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PlayStation 3 80GB

Includes PlayStation 3 80GB system, Dualshock 3 wireless controller, free PlayStation Network membership, internet ready Wi-Fi, and 80GB of hard disk storage for all your games, music, videos, and photos. Every PS3 comes with a built-in Blu-ray player to give you the best high-definition viewing experience and pristine picture quality. Plus, the PS3 can play your entire catalog of CDs and DVDs.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Review of an XBOX 360 owner.
I am very dissapointed with the PS3 purchase. The fan is VERY loud when your watching movies, playing games, basically anytime. I thought the xbox 360 had a loud fan but the PS3 is louder and its VERY distracting. I purchased a full 1080p television to get the most out of the PS3. Afterall, Sony talked and talked about 1080p and how it is the future. Howerever if you look at the majority of games, very few of them are in full 1080p. This is not the case with XBOX 360 games where its just about impossible to find a game NOT in 1080p. Check the back of the games to see.

The unit is very big, bulky and heavy. Online is a total joke on PS3. It’s too late in the game for Sony to catch up with Microsoft here. XBOX live is so smooth, mostly lag free and you truly FEEL like you are part of an online community. Its so easy to meet friends, and keep in touch with them by either messaging, voice or video chat. Sony just has this clunky afterthought for their online service.

I am not by any means a “fanboy” as they are called. I just want to put my two cents out there for people who are looking to invest the money in this system.

5 Stars Great system
Best way to go about getting a Blu-Ray player. It provides for hours of fun in gaming, and the movies are incredible. I would recommend this system to anyone. As an aside, I don’t think the 160GB version is a better buy, even if it comes with a game. Hard drives are very inexpensive, and if drive space is a concern, you can certainly upgrade for less money. Plus you’re not stuck with a game you may not want.

3 Stars lots of memory, great graphics
It’s what a PS3 should be & has lots of great features,but wish it came equipped with ps2 game compatibility. Also, don’t care for all the system updates that take a long time to download & poor internet connection.

5 Stars PS3 – Best gaming console ever made
Pros:

Easy setup.

Blue Ray player.

Graphics / Display is at some god level.

MGS4 , Resistance 1 and 2 , Drake.

PSP and PS3 compatibility.

Cons:

Can’t think of anything other than the slightly higher power consumption.

Here is the take on the gaming consoles.

Wii – Good for ladies and non-gamers.

Xbox – Go to a friends place to play Gears of War. (Other than Gears of War. It is a piece of cheap h/w not worth the money)

PS3 – Not only does it have the best hardware in class. Some of the best games ever made on this planet. MGS4 and Drake are available only for the PS3. Add to that the Blu Ray player.

For any serious gamer MGS should be a reason to own the PS3.

5 Stars History will repeat itself
Uhhh if anyone has owned a PS in the past you know its only a matter of time before your PS3 takes a massive peanutty dump on your entertainment center. Just another worthless POS collecting dust in your workroom. I think I will invest in microsoft. Thank you

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Samsung LN52A630 52 Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Enjoy cinema-style entertainment right in your living room with this Samsung LCD HDTV. Picture quality is remarkable with vivid color and the sharpest details. Revolutionary Touch of Color incorporates a unique design and 1920 x 1080p resolution delivers breathtaking images. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz keeps the action real. Experience the latest in high definition with the Samsung LN52A630 LCD TV.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great TV
I got this TV for $1500 shipped from an online retailer. I have owned it for a few months and love it. I am very happy I read other reviews before deciding to go with this TV with the matte screen over the Samsung LN52A650 or Sony KDL52W4100. I have 3 large windows (west side of house) in the same room as the TV (facing south) and love that there is no bad glare with this set. I feel that if I would have gotten the ln52a650 the glare from these windows would have been a big disappointment. I have this hooked up to my PS3 and the Panasonic SC-HT56 5.1 surround sound system. I am really enjoying this setup.

5 Stars wonderful television
Great television, delivered when expected. Found a nice website that told us how to configure the many options. After much research, on-line and local, Amazon had the best price.

