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2 Meter HDMI M M Cable

Brand new NEW HDMI to HDMI M/M Cable for PS3 1080p HDTV 1.3M Long; 100% new high quality ; A premium quality HDMI-HDMI cable suitable for use in HDTV, Home Theater, and business class projector based applications; Features gold-plated connectors, molded strain-relief, and mylar-foil shielding. Cable constructed using the high quality material for best contact connection between HDMI equipment.

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5 Stars Works great so far
Bought this instead of the $30-$200 options at local radio shack as connection between Sony Blu-Ray player and Bravia 52″ LCD. It works as advertised. See other poster’s excellent review on fact this one may not be certified to full bandwidth and others in the $2-$3 range are – I would go with one of those if buying it again but so far, no problems.

5 Stars uh huh
What can I say about a $3 HDMI cord, except thank you. I Love my PS3 and I love it even more in $3 HDMI. Looks like it cost $30.

4 Stars Pretty Good…
I’ve been using this cable for about a year now with my 52″ Samsung LCD & have not had any issues with it. It transfers a clear & sharp signal. The max resolution that I’ve used it with is 1080i (from my HD cable box). I have not used it yet with a Bluray player so I cannot comment on it’s 1080p capability. Overall, great cable for a very CHEAP price…great alternative to the very pricey cables found in stores.

1 Star In this case, I didn’t get what I paid for.
Sure, they were only a penny a piece when I bought them but still, I should have gotten what was advertised- HDMI cables that worked.

Only one out of 4 cables worked on any of my equipment. The fourth cable works only on my satellite tv box, but nothing else.

I continue to believe that no @!%*$ cable is worth anywhere near $60 and up. Wire is wire; I’m sure there are reasonably priced HDMI cables (like for under $10) that work and meet HDMI 1.3 high speed specs just as well as the $100+ Monsters. This ain’t one of them.

1 Star Garbage
Sure it’s cheap, but who cares if it doesn’t work. Bought two of these, neither of which work and had to go out and pay regular price for some that actually worked

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Sanus Systems MF215 B1 15 Inch to 37 Inch LCD TV 15 Inch Extending Full Motion Wall Mount Black

The VisionMount MF215 is a full-motion wall mount for small to medium LCD TVs. Sanus Systems’ Virtual Axis 3D technology allows mount to tilt, swivel, pan and extend with fluid motion in every direction possible up to 15″ from the wall. Full motion allows easy viewing from multiple angles, and adjustment knob enables TV to move easily while maintaining tension for the perfect viewing angle. Keyholes on faceplate slide onto TV and into place for effortless bracket alignment and easy installation. Includes two VESA-compatible TV brackets: large bracket fits 200 x 200, 200 x 100 and 100 x 100; small bracket fits 100 x 100 and 75 x 75 to accommodate virtually any 15″ to 37″ LCD TV or monitor up to 60 lbs.

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5 Stars Sanus solves under-cabinet mounting problem
The Sanus MF215-B1 full motion wall mount bracket allows installation under a wall cabinet. Because mounting brackets require that the tv be lifted above the bracket to connect the wall and tv segments of the bracket it is not possible to mount a tv close to the underside of a wall cabinet unless the swingarm extends beyond the face of the cabinet. With a 14-1/2″ swingarm, the MF215-B1 fills the bill. I mounted my 32″ Vizio within 1/8″ of the cabinet bottom allowing for full swingarm motion (tilt not required at that level) and enabling placement of a dvd player on the countertop under the tv. This saves countertop space and makes for an attractive installation.

4 Stars Works fine, would buy it again.
I have this attached to a 32″ Samsung LCD. Sturdy enough, simple install, no problems. You can scoot the tv forward, making your screen seem larger, avoid glare issues from windows…it’s definitely worth it to go “full motion”.

Best buy sells this item for $129 plus tax. So this is half the price!

5 Stars Works GREAT with Dell 24″ Flat Panel LCD
The MF215-B1 works great with the Dell 24″ Wide-LCD Monitors (Model 2409W). Installation instructions are very straight forward and includes additional parts to accommodate the various VESA mounts. Very solid construction, no unintentional sway, drag or other movement. Initially I was a little concerned about how well it would support the weight of the monitor when fully extending the arm but now I’m convinced that it will do the job just fine.

