Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Toshiba Regza 42AV635DB 42-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD TV with Freeview and Resolution +

Toshiba Regza 42AV635DB 42-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD TV with Freeview and Resolution +
From Toshiba
Price: £479.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details


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Manufacturer's Description

The REGZA AV63 series combines HD Ready picture processing with a stylish contemporary black high gloss design. All Regza AV63s feature Resolution+ technology which enhances standard definition content to virtually high definition quality. The AutoView function is able to adapt to the lighting conditions in the room and analyses the content on screen, automatically and instantaneously providing optimal picture settings at all times. The AV61 series boasts a contemporary black gloss finish, with narrow bezels and new slim speakers. The stylish design hides a wealth of technology, including 4 x HDMI™ slots, a PC Input connection and powerful audio performance from the integrated stereo speakers

Digital TV
Between now and the end of 2012 the UK will be turning off all old “analogue” TV transmitters and switching your TV signal to “digital”. When the digital switch happens in your area, your older analogue TVs will no longer be able to pick up a signal. To keep your normal TV service running, you will need to convert your TVs to digital before your area’s switchover date.
Switching your home to digital is easy. All you need to do is purchase digital tuner and connect it to your analogue TV or alternatively, you can replace it with a new digital TV.

All Toshiba TVs carry the Digital Tick and come with Freeview built-in, making them the ideal option for preparing your home for the digital switch.

Resolution+
Toshiba’s unique Resolution+ upscaling technology takes everyday standard definition content and instantly improves edge detail and texture, enhancing it to virtually high definition picture quality.

With Resolution+, your 1080p Toshiba LCD TV will produce near HD picture quality on all standard definition TV, DVD and downloaded content you watch while still delivering the most pure and stunning picture quality possible from all high definition sources.

Watch as your favourite movies, programmes and games become clearer, richer and sharper than ever before.

AutoView
Toshiba’s unique technology that automatically adjusts picture settings depending on not only the room lighting, which is common feature on quality LCD TVs these days, but also the content shown on screen. The technology eliminates the need to constantly have to adjust the backlight brightness and colour settings in order to find the best viewing experience in all environments.

AutoView means that your REGZA LCD TV will be performing to its full potential, delivering the best possible picture quality at all times.

Active Vision II
Active Vision II is our acclaimed high performance picture processing system. It has been designed to produce high quality, high definition images by enhancing core elements of a television picture:

Detail: Images are now spread over a larger number of smaller pixels compared to a conventional LCD TV. This allows highly detailed images to be produced far more accurately across all colour tones.

Colour: Active Vision reproduces colours with more tones than conventional LCD televisions, producing images with reduced banding for a smoother, more realistic colour progression.

Movement: Picture sharpness in fast moving scenes is increased, with a reduction in the jagged edges often seen on lines and fine detail.

Contrast: The monitoring and adjustment of contrast enhances detail and increases the ability of the television to represent subtle shade changes.

Game Mode
An exciting new feature for the gamers amongst you - Game Mode. This feature bypasses much of the picture processing technology required to enhance TV programmes and films, resulting in an improved response time and screen refresh rate.

Game Mode is compatible with any HDMI equipped games console and automatically adjusts the picture to deliver a more realistic game setting and importantly 1:1 pixel mapping. This allows every last detail of the original image to be shown without cropping the edges; giving the online gamer a distinct advantage over opponents without a dedicated Game Mode.

Full Power Down
We have fitted an On/Off switch in response to the concerns expressed by many consumers who would prefer to turn their television off completely.
All models are extremely energy efficient, but we take our responsibility to the environment seriously and will always do everything we can to minimise the impact our products have on our surroundings.

HDMI
Put simply, HDMI is the new industry standard for the connection of home entertainment equipment.

High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections between TV, DVD and other digital equipment are gradually replacing older SCART connections and make it possible to deliver high definition pictures and sound to your HD Ready TV.

The REGZA AV63 Series has 4 HDMI connections, making it possible to connect 3 HD sources (satellite -TV, DVD, games consoles etc) to your TV at any one time.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs [DVD] [2009]


Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs [DVD] [2009]
Directed by Carlos Saldanha

Price: £9.98 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details

Editorial Reviews
Synopsis
Manny, Sid, Diego, and Ellie are back in this third film in the computer-animated Ice Age series. With those creatures in starring roles, fans also get another dose of the vocal talents of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, and Queen Latifah, who are joined by SHAUN OF THE DEAD’s Simon Pegg. In ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAUR, Manny and Ellie are expecting their first baby, while Sid the sloth tries an unconventional way of starting a family that gets him into trouble. With all this talk of babies, Diego might be losing his saber-toothed edge, but a journey to save Sid may just turn the whole group into heroes. In addition to all that adventure, it wouldn’t be an Ice Age film if Scrat weren’t on a desperate hunt for an acorn, but he might get distracted by a shapely female squirrel.
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Star Trek XI (1-Disc Edition) [DVD] [2009]


Star Trek XI (1-Disc Edition) [DVD] [2009]
Directed by J.J. Abrams

Price: £8.98 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details


Editorial Reviews
Amazon.co.uk Review

J.J. Abrams' 2009 feature film was billed as "not your father's Star Trek," but your father will probably love it anyway. And what's not to love? It has enough action, emotional impact, humor, and sheer fun for any moviegoer, and Trekkers will enjoy plenty of insider references and a cast that seems ideally suited to portray the characters we know they'll become later. Both a prequel and a reboot, Star Trek introduces us to James T. Kirk (Chris Pine of The Princess Diaries 2), a sharp but aimless young man who's prodded by a Starfleet captain, Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood), to enlist and make a difference. At the Academy, Kirk runs afoul of a Vulcan commander named Spock (Zachary Quinto of Heroes), but their conflict has to take a back seat when Starfleet, including its new ship, the Enterprise, has to answer an emergency call from Vulcan. What follows is a stirring tale of genocide and revenge launched by a Romulan (Eric Bana) with a particular interest in Spock, and we get to see the familiar crew come together, including McCoy (Karl Urban), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Sulu (John Cho), Chekhov (Anton Yelchin), and Scottie (Simon Pegg).
The action and visuals make for a spectacular big-screen movie, though the plot by Abrams and his writers, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (who worked together on Transformers and with Abrams on Alias and Mission Impossible III), and his producers (fellow Losties Damon Lindeloff and Bryan Burk) can be a bit of a mind-bender (no surprise there for Lost fans). Hardcore fans with a bone to pick may find faults, but resistance is futile when you can watch Kirk take on the Kobayashi Maru scenario or hear McCoy bark, "Damnit, man, I'm a doctor, not a physicist!" An appearance by Leonard Nimoy and hearing the late Majel Barrett Roddenberry as the voice of the computer simply sweeten the pot. Now comes the hard part: waiting for some sequels to this terrific prequel. --David Horiuchi

Special Features
• Commentary by director J.J. Abrams, writers Robert Orci and Alex Kurtzman, producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Bryan Burk.
• A New Vision: J.J. Abrams’ vision was not only to create a Star Trek that was a bigger, more action-packed spectacle, but also to make the spectacle feel real. Every aspect of production, from unique locations to the use of classic Hollywood camera tricks was guided by this overall objective.
• Gag Reel: Bloopers featuring the entire principal cast.

