This is the latest release in the Panasonic DVX100 series a professional quality camcorder with a wide range of features. It is capable of recording in 24p or 30p Cinema mode with a 3 CCD image system which captures at high resolution. There is a wide angle zoom lens with high sensitivity and the ability to record even in low light (three lux). There is 12-bit processing and gamma functions for the highest quality images and the camcorder is fast, lightweight and easy to operate.

The main addition with this model over previous releases in the line is the ability to synchronise time-code values in multiple cameras, copy user settable files from camera to camera and remote control of focus and iris settings. The color LCD display can also now display in 16:9 aspect ratio and the internal microphone has been improved. This is a great camcorder and a potential competitor for the Sony HDR-FX range. It costs $2,399.95.

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This is a 19 inch LCD display with built in standard and digital tuners ATSC/NTSC. It is at the cheap end of the market with a price tag under $200. It supports a resolution of 1440 x 900 and a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9. It has an HDMI connection, there are also AV input jacks and a 15-pin VGA interface so you can use it as a computer monitor.

The stereo speakers pack 10W of output and additional features include a Digital Comb Filter, noise reduction, V-chip parental control, closed caption, multi-language support, electronic program guide support and a wall mountable design. It is suitable for use as a TV or computer monitor and the versatility makes it a good choice for a small bedroom or even as a kitchen TV. For this price tag the picture quality and connectivity options are very good and you’ll struggle to find anything comparable without paying more.

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If you are looking for a camcorder to produce professional quality footage then you should check out the Sony HDR-FX1000. This is one of the most popular MiniDV Handycams out there and capable of recording terrific quality footage in a range of conditions. It has a 24p progressive scan mode, Cinema Tone Gamma and Cinema Tone Color for an authentic looking film aesthetic. The 1/3 inch ClearVid CMOS image sensors let you capture sharp and detailed footage even in low light conditions. There is also a 29.5mm wide angle to 590mm telephoto G-lens with 20x optical zoom.

The 3.2 inch LCD color display with 16:9 aspect ratio gives you a clear guide to finding the perfect capture settings. You can assign all sorts of features to shortcut buttons for maximum convenience. There is HDMI connectivity and you can capture images on a memory stick. This is a professional quality piece of kit and it costs over $3000.

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This is a small television ideal for the kitchen or bedroom. It conveniently has a built in DVD player as well as a built in digital tuner for television programmes. It is a good quality display and the 15.6 inch screen supports a high definition resolution of 1366 x 768 with a contrast ratio of 800:1. It has a good viewing angle, 150 degree vertical and 170 degree horizontal. The device is slim and fairly stylish with two speakers built in as well.

This model supports WMA, MP3 and JPEG formats so you can play music or view your photos on it if desired. When it comes to movies it also supports the DivX codec for playback. This is a compact device and although the screen is small the picture quality is good and the built in speakers are also better than your average small LCD TV. You can order one of these for well under the list price of $300 on Amazon.

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This is one of the best selling Blu-ray players available right now and at around $200 it is not difficult to see why. It outputs in full 1080p high definition and will play CDs DVDs or Blu-ray discs. There is an Ethernet connection for firmware updates and it features a universal remote option if you have other Samsung devices. Everything is transferred in the single HDMI cable which is version 1.3 and it also supports Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby True HD.

This player will upscale DVDs and it will play DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs. In addition to HDMI and Ethernet ports there is a USB, Composite Video, Component Video, Optical Digital and Coaxial Digital outputs. There is no S-Video output. It is quiet and good quality and although the firmware update may be a hassle it means you’ll get the most up to date improvements. Some reviews report audio dropping problems but for the most part this seems to be a popular device.

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This is a compact external hard drive from Toshiba which will give you an extra 320GB of hard drive space. It weighs just 6 ounces and measures 0.65 x 3.2 x 5 inches so it is highly portable. Plug it into your PC or Mac using the USB cable provided and download your music, movies, pictures or work files. The drive has an internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to keep your data safe on the move.

It comes with NTI Shadow backup software which can run discretely in the background backing up all your important files while you work. It is a stylish looking device as well and it comes in black or grey. Simply plug it in and use on supported operating systems which include Windows XP or Vista and Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later. The 320GB model is just $75.94. You can also get 250GB, 400GB and 500GB versions.

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Are you looking for a really fast laptop which will support your gaming habit? Look no further because the MSI GX630 has you covered. It features a 2GHz Athlon dual core processor, 4GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive and a 512MB GeForce 9600 Graphics card. It has a stylish look with an aluminium base and black cover with red highlights. It is also lightweight at 2.7kg with battery and compact for portability. The 15.4 inch LCD displays at 1280 x 800 and a 16:10 aspect ratio.

The ECO engine promises efficiency and power saving built in and there are five modes including gaming, movies, presentation, office and turbo battery. It has plenty of connectivity with Bluetooth and Ethernet as well as USB, microphone, headphones, HDMI, PCI express and a 4-in-1 card reader. There is also a built in webcam and microphone for chatting online. It comes with Vista pre-installed but they’ve avoided clogging it up with any other software and it will cost you just under $800.

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This is a clever wee device which is designed for use with a My Passport portable hard drive. It allows you to play movies or your own video footage, play music or view photos on your television. The beauty is it will work with the majority of USB storage devices as well as digital camcorders, cameras and portable media players. It is capable of outputting in high definition with an HDMI port as well as RCA outputs and two USB ports.

The device supports a really wide range of formats including MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, AAC, FLAC, AIF, MKA and Dolby Digital for audio. In terms of video it covers MPEG 1/2/4, WMV9, AVI, MKV, MOV and H.264. It is a really compact system with a remote control and does away with the need for a PC next to your television. You can enjoy HD movies from your computer on your main television without having to burn DVDs. It currently costs just under $90.

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This is an action helmetcam endorsed by Tony Hawk so you can capture your own stunts. It comes with a 32MB memory card which will allow you to record a few minutes of footage. You can always upgrade to a larger SD memory card in order to capture more but single videos are limited to 15 minutes. The lightweight, compact camera straps on to a helmet easily and you simply hit record to start filming. It also has a laser pointer to help you target it.

Quality is not great, it captures at 640 x 480 when connected to the PC but gets reduced to 432 x 324 to match the editing and playback windows in the software. When not connected to the PC it captures at 320 x 240. Of course you’re going to struggle to capture stunts with it attached to your computer via USB so this is an odd feature. In terms of format it supports AVI or WMV for movies and JPG or BMP for images. It comes with the necessary software and at under $30 it might make a good gift for the skateboard obsessed kid in your life.

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This is a simple storage device which provides an extra 500GB of hard drive space and plugs into your computer using a USB 2.0 cable. There is no hassle with set up you just plug it in and it works whether you have a PC or a Mac. It has a separate power supply which uses an efficient Energy Star qualified adapter. It is pre-formatted NTFS with an 8MB cache buffer and capable of 7200 revolutions per minute.

This external hard drive is also quite stylish and so it shouldn’t look out of place on your desktop. Constructed from aluminium it has curved edges and a dark silver brushed finish and sits in its own stand. It comes with a cable, user manual, 1 year warranty and a backup software license which allows you to download easy file backup software should you want it. This is a great quality device and the 500GB model is the smallest in the series and costs just under $80.

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