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Hands-on Review: Samsung UN55C7000 55-inch 3D-Capable LED-Edgelit LCD HDTV and Samsung BD-C6900 3D-capable Blu-ray Player

Hands-on Review: Samsung UN55C7000 55-inch 3D-Capable LED-Edgelit LCD HDTV and Samsung BD-C6900 3D-capable Blu-ray Player

The 3D HDTV era officially kicked off in Canada on March 26, when Samsung's C7000-series of 3D-capable flat panels arrived on retailers' shelves. Ten days later, one of these TVs arrived in my home theatre, along with a Samsung BD-C6900 3D-capable Blu-ray player and two pairs of 3D glasses

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 04/14/2010 04:57:30 PM UTC

Hands-on Review: Panasonic Viera TC-P54VT25 Plasma 3D HDTV and Panasonic DMP-BDT350 3D Blu-ray Player

Hands-on Review: Panasonic Viera TC-P54VT25 Plasma 3D HDTV and Panasonic DMP-BDT350 3D Blu-ray Player

While Panasonic's TC-P54VT25 isn't the first 3D TV to hit Canadian stores, it's the first to arrive in my home theatre. For the past week, I've been watching a limited range of 3D and wide range of 2D HDTV programming on this 54-inch plasma.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 04/07/2010 05:19:26 PM UTC

Hands-On Review: VIzio VF551XVT LCD TV

Hands-On Review: VIzio VF551XVT LCD TV

 

LED backlighting with local dimming, as well as 240Hz processing, makes the Canadian retail price ($2,200) of this 55-inch LCD very attractive.

 

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 03/08/2010 06:33:09 PM UTC

OverGeeked: Advance Review of the BlackBerry Presenter

OverGeeked: Advance Review of the BlackBerry Presenter

Some of the best presentations are given inside elevators and in the backs of cabs; in intimate spaces where it isn't the audience that's captive, it's the speaker. No podium, no computer screen to hide behind, just a clear space between speaker and listeners, where the faces share ideas and the concepts are more impressive for it.

Kris Abel Published: 02/25/2010 11:28:28 AM UTC

Hands-on Review: Pioneer XW-NAS3 iPod Sound System

Hands-on Review: Pioneer XW-NAS3 iPod Sound System

As an audio device, the Pioneer XW-NAS3 iPod speaker system is a very respectable performer. But its video capabilities are what set it apart; and in that respect, this is a groundbreaking product

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 12/22/2009 04:25:33 PM UTC

Hands-On Review: Panasonic Viera TC-P50V10 Plasma HDTV

Hands-On Review: Panasonic Viera TC-P50V10 Plasma HDTV

Selling for $2,700, this 50-inch plasma TV is the smallest model in Panasonic's top-of-the-line Viera V10 series.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 10/29/2009 12:13:56 PM UTC

Hands-on Review: Samsung UN55B8000 LED HDTV

Hands-on Review: Samsung UN55B8000 LED HDTV

Priced at $4,500, this 55-inch television is  drop-dead gorgeous. The ultra-thin cabinet features an updated version of Samsung's Touch of Colour cosmetics.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 10/29/2009 12:04:00 PM UTC

Hands-On Review: Toshiba Regza 42ZV650U 42-inch LCD HDTV

Hands-On Review: Toshiba Regza 42ZV650U 42-inch LCD HDTV

Priced at $1,500, this 42-inch flat panel is part of Toshiba's second-from-the-top Regza ZV650 series, which also includes a 47-inch model and a 55-incher. They're Toshiba's first LCD TVs to incorporate ClearScan 240.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 10/29/2009 11:18:18 AM UTC

Hands-On Review: Sharp Aquos LC-52LE700U LED-Backlit LCD HDTV

Hands-On Review: Sharp Aquos LC-52LE700U LED-Backlit LCD HDTV

Sharp's new LE700 series offers LED technology at mainstream prices. The 52-inch model reviewed here sells for $3,000; there are also 40- and 46-inch models for $2,000 and $2,500 respectively.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 10/29/2009 11:04:30 AM UTC

Hands-On Review: LG 55LH90 55-inch LED-Backlit LCD HDTV

Hands-On Review: LG 55LH90 55-inch LED-Backlit LCD HDTV

Priced at $3,500, this 55-inch LCD television incorporates LG's most advanced technology: 240Hz TruMotion video processing, and full-array LED backlighting with local dimming.

Gordon Brockhouse Published: 10/29/2009 10:39:51 AM UTC

Nike Jogs, Jumps & Climbs the FuelBand to Canada

Nike Jogs, Jumps & Climbs the FuelBand to Canada + see more videos