Language information:
Subtitles - English SDH (P), Danish, Swediah, Norwegian, English (P), Finnish, Dutch, English commentary

Synopsis
Those prepared to hate the reboot of STAR TREK--whether they're diehard fans or those in the anti-sci-fi camp--may be convinced to lower their shields after seeing this fun, action-filled film. Best known for creating mythology-driven series like LOST, J.J. Abrams has imbued his version with the elements that have made his shows such mind-bending entertainment while still keeping the soul of the saga intact. STAR TREK begins with an attack by an impossibly advanced Romulan ship captained by the tattooed, snarling Nero (Eric Bana). Among the survivors is the infant version of James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), who grows up to wreak havoc on the Iowa countryside. When Captain Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood) meets an adult Kirk, he encourages him to join Starfleet, giving him the opportunity to meet Spock (Zachary Quinto), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), and the rest of the characters audiences have loved for decades.
Abrams has assembled a fine cast who seem to be aware of their predecessors but never resort to impressions. Both Quinto and Pine do a fine job with their portrayals of Kirk and Spock, and Karl Urban couldn't be better as Leonard McCoy. The supporting players--Simon Pegg (Scotty), John Cho (Sulu), and Anton Yelchin (Chekov)--all capture the essence of what drove their characters, though their screen time is limited. STAR TREK manages the nearly impossible: it pleases hardcore fans with plenty of in-jokes and references (and an appearance by the original Spock, Leonard Nimoy), but it doesn't alienate newcomers with tons of technobabble. The action and effects rank with any other top-tier summer blockbuster, but there's plenty of humour to balance the excitement. For anyone who (wrongly) felt he had to hide his trekker tendencies, this undeniably cool version of STAR TREK offers a chance to wear the 'geek' label with pride.
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Aqua Sphere Seal Kids Goggles


Aqua Sphere Seal Kids Goggles
From Aqua Sphere

Price: £10.45 - £11.00


Features
- Plexisol Lens
- Scratch-resistant coating
- 100% UVA and UVB protection
- Easy-adjust buckle system
- 180-degree visibility.

Editorial Reviews
Manufacturer's Description
The ultimate in aquatic eye protection designed especially for kids. The Seal Kid's flexible frame, watertight fit and easy-adjust buckles make the most comfortable children's goggle on the market. Made of a silicone compound called Softeril, the goggles are soft and comfortable, do not age and retain their flexibility and shape over time.

Box Contents
- Seal Kids goggles
- user instructions

Customer Reviews
best goggles ever bought

aquasphere goggles are by far the best goggles i have ever bought. having 5 children who all have been to swimming lessons i have spent a small fortune over the years on various goggles. These goggles are very easy to adjust and even very young children find them very comfortable. Had a few parents at swimming lessons ask where my daughters got their goggles from as they seem to be the only kids in the class that never have to adjust them or complain of their goggles filling with water.

Great goggle
We have owned several pairs of Goggles by different manufacturers and wasted lots of money on them. I would say that these were by far the best we have used. They dont leak and they are comfortable on the face as they dont sit in the eye socket.They really give them extra confidence in the water. I have 2 children and have bought them for both. In pink !

Why didnt I buy these sooner!
Fantastic, my little boy no longer has screwed up eyes and marks on his face after his swimming lesson.

Even he rates them and he is 4!!

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Slendertone Abs Replacement Pads


Slendertone Abs Replacement Pads
From Slendertone

Price: £11.70 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details


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Manufacturer's Description
Set of replacement pads for your Slendertone Abs unit.

Box Contains

3 adhesive abdominal toning pads


Customer Reviews
Slendertone abs

I purchased the slendertone abs and the replacement pads as I was suffering with an injury which meant I could not weight bear and thus could not undertake any excercises. I have been very pleased with the results of toning of abdominal muscles. I was not certain the product would work but was pleased with the result.

Excellent value for money
Excellent value for money and I will purchase further pads from Amazon when these need replacing.

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Under Armour ColdGear Mock Long Sleeve T-Shirt


Under Armour ColdGear Mock Long Sleeve T-Shirt
From Under Armour

Price: £22.95 - £39.99

Product Description
Under Armour Coldgear Mock Baselayer Long Sleeved - Gold/Black


Features
- Locks in rapid moisture transport and provides maximum core-temperature regulation
- Two-layer brushed fabric combines enhanced thermal protection and moisture transport
- Superior slip-on feel and compression fit make it a perfect active base layer
- Embroidered Under Armour logo on neck in white
- Material: 66% Nylour/19% PolyArmour/15% Elastene
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Wilson Ultra Ultimate Distance Golf Balls - 24pk


Wilson Ultra Ultimate Distance Golf Balls - 24pk


Price: £10.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details

Product Description
As the original distance ball, Ultra has been delivering crushing distance for more than 20 years. ULTRA - It's all about the long ball! Ultra Distance As the original distance ball, Ultra is known for its unbridled power. In two maximum distance models, Ultra is sure to please anyone looking to hit it longer without breaking the bank. The Ultra Ultimate Distance is available in a 15 ball pack that offers outstanding value.

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Manufacturer's Description
Ultra Golf balls have always combined excellent value with outstanding performance - the new Ultra Ultimate Distance ball continues that tradition.
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BaByliss 2285U Curling Wand


BaByliss 2285U Curling Wand

Price: £21.45 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details


Product Description
The Babyliss Curling Wand incorporates ceramic and digital technology to give you a hairdresser-style hair curling tong that allows you to easily create free-moving, frizz-free shiny curls. The digital temperature display gives you control over the heat you use, all the way up to 200 degrees c, making this curling tong good for all thicknesses of hair. The tapered ceramic barrel creates natural looking, shiny, frizz-free curls.

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Manufacturer's Description
The BaByliss Curling Wand is a hairdresser styler with no clamp that gives you the freedom and flexibility to create curls, flicks and soft waves the modern way. Simply wrap your hair around the ceramic coated barrel for fast, easy curls with no kinks. With 5 digital heat settings, the BaByliss Curling Wand quickly adjusts to the perfect temperature for your hair type at the push of a button. The nano-gold ceramic conical barrel heats up to 200˚C for long lasting salon quality results. And the heat ready indicator lets you know when it’s ready for styling. With a sleek ruby red design, it looks stunning even when it’s just sitting on your dressing table. A heat rest is integrated into the ruby red handle to keep the heated barrel from touching your dressing table or any other surface. For better control and extra safety, a stylish black heat protective glove is included for handling the stay cool safety tip on the end of the heated barrel. The BaByliss Curling Wand also comes with a 3 year guarantee so you can feel confident when buying it for yourself or as a gift for someone else. Join the clamp-free revolution today and start styling the modern way with the BaByliss Curling Wand.

BaByliss is the leading manufacturer of electrical personal care appliances from hairdryers, straighteners, tongs, crimpers to hair clippers and trimmers, women's hair removal products and beauty appliances. BaByliss products are used in Hair and Beauty salons and we use this expertise to create top performance products that are designed to help you achieve a salon finish at home. All our products use the latest technology and are thoroughly tested to give the best performance and results at home.


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Bio-Oil 200ml


Bio-Oil 200ml

Price: £9.89 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details


Product Description
Bio-Oil is a specialist skincare product developed to help improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks. It even helps promote even skin tone, nourishes ageing skin and provides intensive lubrication to dry, flaky skin. It is formulated for use on the face and body. Bio Oil is formualted with the following all-natural ingredients: Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Calendula Oil, Lavender Oil, Rosemary Oil, Chamomile Oil and PurCellin Oil. Bio Oil is a non-comedogenic (acnegenic), hypo-allergenic product that is suitable for use by individuals with sensitive skin.

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Ingredients
PurCellin Oil, Chamomile Oil, rosemary Oil, Lavender Oil, Calendula Oil, Vitamins A & E

Directions
For best results Bio-Oil should be massaged in a circular motion into the stretch marks and surrounding skin twice daily for a minimum of 3 months

Safety Warning
Helps to improve the appearance of existing stretch marks and also helps to increase the elasticity of the skin, thereby helping to reduce the possibility of more stretch marks forming.