5 Stars great product
The tv full motion wall mount was perfect and arrived ahead of schedule. Thank you

5 Stars Sanus LCD Wall Mount MF-215-B1
The Sanus MF215-B1 is a excellent wall mount, especially for 15-37 inch LCD TV’s. It allows the LCD TV a full range of motion to adapt to any room conditions. The construction of the wall mount is top notch and all hardware and adapters are provided. You can’t go wrong with this wall mount.Sanus Systems MF215-B1 15-Inch to 37-Inch LCD TV 15-Inch Extending Full Motion Wall Mount (Black)

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Panasonic TC P50G15 50 VIERA G15 Series 1080p THX certified plasma HDTV

49.9″ screen (measured diagonally) * widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) *

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5 Stars Perfect video, Terrible Audio!
This is one of the best TVs that you can get with a reasonable price. Colors, contrast, refreshing rate are awesome. It is much more better than the LCD and LED TVs. Youtube and amazon video connection is really handy. without buying an appletv you can watch stuff on youtube and rent HD movies on amazon.If it has a blockbusters or netflix connection that would be better tho. It has a build in network card and gets its own IP. It also gives you information about the stock market and weather forecast with this vierra function. In summary video capabilities are much more better than the other tvs on the market.( the ones under 3k) The only negative thing that I can count is the audio. Godddd!!! I dont know why the hell they put those piece of …t speakerphones in this wonderful tv but they are really horrible. My portable ipod speakerphone is definitely better than those.

There is no need to spend to more money on the other models. This is better and cheaper.GO FOR IT!!!

5 Stars Excellent buy on an excellent product!
I rarely take the time to write product reviews, but in this case I felt like it was really worthwhile. I spent a few months researching TVs and I am always reading in forums, checking showrooms, etc. There are some fantastic TVs out there on both Plasma and LCD sides (LEDs still too expensive in my mind). After countless hours looking at all my options, I narrowed it down to a Samsung LCD or a Panasonic Plasma. This TV was to serve as the main family unit in the living room. I have a Sony PS3 (Blu-ray & games) and DirecTV HD DVR receiver to connect to the TV. My friend has a Samsung 650 LCD that has really nice color and decent performance, however I notice some motion issues when watching fast sports or with the PS3 connected. I also think the Samsung’s colors are a little unnatural. Already owning a 2 year old 42″ Panasonic Plasma (700u model), I was able to do a pretty good live comparison between the two before purchasing the G15. The plasma’s blacks were better and the color was more natural in my opinion. Also, the plasma didn’t show any artifacts or motion issues no matter the content unlike the LCD. [Yes both TVs were calibrated, so please don't flame me for giving my opinion] The bottom line to me is both are great TVs and you have to choose based on your needs and your taste. I decided to go with the G15 Panasonic after seeing a calibrated unit at my local store. It was absolutely beautiful. After owning the TV for more than a month, I can tell you that it was the right choice for me. I was really proud the other day when my brother-in-law (Samsung owner), watched a HD NFL game on my TV and stated it was the best picture he had ever seen.

Pros:

- Stunning picture quality right out of the box. Even better after slight calibration.

- Beautiful thin frame

- Great anti-reflective properties on the screen

- THX mode for movies (great at night)

- Very fast for games and sports

- Unbelievable blacks

- Natural and clean colors

- Plenty of connections

- Excellent DVD and gaming performance. New 1080p PS3 games look amazing as do Blu-rays.

- Works great with laptop connected as well

- Reasonable standard def performance (as good as most other sets that I have seen)

- Good remote

Cons:

- Sound is a little weak (pretty standard for most thin frame TVs). Best if you have a separate surround receiver.

- Not as many menu adjustments as some other TVs to dial in the picture, however it was so close out of the box that only minor adjustments were needed so this shouldn’t be an issue for most.

- Fairly heavy compared to similar size LCD.

- Uses a little more power than similar size LCD.

