01.24.06

Sony 1000 Watt 5-Disc Home Theater System, DAV-DX250 - $394

Posted in Electronics, DVD/Video at 10:25 am by Craig

Sorry for the lack of updates. Accept this Sony deal as my apology.

Sony 1000 Watt 5-Disc Home Theater System, DAV-DX250

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01.22.06

JVC GZ-MC100 Everio 4GB Microdrive Digital Camcorder - $549.99

Posted in Electronics, DVD/Video at 5:54 pm by Craig

The JVC Everio is a glimpse into the future. It is one of the first camcorders I have heard of from a major company that records entirely to a digital medium. This makes it so that transfers to the computer are quicker and easier. This camcorder features an SD card slot and transfers via USB 2.0. The 4 gigs on-board will give you around 60 minutes of recording capacity. This is a refurbished item, but even so, it is still quite a bargain over the other Froogle prices.

JVC GZ-MC100 Everio 4GB Microdrive Digital Camcorder - $549.99

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01.19.06

Liquidation - Home Theater System - RCA - $94.99

Posted in Electronics, DVD/Video, Home at 8:12 am by Craig

It may not be the latest and greatest home theater setup that money can buy, but it might be the largest value. Plus, it isn’t some brand you have never heard of. RCA sounds pretty good compared to some of the low quality brands out there. So, don’t hesitate. This is the liquidation bin at Overstock.com.

RCA 100-watt DVD Home Theater System - $94.99

Features include:
100W total system power
4 x 15W L/R, main, rear speakers
15W center channel speaker
25W subwoofer
Digital Cinema and Video mode
Progressive Scan
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS surround decoding
Five main discrete channels
20Hz-20kHz frequency response
Component video output
Remote control (requires two AAA batteries–not included)
Speaker cables and video cable included

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01.12.06

iTunes Adds SNL Archives

Posted in DVD/Video at 1:26 pm by Craig

Do you have a horrendous commute on public transportation? Do you have a video iPod? Well, iTunes has just started adding SNL archives to their downloadable video clips. I guess the free download of The Chronicles of Narnia Beastie Boys Ripoff sketch was influential enough so that Lorne Michaels and company decided to make their stuff available. Seems very cool to me. No longer will you be stuck listening to audio on that commute. You can giggle at Will Ferrell doing his best impersonation of Alex Trebec, or the Cowbell Guy. Don’t worry, you can fast forward through those damn cheerleader sketches.

For more stories on Saturday Night Live on Blogcritics.org:

Alec Baldwin To Make Saturday Night Live History
Alec Baldwin makes SNL history and Neil Young performs in the upcoming weeks.
Posted to Video by Connie Phillips on December 9, 2005 02:51 PM (Relevance: 3)

TV Review: Saturday Night Live in the ’80s: Lost and Found
Vile from New York, it’s Saturday Night Live?
Posted to Video by Cameron Archer on November 13, 2005 01:56 PM (Relevance: 6)

TV Review: Saturday Night Live, October 29, 2005- Lance Armstrong & Sheryl Crow
She’ll be a great wife for Mr Armstrong. I hope she bears him many fine beautiful children that will keep her busy and away from music.
Posted to Video by Al Barger on October 30, 2005 02:33 AM (Relevance: 3)

Kanye West Rules on Saturday Night Live
Right now, it’s Kanye’s moment. He’s top of the world.
Posted to Video by Al Barger on October 2, 2005 04:27 AM (Relevance: 3)

DVD: SCTV, Volume 2
I first stumbled onto SCTV while channel surfing late on a Sunday night during the Carter administration. Saturday Night Live was still going strong at the time, but this was SUNDAY night, so SCTV was a much needed comedy fix several hours before I had to begin yet another miserable work week at a job that was almost as much fun as walking barefoot on thumbtacks.
Posted to Video by Bob Rhubart on December 18, 2004 11:15 AM (Relevance: 5)

U2 Goes For Thirds On Saturday Night Live
U2 SNL video of “I Will Follow” here.