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Wii Fit Plus - Game Only (Wii)


Wii Fit Plus - Game Only (Wii)


Price: £16.71 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details


Product Description

Requires Wii Balance Board

Know Your Physique: Wii Fit Plus will now allow you to check and monitor 4 areas of your physique, BMI (body mass index), centre of gravity, and calories burnt during your workout you can then set your goals, against these areas. The BMI test measures your weight/height. Wii Fit Plus will take this measurement and let you know how you fair in comparison to the ideal. Once you are aware of your BMI you can set goals to reduce this measurement, by take part in the Wii Fit Plus exercises and introducing a healthier lifestyle. Your centre of gravity is measured via the Wii Fit Plus age test in which you will take on various balance in an attempt to keep your Wii Fit Plus age as close to or lower than you real age.

Train Yourself: Wii Fit Plus contains 5 training categories Aerobic Exercises, Muscle conditioning, Yoga, Balance Games and all new Training Plus. All the training categories are designed to help develop bodily balance control, burn fat, help tone and condition muscle, as well increase aerobic stamina. All these great activities offer a fun way to get fit with your family.

Wii Plus Routines: Allows you to create customised training routines, or ask your personal Wii Fit Plus trainer can create training programs for you, based on the area of your body you wish to work on - bum, hips, thighs - Wii Fit Plus will help! There are over 40 different activities within four training categories.

Aerobic Exercises: New Additional Jogging Courses, Ste Rythum Remix all-new songs.

Muscle Exercises: 3 New Muscle Exercises.

Yoga: Includes 3 New Poses.

Balance Games: Heading, Ski Jump, Ski Slalom, Tightrope, irritating maze, Penguin game, Snowboarding, and meditation.

Training Plus: Skateboarding, Rythum Kung Fu, Dungeon Jogging, many more.



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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360)


Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360)
From Activision


Price: £32.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details

Product Description

Modern Warfare 2, the sequel to the Multiplayer Game of the Year winner 'Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare', continues the gripping and heart-racing saga with an unprecedented level of action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.

Call of Warfare: Stunning cinematic action, including new underwater missions, new gadgets such as the motion detector and new vehicles including snowmobiles and more.
Rough guide: Massive globe-spanning adventure sees you travelling to the deserts of Afghanistan, the slums of Rio de Janerio and the wilderness of Russia.
Bigger world: New larger levels allow you to tackle missions however you want: will you try a frontal assault or a more stealthy approach from another angle?
Special co-op: New Special Forces mode will introduce two player co-operative play for the first time, in a series of non-story missions
Be the best: Competitive multiplayer is even bigger and better than before, with all-new rewards for everyone from raw recruits to the most experienced players.

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Monday, November 9, 2009

Samsung LE26B450C4 26-inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV with Freeview


Samsung LE26B450C4 26-inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV with Freeview

Price: £289.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details

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Manufacturer's Description

Series 4 LCD TV
With a design that is simply redefined, the SAMSUNG LCD TV Series 4 delivers delight to your eyes. Its' slim style refreshes your living space and uplifts your emotions, creating entertainment that is more enjoyable. Its' pristine picture quality offers an outstanding HDTV experience that redefines how you connect with the digital world.

HD Ready
This is a recognised international standard for equipment capable of processing and displaying high-definition signals.

Wide Colour Enhancer
Complete colour coverage. By lengthening luminance level and expanding the range of colour expression, our upgraded Wide Colour Enhancer technology completely covers the RGB spectrum, saturating images with intense, vivid colours closer to those perfected by nature.


Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Your home network. Together, Anynet+ and HDMI 1.3 create a powerful home entertainment network. The HDMI 1.3 connection is capable of supporting the highest resolution images, wider bandwidths and faster data transmission. Simply use HDMI 1.3 connections to link all your devices to your TV and Anynet+ gives you the power to operate your network with convenient one touch remote control.

Sizes available
19" / 22" / 26" / 32"


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Sony Bravia KDL40W5500U 40-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD TV with Freeview and 100Hz Motionflow


Sony Bravia KDL40W5500U 40-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p LCD TV with Freeview and 100Hz Motionflow

Price: £699.94 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details


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Manufacturer's Description


A BRAVIA LCD TV is no ordinary television. Design is sleeker, pictures are brighter, details clearer. All BRAVIA televisions are HD Ready as a minimum, with up to 4 HDMI connections, and come with an integrated digital tuner so there is no need for a set-top box to view Freeview TV and radio channels. Most of the BRAVIA LCD TVs feature BRAVIA Sync technology, it takes just one button to turn on your entire Sony home entertainment system, while XrossMediaBar helps you navigate your TV easily with its best-in-class menu screen. After all advanced technology should simply mean technology that does more for you.

The BRAVIA W5500 has all the Sony technology you need to experience a new level of entertainment. BRAVIA ENGINE 3 digital processing delivers a depth, richness and clarity that will take your breath away. Motionflow 100Hz technology keeps fast-moving sports and action crisp and clear. You can connect it to your home network using DLNA and enjoy music, video and pictures from other compatible devices on your TV. Plus you can use the AppliCast™ feature to check on-screen RSS feeds of news and other information while you’re watching your favourite programmes.

Savour every moment with all-action Motionflow 100Hz

Motionflow 100Hz for super-smooth,
ultra-realistic sport and action scenes
Motionflow 100Hz lets you see fast-moving sports and action scenes like never before by unlocking the amazing detail they contain. This blur reduction technology produces super-smooth, ultra-realistic viewing by doubling the conventional number of frames in a sequence. After every frame it creates an additional unique frame before the next one, based on key factors in the preceding and following images. While similar technologies simply duplicate frames, Motionflow 100Hz intelligently applies information to make movement appear even smoother.

BRAVIA ENGINE 3 for the ultimate HD experience

The unique technology of BRAVIA ENGINE 3
optimises the quality of every single scene
An LCD television creates pictures by switching millions of pixels on and off. In the W5500 this process is controlled by the BRAVIA ENGINE 3, the latest version of Sony’s advanced digital processing technology. Using a collection of unique Sony algorithms it applies a digital perfecting process to reduce noise and produce cleaner images, higher contrast and smoother motion sequences, resulting in enhanced overall performance regardless of source.

Specifically, it analyses each individual scene, controlling the peak brightness level to generate advanced colour and brightness, and optimising the noise level. It also detects and adjusts the overall colour distribution of each frame and smoothes diagonal lines of pixels in fast-moving pictures to prevent jagged edges and bleeding colours.

In short, it delivers exceptional performance in every single scene.

Connect your home with DLNA

Create an entertainment network
in your home with DLNA
The BRAVIA W5500 means you can finally create an easy-to-use home network that lets you share music, video and pictures from around the house on your TV. As part of the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), Sony has adopted a universal standard for connectivity that enables your electronic devices, regardless of brand, to ‘talk’ to one another. So now it’s easy to move files between your TV, PC, printer, music player, phone, camera and more, wherever they are in the home. By integrating your TV into a home network, either wirelessly or via a cable, you can use your BRAVIA remote to find photos on the DLNA-enabled laptop in your bedroom and call them up to your living room TV screen. If you want hard copies, just send them to print on the colour printer in your spare room.

As well as BRAVIA TVs, Sony offers a range of DLNA Certified™ devices such as VAIO notebooks, the Sony Ericsson mobile phone, the PLAYSTATION®3 and the GigaJuke hard-disc drive music system.



AppliCast™ brings live internet feeds to
your screen while you watch TV
AppliCast™ keeps you in touch while you watch
AppliCast™ lets you see internet information on your BRAVIA TV while you're watching television. You don't have to switch on your PC - just call up widgets onto the TV screen. Three widgets, including a clock and calendar, are already installed on the on-screen XrossMediaBar and you can add RSS feeds of news, weather and more by connecting your TV to the internet via the Ethernet port at the back. Just select the information you want with your BRAVIA remote and it's right there whenever you need it.