- Not quite as bright as LCD if using in very bright room. However, the screen is less reflective than most LCDs that I have seen.

I bought this TV on Amazon and got a great price as well as good shipping. The TV was delivered to my door in good packaging and without any damage.

If you are on the fence about this purchase, don’t hesitate to pull the trigger. If you prefer brilliant color over natural color then maybe the LCD is for you. I just can’t get past the motion issues with LCD even with the 120hz or the off-axis viewing issues. These are my opinions, so please check it out for yourself to make the decision that is right for you. I just can’t imagine a better TV for the price.

4 Stars Got it a few days ago
I looked forever for a new TV that 1.did not pixilate 2. fairly inexpensive, looked decent. I looked forever at lcd, leds, and plasma- I finally picked this one becuse a friend just got a LG plasma and it looked awesome. I took this one because it WAS on sale and had free shipping- plus the reviews were tops everywhere I looked. It shipped a little slower than I had hoped,(it was free so….) but arrived in one piece- he box was not damaged at all. Got it set up on the wall and hooked up. It looks great! The picture is fantastic. Of coure standard tv does not look great- but show me a lcd/led/plasma that does. HD looks super. I have had only the SLIGHTEST pixilation- by that I mean watching a football game with super fast pan- but that was over the air signal and the pixles were much smaller than and lcd I have seen. It just seems it does not do it nearly like a lcd. It does have a “partialy” matte screen. It is NOT shiny glass- but still have some reflection- mine is in a room with many windows/lights and I have had no issue- I DO think its lightly matte screen does help alot.

Cons: these are my isues with it- not enough to keep me from buying it again. The sound- good god, what the he11 was panasonic thinking, the sound is terrible. Down firing hollow/tinny speakers- obviously, most people use their own surround and this completley fixes the issue, but I am not set up for that yet so am stuck with crap for sound. Maybe its just me- it is OK, and very watch/listenable, but should be much better than it is. This may be better if it was on its stand and the sound reflected more than I am doing a it- its on the wall shooting down into a 24×24 room (our chairs are near the TV).

It does kick off some heat, but not as much as I expected. I think this one is rated somehow more efficient than previous ones

I give this TV a 4 ONLY for the sound- everything else is 5-star

5 Stars Best TV I have found, for both the quality, and for the money.
There were so many reasons that I was convinced I would never buy a plasma TV: 1. They run hot. 2. They use huge amounts of energy. 3. They last half as long as LCD-screen TV’s 4. The image burn-in ruins the display if you don’t watch it like a hawk constantly. 5. Plus, I live at over 6,000 feet above sea level and plasma sets are supposed to act strangely up here and make funny noises.

Well, after a GREAT deal of research of all kinds, I became convinced that, at least by 2009, none of this was true anymore. Still, I had had my heart set on a latest-generation Sony XBR for years, and it was just a matter of time before I got one. But that changed about six weeks ago.

My Panny G15 50″ plasma has an absolutely gorgeous picture — particularly when viewing presentations at 1080p, especially Blu-Ray movies. Hi-def cable shows look great also. And no matter what you’re watching, plasma really does give you ultra-deep blacks and contrast ratios that LCD TV’s simply are not physically capable of matching. And image burn-in? Really, unless you go off and leave the set displaying a static, unmoving image for many hours (at least) you are highly unlikely to have any burned-in image.

The Panasonic plasma sets are made by Panasonic itself, and it is one of the very few manufacturers that actually makes its own plasma screens. Perhaps this has some bearing on why the quality is so good. My set has the Energy Star seal, and it is reputed to use only half the power that plasma sets used as little as three years ago.

There is no “high-altitude” effect that I can see or hear at all, and I notice that today, Panasonic plasma sets are rated for at least 60,000 hours of life, which is the same as the rating for Sony XBR sets (with a tube, not a bulb). Another thing you should know is that there is nothing at all flimsy about the support pedestal. I’ve read some reviews that suggest it would be easy to break the stand, or tip the TV over. You’d have to deliberately crash right into the G15 in order to break the stand or knock it over because it is very sturdy indeed.

