You’ve heard that 3D is the next big thing in home entertainment? Well there are already devices out there that support it. If you’re excited at the prospect then why wait any longer? If you have a Samsung LCD C750 series, or LED C7000, C8000 or C9000 series TV along with a Blu-ray disc player (BD-C6900 or HT-C6930W) then you can get this started kit from Samsung and experience the revamped 3D effect in your own home.

The kit is essentially two battery operated pairs of shutter glasses and a 3D Blu-ray of Monsters and Aliens. The glasses alternate the image your brain receives by showing the right and left eye two separate images. They close off the eyes alternately at such a speed that you don’t notice and when your brain puts the two images together you get a powerful 3D effect. You’ll pay a premium for this at the moment and this starter kit alone is $349.99 but this technology will become affordable over the next few months if it proves popular.

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This is a docking station which is designed to sit in your living room hooked up to your main TV. It has a dock for a FreeAgent Go portable hard drive and the idea is that you can copy content from your computers and then slot the external hard drive in and watch it on your TV. You can watch movies, photos or listen to music and the device has a full feature remote control. It also looks stylish enough to fit in with your entertainment center.

It supports all sorts of formats and is capable of outputting 1080p high definition video and surround sound audio (Dolby Digital and DTS). There is an HDMI port as well as composite, component and optical audio out. It also has USB ports and an Ethernet cable so it can be hooked straight into your home network to access files on other computers. You can also access websites if you hook it up to the net. If you already have a FreeAgent Go hard drive this could be the perfect solution for you.

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This is a 5.1 channel surround sound system which can be hooked up to various sources to bring you stunning sound. There are three HDMI ports the system switches between them with ease. It is optimized for HD sound and it supports a large variety of sound formats. It also has a number of sound modes to suit whatever you are engaged in including an excellent movie mode.

The sound system supports Bravia sync and you’ll be able to control your TV, Blu-ray player and sound with one remote control. You can also get DMPORT accessories which allow you to dock your iPod or another MP3 player and use the system to listen to music. You can use the self-calibrate option for the best sound and this system is very easy to set up. Considering the $264.16 price on Amazon this is a good quality system and represents it value for money.

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One of the first names in digital video recording was TiVo and they are still releasing new models. This one provides a wide range of features including the ability to record, pause, rewind, slow motion and instant replay live television. You can record two shows and watch a third and you can set entire series to record or even ask TiVo to find things you might like using your viewing habits. This device also gives you access to a huge on demand movie library which includes Amazon Video On Demand, Blockbuster and Netflix.

Since you’ll be connected to the web anyway you can also add web browsing to the feature list. You can even set up recording schedules using a PC or mobile device. You can also use the TiVo to download content for your laptop, iPod or PSP and transfer it with ease. As well as movies on demand you can also access music on demand. This device can record up to 45 hours of high definition programming. It is a complete entertainment solution and will cost around $500.

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You can store up to 40 hours of programming on this device and it also allows you to pause, rewind and slow down live television. The Commercial Advance feature is designed to cut all of the advert breaks out of your favourite shows. This device can also be hooked up to your broadband connection via the Ethernet port and you can access ReplayTV for iChannels which allow you to download content. You can also store digital photos and home movies and the best feature of this device is that you can share content with up to 15 friends and family members with the same system.

This is really quite a versatile device and it works as an entertainment solution for the home with the added bonus of being able to share and access content online. The pricing for the service is offered in two packages, either you pay a subscription of $12.95 per month or you can opt to pay a one-off fee of $299. The actual device itself costs can be ordered for as little as $225.

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This is a 5.1 channel surround sound system from Sony which features upscaling to 1080p and Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound. It offers 140 watts per channel for a total output of 850 watts through the five speakers and the subwoofer. The speakers are magnetically shielded and you can calibrate the system for your room at the touch of a button using the microphone supplied. There is also the option to plug in your iPod and with the optional Bluetooth receiver you could stream content from other devices.

The DVD player can handle the following formats, DVD, DVD Audio, DVD±R, DVD±RW DL, DVD-RW DL, DVD-RW, CD, Video CD, CD-R, and CD-RW. The device can also play MP3 audio files and allows you to view JPEG images. Setting this system up is easy and the sound quality and volume are excellent for the price. This is reasonably priced at $249.

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This is a high quality Blu-ray player from Panasonic which can also access the internet. It offers full 1080p high resolution visuals of the highest quality thanks to the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus. It also supports the highest quality 7.1 channel sound and can handle Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential. It is capable of upscaling DVDs to 1080p and it features a dedicated cinema mode which runs at 24 frames per second. The latest Blu-ray features BD-Live and Bonus View are also supported.

Extra features include an SD memory card slot and a USB port so you can view photos, listen to audio or watch video files. Thanks to the Ethernet connection you can also access services like Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube and Picasa. The player also supports VIERA link so you can control other devices with the one remote control. To round off, it has green credentials too, and has been designed to use less power. You can order this for the bargain price of $118.39 at Amazon.

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This is an ideal home projector for that big screen feel. The maximum resolution is 960 x 540 pixels and you can project an image up to 8 times larger than what you would enjoy on a 40 inch TV. It has a built in progressive scan DVD and CD player and dual stereo speakers which support Dolby and DTS audio. It also features HDMI connectivity and you could hook up a games console or even a camcorder.

The projector offers 2,000 Lumens brightness and the bulb should last up to 5,000 hours. The contrast ratio is 3,000:1. You can project an 80 inch image from just 7.8 feet away and at 11.8 feet you can have a 120 inch image. It is very easy to set up and use and it has a built in handle and carry case which makes it portable. The projector also comes with a handy glow in the dark remote control. You can get one of these for $577.41.

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This is a full high definition Blu-ray player from Vizio which supports a 1080p resolution and 7.1 channel audio in lossless Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master formats. It has a stylish finish with an illuminated touch panel which disappears when the player is off. It also features BD-Live and Vizio internet apps via an Ethernet connection or Wi-Fi 802.11b, g or n. It is capable of upscaling DVDs to 1080p, it can play audio CDs and it has a USB port for viewing photos or playing audio or video files.

It plays burned DVDs or CDs and it can handle MP3 or WMA audio files and JPG images. In addition to the HDMI 1.3 port, USB and Ethernet there is also a composite video port, a component video port and optical or coaxial digital audio outputs. Through the internet apps you can access Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix or VUDU for streaming movies and TV and Pandora for streaming music. It costs $189.99.

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This home theater in a box from Samsung will cost you around $800 and it offers a complete home theater solution. It is a 5.1 channel surround sound system with a combined output of 1,000 watts. It plays Blu-ray discs, DVDs and CDs, including home burned discs and it also supports MP3 and JPEG formats for music and photos as well as the DivX codec for movies. It outputs in full 1080p high definition and supports HDMI-CEC. It is also capable of upscaling DVDs and it supports the latest high definition audio from DTS and Dolby.

One of the big selling points is the support for Wi-Fi out of the box so you can have wireless speakers. You can also plug an iPhone, iPod or MP3 player into it and there’s a built in FM radio tuner. It also has a USB port and if you hook it up to your internet connection you can access Netflix and Pandora for streaming movies and music. You can even stream content from your PC wirelessly.

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