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Samsung LE32B450C4 32-inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV with Freeview


Samsung LE32B450C4 32-inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV with Freeview
Price: £309.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details


Editorial Reviews
Manufacturer's Description
Series 4 LCD TV
With a design that is simply redefined, the SAMSUNG LCD TV Series 4 delivers delight to your eyes. Its' slim style refreshes your living space and uplifts your emotions, creating entertainment that is more enjoyable. Its' pristine picture quality offers an outstanding HDTV experience that redefines how you connect with the digital world.

HD Ready
This is a recognised international standard for equipment capable of processing and displaying high-definition signals.

Wide Colour Enhancer
Complete colour coverage. By lengthening luminance level and expanding the range of colour expression, our upgraded Wide Colour Enhancer technology completely covers the RGB spectrum, saturating images with intense, vivid colours closer to those perfected by nature.


Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
Your home network. Together, Anynet+ and HDMI 1.3 create a powerful home entertainment network. The HDMI 1.3 connection is capable of supporting the highest resolution images, wider bandwidths and faster data transmission. Simply use HDMI 1.3 connections to link all your devices to your TV and Anynet+ gives you the power to operate your network with convenient one touch remote control.

Sizes available
19" / 22" / 26" / 32"

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Toshiba Regza 32AV615DB 32-inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV with Freeview




Toshiba Regza 32AV615DB 32-inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV with Freeview
Price: £289.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details


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Manufacturer's Description

The REGZA AV61 series is the ideal digital and HD Ready LCD TV for the budget-conscious home. The series features Active Vision, our high performance picture processing technology. This technology is constantly evolving to take advantage of technical advancements designed to enhance the colour, detail, movement and contrast of the images you watch. Available in 26, 32 and 37 inch screen sizes, the AV61 series boasts a contemporary black gloss finish, with narrow bezels and new slim speakers. The stylish design hides a wealth of technology, including 3 x HDMI™ slots, a PC Input connection and powerful audio performance from the integrated stereo speakers

Digital TV
Between now and the end of 2012 the UK will be turning off all old “analogue” TV transmitters and switching your TV signal to “digital”. Digital TV offers new ways to enjoy your TV. You will have a greater choice of TV channels as well as access to additional features and services which will enhance your TV-watching experience.
When the digital switch happens in your area, your older analogue TVs will no longer be able to pick up a signal. To keep your normal TV service running, you will need to convert your TVs to digital before your area’s switchover date.

Switching your home to digital is easy. All you need to do is purchase digital tuner and connect it to your analogue TV or alternatively, you can replace it with a new digital TV. All Toshiba LCD TVs carry the Digital Tick and come with Freeview built-in, making them the ideal option for preparing your home for the digital switch.

Active Vision
Active Vision is our acclaimed high performance picture processing system. It has been designed to produce high quality, high definition images by enhancing core elements of a television picture:

Detail: Images are now spread over a larger number of smaller pixels compared to a conventional LCD TV.

Colour: Active Vision reproduces colours with more tones than conventional LCD televisions, producing images with reduced banding for a smoother, more realistic colour progression.

Movement: Picture sharpness in fast moving scenes is increased, with a reduction in the jagged edges often seen on lines and fine detail.

Contrast: The monitoring and adjustment of contrast, enhances detail and increases the ability of the television to represent subtle shade changes.

Dynamic Contrast
Dynamic Contrast decreases the TV’s backlight brightness in dark scenes and increases brightness in highly-lit scenes. Getting the best picture detail requires the right balance between brightness and contrast, too much or too little of either is a problem.

Toshiba’s Dynamic Contrast technology automatically adjusts the LCD panel backlight, depending on the level of brightness required by the original signal. Dimming the backlight enables the system to reproduce fine detail and render dark scenes more realistically, with blacks having much greater depth. Increasing backlight brightness for scenes requiring more colour, produces more vibrant images with a greater intensity.

HDMI
Put simply, HDMI is the new industry standard for the connection of home entertainment equipment.

High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections between TV, DVD and other digital equipment are gradually replacing older SCART connections and make it possible to deliver high definition pictures and sound to your HD Ready TV.

The REGZA AV61 Series has 3 HDMI connections, making it possible to connect 3 HD sources (satellite -TV, DVD, games consoles etc) to your TV at any one time.
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LG 22LH2000 22-inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV with Freeview - Black



LG 22LH2000 22-inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV with Freeview - BlackFrom LG
Price: £199.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details


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Manufacturer's Description
The LH2000 series is HD Ready and certified by the Energy Saving Trust to save you money off your electricity bills.

22LH2000
The LH2000 series introduces the greener side of innovation. The LH2000 series is not only HD Ready but is also certified by the Energy Saving Trust for saving you money off your electricity bills.

HD Ready
High-definition television, or HDTV, is a new standard of TV with better-quality picture and sound than normal TV, the sort of standard you would see at a cinema. HDTV brings you closer to the action, offering more colours and a higher resolution picture (twice as many horizontal lines). This can make HDTV images clearer, sharper, more detailed and very lifelike.

Freeview/Digital
With LG, you’ll be ready for the digital switchover. By 2012, all areas of the UK will receive TV in digital as opposed to analogue. Freeview is a subscription free service which brings up to 48 digital TV channels including ITV2, E4, BBC3, and Film4, plus 24 digital radio stations, no contract and no satellite dish.

To check if you can receive Freeview in your area, text your postcode followed by your house number or name to 83331* or visit www.freeview.co.uk

HDMI
Connect your games console, blu-ray player or home cinema system through the HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port for a true High Definition multimedia experience.

AV Mode
LG TVs have three special modes (Cinema, Sport and Game modes) for enhanced picture and audio quality. These are easily accessible using the AV MODE hot key on the remote control. Cinema Mode - Watch movies with vivid colour, smoother motion and cinematic sound effect. Sport Mode – Takes you closer to the action by emphasising the main colours and reducing motion blur. Game Mode – Optimises the TV for computer and / or games console for a more dynamic gaming experience.

Invisible Speaker
The front bezel works as a speaker, replacing the normal speaker grill. With the Invisible Speaker System, the speakers are embedded in strategic spots underneath and around the front bezel. They enhance the audio by increasing the ‘sweet spot’ to give a wider and richer sound field. This speaker system provides a clean and fashionable design compared with traditional side or bottom speaker designs.

Energy Saving Recommended
An Energy Saving Recommended Integrated Digital Television (IDTV) can save around £7 a year and 20 kilograms of CO2 each year compared to a similar TV and set top box; they are amongst the most efficient in their class. There are over 16 million terrestrial digital TV receivers in the UK, and if these were upgraded to IDTVs it would save around £112 million in energy bills. With energy-saving features such as ‘Video Mute’, mechanical power-off switch and ‘Intelligent Sensor’, LG has one of the largest ranges of TVs registered to the Energy Saving Trust’s Energy Saving Recommended scheme. To gain entry to the Energy Saving Recommended scheme products have to meet strict criteria to ensure that they are amongst the most efficient in the market place. Check www.est.org.uk for more information.

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Sunday, November 8, 2009

New Apple iPod touch 8GB (3rd Generation)


Price: £135.10 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details
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See, hear, touch everything that entertains you on one really great iPod.
iPod touch lets you enjoy everything you love about an iPod, and then some. Watch your movies and TV shows on a brilliant 3.5-inch display. Use the revolutionary Multi-Touch interface to flick through your music in Cover Flow. And anytime you’re itching for more entertainment, just tap iTunes to browse and buy on the fly.

Music
With room for up to 14,000 songs and up to 30 hours of audio playback time, iPod touch gives you nonstop musical entertainment. And the new Genius Mixes feature adds even more ways for you to experience your music.

