Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Video Hardware Editors, Eric Gill and Holly Blumenthal FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * Our Favorites: Panasonic PV-M349 13" TV/VCR combo, Sony CCD-TRV43 Handycam Hi8 camcorder, Sony SLV-779HF VHS hi-fi VCR * Top of the Line: Sony DCR-TRV900 Handycam digital video camcorder * Exceptional Value: Toshiba SD-2109 DVD-Video player * Innovations: Replay Networks 2020 Personal Television Server * Bestsellers: Philips/Magnavox CCA192AT 19" TV/VCR combo, Panasonic DVD-L50 PalmTheater portable DVD-Video player, Motion Systems BCV12 compact camcorder carry case OUR FAVORITES ************* Panasonic PV-M349 13" TV/VCR combo http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000J3WM/entertainmentsit Whether you're placing it on a kitchen countertop or bringing it to a cabin in the woods, Panasonic's TV/VCR "combi" is an ideal way to avoid the hookup hassles of separate video components. The two-head VCR and mono sound system produce acceptable performance for small rooms. Features include a remote control and front AV inputs for a second video device. An alarm clock and built-in FM radio with nine station presets let you wake up to music or video. Sony CCD-TRV43 Handycam Hi8 camcorder http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JMN1/entertainmentsit Sony manages to provide a great range of advanced features in this affordable Hi8 camcorder. The 2.5-inch swivel LCD screen makes it easy to shoot at any angle, and the combination of a 330x digital zoom and image stabilization lets you get in close to the action. We were especially enthralled with its infrared night recording capability--we were able to get clear, bright video at a dim campfire outing. Sony SLV-779HF VHS hi-fi VCR http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JH49/entertainmentsit This hi-fi VCR is surprisingly simple to hook up. Color-coded cables make the job easy, and the self-setting clock makes the old joke about VCRs passe. Among the many features available, we were particularly impressed with the onscreen icon bar, which indicates how much time is left on a given tape while you're watching a movie. Front AV jacks allow you to dub tapes from one VCR to the SLV-779HF, and the VCR Plus+ onscreen program guide makes it easy to record TV shows. TOP OF THE LINE *************** Sony DCR-TRV900 Handycam digital video camcorder http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000206CT/entertainmentsit Interested in filmmaking? If you're serious about quality, Sony's digital DCR-TRV900 is the camcorder of choice for pros and advanced amateurs alike. It has three CCDs (instead of one) for amazing color reproduction and sharpness. With analog input recording and optical image stabilization, this camcorder packs professional power into a consumer friendly package. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE ***************** Toshiba SD-2109 DVD-Video player http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000J3OO/entertainmentsit This is a superb entry-level DVD-Video player, largely because Toshiba focused on the essentials. It's equipped with Digital Theater Sound (DTS) and Dolby Digital outputs, as well as component-video and S-Video outs. It also offers analog decoding from Dolby Digital sources, karaoke-microphone inputs, headphone jacks, and three camera-angle selections. With Toshiba's Video Black Level expansion circuitry, you can adjust the picture's overall contrast range for deeper blacks, which we found valuable in low-light environments. INNOVATIONS *********** Replay Networks 2020 Personal Television Server http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00002ST80/entertainmentsit Just in time for Thanksgiving, Replay Networks has released its second-generation Personal Television Server, which offers 20 hours of recording time--twice the capacity of previous models. The 2020, which reproduces recorded programs with a picture quality superior to VHS, also has a newly designed remote control to simplify the process of digitally recording TV programs to the hard disk. We were particularly impressed with the instant replay feature, which allowed us to rewatch a seven-second segment from a ballgame, then return where we left off. You can also bypass recorded commercials during playback with a QuickSkip feature. BESTSELLERS *********** Philips/Magnavox CCA192AT 19" TV/VCR combo http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JBMK/entertainmentsit At 19 inches, this set may seem like a throwback to the '80s. But with the built-in VCR, we can live without the extra inch of screen space. It's like getting a free VCR with your TV--and we like that! You also get front-panel AV inputs and a built-in VCR auto head cleaner. Panasonic DVD-L50 PalmTheater portable DVD-Video player http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JFMK/entertainmentsit This ultrathin DVD player is one of our hottest-selling products, and for a good reason: it's very cool. The mini-LCD screen will keep the kids preoccupied on those long rides to Grandma's house during the holidays, and the built-in headphone jack allows them to listen in virtual surround sound. Motion Systems BCV12 compact camcorder carry case http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000028U2K/entertainmentsit We've got a great price on this soft-sided carry case for compact camcorders (8mm, Hi8, VHS-C, or digital formats). It protects your valuable electronics from dust, moisture, and shock. It also fits SLR cameras. ****** Looking for power tools? From screwdrivers to scroll saws, our brand-new Home Improvement Store offers the planet's best selection of tools and more. 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