As Randy Reichardt and Lono have already ably and passionately described, U2 brought down the house last night on SNL, first blowing through the greatest rock single of the year,…
Posted to Music by Eric Olsen on November 21, 2004 02:53 PM (Relevance: 3)

Lovedrug: Pretend You’re Alive
Although Lovedrug sound great (especially if you really, really like Coldplay) they play like a Saturday Night Live movie of the rock world — a really good three-minute sketch stretched thin and tiresome.
Posted to Music by John Owen on August 3, 2004 11:06 AM (Relevance: 3)

Saturday Night Live Jailbait
What I’m most disappointed with last night’s SNL is that Alanis didn’t rush out of the wings and just cold-cock beat Avril with a folding metal chair during her “performance”. I would have really enjoyed that. At least I can…
Posted to Video by Jim Carruthers on May 9, 2004 04:28 PM (Relevance: 3)

Saturday Night Live with Janet Jackson, 4-10-04
Saturday Night Live was well above average this week, though host and musical guest Janet Jackson was really the least of it.
Posted to Video by Al Barger on April 12, 2004 12:48 AM (Relevance: 6)

Victoria Jackson’s birthday
Goofy in just the right way, Victoria Jackson rates as my all-time favorite Saturday Night Live heartthrob.
Posted to Video by Al Barger on August 2, 2003 06:01 PM (Relevance: 3)

Al Franken’s birthday
Mr. Franken arguably did more to create and shape Saturday Night Live than anyone else, give or take Lorne Michaels.
Posted to Video by Al Barger on May 21, 2003 09:02 PM (Relevance: 3)

Saturday Night Live’s tired season finale
The most interesting parts were the swansongs for departing cast members Chris Kattan and Tracy Morgan.
Posted to Video by Al Barger on May 19, 2003 01:21 AM (Relevance: 3)

ELVIS is the sound salvation
Twenty five years ago today, December 17, 1977 was Elvis Costello’s infamous debut on Saturday Night Live.
Posted to Music by Al Barger on December 17, 2002 09:28 PM (Relevance: 3)

Take THAT, SNL naysayers
The October 19, 2002 Saturday Night Live with John McCain rocked hard. I was about to fall out of my goddam chair laughing at the Hardball show. “Osama Bin Laden is a house negro.” “Craze-o. Cra-a-aze-o Harry Belafonte is a crazy mo-fo.”
Posted to Video by Al Barger on October 20, 2002 09:23 PM (Relevance: 3)

SNL Sucks Again
Saturday Night Live, with a good cast, has entered yet another Year of Terrible Writing.
Posted to Video by David Weinberger on October 13, 2002 11:48 AM (Relevance: 3)

Saturday Night Live keeps giving that old time religion
Saturday Night Live has become such a cultural institution over a quarter century plus that we often fail to appreciate what a radically old and new and totally unique creature was born.
Posted to Video by Al Barger on October 12, 2002 04:50 PM (Relevance: 6)

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01.06.06

42″ Plasma HDTV Resolution - Price Reduced to - $1,249.99

Posted in Electronics, DVD/Video at 8:35 am by Craig

This is one of the cheapest Plasma deals I have seen. It is a refurbished model, but still, you just can’t get this kind of TV anywhere in the neighborhood of $1200, and it comes with a 1-year on-site warranty in case anything goes wrong.

42″ Plasma HDTV Resolution - Refurbished - Buy.com price: $1,249.99

1 year onsite warranty

FEATURES

42″ Diagonal with wide-screen 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- enabling full-screen viewing of high definition broadcasts and DVD videos
Crystal clear native resolution - of 1024 x 768 for quality HDTV performance producing sharper imagery
High Brightness Display (1000 cd/m2) - to provide a more vivid brilliant picture in any environment
Superb contrast ratio (5000:1) - providing an incredible picture with deep blacks and bright whites in any environment
DVI (Digital Video Interface) - HDTV interface with HDCP support allows the transmission of uncompressed, copy-protected digital content to your TV with stunning image fidelity and clarity
Wide viewing angle (160 degrees) - so that everyone can view the picture from practically anywhere in the room
SRS and BBE Audio sound system - for high definition audio sound creating an authentic and exciting 3D enhancement effect from the stereo speakers while preserving the clarity and definition.