Genius Mixes
Now the Genius feature is even more powerful. Introducing Genius Mixes. All you do is sync iPod touch to iTunes, and Genius automatically searches your library and finds songs that sound great together. Then creates up to 12 mixes you’ll love. These mixes are like channels programmed entirely with your music.

Genius Playlists
Say you’re listening to a song on your iPod touch that you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. Just tap the Genius icon. Genius automatically finds songs on your iPod touch that go great with your selected song and makes a Genius playlist for you.

Movies + TV Shows
Your very own private screening awaits you on iPod touch. Watch the latest film release or an episode of your favorite sitcom anytime you want. Store up to 80 hours of video and get up to 6 hours of video playback time on the new iPod touch.

iTunes
Part of what makes iPod touch so amazing is that iTunes is literally at your fingertips. A Wi-Fi connection and a quick tap are all it takes to get instant access to millions of songs and thousands of movies and TV shows. Not to mention applications, audiobooks, and free podcasts and iTunes U lectures. Preview and buy that album you’ve been wanting. Rent that film everyone raved about, or make it part of your collection. iTunes on iPod touch is your doorway to endless entertainment possibilities.

Surf the web, send email, and get directions from anywhere you are.
Most of what you do online with a computer can easily be done on iPod touch. Built-in Wi-Fi means you can check your favorite blogs, write an email with a photo attached, or find out how to get to that new restaurant. When you think about it, iPod touch is a computer in your pocket. How handy is that?



Type your emails in either
landscape or portrait mode

Wireless
If you’re somewhere with a wireless network, iPod touch instantly recognizes it. If it’s free Wi-Fi, you’re good to go. Launch any one of your Wi-Fi-dependent apps, such as Safari or iTunes, and you’re on. Some wireless networks may require a password, but iPod touch has that covered, too. Just enter the password once, and iPod touch remembers it. So the next time you’re within range of that network, you’re connected automatically.

Mail
Email on iPod touch looks and acts just like email on your computer. View your messages in rich HTML, including attachments. Mail recognizes file types such as .doc, .jpg, .mp3, and many others. And setting up Mail is easy because iPod touch automatically enters settings for popular accounts including Gmail, MobileMe, Yahoo!, AOL, and Microsoft Exchange.

Keyboard
Typing on iPod touch is easy. That’s because it has an intelligent keyboard that predicts and suggests words as you type. Writing something lengthy? When you turn iPod touch on its side, the keyboard switches from portrait to landscape with larger keys and more room to type.

Safari
Safari — an advanced web browser designed for Mac and PC computers — also comes on iPod touch. Just connect to a Wi-Fi network, and you can use Safari for nearly everything you do using a web browser on a computer. In fact, web pages look exactly the same on iPod touch as they do on your computer.



Stay in touch with your friends via
Facebook, Aim, Twitter and other social networks

Maps
Know where you are and where you’re going with Maps on iPod touch. If you’re connected to a wireless network, you can find your location and get a list of turn-by-turn directions. Maps also finds points of interest from a keyword search. Say you and your friends have a craving for pizza. Tap Search, type in “pizza,” and Maps shows you restaurants nearby. Learn more about Maps on iPod touch

Social Networking
iPod touch is the only iPod that helps you stay connected. So anytime you find yourself saying “I need to make that my Facebook status” or “This deserves a tweet,” pull out your iPod touch. Social networking apps such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and AIM are just a tap away.

Get your game on with friends across the room or across the globe.
Games for iPod touch are made to take advantage of its built-in technologies such as the accelerometer, Multi-Touch, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. The result is truly immersive gameplay — whether you’re playing alone or with others in multiplayer mode. And with an App Store that offers thousands of games ready to download and play, the fun of iPod touch never ends.



Browse, buy and play 1000s of
games directly from your iPod touch

App Store
Make your iPod touch even more amazing with the App Store. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection. Browse over 75,000 games and apps, and buy whatever you like with just a tap.

A new feature of iPod touch makes finding cool new apps even easier. It’s Genius for apps, and it works just like Genius for your music. Tap the Genius icon and get recommendations for apps that you might like based on those you already downloaded.

Accelerometer
The accelerometer inside iPod touch detects when you rotate iPod touch from portrait to landscape, then automatically changes what you see onscreen. But the beauty of the accelerometer comes into play when you’re actually in play. For instance, in racing games where your entire iPod becomes the steering wheel. Or balance games, such as Topple.

Multi-Touch
What sets iPod touch apart from traditional handheld gaming devices is its revolutionary Multi-Touch interface. It means you’re not just playing a game, you’re interacting with the game. Turn your fingers into an expert skateboarder. Test your reflexes as you’re challenged to tap through the beats of a song. You can even transform iPod touch into a musical instrument such as a drum set or a guitar. It’s all thanks to the brilliance of Multi-Touch technology.

Over 75,000 applications.
With thousands of games available on the App Store, your iPod touch is an arcade in your pocket. Choose from game types such as puzzle, strategy, role-playing, and more. In addition to games, you can shop for apps in categories such as music, entertainment, social networking, and a host of others. All of which make your iPod touch uniquely yours, and the best iPod you’ll ever own.
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Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince [DVD] [2009]


Price: £13.98 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details


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Amazon.co.uk Review
The sixth installment of the Harry Potter series begins right where The Order of the Phoenix left off. The wizarding world is rocked by the news that "He Who Must Not Be Named" has truly returned, and the audience finally knows that Harry is "the Chosen One"--the only wizard who can defeat Lord Voldemort in the end. Dark forces loom around every corner, and now regularly attempt to penetrate the protected walls of Hogwarts School. This is no longer the fun and fascinating world of magic from the first few books—it's dark, dangerous, and scary.

Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) suspects Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) to be a new Death Eater recruit on a special mission for the Dark Lord. In the meantime, Professor Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) seems to have finally removed the shroud of secrecy from Harry about the dark path that lies ahead, and instead provides private lessons to get him prepared. It's in these intriguing scenes that the dark past of Tom Riddle (a.k.a. Voldemort) is finally revealed. The actors cast as the different young versions of Riddle (Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Frank Dillane) do an eerily fantastic job of portraying the villain as a child. While the previous movies' many new characters could be slightly overwhelming, only one new key character is introduced this time: Professor Horace Slughorn (with a spot-on performance by Jim Broadbent). Within his mind he holds a key secret in the battle to defeat the Dark Lord, and Harry is tasked by Dumbledore to uncover a memory about Voldemort's darkest weapon--the Horcrux. Despite the long list of distractions, Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) still try to focus on being teenagers, and audiences will enjoy the budding awkward romances. All of the actors have developed nicely, giving their most convincing performances to date.

More dramatic and significant things go down in this movie than any of its predecessors, and the stakes are higher than ever. The creators have been tasked with a practically impossible challenge, as fans of the beloved J.K. Rowling book series desperately want the movies to capture the magic of the books as closely as possible. Alas, the point at which one accepts that these two mediums are very different is the point at which one can truly enjoy these brilliant adaptations. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is no exception: it may be the best film yet. For those who have not read the book, nail-biting entertainment is guaranteed. For those who have, the movie does it justice. The key dramatic scenes, including the cave and the shocking twist in the final chapter, are executed very well. It does a perfect job of setting up the two-part grand finale that is to follow. --Jordan Thompson

DVD Description
Own one of this year's coolest Christmas gifts: Harry Potter and the Half Blood-Prince Limited Death Mask Edition, offered exclusively through Amazon.co.uk. While you cannot wear the mask, it definitely will be a fine collector's item to show off on your DVD shelf.

