Casio Exilim EXZ50 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom - $110.05 Off - A Savings of 31%

I bought this camera after much research and am glad to say that I haven't regretted it for a second!

------- WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR -------
Before this, I used a Nikon Coolpix 990 -- fantastic camera, but too bulky and heavy (took 4 AAs) to carry around daily. For my second camera, I wanted something very portable (i.e. small and light) with long battery life. I didn't necessarily need 5MP; that was just a bonus.

------- PROS -------
Where do I begin? The EXZ50 is very small, so it's a cinch to carry around. So far, the battery life has been great. The start-up time is almost nil; no waiting for the camera to "boot up" once you turn it on. Even more importantly, it saves photos to the memory card very fast (my Nikon used to lag a bit) so you can take several photos in quick succession. The LCD is a good size, especially in relation to the camera. The controls are intuitive and user-friendly. Getting your photos to your PC is so easy: just put the camera in the docking station and hit the "USB" button! Tons of great features -- read about them on the site I mention at the end of this review [sorry, Amazon edited out the site]. Oh, and the pictures turn out great!

------- CONS -------
I do have a minor quibble in that the LCD display is a bit dark in low-light conditions. Maybe that's just a given, but on the Nikon, the display was bright even in low-light. It could be that I just haven't figured out how to fix that. Also, the macro mode isn't as great as on the Nikon, but I knew that before purchasing and it was something I was willing to live with. Don't get me wrong, it isn't *bad* (the Casio manual says the range begins at 6cm), but I take a lot of close-up jewellery shots and for those, I'll continue to use my other camera. Again, the point of my getting this Casio was to have something to carry around daily.

------- THE COMPETITION -------
For a long time, I'd been leaning toward getting a Canon (who seem to dominate the "tiny camera" field), but I read so much about the so-called "E18 error" that it scared me away (plus, I personally know people who've had memory card failures). I didn't go with Olympus because I read a lot about long lag-time and low battery life. Also, Olympus and Fuji use xD memory cards, which cost a bit more, and none that I looked at beat the slimness of the Casio. I already have a battery-sucking Nikon, so I skipped that brand. I've never been a big fan of Sony, so the Cybershots were out (partly b/c of those proprietary memory sticks). I almost went with a Panasonic Lumix, but it was a bit too expensive compared to others. Nothing in the Minolta family jumped out at me, either. You can see I mainly considered companies who make cameras their main business. I know Casio isn't strictly photography, but this camera does have a Pentax lens.

[...]

Overall, I'm thrilled with the Casio Exilim EX-Z50! There are tons of cameras out there, each with its pros and cons, so I know the choice is tough. Luckily, I feel I made the right one for me!

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Sid Meier's Civilization IV Presell Edition $49.99

Order now as it will be released on 10.24.2005. Don't wait in line at a store. Pre-order it today and have it arrive on the release date. Sid Meier's Civilization is one of the best selling turn based strategy games of all time. Pre-order it today and get it before Halloween. Update gameplay, updated graphics, and massively multiplayer.

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62% OFF - Honeywell Enviracaire 51000 Air Purifier - Only $49.99

Keep your air free from allergens such as pet dander and pollen with the Honeywell 51000 Enviracaire Air Purifier for small- to medium-sized rooms (11 by 14 feet). Featuring a true HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter, the 51000 is 99.97 percent effective at reducing airborne particles as small as 3 microns from the air passing through it, such as pollen, cat dander, household dust, mold spores, and tobacco smoke. It has a 100 CADR (Clean Air Deliver Rate) certification by AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers), which is the amount of clean air measured in cubic feet per minute that an air cleaner delivers to a room. The activated carbon pre-filter helps reduce odors and extends HEPA filter life. It runs silently, even on high speed, enabling you to comfortably watch TV or talk on the phone. Other features include two cleaning power levels, easy filter access for replacement, built-in easy grip handle, neutral white color for background blending, and top air discharge.

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51% Off - Sony MPKTHA Marine pack for the DSCT1 Digital Camera 51% Off - A Savings of $99.

Sony MPKTHA Marine Pack for the DSCT1 Digital Camera

* Water resistant to a depth of approximately 120'
* Designed for the Cybershot® DSC-T1
* Inside: 5 3/8"W x 3 7/8"H x 2 1/4"D
* Bright yellow components make it easy to see in even the worst conditions
* Sturdy ABS plastic and glass construction
Water-resistant to a depth of approximately 120Works with the DSC-T1 digital cameraSturdy ABS plastic and glass construction Bright yellow components make it easy to see in even the worst conditions5 3/8 W x 3 7/8 H x 2 1/4 DIncludes durable hand strap Shipping package dimensions: 6.75x4.5x4 (lengh x width x depth)

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Motorola V710 Phone (Verizon Wireless) Price: $174.99 - Savings: $225.00

-Incredible reception
-Crystal clear call quality
-1.2 megapixel camera w/flash
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-Sleek,sexy "executive"look..gotta love that black over silver!
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-Awesome voice recognition
-Rock solid construction
-Fully functional bluetooth(w/Alltel)
-Easy accessible menus
-Perfect sized,white lit "smart"keypad...this thing actually senses ands turns off when there is enough light!
-Mp3 player and fm stereo headset
-Beautiful,double color display(internal/external) with a total of six different colors also featuring a huge bright,internal screen
-Tons of preloaded wallpaper and screen savers
-Too many features to name!!!!

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Garmin GPSMap 60CS 56 MB GPS with Color Display, Digital Compass, and Altimeter -$363.99

Enjoy the all-new features this waterproof Garmin handheld GPS has to offer. The electronic compass displays accurate directional readings while standing in place, and the Barometric sensor has an automatic pressure tend recording. Its 256-color TFT display (2-1/2 dia.) is sunlight-readable, making it much easier to see, and the faster processor with auto routing makes it much more fun to use. Features 56MB of internal memory for storing map details; permanent user data storage; outdoor calendar that lets you store each day's best hunting and fishing times; and a Geo-caching navigation mode.