EXTENDED SPECS

Panel: 42″ Diagonal*, 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
Pixel (Dot) Pitch: 0.90 mm x 0.676 mm (H x V)
Display Compatibility: HDTV (720p)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV) and 1080i (HDTV)
Brightness: 1000 cd/m2 typical
Contrast: 5000:1 typical
Viewing Angle: >160 degrees (horizontal and vertical)
Inputs: 2 x Composite Video (2 x RCA), 2 x S-Video, 2 x Component (YCbCr and YPbPr), 1 x Digital Video (1 x DVI), 1 x Analog RGB (1 x 15-pin D-Sub), 4 x Audio (Left + Right), 1 x RF (1 x F Connector for internal NTSC Tuner), 1 x Audio (1 x Stereo Mini Jack)
Features: PiP, POP, CC, V-Chip, 3D Comb Filter, 3:2 Pull Down, Gamma Correction, Scalar and De-interlacer, NTSC Video decoding via RF (Antenna, Cable or Satellite [Set top box may be required]) or Video (CVBS, S-Video or Component YCbCr), Progressive Scan Video via Component YPbPr, VGA or DVI, HDTV via Component YPbPr, VGA or DVI (Set top box may be required), Computer 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768 via VGA or DVI, SRS and BBE Sound enhancement.
Interface: 1 x RS 232 (9-pin D-Sub)
Speakers: 2 x 15W
Power Consumption: 440 W
Dimensions: 40.9″ x 25.45″ x 5.2″ w/o stand or speakers;

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01.04.06

Huge Deals in the Circuit City Outlet

Posted in Electronics, DVD/Video at 10:17 am by Craig

There are some very nice deals happening right now in the Circuit City Outlet. You can get up to 60% off on some really great items. In particular, I am looking at that Philips Divx compatible portable DVD player. With Divx you can fit a ton of hours of video on a single DVD and that would be great for when I am traveling around.

Inventory Blowout in Outlet! Save up to 60%

Tivo Series2 40 Hour DVR & DVD Recorder for $199.99
Zenith DVD Player/VCR Home Theater System - $179.99
Polaroid 10″ Portable Wide Screen DVD Player with Rotating LCD Screen - $269.99
Sony 3-piece Home Theater Speaker System (black) - $74.98
NexxTech Mini Counter Scale - $13.29
Divx Compatible Portable DVD - Philips 10.2″ Wide Screen Portable DVD Player

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01.03.06

Sanyo CLT2054 20-in. EDTV-ready LCD Television - $554.95

Posted in Electronics, DVD/Video at 1:23 pm by Craig

I am so happy with the LCD tv that I got this year, that I figured I should share the love with all of you. So, now you can get a 20″ tv that will brighten up any room and take up less space.

Sanyo CLT2054 20-in. EDTV-ready LCD Television - $554.95

The Sanyo CLT2054 LCD TV is perfect for the office, den, or any room in the house. It offers a handful of useful features such as V-chip for parental control and channel recall so you can switch between games. The 20-inch liquid crystal display boasts a 500:1 contrast ratio and wide viewing angles to ensure a good seat from almost anywhere in the room.

Look to Overstock.com for huge savings on high performance electronics.

Features include:
20-in. LCD
V-Guide with V-chip
Channel recall
Auto channel programming with non-volatile channel memory
Closed captioning capability
On-screen displays
Color and feature reset
Power saving mode
Sleep timer (30-180 min)
4:3/16:9 aspect ratio
640 x 480 (VGA) resolution
NTSC (480i)
EDTV (480p)
450 cd/m2 picture brightness
500:1 contrast ratio
11 ms response time
160 H/140 V viewing angle
NTSC television system
CATV/VHF/UHF antenna input
Audio/video jack
Component video jack
S-Video jack
Two composite video jacks
Three audio R/L jacks
Two front speakers (5 x 9 cm)
Built-in sound amplifier
AC/DC adapter

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01.02.06

Magnavox 50 Widescreen HDTV DLP with Tuner - $1499.99

Posted in Electronics, DVD/Video, Home at 9:56 pm by Craig

Are you properly looking ahead toward the Super Bowl? Well if you want to have the baddest party on the block, you will need a humongous TV. Sure it would be nice to have a flat screen plasma, but that would cost a lot more money than this old-school rear projection model that will more than impress all your friends in between those wonderful scoopable tortilla chips.