Adolescent wizard-in-training Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for another year of schooling and learns more about the dark past of the boy who grew up to become Lord Voldemort in this, the sixth installment of the film series that originated from the writings of author J.K. Rowling. There was a time when Hogwarts was thought of as a safe haven, but thanks to Voldemort's tightening grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, that simply isn't the case anymore. Suspecting that the castle may even harbour an outright threat, Harry finds his investigation into the matter sidelined by Dumbledore's attempts to prepare him for the monumental battle looming ever closer on the horizon. In order to discover the key to Voldemort's defences, Dumbledore enlists the aid of resourceful yet unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, who may have a clue as to their enemy's Achilles' heel. Meanwhile, teenage hormones cause the students at Hogwarts to lose focus on their true mission. As Harry and Dean Thomas clash for the affections of the lovely Ginny, Romilda Vane attempts to woo Ron away from Lavender Brown with some particularly tasty chocolates. Even Hermione isn't immune from the love bug, though she tries her hardest to suppress her growing jealousy and keep her emotions bottled up. But there is one student who remains completely aloof from the romance blossoming all around, and he intends to leave a dark impression on his classmates. With tragedy looming ever closer, it begins to appear as if peace will prove elusive in Hogwarts for some time to come.


Special Features:
Disc 1: Feature film

Disc 2:
Behind the Story: Close Up with the Cast of Harry Potter: Hosts Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and Alfie Enoch (Dean Thomas) lead us on an entertaining look at the cast of Harry Potter as they explore their interests away from acting and spend a day on set with the production team:
• Editing with Daniel Radcliffe: Daniel and editor Mark Day have a lighthearted conversation about film editing and how to get the right shot for a scene.
• Special Effects with Matthew Lewis, Oliver Phelps and Tom Felton: The guys get a "science lesson" from Special Effects Supervisor John Richardson and technician Matthew Harlow.
• Owl Training with Jessie Cave: Jessie heads outside for training tips with “hootie” and owl trainer Guillaume Grange.
• Stunt Training with Rupert Grint: Rupert shows off his thrill for danger with the stunt department.
• Costume Designs with Evanna Lynch: Evanna shares her jewelry designs with Costume Designer Jany Temime.
• Art with Bonnie Wright: Bonnie and graphic designer Eduardo Lima show off the fun props, products and set designs.
• Behind The Camera with James Phelps: In his debut performance in the assistant director department, James actually becomes a crew member on set.
• Make-Up with Emma Watson: Emma and designer Amanda Knight talk about the biggest challenges on this year’s film.

One Minute Drills: The cast has 60 seconds to describe their character’s personality, history, relationships and other traits before time runs out.

Extras:
J.K. Rowling: A Year In The Life: A fascinating and intimate look into the life of J.K. Rowling over the last year of writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
What’s On Your Mind: Hosted by Tom Felton, the cast is put on the spot when asked a series of rapid-fire questions on their likes and dislikes.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Sneak Peak: Get an inside look at the amazing world of magic and excitement being created at Universal Orlando® Resort in Florida.

Additional Scenes:
• Harry and Hermione Walk Through the Halls of Hogwarts
• Harry and Hermione Discuss Marauder’s Map
• Harry, Ron & Hermione Discuss The Vanishing Cabinet
• Harry and Dumbledore Arrive At Cave Entrance
• Harry and Dumbledore Leave Cave
• Clouds Gather Over Hogwarts as Flitwick Conducts Choir
• Harry Joins Ron, Hermione and Ginny In The Common Room
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3 PAIRS of Mens CALVIN KLEIN CK Boxer Trunk Briefs IN BOX



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Features
You will receive 3 pairs (each in its original box). One in each of these colors: black, white and grey.
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The Lost Symbol


Price: £7.50 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.co.uk Review
Vehicles move through the murky night, carrying highly secret material. And that clandestine material will only be available--after midnight--to those who have signed non-disclosure notices. The plot of the new Dan Brown novel? No, it’s actually how reviewers such as myself obtained our copies of the much-anticipated The Lost Symbol, the follow-up to the Da Vinci Code. And as we read it in (literally) the cold light of dawn, we wonder: is it likely to match the earlier book’s all-conquering, phenomenal success?

Firstly, it should be noted that The Lost Symbol has incorporated all the elements that so transfixed readers in The Da Vinci Code: a complex, mystifying plot (with the reader set quite as many challenges as the protagonist); breathless, helter-skelter pace (James Patterson's patented technique of keeping readers hooked by ending chapters with a tantalisingly unresolved situation is very much part of Dan Brown’s armoury). And, of course, the winning central character, resourceful symbologist Robert Langdon, is back, risking his life to crack a dangerous mystery involving the Freemasons (replacing the controversial trappings of the Catholic Church and homicidal monks of the last book). And while Dan Brown will never win any prizes for literary elegance, his prose is always succinctly at the service of delivering a thoroughly involving thriller narrative in vividly evoked locales (here, Washington DC, colourfully conjured).

Robert Langdon flies to Washington after an urgent invitation to speak in the Capitol building. The invitation appears to have come from a friend with copper-bottomed Masonic connections, Peter Solomon. But Langdon has been tricked: Solomon has, in fact, been kidnapped, and (echoing the grisly opening of the last book) a macabre mutilation plunges Langdon into a tortuous quest. His friend’s severed hand lies in the Capitol building, positioned to point to a George Washington portrait that shows the father of his country as a pagan deity. The ruthless criminal nemesis here is another terrifying figure in Brown’s gallery of grotesques: Mal’akh, a powerfully built eunuch with a body festooned with tattoos. Mal’akh is seeking a Masonic pyramid that possesses a formidable supernatural power, and a pulse-pounding hunt is afoot, with Langdon stalled rather than aided by the CIA.

Caveats are pointless here; Dan Brown, comfortably the world’s most successful author, is utterly review-proof. And there's no arguing with the fact that he has his finger on the pulse of the modern thriller reader, furnishing the mechanics of the blockbuster adventure with energy and invention. Like its predecessor, The Lost Symbol will unquestionably be--in fact, already is--a publishing phenomenon. --Barry Forshaw

Review
As engaging a hero as you could wish for...A narrative that can grip you like a vice --Mail on Sunday

Unputdownable...Gripping...Jaw-dropping...The blockbuster read of the year. --News of the World

You'll devour this latest offering - it's been well worth the wait. --The Sun

So compelling that several times I came close to a cardiac arrest...The Lost Symbol is as perfectly constructed as the Washington architecture it escorts us around. --Sunday Express

With best-seller status never in doubt, Brown has written another page-turner...A gripping read --BBC News

From the Publisher
The Lost Symbol is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown's No. 1 international phenomenon with 81 million copies in print worldwide and the UK's biggest selling paperback novel of all time, and it will once again feature Dan Brown's unforgettable protagonist, Robert Langdon. This book's narrative takes place in a 12-hour period, and from the first page, Dan's readers will feel the thrill of discovery as they follow Robert Langdon through a masterful and unexpected new landscape.The Lost Symbol is a brilliant and compelling thriller. Dan Brown's prodigious talent for storytelling, infused with history, codes and intrigue, is on full display in this new book.

'This novel has been a strange and wonderful journey', says Dan Brown himself. 'Weaving five years of research into the story's 12-hour timeframe was an exhilarating challenge. Robert Langdon's life clearly moves a lot faster than mine'.


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Charlie and Lola Poseable Talking Dolls


Price: £8.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5. Details
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Charlie & Lola appear on BBC2 and Cbeebies. These Charlie & Lola poseable dolls come as a pair and are packaged in an open display box. They are based on the 2 main characters from the extremely popular programme. Each doll has fully poseable arms and legs and removable clothing and are made from soft durable fabric. Squeeze Charlie’s tummy to hear him say 'I have this little sister Lola, she is small and very funny'. Squeeze Lola's tummy to hear her say 'I am not small, I am big'.

Batteries are included and non-replaceable, with an average lifespan of 6 months under normal use. Manufacturer’s recommended age from 3 years. Surface washable.

