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TH-65VX100U

Panasonic's 65VX100U Premiere Kuro-Killing Plasma Reviewed (Verdict: Best Flat Panel to Date)

Just yesterday we got our first taste of Panasonic's new TH-65VX100U plasma technology, which features specs that meet or exceed Pioneer's Kuro. Our initial impressions were extremely positive, but Gary at HD Guru managed to get his hands on an early production sample for a closer look, and he too was impressed. In fact, he called it the "new king of flat panels." More »

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5:52 PM on Fri Sep 5 2008
By Sean Fallon
10,699 views, 12 comments

Latest by Hand_O_Death: this Vs OLED should be interesting, either way we win :) more »

cedia 2008

Panasonic 65VX100U Premiere Plasma Is a Kuro Killer?

Tonight in Denver, Panasonic revealed its newest plasma technology, the 65" custom-install-only VX100 monitor, whose specs meet or beat Pioneer's hallowed Kuro. That means 60,000:1 contrast ratio with 7,160 shades of gradation for visible detail in the darker shadows. At 65 inches, you will pay $10,000 a panel, but not to worry: Panasonic will roll out a 50 incher soon, which is sure to be (a teeny tiny tad) cheaper. We sat in a dark room and got to compare the VX100 with its predecessor, the 65PF. Though the results in the room were startlingly vivid, you can get a sense of what's going on here in our still shots:If you're really crazy about TV technology, jump for a second gallery of slides from the presentation—but, as they say on MythBusters, there's some "science content" ahead, so put the drink down and focus... More »

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8:52 PM on Thu Sep 4 2008
By Wilson Rothman
10,392 views, 21 comments

Latest by chadmak09: Panasonic will be building glass for pioneer to pioneer spec. thats it. thats all. Panasonic is not making kuro plasmas.So more »

hdtvs

Sony's KDL-40ZX1, a 40-inch LCD HDTV Only 9.9mm Thin

Sony Japan's ZX1 series 40-inch display is only 9.9mm thick at its narrowest, and 26 pounds. The display itself has only 1 HDMI port, while a wireless box can send the 120Hz, 1080p display up to 1080i images over a 5GHz channel many suspect is WHDM. That external port box will have 3 HDMI, 2 component, s-video, VGA, and even USB, mouse, and LAN port. All menus will be driven through an XMB Playstation-style crossmedia interface. Check out our hands-on of the skinny TV at IFA here. [Sony JP via Sony Insider]

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2:16 AM on Thu Aug 28 2008
By Brian Lam
11,004 views, 22 comments

Latest by joeslaughter: @jOongle Its a totally different technology oled has a contrast ratio of 1 ,000,000,000 to 1 and is the thinnest more »

gps

Garmin 785T GPS and Friends: Free Lifetime Traffic, Lane Assist, 3D Transparent View and Bluetooth

Garmin'sdropping four new models to the higher-end 7x5 lineup with the nüvi 755T, 765T, 775T and the 785T. All models will include lifetime traffic alerts via NAVTEQ Traffic and Bluetooth connectivity, but the updated 7x5 series will include the most exciting new features: a 4.3" touchscreen, a 3-D transparent view of buildings, and lane assist. Garmin is also dropping their budget friendly 2x5 series with three new models: the nüvi 265T, 265WT and 275T. I'd probably opt for the high end line with lane suggestions, but take the 765T with Bluetooth and skip the fancier models. Parsing Garmin's huge lineup is always challenging, but the differences are detailed here: More »

Feature

12:20 PM on Wed Aug 27 2008
By Sean Fallon
7,735 views, 16 comments

Latest by nffcnnr: Cool. That's the ramp i take if/when i drive to work. more »

nikon d90

Nikon D90 Official: First DSLR Ever With HD Video Recording

As rumored, Nikon's D90 is the first-ever DSLR with HD video recording, but maybe more importantly for actual photographers, Nikon is promising much of the same low-noise performance of their higher end DSLRs. The brand new 12.3-megapixel image sensor was developed in-house like the D3 and D700's (the D300 uses a Sony sensor) and you can crank the ISO up to 6400, so we're hopeful. It's a mutant DSLR (not in a bad way) bringing down features from the higher-end cameras at the same time it cribs more hold-your-hand consumer stuff from the point-and-shoots. Now about that HD video. More »

Feature

12:01 AM on Wed Aug 27 2008
By matt buchanan
22,692 views, 50 comments

Latest by Creasy: May I ask for what in gods name you need recording video with a PHOTO camera?! more »

helicopter

Draganfly X6 UAV: UFO Thingy Packed With Carbon Fiber, HD/Night Cameras and GPS

The Draganfly series of heli cams have been impressive, but the just announced X6 is freaking amazing. The triple-tipped carbon fiber body has two carbon rotors on each end. The design allows it to move in all directions rapidly, provide enough control to zip around indoors yet resist up to 18 miles per hour of wind. More »

Feature

10:09 PM on Tue Aug 26 2008
By Brian Lam
26,132 views, 43 comments

Latest by tamoko: @FinalValgas: Hot-swappable batteries perhaps? more »

logitech mx1100 review

Logitech MX 1100 Mouse Review (Verdict: Our Favorite Mouse Ever)

The Gadget: Logitech's MX 1100 cordless laser mouse, which is a combination of the MX1000 (which we've used for years) and the slightly newer MX Revolution. It's wireless, which is great for most everyone, and contoured to your hand for extra comfort. There's also an on-board DPI toggle for sensitivity and the ability to switch between regular scrolling and super speedy scrolling.

