Best Blu-ray HTIB we've reviewed; PS3 Slim announcement

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	What's hot this week David Katzmaier CNET.com Samsung's HT-BD1250 the best budget Blu-ray HTIB we've reviewed Samsung's HT-BD1250 home theater system has built-in Blu-ray, streaming media from Netflix and Pandora, and excellent audio and video quality, making it our top budget (street price as low as $500) Blu-ray all-in-one system so far. Read the full review.  Samsung HT-BD1250 photos  Blu-ray HTIBs compared: Incredible bang-for-your-buck  CNET's quick guide to Blu-ray Samsung HT-BD1250 Popular home theater reviews Panasonic TC-P50V10  Check prices Logitech Harmony 900  Check prices Samsung HT-BD1250  Check prices Samsung PN50B650  Check prices Panasonic TC-P50G10  Check prices Home theater reviews and news Review: Tons of streaming content and solid sound in LG's BD HTIB The LG LHB953 combines Blu-ray, a ton of streaming media content, and solid AV quality into an all-in-one home theater system that scores high on the value quotient. Read more  Check prices Review: Eviant's affordable, compact portable LCD digital TV The Eviant T7 7-inch portable TV works well as a kitchen TV or for use on the road so long as you don't stray too far from a charging source for too long. Read more  Check prices Report: Sony's OLED TVs on hold Nobody, least of all Sony, ever said it would be easy to start cranking out OLED TVs. It doesn't help matters to be in a financial crunch. So it should come as little surprise that losses in Sony's TV division are driving the electronics giant to put a hold on future OLEDs TVs. Read more  Read a review of Sony's first OLED TV. Everything you need to know about the PS3 Slim The PS3 Slim is now a reality. The compact console will be available on September 1 for $299. In the meantime, we've got Brian Tong's hands-on video on the PS3 Slim, along with a quick mini-FAQ on the new PS3. Read more  Photo: PS3 'Fat' vs. PS3 Slim Crave Panasonic fixes X1 plasma screens, questions remain David Katzmaier When I reviewed Panasonic's entry-level 2009 50-inch plasma TV back in April, the TC-P50X1, I mostly liked what I saw aside from one strange issue. The screen showed faint diagonal lines seemingly embedded in the screen. Fast-forward to late July, more than halfway through the product's lifespan, and it seems Panasonic has fixed the problem. That's all well and good, and Panasonic deserves credit for finally addressing the problem. But questions remain, and Panasonic has not been forthcoming. Read more The Audiophiliac Woodstock: The good, the bad, and the ugly Posted by Steve Guttenberg I bought a ticket and was ready to go to Woodstock; however, my ride chickened out and I missed the seminal musical event of the 1960s. The thing is, over the course of those three days in August 1969, I, even a 20-year-old, was glad I missed it. Sure, three days of peace and music sounds nice, but Woodstock was an instant media legend. Granted, great bands were there by the helicopter load; but the sound, as best as I could tell, was awful for the crowd gathered.  Read more  Reader reaction to the PS3 Slim announcement 1. It's about friggin' time. 2. I'm loving the logo. 3. It'll be interesting to see how Microsoft fires back. 4. I'd rather have the slightly larger, prettier one. 5. They should stop milking people for money. 6. The PS2 Slims are space heaters. 7. I hope this one doesn't sound like a jet engine. 8. Slam Dunk: Sony saves it's fourth quarter. 9. Looks like a battery for a camcorder in the '80s. 10. It still looks like a George Foreman grill....just squashed.   Related Newsletters Stay informed on the tech topics that matter to you most CNET offers a wide variety of newsletters on everything from tech industry news to the latest games and gear. Browse the entire list now. Manage newsletters More CNET home theater resources  Best HDTVs overall  High-performance HDTVs  CNET's HDTV World  Best plasma HDTVs  Best HDTV values  Blu-ray guide  Best LCD HDTVs  Football-friendly HDTVs  HDTV resolution explained  Best cheap LCD HDTVs  Sub-$250 Blu-ray players  Plasma vs. LCD vs. RPTV  Best home video products  Netflix-enabled video players  1080p vs. 720p: The final word  Best home audio gear  Best universal remotes  CES 2009: Full coverage
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