Charlie is seven years old. He likes playing football, making race cars and rockets. He also likes Lola, his younger sister. Lola makes him laugh a lot. Lola is four, but very nearly five. She likes pink milk, chimpanzees and her best friend Lotta. She doesn't like mushrooms, numbers bigger than 10 or itchy jumpers and she will not ever, never eat a tomato. Lola loves her brother Charlie. Together they can go anywhere and be anything.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Samsung UN55B8500 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

Samsung UN55B8500 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

Samsung UN55B8500 : Customer Reviews

Best LCD tv available today! To clarify I own this tv and am not just basing this review on time spent in a store browsing. This tv has been hard to come by and the only place I could find that had it in stock was my local Best Buy with a Magnolia section. Design: Samsung is noted for their sleek design and this tv is no exception. Samsung says it has a charcoal touch of color but I really didn't notice any color in the bezel. It is black and goes to clear at the outer edge. It sits on a metal stand with a clear neck holding the tv. At the bottom middle of the tv below where it says Samsung is a blue light which can be turned off. I noticed the light flickers ever so slightly when a command is sent from the remote you are using. The tv is VERY slim. Only 1.6" at it's fattest point. This is amazing considering this tv is a fully backlit LED unit with local dimming. Truly amazing and a design that will have your friends jealous. Picture Quality: This is the best looking LCD tv made today. I have viewed many other LCD tv's including the Sony XBR8 and the Samsung A950 from last year and this one is the best looking I have seen. From a picture quality perspective the XBR8 is closest but not quite up to par with the 8500. Realistically if you had either of these sets in your house they would look spectacular. The blacks on the 8500 are so dark it approaches the level of blacks in the best Plasma tv's. In a dark room I could not tell where the tv screen ended and the bezel began because the screen was so dark. The colors are superb and can be tweaked any number of ways to your liking. I prefer the "Natural" mode for everyday use and the "Movie" mode for watching blu-ray movies. The 240hz refresh is nice but the best thing is that you can independantly control Blue and Judder settings. Cranking up the 240hz tends to produce what some call the "soap opera" effect but this can easily be eliminated by tweaking. There is also a Game mode which I use when gaming on my PS3. One interesting thing I found out was that the Movie mode using the Warm 2 setting is pretty much spot on from a calibration perspective right out of the box. I say that because I have a Spears & Munsil calibration blu-ray disc and when I ran the tv through the calibration process using Movie mode on Warm 2 I literally only had to tweak one setting by one or two points. I could see many people just flipping back and forth between Natural and Movie modes, depending on what they are watching, and not bothering to calibrate the tv as it looks great pretty much out of the box. I also wanted to mention that standard def looks good on this tv. It doesn't look nearly as good as HD but it is totally acceptable in my opinion. Sound: Having such a think profile I expected the sound to be horrible. Surprisingly it was quite acceptable. While I would recommend a surround sound system I never felt like the tv speakers were all that bad. My wife has never mentioned anything and I have never been watching a tv show and thought, "oh the sound stinks". I would say it's about average which is ok to me considering the tiny amount of space Samsung had to work with. While audio-philes may not like the tv speakers/sound I think a lot of people would be totally fine with it. Viewing Angle: I sit about 9' to 10' away from the screen and have not noticed any real issues with the viewing angle. Of course no LED LCD will have a viewing angle as good as a plasma but unless you are sitting at an extreme angle you probably won't have to worry too much about this. I think this is more of a personal preference...sure the best picture is right in the center of the screen but I don't think sitting to the right or left a few feet makes the picture dramatically different. Maybe a video-phile would notice but my wife doesn't notice and has never said a thing. Reflection: Be aware that this is NOT a matte screen, it is a reflective screen. If you have windows directly facing the tv then make sure you have curtains or blinds that can block out the light enough not to bother you. I don't think it's anymore reflective than other Samsung tv's but coming from a matte screen prior to this it was a big change for me. Widgets: The tv comes with internet connectivity for Yahoo Widgets, You Tube, Twitter, USA Today Sports and several others. You can either buy a Samsung USB wireless stick to connect the tv wirelessly to your network or you can plug an ethernet cable directly into the back of your tv. I have an ethernet cable plugged directly into the back of it. First things first, the widgets do not load fast. I'm not sure why but even using a direct internet cable into the tv they still do not load fast. No idea why but they are slooow. Slow enough for me to be annoyed and not use them much. It's odd because when I went to the You Tube widget and looked up a video it played quickly and was smooth. Hopefully Samsung will have a software update to allow the widgets to load faster. Right now I would say they are just a novelty. If they can decrease the load times and add more apps such as Facebook, then I think this has potential. But people are not buying this tv because of the widgets, they are buying it for the picture. Overall I think this is an excellent tv. Is it expensive, yes. Does it have the best picture of any LCD available, yes. If you have the money this is a great tv. I use a Harmony One remote and it works flawlessly with this tv. PS3 games and blu-ray movies look incredible. The only quibble I have with the tv is the screen reflectivity and that is more a result of my room setup than the tv itself. Whether I'm watching HD football, playing a PS3 game, watching a blu-ray movie or watching The Office I have been blown away by the picture this tv can deliver.

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Monday, October 26, 2009

The Samsung HDTV Review And Commentary

Consumers who want a bigger television usually can't do much better than a Samsung high definition television. Such TVs are a marvel of human achievements in getting a better picture and sound out of movies, games, and satellite programming. Whatever the case, the question all boils down to whether or not the benefits of HDTV outweigh the cost, which can be hefty in size.

The biggest reason a consumer would want to go ahead and upgrade to the Samsung HDTV line of televisions is because of the superior picture quality that they exhibit. The Samsun high definition television will, on average, be around ten times better than the average television in terms of resolution and picture quality. In such cases, just watching a movie or playing a video game can be a completely different experience.

Another good implementation by the good folks at Samsung is the fact that their high definition television sets have what is called progressive scan functionality. This feature allows for a bright and vibrant picture, as it essentially draws lines of pixels at quicker response times. This not only eliminates flicker that most are accustomed to with regular televisions, but also gives a precise picture that has perfect picture quality.

Of course a high definition TV from Samsung wouldn't be much if it didn't have great sound to go with the excellent picture quality. In terms of sound, the HDTV will not disappoint, as it incorporates audio that comes from up to six different speakers in orer to give a sense of "surround sound." This can make playing a video game much more thrilling, not to mention watching normal programming from cable and satellite channels much more exciting.

Sound in a regular television set will most likely be analog- as compared to the digital signal that high definition televisions from Samsung offer. In many respects, it is like comparing an FM radio to a CD in terms of quality. What's more is the fact that Samsung high definition televisions have surround sound, which will "surround" the user in sound to give a more realistic environment for movies and games.

Buying a high definition TV from Samsung is great for those who want to keep their investment running strong in the future. Soon the analog signal that many communication networks use will cease to exist, and digital will take over as the better alternative. In this case, high definition TVs from Samsung will still be able to be used without problems, as they are already using digital signals. Other televisions, however, may need upgrades that can be expensive in design.

Final Thoughts

A high definition television is more than just a TV- it's an experience with every movie and game that is played on it. The surround sound, realistic picture, and impressive progressive scanning feature all work together to give the consumer a very real environment with every movie or video game. And as high definition television sets will be able to be used with digital signal broadcasting, they withstand the tests of time and prove to be a great return on investment.