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SONDSCF828 Cyber-shot® DSC-F828 8.0 Megapixel Digital Camera -$764.15

Excellent picture clarity with different resolutions for a variety of applications. Easy USB connection. 2/3" 8.0 Megapixel, 4-color Super HAD CCD image sensor and a Real Imaging Processor 7X optical zoom lens with 14X precision digital zoom and smart zoom (35X Shooting in VGA) Stores images on Sony Memory Stick® Media, Memory Stick Pro Media, CompactFlash® Type I and Type II and Microdrive® media Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T Rotate Lens 1.8" 134K-pixel LCD monitor Features 640 x 480 MPEG Movie VX (standard/fine), high-speed USB 2.0, USB direct print (Pict Bridge), continuous auto-focus, night shot infrared system/night framing and double-ring manual focus/zoom.

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Optoma H31 Home Theater DLP Video Projector

Optoma H31 Home Theater DLP Video Projector

* Up to 2,000-hour lamp life, 3,000 hours in low-power mode
* Supports RS-232 and IR remote control
* DVI-I with HDCP, RCA component, S-video, composite inputs
* Supports 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
* 850 typical lumens, 3,000:1 contrast ratio
Featuring Texas Instruments' DarkChip2 DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology, the Optoma H31 home theater projector brings HDTV programming, DVDs, and streaming video to life with astounding depth and clarity. Offering a movie theater-like experience, the H31 features a Pixelworks video scaler, de-interlacer, and advanced HD scaling, significantly optimizing video processing and frame-by-frame smoothness to unleash every aspect of the video as it was intended to be viewed--with any size from 28 to 304 inches.

Providing you the ability to tune the image to match the screen, the H31's advanced functions can address issues such as artifacts appearing on one or several of the edges of the image or the need to remove the bars that appear above or below or at the sides of the projected image. These settings can also be stored in memory.

The H31 is HDTV compatible with 720p, 480p widescreen (854 x 480), 1080i, and DVI with HDCP output for maximum clarity. The 850 lumens and four-speed six-segment color wheel ensure superior color reproduction with deeper, richer blacks, detailed nuances, and a full palate of bright colors. The included adjustable color matrix lets you set reds, greens, and blues independently for a truly customized experience.

Other features include multiple quick zoom presets, a digital lens shift with two positional memories, and automatic preset reloading whenever input signal resolution changes. Easy to setup and use, the projector comes with cables, remote, batteries, and more; it is backed by a two-year warranty (90 days on lamp).

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Magellan Meridian Color Traveler GPS Value Pack with 64 MB Secure Digital Memory Card - 49% Off - A Savings of $295.

The Magellan Meridian Color Traveler kit comes with everything you need for navigating unfamiliar city streets--as well as tracking through your favorite mountain trails. The kit includes the MapSend DirectRoute CD-ROM (for street-level map detail), a 64 MB Secure Digital memory card, vehicle mounting bracket, and cigarette lighter power adapter (with PC data cable). It also offers easy-to-read navigation screens, good-sized buttons and a thumb directional pad on the front, and WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation Service) for 3-meter accuracy.

Compared to Magellan's portable Sportrak line, the Meridian is bulkier both in weight (8.5 ounces with batteries compared to the Sportrak's 6.1 ounces) and overall dimensions--6.5 x 2.9 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D)--making it not quite as pocketable for use while walking or hiking (unless you have cargo pants).

The bright color screen measures 2.2 x 1.75 inches and has a decent 160 x 120 pixel resolution. We found it to be nicely readable in the car and in most outside conditions, though it wasn't at its best in direct sunlight. As with cell phones in the car, you will have to be wary with your usage. The Meridian Color can be a bit distracting while you're driving as you have to read the screen (though there are audible prompst) rather than hear a voice providing exact turning instructions (a feature of the Magellan Roadmate).

We've known several new GPS owners who have been frustrated at the need to purchase additional software to make their new device road-ready. The inclusion of the MapSend DirectRoute CD-ROM (compatible with Windows only) makes this kit invaluable, and we hit the ground running (well, driving really) within an hour of opening the box.

With a selected map region loaded into the memory, simply press the Goto button and select either a new or previously loaded waypoint or a point of interest (such as an airport or sports arena) to navigate to via a street route. After a bit of calculating, we were presented with a turn-by-turn journey that we could follow while driving. As we neared each turn, the Meridian Color emitted a set of beeps to warn us (which elevated to an urgent beeping when we were right on top of the turn). We used this to plot a course to Seattle's Space Needle, and it produced acceptable results (though, if you're familiar with the terrain, you may know better shortcuts). If you turn off the Meridian while following a route (say if you take a coffee break), you can return right back to it once you turn the device back on.

Magellan's Meridian series offers Secure Digital (SD) memory card expandability, which is a bonus for adding a large amount of map data (especially for long trips). However, we were disappointed at its placement within the device behind the batteries rather than an external slot. This won't be a problem for most users, but it will be annoying if you've got a number of maps spread across several cards.

We experienced good battery life during our test (Magellan boasts 13 hours of continuous use with 2 AA batteries), and the cigarette lighter adapter was instrumental in preventing battery drain.

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Six Feet Under - The Complete Fourth Season 30% Off - A Savings of $29.99

Six Feet has redefined television drama. The first three seasons of Six Feet Under provided a fresh, rebellious drama that was not afraid to take chances. The show had it's own sense of humor and well developed characters that would otherwise not be seen on television. Our pricing engine has found it 30% Off for $69.99

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Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 7-Quart Chef's Casserole with Lid 90% Off - A Savings of $108

The 7-Qt. Chef's Casserole with Lid is designed to be used first on the stove top and then in the oven. Use it on top of the stove to braise and sear, and once every ingredient is added to the pan, it can be covered and used like a Dutch Oven to complete the cooking process by baking.Backed by a lifetime warranty, Calphalon's Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware is made to professional standards, offering the home chef unsurpassed cooking performance, superior construction and lasting durability. Each piece in the Commercial Hard-Anodized line is made of a heavy-gauge aluminum, all-metal construction with the advanced technology of the Cool V stainless handles.

