Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 (blue)
from $212.49 at 14 stores
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The good: Terrific design, interface, and controls; wide-angle, 5x zoom lens; excellent price-to-feature ratio.
The bad: No optical zoom while recording video; soft photos.
The bottom line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera.
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CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
4.0 stars
out of 9
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Nokia N97 - silver (unlocked)
from $599.99 at 6 stores
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The good: The Nokia N97 features a touch screen, a full QWERTY keyboard, and 32GB of internal flash memory. The ...
The bad: The N97's touch user interface isn't well integrated and can be inconsistent and confusing, especially compared ...
The bottom line: While the Nokia N97 is packed with features and offers the freedom of an unlocked phone, its clunky ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
4.0 stars
out of 24
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RIM BlackBerry Storm (Verizon Wireless)
from $149.99 at 2 stores
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The good: The RIM BlackBerry Storm features an innovative touch screen that provides tactile feedback to confirm your selection. The ...
The bad: The Storm's SurePress touch-screen takes some acclimation and the onscreen keyboard is a bit cramped. The smartphone ...
The bottom line: The RIM BlackBerry Storm may blow in a frenzy for Verizon Wireless subscribers wanting a touch screen similar ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars
Good
Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
2.5 stars
out of 779
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LG enV Touch (Verizon Wireless)
from $99.99 at 2 stores
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The good: The LG enV Touch has two beautiful displays, a nice touch-screen interface, and a great QWERTY keyboard. It ...
The bad: The LG enV Touch's touch-screen interface could use some refinement, and the Web browser experience is not ...
The bottom line: The LG enV Touch's combination of great design and top-notch features makes it one of the top ...
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CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
4.0 stars
out of 68
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LG enV3 - slate blue (Verizon Wireless)
from $79.99 at 2 stores
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The good: The LG enV3 has a slim and sleek appearance, with a spacious QWERTY keyboard, colorful dual displays, easy-to-use ...
The bad: The LG enV3's number keypad is a little flat to the surface, and we would've preferred ...
The bottom line: The LG enV3 has an impressive design and feature set that make it one of Verizon's top ...
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CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
3.5 stars
out of 19
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Sony Vaio FW480J/T
from $1,199.99 at 1 stores
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The good: Sleek design, seamless Blu-ray functionality, plenty of RAM, good battery life.
The bad: Midlevel discrete graphics, no 1080p screen resolution, no touch-sensitive media controls.
The bottom line: As an above-average Blu-ray-playing laptop with impressive looks and good under-the-hood power, Sony's Vaio FW480J/T is ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
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Asus Eee PC 1000HE (black)
from $359.95 at 15 stores
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The good: Excellent battery life; improved keyboard; competitively priced.
The bad: Slightly faster Intel Atom CPU fails to impress; other Netbook-makers have shown more innovation.
The bottom line: Asus practically invented the Netbook market, and the Eee PC 1000HE is an overdue overhaul that offers a ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
4.5 stars
out of 28
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MSI X340 (black)
from $758.85 at 10 stores
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The good: Slim, attractive design; cheaper than other slim 13-inch laptops; uses Intel's new ULV processor.
The bad: Flimsy keyboard feels cheap; shorter battery life than we'd expect from a low-power system.
The bottom line: MSI's superslim X340 offers the slick look of a MacBook Air or Dell Adamo, but cast in ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
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HP Mini 1151nr
from $199.99 at 1 stores
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The good: HP's already excellent Netbook adds 3G; subsidized Verizon price.
The bad: Expensive total cost of ownership with two-year data contract; fewer ports and connections than other Netbooks.
The bottom line: The HP Mini 1151NR's marriage of 3G with a Netbook feels like an obvious mashup of two ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
3.0 stars
out of 5
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Apple MacBook Pro Summer 2009 (Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, 13-inch)
from $1,159.00 at 9 stores
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The good: Adds SD card slot and reacquires FireWire; lower starting price; same solid unibody construction and giant multitouch trackpad.
The bad: Nonremovable battery; no matte screen or discrete graphics options.
The bottom line: Previously known as the MacBook, Apple's basic 13-inch aluminum unibody laptop has been promoted to the "Pro" ...
