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Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer – Reviews

January 30, 2013 by  
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The Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer provides a quality elliptical trainer at a discount price. The 431 model is ideal for your home gym and for fitness enthusiasts of any skill level who want a low impact workout. The Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer can provide an effective cardiovascular workout by combining upper and lower body flexibility and coordination into one impact-free motion and is easier on your joints. Regular use on elliptical trainers will increase heart and lung capacity while improving your health and burning calories. Schwinn Trainers use 16 levels of Magnetic ECB (Eddy Current Brake) resistance. ECB technology has the advantage of no friction, reliability, little to no maintenance costs, and quiet operation. ECB is usually only found on higher end elliptical trainers and is the best form of resistance for these machines. A 26 lb. flywheel provides for smooth strides. 19 workout programs, backlit LCD screen.
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Maximum User Weight Capacity Limit: 300 lbs.

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LG Cinema Screen 55LM8600 55-Inch 3D 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV

January 25, 2013 by  
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New for 2012. LG’s Cinema Screen 55LM8600 is LG’s 2nd generation passive 3D Ready 55-inch 1080p LED HDTV with TruMotion 240HZ technology. The set displays an outstanding picture for either regular 2D, or in the newest 3D programming. This LG TV uses passive 3D technology and includes 6 pairs of polarized 3D glasses. LG’s Passive Cinema 3D technology allows for lighter, lower cost 3D glasses that don’t need batteries and provide a brighter picture. This is the same type of technology used for 3D movies in a movie theater. SMART TV internet ready with a Dual Core Processor for faster operation and Built-in Wifi …More…

Available Sizes: 55-inch, and 47-inch

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Panasonic TC-L55E50 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED LCD TV

January 24, 2013 by  
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New for 2012. The Panasonic TC-L55E50 Series 1080p LED TV is Panasonic’s 55-inch mid range TV. It is perfect for living and family rooms where you would like to have an HDTV. Although value priced, it comes with some added features such as Edge Lit LED backlight, Full HD, IPS LED Panel with 178° wide viewing angles, WiFi Ready, and more. With its 120Hz refresh rate, along with a 3-phase backlight system, this TV can minimize image blur during fast action. Internet Ready with Smart TV functionality, Including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Video, and Youtube … …More…


Available Sizes: 42-inch, 47-inch , 55-inch


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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50ST50 50-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV

January 23, 2013 by  
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NEW for 2012. Panasonic’s 3D Ready 50-inch ST50 Series 1080p High-Definition Plasma HDTV. This is Panasonic’s latest 3rd generation of 3D Ready TVs. It is a high end Panasonic Plasma TV for either 2D or 3D viewing. 3D programming is now available on Blu-ray disc, ESPN, Comcast, Video Consoles, and other programming. The new infinite black pro panel with newly developed fast switching phosphors produces minimal afterimages and displays deep blacks with less reflection for bright, vivid images. A new motion compensating technology (Neo Plasma Black 2500 FDD) has made it possible to render faster-moving images with greater sharpness. Features 24p playback for watching motion pictures. The 1920 x 1080 pixel Full HD screen has double the pixels of a 720p TV. It shares the 16:9 aspect ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. Internet Ready Smart TV with built-in WiFi adapter. The ST50 Series has a long life 100,000 hour panel. …More…

Available Sizes: 50-inch, 55-inch, 60-inch, 65-inch

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Sony Handycam HDR-PJ430V 32GB HD Camcorder

January 22, 2013 by  
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**New for 2013** Sony’s mid-range dual flash memory based high definition camcorder has 32GB of internal memory and a built in Projector. Advanced features include an ultra-smooth 60 progressive frames/second (1080p @ 60fps) recording mode, it can also record at 24p (1080p @24fps), the same frame rate as movie film. The PJ430V Features a new wide angle G-Lens (26.8mm) with 30x Optical zoom. This camcorder has Sony’s best premium Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization to prevent blurring when shooting video. Compact size. Other features: 8.9 megapixel still images, 3.0 inch LCD touch-screen (230K pixels), built-in GPS to geotag your video or pictures. The HDR-PJ430V has a 1/3.91-inch back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for better low light performance. BIONZ™ Image processor improves the speed and quality, as well as improving battery life. Full HD (1920 x 1080) video capture. The newly improved 13 lumen Built-in Projector can project your videos on a wall for viewing up to the size of a 100-inch diagonal screen. New for 2013 is a projector HDMI input, which allows you to project content from your tablet, laptop, or smartphone by plugging them into the camcorder. This is one of the least expensive models with Balanced Optical Steadyshot™, Sony’s best image stabilizer. …More…

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LG Cinema Screen 55LA8600 55-Inch 3D 1080p 240Hz LED Smart HDTV