Magnavox 50ML8105D 50 Widescreen HDTV DLP with Tuner

Immersive Entertainment Experience

High Definition DLP HD4, resolution 1280X720p
Integrated Digital TV Tuner to receive and watch broadcasts
Progressive Scan for razor-sharp and flicker free images
3D comb filter separates colors for crisp image
Incredible Surround sound
Bigger experience, less space

Slim, lightweight design only 15.3″ deep and 114 lbs
Advanced connectivity

Most modern and highest quality HDMI connectivity, compatible with DVI-D
2X component video (YPbPr) input for high quality reproduction
D-Sub/VGA PC Connectivity
One-touch convenience

Plug and Play for easier installation
Smart Picture and Smart Sound provide optimized settings
PIP for watching 2 programs at the same time

FEATURES

1280 x 720 pixel resolution with HD4 smooth picture
1200:1 contrast ratio
16:9 aspect ratio
160H/120V viewing angle
Built-in analog/digital tuner (NTSC/ATSC)
HDMI, S-Video, component, composite, and VGA inputs
3D comb filter separates colors for a crisp image
46 11/16″ W x 36 1/8″ H x 15 5/16″ D
Includes remote

EXTENDED SPECS

Picture/Display:
1280 x 720 pixel resolution with HD4 smooth picture Aspect ratio: wide screen 16:9 Diagonal screen size: 50″
Display technology: Digital Light
Processing DLP(tm)HD4 with
Smooth Picture
contrast ratio: 1200:1
Picture enhancement: Progressive
Scan, 3D comb filter, 3:2 pull down
film-mode detection, Smart Picture
Viewing angle (vertical): 120 degree
Viewing angle (horizontal): 160 degree
Connectivity
Input 1: S-Video & Composite video +L/R audio Input 2: S-Video & Composite video +L/R audio Input 3: YPBPR & Composite video + L/R audio Input 4: YPBPR & Composite video + L/R audio Input 5: HDMI Input 6: PC/VGA (D-Sub 15p + audio) Input 7 (front): S-Video & Composite video + L/R audio Output (front): earphones RF input: ATSC/NTSC combo tuner SPDIF coaxial digital audio output (ATSC only) Analog audio out (L/R) Convenience Local controls: front panel keypad Long lamp life: > 4,000 hours manual and OSD/menu in 2 languages:
US English and Spanish
Picture In Picture (PIP)
Ease of Use: Smart Sound control,
Smart Picture control
Ease of Installation: PLL Digital Tuning Child Protection: Parental Control, Child Lock Remote control type: RC-47SLO (RC-6)

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01.01.06

Toshiba SDP1400 Portable DVD Player with 7-inch LCD - $159.99

Posted in Electronics, DVD/Video at 10:22 pm by Craig

These were big sellers in the stores this holiday season. If you didn’t happen to catch one before the holidays, they are showing up at reduced prices.

Toshiba SDP1400 Portable DVD Player with 7-inch LCD - $159.99

Features include:
7-inch LCD
DVD/VCD/CD-R/CD/DVD-R/CD-RW playback
12-bit/54MHz video D/A converter
500 lines resolution
24-bit/96kHz audio D/A converter
Dolby Digital/DTS compatible
MP3 audio playback
3D virtual surround
JPEG viewer
Rubberized cabinet design
Parental lock
Credit card remote control
Two headphone jacks
S-Video, RCA Video (A/V in/out), Digital Audio out, A/V input
3.5-hour Lithium-ion battery

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12.29.05

InFocus Screenplay 61-inch DLP HDTV UltraThin Television - $3299.99

Posted in Electronics, DVD/Video, Home at 11:03 am by Craig

If you are going to buy any kind of projection TV, this might be one to consider. It is ultra thin for a projection TV. The other ones are huge and boxy and don’t easily fit into smaller spaces, but when you consider that this TV is 61 inches and take a look at that ultra thin picture, it is quite amazing.