For those of you who have been waiting for the new LG BD300 Blu-ray player with Netflix playing capabilities we now have their official spec sheet. The device is set to release on October 10th, but now we have a few more details about it anyways. So the BD300 will be sold for $349.99 and will feature a 1080p BD playback, BD-Live / BonusView support, 7.1-channel audio output and unlimited access to Watch Now material, the deck also includes 1080p DVD upscaling, LG’s SimpLink (HDMI-CEC) technology, a USB 2.0 port.

For more details check out the spec sheet.

ViewSonic has just launched a new 22-inch 3-in-1 N2201w LCD TV. This conveniently streamlined multipurpose LCD TV has a a 22-inch 1,680 x 1,050 resolution panel, a 5-millisecond response time, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a built-in NTSC / ATSC / QAM TV tuner, an integrated side DVD player, and a PC input for connecting computer sources. At only $429 this little LCD TV would make a great gift for the approaching holiday season.

TiVo just announced that their latest TiVo the new HD XLR DVR which is now available. The new TiVo boasts some very impressive stats of being able to store up 150 hours of high-def recording space, THX certification, a Series3 premium backlit remote, a bundled HDMI cable, as well as dual tuners. Sounds pretty great right? There is one downside though it comes with a price tag of $599.99.

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LG has finally made the official announcement that their new BD300 Blu-ray player with Netflix streaming capabilities will be available next month. We had previously thought that the BD300 would be available in September, but unfortunately it will not. So if your looking to get the new BD300 Blu-ray player keep your eye out next moth for it at your local Best Buy or Circuit City, and be prepared for a $399.95 price tag.

Panasonic has just announced their newest series of internet enabled TVs the 58- and 65-inch PZ850 VIERA CAST plasmas. The two TVs are both internet enabled and can each receive streaming web video without the need for any other equipment. Panasonic is particularly boasting the new TVs ability to watch YouTube videos and check out photos on Google’s Picasa. Each of these will include a 30,000:1 contrast ratio, 24p native reproduction, Game Mode, an SD card slot, RS-232C port and four HDMI sockets. So how much will they cost? The new plasmas are supposed to be available in September with the 58-inch TH-58PZ850 being sold for $3,999.95, and the 65-inch TH-65PZ850 for $6,999.95.

AT&T has just surprised some of their U-verse customers with an added subscription benefit called Total Home DVR. The upgrade is automatic for U-verse subscribers and comes at no additional cost. The upgrade allows you to record up to 4 shows at once, record on your DVR and play back in any U-verse connected TV in your home, and pause in one room and play back in another.

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