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CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
3.5 stars
out of 21
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (silver)
from $394.95 at 4 stores
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The good: Long and wide-angle zoom lens in a compact body; 720p movies; lens can zoom during movie capture.
The bad: Very few manual controls.
The bottom line: As long as you don't want much in the way of manual features, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
4.5 stars
out of 5
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Canon EOS Rebel XSi (with 18-55mm lens, black)
from $569.95 at 14 stores
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The good: Excellent photo quality for its class; better-than-average speed.
The bad: Maximum ISO 1600; huge spot-for-spot metering.
The bottom line: It doesn't stand out for its feature set or design, but the Canon EOS Rebel XSi delivers ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
4.0 stars
out of 33
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Canon PowerShot G10
from $457.00 at 9 stores
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The good: Functional and fun shooting design; great enthusiast-oriented feature set; very nice photo quality
The bad: Should be a little faster shot to shot.
The bottom line: The Canon PowerShot G10 is a solid enthusiast digital camera for those who want something compact to complement ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
3.5 stars
out of 21
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Canon EOS Rebel T1i (with 18-55mm IS lens)
from $799.99 at 22 stores
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The good: Fast performance; very nice photo quality; HD video capture.
The bad: Annoying viewfinder; video capture is its only better-than-basic feature.
The bottom line: A solid, slightly better-than-basic dSLR, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i delivers photo quality and performance that adequately compensates ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
5.0 stars
out of 5
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Nikon D5000 (with 18-55mm lens)
from $748.00 at 16 stores
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The good: Very good photo quality; fast; video capture; articulated LCD; nice kit lens; built-in wireless flash controller.
The bad: Small, dim viewfinder; middling video quality; too easy to accidentally change focus points.
The bottom line: Though it falls short in its design, the Nikon D5000 delivers a nice feature set, speedy performance, and ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
4.5 stars
out of 8
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Palm Pre (Sprint)
from $199.99 at 1 stores
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The good: The Palm Pre's multitasking capabilities and notifications system are unparalleled. The smartphone features a vibrant display with ...
The bad: The Pre's keyboard is cramped. Battery life drains quickly and the smartphone can be sluggish at times. ...
The bottom line: Despite some missing features and performance issues that make it less than ideal for on-the-go professionals, the Palm ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
3.5 stars
out of 224
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Nokia E71x - black (AT&T)
from $99.99 at 2 stores
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The good: The Nokia E71x is affordably priced and offers a long list of features, including 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, ...
The bad: The GPS initially took a while to find our location. The keyboard layout is somewhat cramped.
The bottom line: Affordably priced, the Nokia E71x for AT&T is an incredible value for business users and consumers looking ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
3.5 stars
out of 32
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RIM BlackBerry Storm (Verizon Wireless)
from $149.99 at 2 stores
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The good: The RIM BlackBerry Storm features an innovative touch screen that provides tactile feedback to confirm your selection. The ...
The bad: The Storm's SurePress touch-screen takes some acclimation and the onscreen keyboard is a bit cramped. The smartphone ...
The bottom line: The RIM BlackBerry Storm may blow in a frenzy for Verizon Wireless subscribers wanting a touch screen similar ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars
Good
Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
2.5 stars
out of 779
reviews
LG enV3 - slate blue (Verizon Wireless)
from $79.99 at 2 stores
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The good: The LG enV3 has a slim and sleek appearance, with a spacious QWERTY keyboard, colorful dual displays, easy-to-use ...
The bad: The LG enV3's number keypad is a little flat to the surface, and we would've preferred ...
The bottom line: The LG enV3 has an impressive design and feature set that make it one of Verizon's top ...
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CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
3.5 stars
out of 19
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RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Verizon Wireless)
from $199.99 at 1 stores
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The good: The RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 offers world-roaming capabilities as well as Bluetooth, GPS, and a 3.2-megapixel camera. ...
The bad: The smartphone lacks Wi-Fi. The Web browser falls short of the competition, and there's a bit of ...
The bottom line: With a winning design and fast performance, the RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630 is one of Verizon Wireless' top ...
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CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
3.5 stars
out of 6
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Canon Vixia HF100
from $579.99 at 3 stores
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The good: Excellent video quality; fast focus; compact, attractive, and comfortable design.