The aluminum construction provides superior cooking performance by distributing the heat evenly so there are no hot spots as you cook. And because it's made entirely of metal, each pan can be used in the oven and under the broiler. The hard-anodizing seals the cooking surface, making it stick-resistant and non-reactive to the foods being cooked. The Cool V handles are designed to stay cool on the stovetop, and are balanced with such precision that the pans feel lighter when you pick them up.

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Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 16.7MP Digital SLR Camera - A Savings of $4,000 -33% Off

The film barrier is broken. For years digital cameras have suffered a much lower resolution than film cameras. With this 16.7 Megapixel camera from Canon, that barrier is broken. The successor to Canon's 11.1-megapixel EOS-1Ds SLR introduced in 2002, the new 16.7- megapixel EOS-1Ds Mark II camera utilizes a full-size 24x36mm CMOS sensor that eliminates focal length conversion factors, and features dramatically improved image quality made possible by the combination of new image sensor technology together with Canon's exclusive DIGIC II image processor. The new CMOS sensor features larger microlenses over each photosite compared to the EOS-1Ds resulting in an improved signal-to-noise ratio. On-chip noise reduction has also been improved to produce a cleaner signal before the image data is transferred to the DIGIC II image processor. The DIGIC II processor in turn produces rich, high-chroma color gradations for more naturally rendered images. Indeed, it is the combination of Canon's proprietary CMOS sensor and DIGIC II technology that permits the EOS-1Ds Mark II camera to provide what was once considered near impossible: high definition at high resolution with extremely low levels of false color artifacts.

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Samsung HLR4667W 46" Widescreen HDTV DLP TV - A Savings of 34% - Save $855

Samsung's high-definition HL-R4667W DLP projection TV is loaded with exclusive, video-enhancing features and all the connections you need to make HD viewing as simple and as flexible as possible. The set's broad, 46-inch screen is configured in a 16:9 aspect ratio that matches the dimensions of today's HDTV broadcasts and most DVD movies. And, measuring just 43 inches across and a mere 14 inches deep, the set's ultra-slim bezel and lightweight design enable it fit where other projection and big-screen sets won't.

Topping its stellar features is a built-in ATSC (DTV) tuner, so you'll be set to pull free high-definition programming right off the airwaves. The set is outfitted for easy digital cable reception, too, with a CableCARD slot that saves the hassle and bulk of using a stand-alone set-top box.

The secret to this DLP (Digital Light Processing) projection set's quality is its Emmy-winning technology from Texas Instruments. Samsung has combined its proprietary Cinema Smooth Gen-5 HD light engine and advanced optic enhancements with a single, 0.55-inch digital micromirror device (DMD) capable of generating high-definition video images with film-like resolution, deep blacks, and robust colors. Cinema Smooth enhances brightness while ensuring an astonishing 2,500:1 contrast ratio.

Texas Instruments' DMD panel is immune to the factors that can cause other displays to deteriorate with use, imparting a longer life expectancy than that of cathode ray tube (CRT) sets, plasma display panels, and liquid crystal display systems (LCD, LCoS, HTPS). A host of advanced digital interfaces and video inputs make non-issues of connectivity challenges and future proofing.

A 3D Y/C digital comb filter dramatically reduces image-edge artifacts while improving transition detail, and the set's HD ultra-fine-pitch (.155 mm) screen further clarifies images, especially when you're viewing high-resolution sources like DVD and HDTV.

Samsung's Cinema Smooth Film Mode 3:2 Pull Down correction circuitry addresses digital distortion in 480i (interlaced) video signals generated from 24 frames-per-second film. Finally, Samsung DNIe video enhancer (Digital Natural Image engine) works with all analog NTSC and wideband video signals for improvements in contrast, white level, and picture detail, incorporating digital noise reduction to improve lower-quality sources.

The set offers digital-video inputs in 2 formats. A DVI-HDTV interface with HDCP copy protection permits all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with an analog interface, and an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) jack channels both digital audio and video to simplify connections with newer DTV set-top boxes and DVD players by reducing hookups to just a single cable and plug.

Other inputs include dual HDTV component-video inputs (480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i) for high-definition satellite receivers, HDTV tuners, and HD cable boxes with component video outputs (Y, Pb, Pr); 3 each composite- and S-video inputs; and 2 RF coaxial inputs for antennas or older VCRs or cable boxes. An audio/video output--including an optical digital-audio output for passing Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround programs to a compatible AV receiver--simplifies hookup with external devices.

A 15-watts-per-channel (x2) audio system with a pair of speakers comes with built-in SRS TruSurround XT, which simulates compelling surround sound through any stereo playback system, including headphones and the TV's speakers.

Last but far from least, onboard 2-tuner PIP with side-by-side split-screen viewing grants convenient simultaneous viewing of 2 TV programs, while a supplied universal remote control permits control of the TV, a DVD player, a VCR, and a tuner/surround receiver.

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Sony KDE-42XS955 42" Widescreen WEGA Plasma Flat-Panel TV with Integrated HDTV Tuner 54 % Off - A Savings of $3650

Sony's 42-inch KDE-42XS955 gas-plasma television boasts a bright, detailed, and perfectly flat screen, stylish construction, and abundant image enhancements. The screen features a wide, 16:9 aspect ratio to match the dimension of most movies and HDTV broadcasts, and the set is compatible with standard-definition 480i, enhanced-definition 480p, and high-definition 720p and 1080i signals, delivering full-fledged HDTV reception right out of the box via its integrated NTSC and ATSC (HDTV) tuners. It also offers digital cable readiness with a CableCARD slot and the latest digital-video interface, HDMI.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the KDE-42XS955 is a mere 6.25 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting (for wall positioning, use bracket SU-PW3M). Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems. You do, however, need to be wary of image burn-in (wherein long-held stationary images leave a permanent impression in the screen).

Sony's CineMotion 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal is a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

The set's WEGA Engine system maximizes picture performance from any video source by minimizing the number of digital-to-analog conversion processes. This full digital processing engine includes Sony's MID-X (Multi Image Driver), which maintains the integrity of a converted signal by minimizing image loss in the scaling process.