Oh, there was another motivation for buying the Panny G15 over an XBR9 — I saved one thousand dollars, comparing a 50″ G15 with a 52″ XBR9. Price was not my driving motivation because I’d waited over five year to carefully select a widescreen TV, but, if you like the Panny’s display better, and you save a thousand bucks? Kind of a no brainer.

Yes, there is one thing I’m not thrilled about with the Panny, and others have written about it, too — the rather mediocre in-set speakers. This isn’t a big deal for me since I always port the audio to my home theater stereo when watching a presentation in which I even care very much about the audio. Still, yes, the speakers in my wonderful old Toshiba 36″ CRT set were quite a bit better.

Last bit of advice: DO NOT clean the screen of a Panasonic G15 except exactly as instructed in the owner’s manual! Do NOT use Windex or any product with ammonia. The G15 has an excellent anti-reflective coating and you don’t want to mess it up!

5 Stars Excellent HDTV, replaces the TC-P50G10
I’m ashamed to admit, then I never even inspected this TV in person before buying it. All the reviews were so good, I felt confident buying it. However, I was first going to purchase the Panasonic VIERA G10 Series TC-P50G10 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV, as the price difference wasn’t clear as to what was different. Fortunately, I waited a few extra days, and most resellers starting going out of stock on the G10, so I moved to the G15. And the G15 is actually cheaper now than the G10, which I’ve heard is discontinued.

The G15 is about 2″ thinner, and supposedly has an extra anti-glare coating. I’m amazed at how little glare there is for a plasma, and the ability to view it at extreme angles. I’m even contemplating not buying the full-motion mount, because I may not even need it.

The menu’s are easy to use and understand, nice big fonts. Only gripe, of which I’m hoping to find a solution, is that when watching 4:3 shows, the TV fills the sides with grey background color, instead of black.

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Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC P58S1 58 Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Black

Panasonic’s VIERA S1 Series Plasma HDTVs are perfect for sports and cinema-quality movies. Panasonic’s Neo PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed images, deep blacks and remarkable brightness, and all with lower power consumption.600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1,080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into data. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects.It’s easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos right after you take them. Simply insert an SD card into VIERA to display photos on the large screen. You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects. It’s much more fun when you can view them on a large-screen HDTV with family and friends in 1920 x 1080-pixel high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio.VIERA Link allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable.

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5 Stars Panasonic tc-p58s1
I bought this TV from Amazon. That was a decision arrived at only after a long and meticulous research about plasma vs LCD-LED. I also did a comparison between Panasonic S1 and V10 models. I used extensive reviews of postings by owners at the AVS forums. I already owned a Panasonic 50″ plasma, a Samsung LCD 52″ so I have a pretty good idea of what I want and need.

First and foremost I want a TV which is reliable and free of defects. So in comparing Samsung and Panasonic plasmas, I have to say that the reports of buzzing noise from Samsung sets turned me off. About 34% of those onwers polled a avs forums reported the problem. Although this was based on only a few hundred people and thhe sample was not random and statistically meaningless, it does indicate a potential problem. So I ruled out the Samsung plasma.

The difference in price between the S1 and V10 Panasonic is substantial for me. You can see for yourself at Amazon depending on the size you prefer. In addition, the S1 has the same glass panel as the V10 being a 2009 model. What the S1 does not have is Viera Internet connection and more picture control in the menu. The V10 is also thinner and is reported by reviewers and owners to have a better picture.

Most people already have Pandora, Netflix, youtube etc… internet connection through their BD players or Tivo. So internet is really something I do not want nor need. I figure that with Service Menu (SM) adjustements, called offsets of the various parameters posted by professional calibrators, the S1 picture can be tweaked to about 95-98% of the V10 at a substantial savings.

I ruled out LCD-LED because of the size limitation.

So how did I make out.

1. Delivery was made by Pilot, two persons who helped setup the set and plug in the power to see if everything is working. I was very grateful and gave them a significant tip.

2. I used the breakin slided and turned down the contrast and brightness settings during the first 120 hours. Then I adjusted the SM offsets and the result is a picture a bright as my Samsung LCD and with far better black and color. No green or red push.