The bad: Wind filter not as dependable as previous Canon models; manual focus pretty useless.
The bottom line: One of a pair of Canon's first flash-based camcorders, the Canon Vixia HF100, delivers excellent HD video ...
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CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
4.0 stars
out of 26
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Panasonic HDC-TM300 (Black)
from $1,118.99 at 10 stores
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The good: High-quality video; solid performance; electronic viewfinder; full manual feature set.
The bad: Touch screen not responsive enough.
The bottom line: A very good prosumer HD camcorder, the Panasonic HDC-TM300 nevertheless has an annoying touch-screen interface.
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
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Canon Vixia HV30
from $499.99 at 4 stores
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The good: Generally excellent video quality; solid feature set for its class; well designed
The bad: Tape housing feels a bit flimsy; fixed eye-level viewfinder needs a better eye cup; manual focus dial a ...
The bottom line: An extremely minor upgrade from the HV20, the Canon Vixia HV30 remains a quality HDV camcorder with a ...
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CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
4.0 stars
out of 13
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V
from $909.00 at 12 stores
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The good: First-rate video quality and performance; geotagging videos is fun, if limited.
The bad: Annoying menu system; no wind filter; no manual shutter-speed, iris, or audio controls; relatively big and heavy; expensive.
The bottom line: Though their geotagging capabilities are mostly novelty and their interfaces could use a complete overhaul, the top-notch video ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.9 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
3.0 stars
out of 7
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Canon Vixia HF S100
from $839.00 at 20 stores
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The good: Excellent video quality and performance; nicely designed interface; fast battery charging.
The bad: No eye-level viewfinder; expensive; lens cover rattles when closed.
The bottom line: An excellent flash-based prosumer HD camcorder, you may nevertheless pass on the Canon Vixia HF S100 because it ...
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CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
4.0 stars
out of 4
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Samsung BD-P4600
from $427.00 at 11 stores
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The good: Unique design; can be wall-mounted; excellent image quality on Blu-ray movies; Wi-Fi USB dongle included; Netflix and Pandora ...
The bad: Costs more than a PS3; unusual design won't fit all decors; compartment for connectivity is cramped; PC ...
The bottom line: Samsung's BD-P4600 Blu-ray player is packed with features and its unique design makes it wall-mountable, but most ...
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CNET Editor rating:
4.0 stars
Excellent
Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
1.5 stars
out of 4
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Panasonic DMP-BD80
from $247.80 at 23 stores
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Manufacturer description: PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus is a high quality image-processing technology developed by Panasonic to precisely process each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc video signal in the vertical direction. It reproduces color data with twice the accuracy of conventional systems to keep colors faithful and sharp.
Panasonic's developed high-precision 4:4:4 signal technology also processes each pixel of ... Read more
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4.5 stars
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Samsung BD-P1600
from $187.95 at 20 stores
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The good: Excellent image quality on Blu-ray movies; Netflix and Pandora streaming; speedy load times and operational speed; Profile 2....
The bad: Design marred by an annoying flip-down panel; Wi-Fi dongle is very expensive.
The bottom line: The Samsung BD-P1600 has a great mix of features and performance for a standalone Blu-ray player, with only ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars
Very good
Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
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Average user rating:
3.0 stars
out of 14
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Sony BDP-S360
from $224.95 at 19 stores
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The good: Profile 2.0-compatible; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential; excellent video quality on most ...
The bad: Cannot access streaming video services such as Netflix; no Wi-Fi option; no eject button on the remote; relatively ...
The bottom line: The Sony BDP-S360 handles all the Blu-ray basics with ease, but it lacks the streaming Internet content found ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars
Good
Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
4.0 stars
out of 5
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LG BD370
from $209.95 at 14 stores
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The good: Streams Netflix and YouTube; Profile 2.0 compatible; onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Essential; ...
The bad: Competitors offer better image quality on Blu-ray and DVD; no Wi-Fi option.
The bottom line: LG's entry-level Blu-ray player packs Netflix and YouTube at a reasonable price, but the BD370's image ...
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CNET Editor rating:
3.0 stars
Good
Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
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Average user rating:
3.5 stars
out of 5
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