Digital Reality Creation (DRC) circuitry ensures high picture resolution, while proprietary Direct Digital II circuitry increases a video signal's signal-to-noise ratio before it reaches the DRC circuit, ensuring rich, natural-looking images from any source.

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Invicta Men's Ocean Ghost Pro Diver Watch II Automatic Watch 2309 60% Off - A Savings of $143.

Be prepared for a night out on the town or a day's diving the reefs with Invicta's stylish Ocean Ghost II precise, Swiss-made diving watch (model 2309) with automatic movement, which provides water resistance up to 200 meters (660 feet). It features a round, shock-resistant silver stainless steel case with gold-tone embossed unidirectional rotating bezel. The blue dial background is accented by gold-tone triangular dial markers and Tritnite luminous hands (with blue seconds hand). The stainless steel bracelet band mixes brushed and polished pieces in gold and silver tones. Other features include an antireflective mineral crystal with magnifier, Cabochon crown, see-through caseback, and date function at 3 o'clock.

An automatic watch is a mechanical watch that is self-winding. the movement of your wrist and body causes the rotor--a weight attached to an automatic winding mechanism--to wind up the watch. This automatic watch has 21 jewels, which are ruby stones that the gears turn on to protect the metal parts from grinding together. An automatic watch needs no battery, but it will stop if now worn for over a day or if you have been physically inactive for an extended period of time. If this happens, wind the crown ten times clockwise to start the watch and five it some reserve power.

Tritnite is a luminous material with an extended glow exclusively developed by Invicta in Switzerland and added to their timepiece hands and markers. When exposed to regular daylight, it will hold its glow for about 20 hours.

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Black & Decker CCC3000 18-Volt Cordless Lawncare Center with Charging & Storage Station - $170 Off - Savings of 47%

We ordered the 18 volt Lawncare Center with some trepidation. WE've had good luck with the bigger Black & Decker cordless gear, like the mulching mower but - even with a relatively small yard, the smaller stuff didn't ast long...but...we took a shot. What a treat. The battery station and tool hangers go right up, very neat,thank you and on the wall and out of the way. Amazingly convenient...as is having three batteries on hand at any time. Sring Trimmer, Hedge Trimmer and Broom all more than enough power. ergonomically on target and get the job done...and at a bargain price. The CCC3000 now joins our Black and Decker 24 Volt lawnmower as an indispensible part of yard care.

They pack a good punch with a fully charged battery, and since there are 3 batteries, I haven't had to worry about running out of charge. The blower is strong enough for driveway sweeping, but I don't see it being very effective for whole yeard cleaning. The string trimmer is the main reason I bought this, and it hasn't let me down. The automatic feeder is great, no moure bouncing and prying to get the line fed correctly. And it has cut through everything I've put in front of it.

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Brink's 5072 Digital Anti-Theft Safe 30% Off - A Savings of $45.

This little safe works as it is advertised. The battery operated lock works well, and there is a key override system if the batteries fail. It is an easy way to keep secure passports, cash, jewelry, or other small documents.

However, this safe is not fire resistant, and any thief with basic lockpicking skills could open the key override lock. (on the flip side this is good if the batteries fail and you lose the keys, any locksmith can open the lock as well).

The best would be to secure the safe via the included bolts, otherwise, the safe can easily be carried out by hand. Like I mentioned before, it is a convenient way to keep valubles more secure than in an unlocked drawer, but not something to completely rely on.

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Xpower 852-1900 Powerpack 400 plus 33% Off - A Savings of $50

Turn your car, van, SUV or boat into a mini-generator with this portable powerpack. Pack converts 12V DC power into 400-watt household power for jump-starting cars, emergency lighting, and running portable appliances and electronic devices. It works indoors/outdoors with camcorders, video games, stereos, digital cameras, laptops, cordless and cellular phones, emergency lights, home security systems, small appliances and TV/VCR combos. Other features: digital AC output and battery capacity display; adjustable incandescent light; 250 PSI air compressor for inflating tires; audible alarm for overheating and under-usage; and replaceable protective fuse.

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Sony SNC-RZ30N IP Network Pan/Tilt/Zoom Ethernet Camera - 30% Off - A Savings of $585

Secuirty these days is on many people's minds. Building a high quality security system takes time and money. With this Pan/Tilt/Zoom Ethernet Camera from Sony, it can save on both. The camera supports a day and night mode so you can rest assured that it work in all light settings. It has a web server built directly into the camera that can support 50 users simultaneously. It has an optional wireless card for wireless netowrking. More importantly it has 340 degrees of pan motion and 120 degrees of tilt. While this unit is well priced for what it is, it is definitely priced for business.

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Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 - 50% Off - A Savings of $17.

I played this game on my old 8 bit Nintendo Entertainment System years ago. It's truly an awesome game. I don't know if the Gameboy Advance version has added anything extra, but I know it didn't need to. The game was perfect years ago, and it's still perfect today. The only problem I had with the 8 bit game was it couldn't be saved and continued at another time. I assume the Gameboy Advance version has a saving feature.

I don't know if the levels were painstakingly designed or just thrown together, but they're absolutely great. Some of them are pretty tough though, especially towards the end where you have to go through all of the tank levels.

Some of the enemies on this game are pretty tough too, particularly the heavyset ones that shake the ground and stun you a bit.

My advice to those playing the game is this: Don't use the warp whistles if you happen to find them. They'll jump you ahead to levels that are so difficult you won't have enough lives and items to be prepared for them. This is a tough game, and it's twice as tough if you try to take shortcuts. Plus you miss so much when you skip levels. You miss frog suits, and takooni suits, and the giant enemies, and all of the fun stuff.

This game just has so much variety. New stuff is everywhere. Play every level and have a good time. Find that level with the giant boot to jump around in too. I love that one.

Of course our pricing engine has done it again. Best price is $17.17.