January 22, 2013 by  
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**New for 2013. LG’s Top Cinema Screen LA8600 Series is a 3rd generation of passive 3D Ready 55-inch 1080p LED HDTV with TruMotion 240HZ technology. The set displays an outstanding picture for either regular 2D, or in the newest 3D programming. This LG TV uses passive 3D technology and includes 4 pairs of polarized 3D glasses. LG’s Passive Cinema 3D technology is the same technology used in Movie Theaters, and allows for lighter, lower cost 3D glasses that don’t need batteries. LED PlusLG’s new LED Plus technology provides a side lit LED backlight with local dimming technology. This technology allows for better picture and contrast. Its onboard Trumotion 240HZ reduces motion blurring when you’re watching your favorite sporting event, action movie, or playing a fast moving video game. Smart TV: allows you to access limitless internet content, thousands of movies, customizable apps, full web browser, and videos. Voice Control. Built-in Camera. The 55LA8600 is both Internet Ready , Netflix Ready and has a built-in WiFi adapter (nothing extra to buy). Built-in Camera. The new Dual Core Processor and Triple XD™ Engine will greatly speed up Smart TV functions. …More…

Available Sizes: 60-inch and 55-inch

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LG Cinema Screen 50LA6200 50-Inch 3D 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV

January 21, 2013 by  
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**New for 2013. LG’s Cinema Screen LA6200 TV Series is a 3rd generation passive 3D Ready 50-inch 1080p LED HDTV with TruMotion 120Hz technology. The set displays an outstanding picture for either regular 2D, or in the newest 3D programming. This LG TV uses passive 3D technology and includes 4 pairs of polarized 3D glasses. LG’s Passive Cinema 3D technology allows for lighter, lower cost 3D glasses that don’t need batteries and provide a brighter picture. This is the same type of technology used for 3D movies in a movie theater. You don’t need the glasses to watch regular HD programming. The LA6200 series has an Edge Lit LED backlight to provide a brighter picture, higher contrast and substantial energy savings. The 50LA6200 with its onboard TruMotion 120Hz reduces blurring when you’re watching your favorite sporting event, action movie, or playing a fast moving video game. Smart TV: allows you to get internet content, thousands of movies, customizable apps, Facebook, Youtube, full web browser, and videos. The 50LA6200 is both Internet Ready , Netflix Ready and has a built-in Wifi adapter (nothing extra to buy). To speed up Smart TV operations, LG has upgraded the LA6200 Series to include a Dual Core Processor.

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Available Sizes: 60-inch, 55-inch, 50-inch, 47-inch, and 42-inch


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Panasonic VIERA TC-P65S60 65-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

January 20, 2013 by  
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**NEW for 2013. Panasonic’s low priced 65-inch S60 Series 1080p High-Definition Plasma HDTV. This is Panasonic’s best plasma TV without 3D. The 600Hz Sub-field Drive provides for fast motion from sporting events and fast action movies. Super Clear Resolution: With 1080p HD resolution and a fast image processor, Panasonic TVs reproduce video with stunning quality, bringing you high-res images with life-like colors. Features a 4,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Panasonic plasma TVs are legendary for their deeper, jet-black shades. Even in brightly lit rooms, deep areas and fine textures within dark scenes are rendered with exceptional detail. Supports 24p playback (3:2) for Movies. The 1920 x 1080 pixel Full HD screen has double the pixels of a 720p TV. It shares the 16:9 aspect ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. Swipe & Share 2.0 allows you to wirelessly transfer photos, video, music from your smartphone or tablet to your big screen TV with just a simple swipe of a finger. VIERA remote 2: allows you to control your TV with your smart phone or tablet. You can adjust channels, volume, picture settings, and more. …More…

Available Sizes: 65-inch, 60-inch, 55-inch, 50-inch, 42-inch


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Panasonic VIERA TC-P60GT50 60-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV

January 20, 2013 by  
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NEW for 2012. Panasonic’s new TC-P60GT50 3D Ready 60-Inch GT50 Series 1080p High-Definition Plasma HDTV. Glass and Metal Design. The GT50 Series is Panasonic’s high end Plasma TV with a THX 3D Certified Display for best cinema quality in either 2D or 3D viewing. This is Panasonic’s latest 3rd generation of 3D Ready TVs. 3D programming is now available on Blu-ray disc, DirectTV, ESPN, Comcast, Video Consoles, and other programming. The new infinite black pro panel with newly developed fast switching phosphors provides for minimal afterimages and displays deep blacks with minimal reflection for bright, vivid images. A new motion compensating technology (Neo Plasma Black 2500 FDD) renders faster-moving images with greater sharpness. Features 24p playback for watching motion pictures. The 1920 x 1080 pixel Full HD screen has double the pixels of a 720p TV. It shares the 16:9 aspect ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. The GT50 Series has a long life 100,000 hour panel. …More…

Available Sizes: 50-inch, 55-Inch , 60-Inch and 65-Inch

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LG Cinema Screen 60LA6200 60-Inch 3D 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV

