Rob Sabin

Sharp LC-52LE700UN 52-Inch LCD HDTV

Test Report: A second-gen LED that's among the best in its class.

By Rob Sabin
Posted January 29, 2010

Key Features $2,000 Sharpusa.com • 1080p resolution • Full-array LED backlight •

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Panasonic TC P58V10 58-inch Plasma HDTV

Test Report: You won't find a better picture at this price.

By Rob Sabin
Posted February 25, 2010

Key Features $2,700 panasonic.com • 58-inch, 1080p-resolution screen • THX-certifi

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LG BD590 Network Blu-ray Disc Player

A 250 GB hard disk is just one of the many extras in this unit.

By Rob Sabin
Posted May 27, 2010

"The real story here isn’t just A/V quality, but how easily the LG BD590 lets you access different media. You’ll want to access your stuff all the time because it’s always all there and easy to get at, and it’s guaranteed to play without hiccups."

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Test Report: Toshiba BDX2700 Blu-ray Player

This web-savvy Blu-ray player offers excellent picture quality and an eclectic selection of content.

By Rob Sabin
Posted September 17, 2010

Key Features $200 ($250 list) tacp.toshiba.com • Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) Blu-ray player

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Test Report: LG 47LE8500 LCD HDTV

Full array LED backlighting and local dimming make this panel an outstanding performer.

By Rob Sabin
Posted October 22, 2010

These days, LED-backlit LCD TVs get a lot of attention, thanks in part to their super-thin form factor. This is especially true for edge-lit LED models.

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Review: Ultimate Ears UE 18 Pro Earphones

UE gives their flagship custom model some sonic upgrades.

By Rob Sabin
Posted November 15, 2010

Key Features$1350 Ultimateears.com• 4-way design with six proprietary balanced armature drivers in each earpiece

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Test Report: Samsung PN58C7000 3D Plasma HDTV

Excellent performance in any dimension.

By Rob Sabin
Posted December 23, 2010

Despite the rising popularity of LED-backlit LCD TVs, plasma has remained a favored display technology for many critical viewers who think it delivers the more natural, film-like picture. What it hasn't delivered, at least in the past, is the svelte profile and sleek styling that you get with LED-backlit LCD sets.

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