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Brother 4750e Intellifax Fax Machine - A Savings of 43% - A Savings of $344.05

This business class laser fax with 8 MB memory can store up to 600 pages for out-of-paper reception or fax broadcasting to up to 282 separate locations. Dual-access capability and Quick Scan let you scan faxes into memory as fast as two seconds per page while the unit is busy sending or receiving. Plus, its laser engine prints faxes in sharp detail at up to 15 ppm.

A 250-sheet standard paper capacity (letter or legal), up to 50-page auto document feeder, and 232 station auto dialing (32 one-touch keys, plus 200 speed dial locations) combine with a high monthly duty cycle and high yield consumables to handle demanding business applications. An optional second, lower 250-sheet paper tray is available for handling higher-volume applications, or for loading different paper sizes simultaneously.

Delivering high-speed laser performance and reliability at low operating costs, the 4750e also copies at up to 15 copies/minute, sorts, enlarges, and reduces (50 to 200 percent). Built-in parallel and USB interfaces support future printing needs. A printer driver is available for download at solutions.brother.com.

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HP Q2612A UltraPrecise Black Print Cartridge 76% Off - A Savings of $76!

For use in Hewlett Packard Laser Models: LaserJet 1012. HP's Q2612A Ultraprecise print cartridge offers an easy to replace design, specifically for use with HP's LaserJet 1010 series (1010, 1012, and 1015 model printers). Each cartridge will yield approximately 2000 pages at 5% coverage. Our pricing engine has found this HP 1010 cartridge for $24.95.

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Epson T5570 PictureMate Color Ink and Paper Pack 59 % off - A savinngs of $17

Designed for use with Epson inkjet printer models R200, R300, R300M, R320, RX500, and RX600, this five-pack of color ink cartridges allows you to make the most of Epson's economical print technology. These dye-based inks are resistant to water, fading and smudges and are ideal for two-sided prints, as the colors won't bleed through pages.

The individual cartridges are designed for easy replacement. Each yields approximately 430 pages of color printing, based on 5% coverage. The package contains one each of cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, and light magenta cartridges.

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Garmin Forerunner 201 Wrist-Mounted GPS Personal Training Device - 32% Off -A Savings of $53.05

Combining powerful performance-tracking features with a GPS receiver, the Garmin Forerunner 201 offers runners and hikers a unique way to track their exercise regimens and goals. Unlike Timex's BodyLink sport monitoring system, its main competitor, the Forerunner 201 integrates the GPS receiver into a single body (BodyLink has separate housings for watch and GPS).

At first, the device felt a little bulky on my wrist, both in weight and in size (it measures 3.26 by 1.71 by 0.69 inches). But it really is light enough (less than 3 ounces) so that it felt comfortable and transparent. I did, however, position the band a bit higher up my arm to ensure full mobility of my wrist, as the length of the Forerunner tended to get in its way.

The large display--with equally large, easy-to-read characters--helps you avoid having to squint at the readout. Just a quick glance at your numbers and you'll maintain your training concentration. The six rubber buttons on the front of the chassis are easy to access (unless you're wearing bulky gloves). I easily got the promised 13 hours out of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. At the end of the day, I'd just recharge it for around two hours and it would be ready for me the next morning.

While this is definitely a workable GPS receiver, the Forerunner is slim on overall GPS features--which is not to its detriment (think of it as a performance monitor with a dash of GPS). That said, the Forerunner was able to pick up a GPS signal just about wherever I went outside (though it had very slight hiccups in the center of downtown). But if you're looking for a full-fledged tracking device, the Forerunner isn't for you.

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Conair LWD400CS Ladies Wet/Dry Shaver 56% - A Savings of $31

Sorry for the delay on posting. I have been wrestling with Movable Type and thinking about moving the blog over to it. I spend this weekend setting up some real estate blogs. One of the down sides of getting married is that sometimes your wife decides that your razor is much more effective than hers. Several times now I wandered into the bathroom to start shaving andfind myself dragging a dull blade over my fac, painfully pulling the hairs out instead of cleanly cutting them off.

So I went searching for a solution. I found it in this Conair Wet/Dry Shaver. Silky legs and underarms are just a quick shave away with this rechargeable shaver. Waterproof enough to submerge for short periods in the tub or for longer use in the shower, the shaver can be used with shaving cream or dry. Engineered for a close shave, the dual foil cutting blades move independently to follow body contours. A special trimmer for the bikini area or longer hair pops up for better visibility. Fully charged, the shaver gives about 25 minutes of shaving time. Keep the shaver in the recharging stand and it's always ready to go. Our pricing engine has found it for a great price at Drugstore.com $19.79 for a shaver that retails for $54.99. Amazon has it FOR $23.99


Most importantly she's never felt the need to use my razer again.

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Simac MX700 PastaMatic Pasta Maker 61% Off - A Savings of $160.

One of things I try to mention on the blog on cooking days is the need to be more involved in your food preparation. Fast food simply isn't healthy at all. By actively preparing your food, you can take control of your food life. Here's another great way to take control of what you eat with the Simac MX700 PastaMatic Pasta Maker.

Fresh pasta is delicious and this pasta maker is just the unit to use.
This well-designed pasta maker brings the ideal within reach--homemade fresh pasta on the table in 15 to 20 minutes. The PastaMatic does it all, from mixing up pasta dough to pressing it into shape. Plus it's a pleasure to use.

Clear instructions (complete with endearing Italian translation quirks!) lead you through the mixing and kneading processes. Achieving the proper dough consistency is the trickiest part, and the instructions offer ample help. Then comes the excitement: extruding dough through one of the six pasta shapes. Cooks of all ages will want to watch as macaroni, spaghetti, or linquine noodles spill out. The fresh pasta cooks up quickly--usually in two to three minutes--and you've got one of life's true pleasures on the table.

For all its workhorse capabilities, this automatic pasta maker is remarkably compact, quiet, and efficient. It's only 10 inches square, and there's storage in the back for the cord and the pasta shape discs. A recipe book is included to tempt you with spinach fettuccini, potato gnocchi, ravioli, and more.

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Simply Calphalon Nonstick 6-Piece Bakeware Set 63% off - A savings of $51.