By: Chris Channing

Article Source: http://www.avidarticles.com

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RIM Blackberry 8330 - Very Sleek

Mobile technologies are more than just dual-action processors that help your computer run faster and more efficiently. It also refers to mobile technology, such as pocket PCs, Smartphones and PDAs. You have to stay abreast of technological terms if you hope to understand the latest techno-gadgets that are available on the market.There will be some terms that apply to more than one thing, but it never hurts to learn all you can about technology, for when it comes time to make your hand-held purchase.It has received rave reviews from panels, such as those found on www.cnet.com. CNET gives the HX4700 an editorial rating of 7.9, which is excellent. It gives a user rating of 7.3, which is still considered great among consumers. But why has it received such rave reviews?The reviews come from its outstanding performance and speed. The HX4700 is operating on Windows Mobile 2003 2nd Edition and has the capabilities of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, along with a 624 MHz XScale processor from Hewlett Packard. The four inch screen is unbelievable with its color pixels and it features a replaceable battery to ensure that documents and other information are not lost when the battery dies. It also features a large quantity of memory and is equipped with Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer.If there is a downside to the HX4700, then it's all in size. It is a bit bulky, but is still a very sleek pocket PC.There is a small handicap present when the user first operates the new touchpad and this can translate into poor gaming, for those that use their pocket PC for gaming in particular. If you are in the market for a pocket PC for gaming purposes, then you may want to turn to Dell's Axim.There are other mobile technologies on the market today that can be bought for far less than the HX4700's price tag. However, few can match its performance power. One of its chief competitors is Apple's new iPhone, which users have fallen in love with for its extra capabilities, such as the use of an iPod and a gaming Smartphone. Whatever you decide is up to your own unique preferences and your own personal needs.

By: Seymour Bronson

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Finepix Camera

Finepix Camera By: surya ongko

Finepix camera is a camera series by Fujifilm which is basic ‘point and shoot’ camera models. Finepix camera range has been extended recently and many new models like S700 BLK, Z20 FD, and S-1000FD have been added to the collection. Most of the cameras in the Fujifilm Finepix camera have CCD sensors and the more advanced versions have Super CCD sensors. The first model of this series is the A101 model which was 1.3 MP. The Finepix camera models come in various size and shape designed to fit different requirements. Fujifilm has created a successful range of cameras which use advanced technology and still retains its low price. It is very user friendly and helps in capturing good quality image. Finepix camera range is the most popular camera series released by the company and has a stronghold in the digital camera industry. The camera can capture fine details of colour and there is an option to crop the photograph. The camera helps in capturing every fine detail and has a good zoom option. The new models of Finepix cameras are having the new technology of ‘face detection’ which helps in accurately focussing on the subject. The inbuilt flash offers great lighting options which help you to get a good photo even in dim light.

Camera features

Finepix camera range has had huge market success and is one of the best camera ranges in the market. It is competing with the likes of Canon ‘Power shot’ and Sony ‘Cyber shot’. One of the plus points about Finepix is that it is very cheap compared to other brands without compromising on the quality. The cameras offer built in editing options which allows you to shoot photographs in different dimensions and styles. Most cameras in the Finepix camera range also come with a short video recording option which is an added advantage. The cameras can be connected to the computer through a data cable which allows you to transfer all the images and video files onto the computer. Finepix use the MPEG4 format which offers great image clarity and image resolution. The latest models have one touch buttons which makes it easy to capture photographs. The camera allows you to share the files with others through wireless Bluetooth communication. This helps you to avoid the trouble of connecting all the wires to ports. Finepix is aimed at offering more user friendly cameras which are easy to use and offers great picture quality. These cameras come with a standard zoom which allows you to capture images from a distance.

User handling and reliability

Finepix camera range offers a new blog mode where users can resize photographs or movies and upload them into websites for video sharing. The whole process of uploading is very simple and fast. There is a ‘micro thumbnail view’ which helps in easy navigation of the photographs. All the camera models come with a sturdy build which allows for rough handling. Most cameras in the Finepix range are simple digital cameras but high end cameras have also been….see the complete article http://my-digital-camera.info/finepix-camera

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Selecting the Best Digital Camera

Selecting the Best Digital Camera By: Jack Horton

Each month, if not each week, different camera makers are releasing the latest digital cameras to lure every possible customer. We're asking them to stop! After spending days deciding which of the best digital cameras is right for us, we finally make the final selection to go for that phenomenal, seven mega pixel, ten-x digital zoom, shiny, 4 GB expandable memory of super hi-speed SD memory card and not to mention extremely portable, that will be the talk of almost everyone we know.We go on-line ready to buy, when we come across this week's model - an eight mega pixel, up to 1G expandable memory, with built it mic and stereo surround, video playback capable, with 22 modes kind-of-camera. And we start to compare as the producer of this wonderful gadget claims that this is one of the best digital cameras to hit the market. As we always want to have the best, we opt for the new model. But then again, that doesn't last too long, after two months or so, there's another new model. "Now what do we do?What makes a best digital cameras? There are several things to consider when checking out the "best digital cameras".MEGAPIXELS. One of the most important features of digital camera to make it into the best digital cameras group is its mega pixel properties. The bigger the mega pixels the better the image will come out. A mega pixel is the same as 1,000,000 pixels. The resolution of your image is based on the mega pixel property of your camera. This indicates that as you enlarge the picture, you would get more detail and less blurry colors.LCD SIZE. The best digital cameras will always have a massive LCD to help you frame your subject while not having to squint through the viewfinder. This is also beneficial when reviewing your pictures, some cameras enable touch up and revising features with its LCD. A 1.5-inch display is average, a 2-inch LCD display is good, but the best LCD size would be 2.5 inches or higher. Cameras today have both digital and optical zoom. A higher optical zoom is preferable to a higher digital zoom. Digital cameras these days typically come with optical of between 3x to 10x. The more the optical zoom, the better it climbs in the best digital cameras category.MEMORY CARD. Try to make sure that your memory card is the right one for your electronic camera. There are numerous flavors of memory cards such as the xD, SD, Flash card and more. Each of these sorts of memory cards go with certain kinds of digital cameras.

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There is More Than One Way to Insure Your 3G S iPhone

There is More Than One Way to Insure Your 3G S iPhoneBy: Sally Right

Are you thinking of becoming an owner of the latest iPhone 3GS model from Apple, the latest upgrade is alive with full video capture and much faster operating speeds, previous models lacked this extra speed and advanced functionality.Straight away it is worth noting that, as with all the latest models of electrical equipment that the price will undoubtedly have gone up; the latest edition to the iPhone family offers no change to this trend, with the 3GS model having significantly raised in cost than its predecessor .This leave the new 3GS owner with a bit of a dilemma, and that's weather they should protect their new 3GS iPhone from common occurrences like loss, theft and accidental damage, with something like stand alone iPhone insurance cover, or make sure protection is included within your household contents insurance as the replacement cost will be the best part of 400.There are some complications to this matter though, as there are variables that could make some of the iPhone insurance cover options better for one person, yet on the other hand, for another person, this could not be the best option available. So let's take a brief look at the protection cover available for iPhone's for the average person on the street.

The first option we should look at is including your iPhone on your home contents insurance policy. This is an obvious first choice and may well be a good option for many iPhone owners, that is, indeed, if you actually have home contents insurance in the first place, as many people tend to take a gamble on this, especially younger people in rented accommodation. One point to clarify before you get iPhone insurance cover through your content insurance, is the excess charge in the event of a claim and, secondly, if a claim for three or four hundred on you contents insurance, will the price rocket next year, as you may well loose your no claims bonus.Secondly, is the iPhone insurance you will be offered when you first take out your iPhone contract. This is an area where caution is needed, as phone sales staff are trying to push their companies insurance on you to meet there sales quota. You will almost always find, this will be the most expensive cover and may not cover you for what is really needed, like loss and water damage. At this point you would be better asking for a written copy of the insurance terms and conditions, sitting down and reading them, rather than taking the sales reps word for it, you may well be shocked.The third iPhone cover option is a stand alone policy just for your iPhone. This type of cover will quite often offer more protection for your money than the networks own insurance. Simply Google iPhone insurance and you will easily find some of the independent iPhone insurance providers who offer cover for getting on half the cost of the phone networks own iPhone insurance cover.

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