Pioneer BDP-320 Blu-ray Disc Player
This well-designed model delivers consistently pleasing images, and did well on DVD upconversion, but it lacks the streaming capabilities found on many competing models.
Sony BDP-S560 Blu-ray Disc Player
The Sony BDP-S560 delivers very good images--exceptional ones on DVD--and Wi-Fi connectivity, but its poorly designed remote and lack of streaming extras hurt its value.
LG Electronics BD370 Blu-ray Disc Player
A terrific picture, a responsive interface, and plenty of streaming goodness make the LG BD370 a terrific player, despite a few shortcomings.
Samsung BD-P3600 Blu-ray Disc Player
The Samsung BD-P3600 delivers great-looking images and Internet streaming. But it should be a lot easier to use than it is in practice.
LG Electronics BD390 Blu-ray Disc Player
Great Blu-ray images and the best networking and streaming we've seen to date on a Blu-ray Disc player justify the LG BD390’s lofty price.
Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-ray Disc Player
Despite incorporating a few bone-headed design decisions, the Samsung BD-P1600 is a very good player for its price.
Top Choices: 46- and 47-Inch HDTVs
As HDTVs become ubiquitous, prices have dropped dramatically on sets that provide an optimal combination of handy features, elegant design, and superior image quality. Here are the five lab-tested 46- and 47-inch HDTVs on our current chart.
Sony PlayStation 3 (120GB) Game Console
Priced right, Sony's slim-line PlayStation 3 (120GB) bundles the top-notch features of the earlier PlayStation 3 into a smarter, sleeker package.
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Panasonic DMP-BD60K Blu-ray Disc Player
The Panasonic DMP-BD60K costs a little more than other players, but its superb image quality and intelligent design justify its price.
Nokia N900: Powerful, but Missing Some Key Features
The Nokia N900 is ideal for techies who want a lot of customization and power; anyone looking for apps and aesthetics may want to go with a more mainstream smartphone.
Pioneer BDP-320 Blu-ray Disc Player
This well-designed model delivers consistently pleasing images, and did well on DVD upconversion, but it lacks the streaming capabilities found on many competing models.
Sony BDP-S560 Blu-ray Disc Player
The Sony BDP-S560 delivers very good images--exceptional ones on DVD--and Wi-Fi connectivity, but its poorly designed remote and lack of streaming extras hurt its value.
LG Electronics BD370 Blu-ray Disc Player
A terrific picture, a responsive interface, and plenty of streaming goodness make the LG BD370 a terrific player, despite a few shortcomings.
Samsung BD-P3600 Blu-ray Disc Player
The Samsung BD-P3600 delivers great-looking images and Internet streaming. But it should be a lot easier to use than it is in practice.
LG Electronics BD390 Blu-ray Disc Player
Great Blu-ray images and the best networking and streaming we've seen to date on a Blu-ray Disc player justify the LG BD390’s lofty price.
Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-ray Disc Player
Despite incorporating a few bone-headed design decisions, the Samsung BD-P1600 is a very good player for its price.
Top Choices: 46- and 47-Inch HDTVs
As HDTVs become ubiquitous, prices have dropped dramatically on sets that provide an optimal combination of handy features, elegant design, and superior image quality. Here are the five lab-tested 46- and 47-inch HDTVs on our current chart.
Sony PlayStation 3 (120GB) Game Console
Priced right, Sony's slim-line PlayStation 3 (120GB) bundles the top-notch features of the earlier PlayStation 3 into a smarter, sleeker package.