As you may or may not know I am a HUGE fan of Calphalon. Previously I featured a 9 piece Calphalon cookware set. This bakeware set is a similar great buy for a great set of bakeware. One of the things that seperates Calphalon from other brands is the clear attention to detail.

• Reinforced rolled edges prevent warping; oven-safe to 450 degrees F
  
• Heavy-gauge carbon-steel construction
  
• Dishwasher-safe; 10-year warranty
  
• 9 High Quality pieces
  

This set includes a 10x15 cookie sheet, an 8 inch square cake pan, a medium loaf pan, 2 nine inch pie pans and a cooling rack. The great thing about this set isn't just the quality of the product. It's also the tremendous savings of this set. Normally you might expect to pay $9 per piece for a set of this quality. Our pricing engine found the whole set for $29.99. You can buy it at Amazon or Linen N' Things

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DEWALT DG6000E Heavy Duty 6000 Watt Gas Generator with Electric Start - 47% Off - A Savings of $1684.01

Dewalt is known for the quality of it's tools. What many people may not know is that they make a line of heavy duty job site equipment. This 6,000 wat generator is in that line of high quality units. It features a high amp surge capcity for starting those high amp tools such as the Bosch 4000-07 10" Worksite Table Saw with Folding Steel Stand. It has a maintainence free, brushless alternator for increased durability and reliability. For starting the unit it has an electric start with a recoil backup. The engine is an 11 HP Honda, OHV GX engine which is well known for it's reliability.

The Honda 11-horsepower premium GX Series OHV engine allows for easy starting, regardless of air temperature. The brushless alternator virtually eliminates maintenance and provides 165 percent surge capacity, ideal for starting high amp tools, including compressors. The maximum 120-volt switch optimizes generator performance. Contractors who make their living using portable generators designed the receptacle selection and panel layout. The super-quiet muffler and idle control reduce noise and saves fuel on the job site. A job-site-tested frame, panel protection bars, and metal fuel tank protect the generator from everyday demand. The DG6000E can be easily moved around the job site with the wheel kit and lifting hook, which come as standard equipment.This DeWalt high-performance industrial tool comes with a warranty package that includes:

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Motorola RAZR V3 Phone (T-Mobile) - 33% Off - A Savings of $100

I like those Motorola RAZr commercials. I also like the phone which we have featured here today. Once again I have used the larger images despite of the cries of our bandwidth handicapped friends.

Thin is definitely in. At just over a half-inch thick, the Motorola RAZR V3 is the perfect combination of sleek design and powerful features. With long-range Bluetooth, support for video playback, a VGA (640 x 480) camera and a gorgeous color screen, the RAZR V3 is everything you're looking for in a stylish mobile companion. Get the most out of your T-Mobile service with this impressive quad-band phone.

Just to recap

• It's a camera phone. Ok everyone has got one of those
  
• It's a Bluetooth phone. What Bluetooth as well? cool.
  
• It plays MPEG4 videos. What how big is the unit? 1/2 inch no way.
  
• It got a builtinspeakerphone. Ok Not as cool.
  
• It's web enabled with browser & Email.
  
• It's got a number of handy software tools are bundled with the RAZR V3 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator with currency converter, a calendar and an alarm clock.
  
• It DOES YOUR LAUNDRY!! Well not really but you get the picture.
  

Well this unit does it all. With the TMobile plan, you get a ton of talk time.

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Belkin SurgeMaster 9-Socket Maximum Series Surge Protector with Telephone and Coaxial Inputs 69% Off - A Savings of $45.01

This Belkin SurgeMaster Maximum Series surge protector shields such equipment as computers, peripherals, home theater components, and AV devices from damage caused by electrical swells. The model boasts an impressive 2,655-joule energy rating (with a maximum spike amperage of 135,000 amps), along with nine outlets that supply complete three-line AC surge protection. As an add-on, the unit also safeguards your modem, phone, and DSL lines thanks to its solid-state phone input, in addition to protecting your cable modem and digital satellite system through its coaxial cable line and ceramic arrestor. Additional features include sliding safety covers on all nine outlets, a spoiler cord system that keeps power cords from crossing and cluttering, AC block space outlets that provide room for oversized block-style plugs, and illuminated LEDs that indicate when electric devices are ground and protected.

In addition, the SurgeMaster employs an EM and RF filter, which reduces up to 70 dB of background noise and static. The resulting signal ensures clean, crisp audio/video performance whether you're watching a movie or listening to your favorite songs. Users should have no problem finding a spot for the SurgeMaster thanks to its right-angle plug, which connects snugly against a wall and behind a couch or chair without causing problems. The surge protector is also outfitted with a 14-gauge heavy-duty power cord that measures a robust 8-feet long. As a final enticement, Belkin has included a lifetime $250,000 connected-equipment warranty.

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Porter-Cable CFFN250N Finish & Brad Nailer Combo Kit 46% Off - A Savings of $250!

To be honest, we looked twice at the price, certain the folks at Amazon had made a mistake. But sure enough, they're right--and so is the price. Porter-Cable makes some of the best pneumatic tools in the industry, and these nailers are two prime examples. The 16-gauge is sturdy, compact, lighter and quieter than you'd expect with a grip even smaller hands can get around.

Great balance, easy depth-of-drive adjustment, and a pleasure to use. Similarly, the 18-gauge is light but rugged, comfortable and maneuverable, even in awkward places or after long runs. Some other features we like: a special hardened driver blade, a sequential fire trigger, a visual reload indicator, a safety located behind the driver guide for driving brads in tight spaces and an easy-to-adjust depth guide. Both guns have directional exhausts, too.

The pancake-style compressor has a six-gallon tank and easily runs both guns at the same time. It's light, portable and doesn't want much from you in terms of maintenance--it's oil-free and Teflon-coated. Some other reasons to like it: a high-flow regulator, an easy-to-read air pressure gauge, automatic thermal overload protection, an industrial-style quick-connect body in the air outlet, and a long-life motor with replaceable brushes. We can't imagine this deal will be around forever.

