Fiber Optic (Provided). I opted for Fiber Optic, because my TV automatically sends the sound from the TV to the Soundbar. Which is the easiest thing for me, because it saves you from having to hook up and waste money on a receiver. All you would have to do if you had all HDMI hookup (Seeing if your TV didn't already have enough of them) is buy a HDMI switch from online or Best Buy. I use my Cable box HDMI, Blu Ray Player HDMI, DVD/VCR HMDI. But if you havee more things like Wii, Xbox360, etc. The switch will help you send the signal to the TV. I have not found any negatives with the unit as of yet. It has played both, burned DVDs well and regular ones with great sound... So there has not been any problems... Great sound, Great look, and Great price... And the Wireless Sub is fantastic. Use Cinema for Music, not Music... Under the equalizer. Has about 5 options...

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