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12:00 PM on Fri Aug 22 2008
By Jason Chen
30,178 views, 105 comments

Latest by DG: @DG: "Shame the reviewer didn't say that you CAN charge the mouse (the batteries inside it) by just pluging it more »

review

Lightning Review: Duracell's LED Daylite Flashlight

The Gadget: Duracell's new Daylite series of flashlights turn night into day using proprietary TrueBeam technology that they claim captures and projects up to 100 percent of the light—making for a brighter, whiter beam. It comes in three varieties: AA/AAA (80 lumens each) and CR123 (160 lumens). More »

Feature

3:20 PM on Thu Aug 21 2008
By Sean Fallon
16,279 views, 64 comments

Latest by N/A: I have a Surefire Z2 with the rechargeable battery conversion, and a single LED light I got for $35 makes more »

nikon d700

Nikon D700 First Photos: Yep, Little D3

DigitalCameraInfo has the first shots taken by Nikon's D700, aka little D3. Since it uses the same sensor as the D3 (which Wired just gave 10 out of 10), we expected it take the same unbelievably low noise shots, even at higher ISO speeds that would make lesser cameras bleed grain. So how does it fare? The picture above was shot at ISO 6400. We've got a couple of the big and pretty low-light, make-or-break shots below, but head over to DigitalCameraInfo to see even more. More »

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3:07 PM on Thu Aug 21 2008
By matt buchanan
15,426 views, 49 comments

Latest by lnbolch: Got back from a ten day travel shoot with both a D300 and D700. The 18-200mm was on the D300 more »

battlemodo

Cut-the-Crap iPhone Headset Battlemodo

Whether you love or hate your iPhone, you'll get tired of holding that big sticky piece of glass next to your face eventually. Want have a talk while you work or exercise? Need hands-free calling behind the wheel? Do you just have lazy, withered arms? Chances are you need a headset. Though the famed white earbuds are good enough for some, why settle for them just because they just happen to come free, and with an embedded mic? Other companies want a piece of that iPhone action, and have headsets that fit and sound a lot better. "Oh, but fair and wise Gizmodo, which headsets hath you divined for my unworthy purchase?" you might ask. Look no further. Well, no further than after the jump. (And by the way, this review is actually useful for any phone with a 3.5mm mic-and-stereo jack.)

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Feature

12:00 PM on Thu Aug 21 2008
By John Herrman
23,513 views, 81 comments

Latest by koror: As a follow up to my earlier comment: I received my Vibes back from V-Moda. They have an updated device more »

battlemodo

Ultimate Cut-The-Crap In-Ear Headphone Battlemodo

Why do music lovers put up with cheap stock earbuds? You've spent hundreds of dollars on an MP3 player then effectively nullify your investment with headphones that suck the soul out of the music that you love. Choosing a higher-end set of earphones is almost impossible, since there are way too many, and they are deliberately marketed to blur the distinctions from best to worst. I tried out $2,000 worth of in-ear earphones—16 pairs made it to my final evaluation—and since I like you, I will share the results of my hours of ear penetration. More »

Feature

2:00 PM on Thu Aug 7 2008
By John Herrman
42,302 views, 142 comments

Latest by markshewmaker: I've owned and loved both Etymotic ER6is and V-Moda Vibes - 2 pairs each over the past 4 years. Both more »

giz explains

Giz Explains: An Illustrated Guide to Every Stupid Cable You Need

We put up with too many cables. There are at least four different kinds of USB plugs, two kinds of FireWire and like a million different ways to connect something to TV or monitor. Modern gadget life can be kind of retarded in this way. Why not one kind of cable, or just a couple? I don't know. But until everyone gets on the same appendage-to-hole scheme, in the meantime, you can use this: an illustrated guide to pretty much every kind of cable you will see in current gadgets and what it's used for (unless, you know, Sony springs a new one on us overnight, which is honestly possible). More »

Feature

3:00 PM on Wed Jul 30 2008
By matt buchanan
132,073 views, 107 comments

Latest by N/A: 802.11N FTW! It's only like $25 more for a N card than an a/b/g card if you're configuring a mid-range more »

best tv ever

Pioneer Gen 2 Kuro Elite PRO-111FD Plasma Reviewed: New King of TVs, If You Got the Ransom