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Hamilton Beach 04163 TrueAir HEPA Air Purifier with UV Germicidal Light 54% Off - A Savings Of $120

If you're tired of fighting allergens and dirty air, let this Hamilton Beach Ultra UV Air Purifier take over. Armed with a UV germicidal light, the same technology hospitals use, the unit kills bacteria, viruses and mold.

Equipped with a UV germicidal light to help kill airborne microorganisms and a three-speed fan to continuously circulate air through two filters, this portable air purifier removes smoke, pollen, dust, animal dander, dust mites, molds, bacteria, viruses, and odors. Helpful for asthmatics, allergy sufferers, and cold/flu patients, the purifier contains a true HEPA filter that is at least 99.97 percent effective at trapping tiny particles; a prefilter reduces odors. A digital readout displays air quality (good, fair, or poor), and the fan can be set to automatically adjust speed according to air-quality needs. Digital indicators show when filters need replacing.

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XACT Communication X2X WristLinx 2-Way Wrist Watch 34% Off - A savings of $12

I always wanted a Dick Tracy watch as a kid. Now you can get the next best thing. This 2 way wrist watch is voice activated. It's got an effective range of 1.5 miles using FRS and GMRS 2-way local communication walkie talkie frequencies. Most importantly it's a functioning digital watch with LCD back light. Buy a pair and be the envy of every geek on the block

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Cuisinart ICE-50BC Supreme Ice Cream Maker for $249 - 37% Off - A Savings of $149

Home made ice cream is the best. This is the second ice cream maker I have featured on the blog. The first was the Musso 4080 Dessert Maker. That unit costs about $590 dollars while this one only costs $249. This is a great deal for unit with a compressor. Ice cream makers come in a variety of types. The lower end unit lack a refrigeration compressor so the ice cream must either be frozen through storing it in the freezer or rather arcane mixture of ice and salt. These are relatively inexpensive. The higher end units have the own compressors, allowing them to make batches of ice cream more quickly as they can complete the freezing process. Finding a good deal on a compressor based unit is the way to go as quickly frozen ice cream is often better. This iso one of the only truly affordable compressor models on the marketplace. Most run well over $500.

Some tips on Using an Ice Cream Maker:
1. The first batch I made was a simple recipe from the instructions which contained no eggs. While it turned out OK, it couldn't compare with custard-based ice creams that include egg yolks. The custard bases consistently result in smoother, creamier, and richer ice cream.

2. Try to make the ice cream base the night before you'll be freezing it (especially custard bases). It allows the flavors to blend and ensures the base is cold. A cold base will freeze more rapidly and is less likely to develop ice crystals.

3. When making chocolate ice cream, using quality chocolate rather than cocoa gives a richer flavor.

4. It's much easier to make ice cream when there's no need to have lots of ice and rock salt or remember to pre-freeze bowl wich may or may not fit in the freezer.

5. It also can freeze sorbets and sherberts and make slushies for the kids. I suppose you could make frozen drinks with it, but I'll stick to the blender for those.

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Pawleys Island Large Cotton Rope Hammock 38% Off - A Savings of $56.

Ah lazing about on warm summer days. Our hammock was one of our favorite places to hang out as a kid. Well you can re-live those youthful days through this great hammock from Hammock Source. This lovely hammock accomodates two people up to a 450 pound weight capacity. So unless you are grossly over-weight you and your significant other can cuddle up on a warm summer evening. The spreader bars are oak so they are built to last throughout years of use. It is a cotton hammock so it won't last quite as long as a polyester fiber hammock, but you can feel the extra comfort of the cotton from the moment you get in. Great for relaxing on a summer afternoon.

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Zojirushi Mr. Bento Stainless-Steel Lunch Jar, Silver 36% Off - A savings if $23

If you don't know what a Bento box is, then this is not the product for you. However if you are interested in a packing a lunch and you want to keep it hot or cold, then this item is for you. Being more actively involved in meal preparation is one key ingredient for a healthy lifestyle. Instead of driving through and getting fast food, this stylish Bento bag will allow you to take either hot or warm food along with you to school or work and stylishly eat your lunch. So much more sophisticated than a brown bag, you will look forward to lunch. It has four kmicrowaveable bowls measuring 15.2, 10.1, 9.5, and 6.8 ounces.

Make lunch cool again.

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Factory-Reconditioned Saeco 178435 Italia Home Espresso Cappuccino Machine 55% Off - A Savings of $499

For coffee lovers, nothing is better than freshly brewed espresso or cappucino. Of course home brewed espresso is never as good as most people can only afford the lower end home espresso machines. So to get that higher end taste, people have either bitten the bullet and spent the $1,000 or simply just gone to Star Bucks. However with this Saeco at 55%Off, a high quality espresso machine is now within reach. This unit is remanufactured but it still comes with a 6 month warranty. It features a rapid switching between brewing and steaming, an adjustable coffee grinder and an automated cleaning system. The brewing systems features adjustable coffee strength and can adjust for pre-ground or coffee beans. At $399, it's a great price for a quality espresso machine.

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Factory-Reconditioned Dyson DC14 Low Reach Upright Vacuum 40% Off - A Savings of $220

Everyone agrees that the Dyson makes the best vacuums in the world. Everyone also agrees that these are the most expensive vacuums in the world. So anytime you can find a great deal on one of these babies you should jump on it. Our partner Amazon currently has re-manufactured Dysons for an incredible $329.99 or buy one from Overstock.com for $329.99
If you don't know about Dyson, you should know that Dyson is a bagless vacuum which uses a cyclone effect to pull dirt from the carpet. With the Dyson suction remains constant throughout cleaning. With no bags to buy, the operating cost of the Dyson is lower than traditional bag cleaners. With cyclone action, the Dyson picks up bigger pieces that other leave behind. It has an high reach cleaning wand that release and expands up to 17 feet at the touch of a button.

Even though the unit is re-manufactured it still comes with a six month full warranty from the manufacturer. At these price they will not last.

