The HC5000 offers up the usual selection of HD and analog inputs, including HDMI, HDCP-compatible DVI, PC, and component video. Mitsubishi promises 5,000 hours of viewing from the lamp and says you can replace it easily,without even taking the projector down from a ceiling mount. I'm being extra good in the hopes Santa will bring me one of these.
HP Digital Entertainment Center z560
Get ready to bow down at the altar of the Windows Media Center Edition 2005 operating system. Properly leveraged, like in the HP z560 ($1,799), it lets you take advantage of a DVD player, DVR, stereo receiver, and, oh, yeah, a PC, all available in a single box.
Let's start with the star attraction: TV. The z560 comes equipped with a dual analog TV tuner and an HD tuner. Translation: You can record two shows while watching a third one live -- and one of them can be high-def! The machine's 300-Gbyte hard drive can store dozens of hours' worth of shows, and if you run out of room, you can always archive them to DVD using the included LightScribe burner. Or just plug one of HP's 300-Gbyte Personal Media Drives into the open bay. Pair this thing with an HDTV and you've got one killer home theater.
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--Rick BroidaE-Wearables
If you can't figure out what else to get your favorite uncle or that cute guy/gal down the hall, clothing is always good. But before you start looking at funny T-shirts or fancy underwear, try some of these digitally-aware outfits and bags.
Timbuk2
For the true tech fanatic, a bag is always a safe bet. After all, even if they've already got one laptop bag, they'll need a different one for that second notebook, right? One of the most popular manufacturers of computer backpacks, messenger bags, and briefcases is Timbuk2, whose distinctive spiral logo can be seen hanging off the back of many a seat at Starbucks. And the Blogger ($80) is a must for the name if nothing else. This vertical shoulder bag has enough room for a 15-inch notebook, along with lots of spaces for all your pens, pencils, and USB storage.
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