Last week we saw Panasonic's latest 50-inch TH-50PZ850U posing a serious challenge to the long-enshrined King of All TVs, the Pioneer Kuro plasma. But now our buddy Gary at HD Guru put the all-new second-gen Kuro 50-incher, the Kuro Elite PRO-111FD, up against the potential throne-usurping Panasonic 850. The verdict? As we predicted, the Kuro is once again "best TV ever," says Gary. More »

Feature

1:45 PM on Mon Jul 7 2008
By John Mahoney
12,406 views, 25 comments

Latest by N/A: @ThisCharmingMan: Yeah, there's this new technology called "pixel-shifting".... rotates the pixels on a constant basis to prevent burn in. Gotta love more »

cellphones

Verizon's LG Dare Full Review (Verdict: Best iClone Yet)

"Dare to be different," the saying goes, but the LG Dare is really Verizon Wireless's attempt to fit in, to offer a phone that's more like the AT&T LG Vu and Sprint Samsung Instinct, not to mention Apple's similarly priced iPhone 3G. The truth is, the Dare may not be as glamorous or well-priced as the Instinct, but it has a better browser, a motion sensor and some cool software tricks that make it a fine phone for people who choose to remain in Verizon's walled garden. And it puts Verizon's previous iClone attempts, the LG Voyager and the Samsung Glyde, to lowdown dirty shame. More »

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7:03 PM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By Wilson Rothman
91,395 views, 65 comments

Latest by N/A: question for you all to ponder? are these all the same touch tech, (capacitive, non-capacitive suckiness, pressure, blah, blah, etc.)? more »

plasma

Panasonic TH-50PZ850U Reviewed: Beats Pioneer Kuro in Color and Detail, But Not Black Level

Gary at HD Guru probably puts TVs through the most insane, obsessive test gauntlet of anyone. He just stacked one of Panasonic's latest, the TH-50PZ850U, against a Pioneer Kuro, once and future King of Plasmas. Basically, while Kuro is blacker (courtesy of its screen's darker tint) and brighter, Panny's color reproduction is much deeper, you get better dark detail, more accurate gamma, it uses 30 percent less power, AND it's cheaper ($3500 to $4600). Everything else is about even. For more grisly details, head over there: [HD Guru]

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7:02 PM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By matt buchanan
5,123 views, 12 comments

Latest by N/A: This is pretty shoddy stuff guys. Making a blanket statement like "Beats Pioneer Kuro in Color and Detail" is poor writing. more »

iphone 3g

3G iPhone Hands On

In my hand, the 3G iPhone is lighter, fits better, and noticeably thinner feeling as it doesn't have the same squarish shape. (You won't notice that it is thicker at all.) I made a call with it, side by side with my 1st generation iPhone, and the reception is noticeably better as well. I can't even believe this is frigging AT&T anymore. I'd called Lisa and asked her if she noticed if it was clearer or not. She replied, "It's a lot better, but it's also better that you're actually calling me." A tough crowd. More »

Feature

5:50 PM on Mon Jun 9 2008
By Brian Lam
237,811 views, 198 comments

Latest by N/A: @Tastic7: I hate to break it to you, but that is pretty much the way all cell companies operate. more »

Samsung Instinct review

Samsung Instinct Review: Best Sprint or Samsung Phone Ever

Despite what we and other media have hinted at, despite what Sprint itself is spending a lot of money trying to convey, the Samsung Instinct is not an iPhone killer. To be sure, Samsung and Sprint borrowed liberally from the iPhone playbook when it came to look and feel. But the comparison itself isn't fair: The iPhone is a software platform that is growing every day, soon to have a host of applications that put it squarely in the smartphone category along with BlackBerry, Palm and Windows Mobile. The Samsung Instinct will never be mistaken for a smartphone. Then what is it? It's the best carrier-centric feature phone I've ever seen, a delight to use for many—though not all—of its intended purposes. More »

Feature

8:00 PM on Sun Jun 8 2008
By Wilson Rothman
179,503 views, 114 comments

Latest by N/A: Although the email application for this phone is easy to set up, I find it pretty stupid that you can only more »

plasma

Panasonic THX Display Certified Viera TH-50PZ800U New King of Plasmas (for Now)

After months of reigning as the best TVs on the planet, Pioneer's Kuro is finally challenged for the throne by Panasonic's THX Display-certified Viera TH-50PZ800U. It's the THX mode that gives it the edge, with its superior color accuracy and uniformity making it "one of the best-performing plasmas" Cnet has tested, even though the blacks (while very good) still aren't at Kuro level. And of course, this isn't compared to the new super-thin, super-black Kuros rolling out later this year. So enjoy the crown while you've got it, Panny. [Cnet]

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8:10 PM on Wed May 28 2008
By matt buchanan
7,422 views, 13 comments

Latest by N/A: Pioneer are going to buy all their screen from Panasonic!Panasonic can use the Kuro technology in return! more »

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