January 20, 2013 by  
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**New for 2013. LG’s Cinema Screen LA6200 TV Series is a 3rd generation passive 3D Ready 60-inch 1080p LED HDTV with TruMotion 120Hz technology. The set displays an outstanding picture for either regular 2D, or in the newest 3D programming. This LG TV uses passive 3D technology and includes 4 pairs of polarized 3D glasses. LG’s Passive Cinema 3D technology allows for lighter, lower cost 3D glasses that don’t need batteries and provide a brighter picture. This is the same type of technology used for 3D movies in a movie theater. You don’t need the glasses to watch regular HD programming. The LA6200 series has an Edge Lit LED backlight to provide a brighter picture, higher contrast and substantial energy savings. The 60LA6200 with its onboard TruMotion 120Hz reduces blurring when you’re watching your favorite sporting event, action movie, or playing a fast moving video game. Smart TV: allows you to get internet content, thousands of movies, customizable apps, Facebook, Youtube, full web browser, and videos. The 60LA6200 is both Internet Ready , Netflix Ready and has a built-in Wifi adapter (nothing extra to buy). To speed up Smart TV operations, LG has upgraded the LA6200 Series to include a Dual Core Processor. …More…

Available Sizes: 60-inch, 55-inch, 50-inch, 47-inch, and 42-inch

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Nikon D800 36.3 Megapixel FX-Format Digital SLR Camera

January 18, 2013 by  
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The Full Frame FX Nikon D800 36.3 megapixel SLR when introduced had the most megapixels of any SLR Nikon had produced to date. (The previous D700 model only had 12.1 megapixels). The D800 shares many of the features of the new Nikon D4, but is smaller, lighter and less expensive. It is capable of 36.1 megapixel medium format images with low noise. This model has maintained the same ISO as its predecessor (100-6400) even though it has three times more pixels. New for this model is the introduction of a Full HD 1080p Video mode with a headphone jack, microphone jack, uncompressed HDMI out, Audio monitoring, and a dedicated movie record button. You can shoot in either FX or DX movie formats. Video can be shot with full manual control and you can view live video with an external monitor through the HDMI. Another new feature is the built-in HDR (high dynamic range) function which can create a single image that combines two exposures for a better image. A time lapse photography mode is included. A new live view selector has been added which switches from modes optimized for both video or still images.
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Samsung UN55ES8000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV

January 17, 2013 by  
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New for 2012. Samsung’s top of the line, third generation of 3D LED backlit TVs from Samsung. SmartReview previewed the ES8000 series at CES 2012 (see our commentary). Samsung’s UN55ES8000 55-inch LED backlit HDTV (with Micro Dimming Ultimate) is 3D ready and comes with 4 pairs of 3D glasses. The new for 2012 Micro Dimming Ultimate LED backlight technology is an improvement to last year’s Micro dimming. It uses special edge mounted LEDs to enable the controlled lighting of variable size areas. This provides for better picture and contrast whether watching 2D or 3D. 3D movies such as Avatar and other movies have created demand for 3D programming for HDTVs for the home. Ultra Clear Panel eliminates reflections, boosts contrast ratio. Included on this TV is 960Hz CMR (clear motion rate) and 240Hz anti-blur technology. 30,000,000:1 Mega Dynamic Contrast (highest we have reviewed). Smart TV. This full HD 1080p HDTV has several new ways to interface with the TV, including Gesture control (using your hands), and voice control. Its built in camera has face recognition to bring up your profile, or use Skype. DLNA CERTIFIED® connectivity lets you remotely access music, video, and photos. The 1080p display has over two million pixel resolution, along with an SRS TruSurround HD sound system. …More…


Available Sizes: 65-inch, 60-inch, 55-inch, 46-inch


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Samsung UN55H6350 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV

January 17, 2013 by  
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**New for 2014. The H6350 Series is Samsung’s Best LED backlit TV from Samsung without 3D. This 55-inch full HD 1080p HDTV is a Smart TV and has DLNA CERTIFIED® connectivity to let you remotely access music, video, and photos from your computer, phone and other devices. 120Hz combined with CMR 240 provides blur free, clear motion when watching fast action sports or movies. Sound is presented with DTS Premium Sound™ 5.1 with two 10 watt speakers. SmartView 2.0 allows you to stream TV content to your Smartphone or tablet. The Samsung H6350 Series Smart TV has been upgraded with a Quad Core Processor to speed up Smart TV operations, allow multitasking and provide new TV functions. The UN55H6350 is Internet Ready allowing you to access Netflix (with subscription), Amazon, Youtube, Facebook, Weather, Blockbuster, Hulu Plus, Twitter, Sports and more. This year’s model comes with a Full Web Browser. You can access this content wirelessly through your home network with the Built-in wireless WiFi Adapter or plugin an ethernet cable. ConnectShare™ Movie allows you to plug in USB devices to your TV and watch content on the big screen. …More…


Available Sizes: 75-inch, 65-inch, 60-inch, 55-inch, 50-inch, 48-inch, 40-inch, 32-inch


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