3. I have no use for Viera Cast available from my BD player. So S1 was the right choice for me.

4. I have windows facing the TV so there is reflection and glare.

5. The TV is 20% heavier than the Samsung for the same size, but it is really well built. No buzz. No dead pixels.

I am pretty content with my choice of the S1. the V10 is a better set but I did not regret my purchase.

5 Stars 58″ Panasonic
For the money this is the best plasma TV for it’s size. Out standing picture Very easy to use remote.

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Lx Dual Desk Mount Arm Silver

Innovative multi-monitor configuration with the flexibility to work the way you want it to. Make the most of your valuable workspace with the Ergotron LX Desk Mount Arms. This ingenious tool lets you use your notebook screen when docked into a networked system. The LX Dual Desk Mount Arm creates a productive side-by-side dual display configuration when you add an external LCD. Lifting your notebook computer and LCD monitor off the desktop reclaims worksurface and positions the screens to relieve eye, neck and back strain.PRODUCT FEATURES:Makes a productive dual-display configuration;Versatile: Use with a notebook and LCD, or with two LCDs;Position your notebook and LCD screen for maximum ergonomic comfort to relieve eye, neck and back strain;Free up your desktop to increase your workspace;Easy-to-use – simple installation and effortless operation.

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5 Stars Accomodates maximum desktop thickness of 1 7/8″
I didn’t see any mention of how thick a desk this unit could mount to so I figured it could mount to varying thickness. Unfortunately, my desk is granite on top of stainless silver frame so at 2.75″ it is pretty thick around the desktop edges. If you order this unit, be sure your desktop thickness is 1 7/8″ or less — or else the mounting clamp will not fit. Too bad for me as the unit is nice quality and the silver finish would have matched my stainless steel desk frame very well.

5 Stars An engineering marvel
The parts and instruction booklets (with many languages) looked intimidating, but it only took me 15 minutes to put it together (using the desk clamp option, with laptop tray to hold a 17″ Macbook Pro and a 24″ Samsung LCD.)

This is one of the products that really pay attention to details and do the right thing and free from WTFs. I’m very impressed with the build quality, ease of assembly and range of adjustments. It comes with two 100×100mm VESA mount extension plates (default is 75×75mm) which is needed for my 24″ monitor. Assembly tools (allen wrench etc.) are included.

Should’ve bought earlier and will buy again.

5 Stars Very Sturdy and Attractive for Dual Monitor Setups
I am using two big Dell 24″ monitors in portrait mode, and find that although this is probably above max rated weight for the product it handles them pretty well. Setup is easy and system looks good (for what it is).

5 Stars Just fantastic!
I was all set to buy a different manufacturer’s dual monitor arm. While surfing trying to find the best price I stumbled across a review of dual monitor arms that lead me to Amazon and the Lx. Wow! am I happy it did.

I have mounted HP 24″ and 19″ wide screen monitors. I was a little concerned because the specs said 22″ was the maximum but it holds my 24″ just fine.

The fit and finish of the Lx Dual Mount is truly outstanding. The assembly instructions are clear. All together it took me about 30 minutes to have it set up. A little adjustment of the tension on the arms and the monitors are held rock solid and still easy to adjust.

I love it when a porduct exceeds my expectations and the Lx Dual Monitors arms certainly did that. You won’t be disappointed with this!

4 Stars Very sturdy construction, man is it bulky!
So I really like the stand as a whole.

I am using it with 2 24 inch WFP2408 monitors from Dell and they look beautiful. I just wanted to tell everyone that the space of desktop will be available as you would expect, at least below the monitors, however you might not realize that the more room you have behind your desk the more flexible you will be able to be.

Because my desk is against a wall, I really do not have the flexibility to place my monitors anywhere I want and perhaps a more compact device would cut it down, perhaps not.

Additionally I did not see where it indicated the clamp would be sufficient to handle both 24 inch monitors so I drilled a whole into the desk and placed the stand through it securely tightening the apparatus. It is holding like a champ even when I am moving things around.

I am very impressed with the construction of the device I guess I just wished it could be more compact, but I assume there is a give and take with that.

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