Sony has expanded its line of home theater systems to include three new configurations with integrated five-disc DVD/CD changers, the DAV-HDX587WC, DAV-HDX589W and DAV-HDX285, along with two new DVD players. The HDX587 and HDX589 models support 5.1-channel audio signals and offer an iPod cradle that can be used to play music or video. The systems also feature video upscaling for DVD content, along with an HDMI port for connecting HDTV sets. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration is designed to assist with proper installation, while Portable Audio Enhancer and Dialogue Enhancer are designed to enhance sound quality.

The entry-level HDX285 model also upscales DVD video signals and provides an HDMI port. An iPod cradle, Digital Media Port and DMPort Booster are built into the system. Depending on whether the user is listening to music or movies, the type of content is automatically detected and the audio optimized with the appropriate processing.

Two new portable DVD players include the DVP-FX730 and DVP-FX930. The FX730 model offers a seven-inch screen and five hours of battery life, while the FX930 variant features a nine-inch display and six hours of playback. The DVP-NS710H standalone DVD player provides automatic upscaling and an HDMI port.

The DAV-HDX589W and DAV-HDX587WC will be available sometime later this month, with each system priced around $430, while the DAV-HDX285 model will cost approximately $300. The DVP-FX730 and DVP-FX930 portable DVD players will be available around the same time for $130 and $190, respectively. The DVP-NS710H standalone player will carry a price of $70.

HP Pavilion dv6910us Refurbished Notebook PC

The HP Pavilion dv6910us is a great Notebook PC powered by an AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile TL-60 processor running at 2.0GHz with 1MB of L2 cache. Its 15.4-inch screen has a resolution of 1280x800 and packs BrightView technology into its compact frame. It has 3GB of DDR2 memory. There’s a 200GB hard drive and LightScribe-enabled Super Multi 8x Double Layer DVD±RW drive as well. Onboard graphics are taken care of by a NVIDIA GeForce Go 7150M and audio comes through loud and strong via Altec Lansing Speakers. All your favorite connectivity options are there including USB 2.0, VGA output, RJ-45 connection, Microphone and headphone jacks, and even IR receiver and FireWire Port. Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family with the HP Pavilion WebCam with Integrated Microphone. All this is run by the Windows Vista Home Premium Operating System.

What It Is & Why You Need It

* The HP Pavilion dv6910us is a great Notebook PC powered by an AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile TL-60 processor running at 2.0GHz with 1MB of L2 cache.
* There’s a 200GB hard drive and LightScribe-enabled Super Multi 8x Double Layer DVD±RW drive as well.
* All your favorite connectivity options are there including USB 2.0, VGA output, RJ-45 connection, Microphone and headphone jacks, and even IR receiver and FireWire Port.

Samsung SPH-W6450 OZ Double Phone:

It is 3G-Network Compatible double-flip phone. The phone’s top half can also open sidways as well as straight up with the screen facing the user, much like a notebook PC. The LCD screen is sized at 2.8 inches, features a 240×400 resolution and has a virtual touchpad for use in notebook mode that takes the place of a mouse. Another common high-end feature of Korean phones includes the DMB tuner that lets users watch streaming video content from eight broadcasters as well as audio content from nine sources.

In addition, there is a 3-megapixel camera that swivels with the screen, allowing for video calls in either configuration, MP3 playback capability and Bluetooth 2.0 support. A full web browser is built-in, as is a file viewer and electronic dictionary: another feature ubiquitous to Korean phones. The SPH-W6450 is so far only available in Korea, priced at the equivalent of about $400. If the handset or a variation of it ever comes to North America, it will not include a DMB tuner