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Meade ETX125EC Telescope w/ UHTC, Autostar Controller (497) and Tripod (884) - 36% Off - A Savings of $569.66

Meade ETX-90AT, ETX-105AT, and ETX-125AT models build on the original ETX concept to create the most advanced electronically-controlled telescopes including automatic GO TO object-location with the Autostar Computer Controller ever produced in their price range. And yet without sacrificing any of the user-friendly features that started the ETX revolution. his is a great instrument for beginners and amateurs alike. Highly portable and easy to set up, which is important in light polluted areas such as Natick, MA.

This allows me to get up and go to dark sky areas for fantastic viewing. Even in light polluted suburbia, the Moon, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Andromeda Galaxy, and the Orion Nebula are clearly visible as well as many other Messier objects. If you're a beginner, don't expect to see the flag on the Moon, Hubble Space Telescope can't even see that, or canals on Mars. Do expect to see amazing craters during crescent Moons and polar ice caps during Mars opposition. Jupiter is impressive to look at due to it's shear size. You can make out cloud belts and the famous eye of the 300 year storm. Jupiter's four largest moons show up as small points of light and they change location each night. It's as if you're looking at a miniature solar-system. Saturn and it's rings are among the most beautiful objects to observe. On very clear nights you can make out the Cassini division in Saturn's rings as well as it's largest moon, Titan. Andromeda Galaxy is viewed as a fuzzy cloud with more detail observable in darker skies. Use a CCD camera to overcome your eye's limitation by capturing the color and detail that are shown in pictures.

The Autostar is an excellent educational tool with detailed information on each object. It allows you the hands-on experience of learning which makes it fun. Follow the instructions carefully for configuring the Autostar. The more accurate the motor calibration, the easier it will be to align to the stars. It helps to set your watch to the atomic clock which can be found at www.time.gov and use that for the time entered. This will give an accurate position of the stars according to the Earth's rotation. Make sure your telescope is pointed "True North" and follow the instructions for the fork arm location on the telescope. Learn the locations of a few stars during the different seasons in order to make the alignment procedure simpler.

A great beginning scope at a great price.

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Factory-Reconditioned InFocus SP4805 ScreenPlay Video Projector 38% OFF - A Savings of $500

Maybe your budget for a high definition television isn't $6,000 . This reconditioned Video projector unit will do it for considerably less. This DLP projector will satisfy those big screen desires on a small sized budget. The unit can process HDTV, EDTV, standard TV, and DVI signals.It has the Enhanced Faroudja DCDi video processing for clear and artifact-free images. The brightness is 750 ANSI lumens with a 2000:1 calibrated contrast ratio. This allows you to turn any wall into the big screen for the big game. It's also great for playing video games and watching DVDs as it supports the full resolution of both formats.

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Zenith P60W26P 60" Plasma Flat-Panel HDTV 71% OFF!

The girls are right. Size does matter. Especially when it comes to a television. This 60 inch high definition plasma television from Zenith is the king of HD plasmas. It's HUGE!

The P60W26P 60" Plasma HDTV Monitor's groundbreaking display technology delivers superior image clarity, color and brightness in a less than 4" thick package. The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) provides an uncompressed transfer of high definition video from a digital video source to a digital display device. HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) ensures copy protection of the content.

• 1280 x 720p high resolution format produces extremely detailed imagery
  
• Extremely sharp contrast with 800:1 ratio between light and dark images; 600 cd/sq.m High Brightness renders an incredibly bright picture, even in well-lit areas
  
• Picture orbiter and white wash functions prevent burn-in in Plasma
  
• Intelligent resizing of video and computer images to 16: 9 widescreen or 4: 3 conventional formats
  
• Faroudja/Sage scan converter seamlessly converts TV video data to PC formats without distortion or cropping images in either 4:3 or 16:9
  
• Compatible with DVD players, VCRs, computers, digital broadcasting, multimedia and traditional video sources.
  

This is the undisputed king of HDTVs. It's current retail price is $19,999.95. Our pricing engine found it for $5,645.00 a savings of over $14,000!. Ah Caramaba what a deal! At that price they will not last!
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Sony KDE-42XS955 42" Widescreen WEGA Plasma Flat-Panel TV with Integrated HDTV Tuner 54% Off - A savings of $3801 Wow

Get multifunction in a slim package with this Sony 42" Plasma WEGA HDTV. The set displays photos and movie files with a built-in enhanced Memory Stick media slot and the CableCARD slot makes it digital cable ready without the need for a set-top box. Twin View lets you watch 2 shows side by side and zoom in on one with sound. Built-in ATSC tuner provides free hi-definition viewing. Our pricing engine found this unit about $3800 below list piice a huge savings of $3800! Get into Plasma TV now.

Sony's 42-inch KDE-42XS955 gas-plasma television boasts a bright, detailed, and perfectly flat screen, stylish construction, and abundant image enhancements. The screen features a wide, 16:9 aspect ratio to match the dimension of most movies and HDTV broadcasts, and the set is compatible with standard-definition 480i, enhanced-definition 480p, and high-definition 720p and 1080i signals, delivering full-fledged HDTV reception right out of the box via its integrated NTSC and ATSC (HDTV) tuners. It also offers digital cable readiness with a CableCARD slot and the latest digital-video interface, HDMI.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the KDE-42XS955 is a mere 6.25 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting (for wall positioning, use bracket SU-PW3M). Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems. You do, however, need to be wary of image burn-in (wherein long-held stationary images leave a permanent impression in the screen).

Sony's CineMotion 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal is a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

The set's WEGA Engine system maximizes picture performance from any video source by minimizing the number of digital-to-analog conversion processes. This full digital processing engine includes Sony's MID-X (Multi Image Driver), which maintains the integrity of a converted signal by minimizing image loss in the scaling process.

Digital Reality Creation (DRC) circuitry ensures high picture resolution, while proprietary Direct Digital II circuitry increases a video signal's signal-to-noise ratio before it reaches the DRC circuit, ensuring rich, natural-looking images from any source.

Sony's BN Smoother scans the frequency of a given image (such as those from DVD players, off-air HDTV programming, or even analog cable and broadcasts) to calculate the edges of each MPEG block. It applies an algorithm to each block edge, smoothing the transition from one block to another for a seamless picture.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link the set with any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver). HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multichannel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.

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