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Number-One Home Theater Gear: Blu-ray Players, HDTVs, More

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February 11, 2010
High-Tech at Home
Top Blu-ray Disc Players
The Super Bowl may be behind us, but the Academy Awards are on the horizon. If you don't already have an HDTV, you might think about shopping for one--you don't want to miss the glitzy details. This week I start off with our Top Blu-ray Disc Player chart, then dive into reviews for home entertainment gear that took first place in our Top 10 charts. - Kim Saccio-Kent, PCWorld Newsletter Editor
Number-One Home Entertainment Gear
Panasonic DMP-BD60K Blu-ray Disc Player The Panasonic DMP-BD60K costs a little more than other players, but its superb image quality and intelligent design justify its price.
Samsung PN50A760 50-Inch HDTV The Samsung PN50A760 offers top-notch image quality, plus the best extras and great sound.
3M's MPro120 Pico Projector Is a Candy-Bar-Size Powerhouse The sleek 3M MPro120's bright and sharp images, easy-to-use features, and long-lasting battery earn it high marks.
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Product Reviews
Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive 500GB
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Pros Good backup software; Very fast; Has USB and FireWire ports Cons
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
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Pros 20X-optical-zoom lens (28mm to 560mm); Color Accent mode and super macro setting; Superb battery life; 720p HD video recording Cons Slow burst mode (almost a second between shots)
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
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Pros Excellent zoom lens and image quality; HD video and fun in-camera features Cons HDMI/AV port door is a bit flimsy; Bulky, with no AA battery compatibility
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Downloads: Editor's Collection
Most Popular Download Introductions of January 2010As 2010 began, PCWorld.com site visitors didn't forget their tried-and-true software--but they plunged into new programs as well. The popularity of backup programs and system utilities suggests that some readers made New Year's resolutions to back up and clean out their PCs. Photo-processing software did well, too; perhaps that means a memorable holiday season. Whatever the reasons for downloading these programs, one thing remains clear: Free software is always a hit.
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