Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080UB
The new Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080UB is the ultimate way to view movies, sporting events and video games with true 1080p native resolution, the industry’s best high definition signal to date. The 1080UB delivers precise color and detail, so you don’t miss a moment of the action. New UltraBlack technology and a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (4000:1 native) show incredible shadow detail and the deepest blacks possible. And with dual HDMI 1.3 connectivity, the 1080UB will meet your entertainment both now and in the future.
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB is now available through authorized Epson projector dealers and select retail outlets for $2,799 (after $200 mail-in rebate). www.epson.com
Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-Ray Disc Player
Panasonic’s new DMP-BD30 High Definition 1080p Blu-ray Disc player is the first Blu-ray player to be introduced with Final Standard Profile, a function which adds features like four Picture-in-Picture modes including Enhanced Commentary (from directors and actors), Backstage Pass, Peek Behind the Animation and Audio Mixing. And with the included SD Memory card slot, you can view JPEG images (the DMP-BD30 even converts the images to 1920x1080 resolution - perfect for viewing on a 1080p Plasma TV) and playback HD content recorded in the AVCHD format.
Technology advances include Deep Color Compatibility and HDMI 1.3B that bumps the step gradation from 8-bit 256 all the way up to 12-bit, 4,096 step gradation. To further enhance viewing, the DMP-BD30 also provides 1080/24p playback, so the consumer can enjoy the same 24-fps (frames per second) reproduction as the original movie. This eliminates the need to utilize 3.2 pull down, a process to convert 24-fps images to 60-fps, resulting in a smoother picture.
The DMP-DB30 features the EZ-Sync HDAVI Control that allows the consumer to operate their Panasonic home theater system with one remote. With one touch of the EZ-Sync button, all the components turn on, the correct TV input is chosen, the TV’s built-in speakers are muted and the home theater starts playback. Available now for $499.95. www.panasonic.com
Invincible on Blu-Ray
Want to watch a great football movie on your Blu-Ray player? Invincible is an inspirational true story about Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg), a 30 year old substitute teacher in Philadelphia who was out of work and abandoned by his wife when he answered an open call for tryouts on the Philadelphia Eagles NFL football team in 1976. Going with his gut instinct, Dick Vermeil (Greg Kinnear) places him on the team. Vince soon finds himself living every fan's fantasy--moving from his cheap seats in the upper deck to standing on the field as a professional football player. Rated PG. Price: $29.99 http://disneyvideos.disney.go.com
Logitech Harmony One Remote
Your coffee table is covered in remotes and you’re the only one in the family who knows how to use them, right? Reduce the clutter and replace up to 15 remotes with the new Logitech Harmony One remote control. With a full-color touch screen, intuitive button layout and an ergonomic design, it’s so easy to use, the whole family will love it.
A full-color touch screen gives you one-touch access to any entertainment activity—such as watching a DVD, watching TV, listening to music, and more. Backlighted buttons allow you to find the right channel even in the dark. And there is no reason to worry about replacing the batteries since the One is rechargeable.
Need help setting it up? No worries with Logitech’s online setup software and live customer support team. The Harmony remote can control virtually any home-entertainment device you have today--or buy tomorrow. Its online database supports more than 225,000 devices from more than 5,000 brands and the list continues to grow.
The Harmony One is expected to be available in February for a suggested retail price of $249.99. www.logitech.com
The Remote-Controlled Beverage Buggy
Want some added entertainment during the “big game”? Send the Beverage Buggy for a spin. This 1:12 scale remote-controlled dune buggy has cup holders that secure two 12 oz. cans or bottles of your favorite beverage, allowing you to dispatch the buggy to the refrigerator or cooler for more libation (willing accomplice not included). The buggy is easy to maneuver using the included two-channel 49MHz radio transmitter, which controls right, left, forward, and reverse movement. Available now for $49.95. www.hammacher.com
Sportscast Wireless Football Scoreboard
This wireless scoreboard delivers up-to-date game stats for every NFL team. Get scores on every team, every game, every quarter! Scores are received wirelessly via satellite signal, with updates every 15 minutes—no TV, PC or subscription needed. Just choose the game you want to feature, and keep track of the rest of the league. The scoreboard shows schedules, standings and scores for your favorite teams. Automatically displays relevant stats during the regular season and playoffs, plus preseason and off season. Features a built-in, self-setting clock, too. Perfect size for shelf, bedside table or desk. $99. www.brookstone.com
Football Snack Bowl
Great entertainment for your football party, this nifty snack bowl plays the FOX NFL theme when opened! This 12-inch tall (full size of a football on a tee!) snack bowl features a push air inflation button to open and holds a little over 2 cups of your favorite snack. Includes 3 AA batteries. $19.99. www.thekitchenstore.com
Good-Bye Smell
Last but not least, get your hands clean and smelling good with Good-Bye Smell. Good-Bye Smell is an alcohol-free foaming cleanser that totally eliminates food odors (fish, garlic, onion, etc.) from your hands and under nails. Fast acting and economical, it can be used in restaurants, as well as home kitchens and outdoor cooking. It is gentle enough for frequent use and will not dry hands. Just pump foam into dry hands, rub briskly including under nails until foam disappears, and then rinse. Repeat if needed. It can also be used on other non-porous kitchen and utensil surfaces to ensure they become odor-free. Antibacterial: kills 99.99% of common germs. $8.95 www.goodbyesmell.com
Eddie Gonzalez
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