5 Stars Samsung LN52A630 120Hz
My 62″ DLP TV went out on me for the second time. The first time, i had it repaired for about $400. So, when i noticed that it was on the fritz again. I started to look at what was out on the market. I wanted the biggest LCD i could afford. During my search i found one model to be atop all of the reviews. That was the Samsung LN52A650.

For months I searched and read everything i could find. The LN52A650 was the one to get and was a clear winner in every category, according to everyone elses’ reviews. One day I stumbled onto the 630.

A few days later, i found Amazon. The prices for both models would fluctuate daily, so i waited for the price to come down.

A couple weeks later I bought the 630. I love it. I don’t have anything to say but, its great. Physically, it is missing the fourth HDMI input and some 10,000:1 contrast. Whatever that means.

I am sure if I had the 650, i would say the same thing. Whichever of the ones you get, I am sure you will be happy.

5 Stars Couldn’t be happier!
Went back and forth between Samsung and Sony and then between this model and the 650. Chose this because of Matte finish. More than pleased with picture quality and aesthetics of the set. Easy delivery and setup, price was great (about 400 less than 2009 model). Very highly recommended.

5 Stars Great buy
Checked all the reviews, got a great price from amazon. Have tv for a month now, no problems great picture. Recommend buying!

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HDMI Cable 3ft 3 ft 1 3 1080P FOR PS3 TO DVD LCD HDTV

Brand New Premium 1-Meter / 3 FT Gold plated HDMI-HDMI Cable Model. The first industry-supported uncompressed all-digital audio/video interface, this HDMI cable provides an interface between any audio/video source such as a set-top box DVD player and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor such as a digital television (DTV). HDMI supports standard enhanced or high-definition video plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Features: HDMI male to HDMI male connectors Gold-plated for better connection Broadcast quality digital video, digital audio, and inter-component control signals all in one connection Supports uncompressed audio/video signals Fully HDCP compliant to provide highest level of signal quality Supports multiple audio formats Perfect for both high-definition video and standard video formats Shielded for maximum protection from RFI and EMI interference Up to 5Gbps transfer rate Compact and lightweight 3.28 FT

Monster HDMI 1000HD Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable 2 meters

HDMI places incredible performance demands on your digital A/V connections. It requires a truly high-bandwidth cable that can deliver enormous amounts of digital data without bit-error and signal degradation. Monster has created the Advanced HDMI 1000HD Ultra-High Speed Cable for those who demand the best in high definition home theater–both now and in the future. This cable is ideal for larger HDTVs, advanced projectors, and high definition AV sources. Monster designs the most advanced HDMI cables and certifies their performance for future generations of products. If the performance capabilities of this cable are ever exceeded by future generations of HDMI, Monster will replace this cable at no charge–see product packaging for further details.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Works
I purchased this cable as “refurbished”. Exactly the same as the ones in the stores..only way cheaper. I have three different brands of HDMI cables on my HT equip. and really can’t notice too much of a difference between any of them.

4 Stars Good Cables
This purchase really depends on the person. If your an audiophile, get the industry standard Monster. If your just an everyday kind of guy or gal then maybe make another choice.

3 Stars It works
Bought is at Amazon and have been satisfied with it, does it’s job, no problems with the product or delivery.

2 Stars Not worth the price
These cables do what they are supposed to, but there are way to many lower cost alternatives.

1 Star Please…
The premise of all Monster cable products is based on the well-known axiom that there is a sucker born every minute. Or at least, that’s how I see it, since Monster could not possibly charge the prices they do and stay in business if it were not for the existence of gullible people with lots of money who willingly buy into the hype without doing so much as basic research.

I bought a generic 10FT HDMI cable to run from an OPPO DV-983H to a Samsung LNT4069FX 40″. It works flawlessly, cost me about twenty dollars and supports the 1.3a standard. Need I say more?

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PlayStation 3 Consoles and Accessories

The ultimate high-definition entertainment experience has arrived. With the PlayStation 3 system, you get a free PlayStation Network membership, built-in Wi-Fi and 80GB of hard disk drive storage for games, music, videos and photos. And every PS3 comes with a built-in Blu-ray player to give you pristine picture quality and high-definition viewing experience. Whether it’s gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, experience it all with the PlayStation 3.

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