Zoom in: Samsung UN55D8000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver)

We just installed our brand new tv a few days ago and already love it!

We've had a couple HDTVs before, but the picture quality on this Samsung is miles above and beyond anything we have ever seen before. You can see little details on the screen you never would have noticed before - from smudges in people's eye make up, to individual pieces of grass moving in the wind. Since we don't have our sound system hooked up yet, we have been able to test out the built in speakers. For such an incredibly skinny tv (less than 2 inches!) the sound quality is very good. I would still recommend getting a sound system to go with it so you can get better range of sound. But if you do not already own one and don't want to shell out the money, the speakers on this sucker will do fine.

Samsung's "Smart Hub" internet features are wonderful as well. Very intuitive and easy to use. We've already utilized the Pandora and Netflix apps, and are excited to play with others. The double sided Qwerty remote it comes with makes both typing in the apps, and normal tv viewing incredibly easy.

Zoom in: Kindle, Wi-Fi, Graphite, 6 inch Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology - Includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers

This Kindle is ideal for reading on the go. I wouldn't get the larger size if you like to carry it around a lot. Pdf support is ok, though navigating pdf files is quirky at best. Sometimes paging back is way too slow, not just on pdf. Paging forward is a bit faster, though it could definitely be improved.

Some interaction metaphors are a bit off, for example: you can't bulk add books to a collection; The 5-way is a bit clunky and you will hit the 'back' key a few times by accident if you have big fingers like me.

The lack of a numeric row on the keyboard is hard to explain, the space is right there, just a 0-9 top row on the keyboard would make entering numbers much less annoying. Oh, and the lack of ePub support is a bit annoying too, you have to circumvent it with software that converts .epub to .mobi Other than that, the Kindle is a superb book reader, the e-ink screen is sharp and glare-free (well, close enough), and the battery life is just out of this world; Look forward to not having to charge it for weeks if you leave wireless off most of the time.

For serious readers, I wouldn't take a second look at any other e-readers. I've had mine for a month and already 1000+ pages read!

Zoom in: Nikon D5100 16.2MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

As a former D90 shooter, I can say without reservation that the D5100 is now Nikon's biggest bang for the buck. The AF accuracy on this camera is much better than what I experienced with the D90. Image quality is astoundingly superior (i.e, great noise reduction while image stays sharp, sharp, sharp).

Contrary to what has been written by others, I find the "i" (Information menu) option for changing settings (e.g., ISO) to be quite fast and easy, once you "get" how to use it (in lieu of hunting for buttons or dials or button/dial combinations for everything). And, most importantly, the Command dial is still where it should be for quickly changing exposure settings.

In agreement with others, if you want a heavier APS-C camera and want to pay $400(US) more for all those buttons, be my guest and buy the Nikon D7000 instead. Perhaps you need a larger viewfinder, or have older and/or AF-D lenses you want to keep, so you need a built-in AF (camera) motor to focus. If so, then spending the additional money for the D7000 might be worth it. But if you stay with Nikon's line-up, only a heavier/more expensive FX D700 can truly produce better IQ (and I would say perhaps, depending on conditions, because the resolution of the D5100 is really phenomenal).

Zoom in: Samsung DROID CHARGE 4G Android Phone

This is a great phone! The user interface is awesome and super intuitive! Upgrading to this after the Blackberry Tour was revolutionary for me, BUT when people say the battery life on this phone kind of sucks, don't take the light-heartedly.

I usually wake up, check my email on the phone, use the 3G/4G lightly throughout the day, and place a perhaps 10 minute phone call, and within 5-6 hours of being pulled off the charger, it is needing to be plugged in again. This is with the wifi turned off, the screen turned all the way down, the GPS off, and only my email syncing. I just bought the extended battery which I hope will allow me to get through the entire day without charging it.

Zoom in: LG 42LK520 42-Inch 1080p LCD TV

This LG 42LK520 is replacing my well-loved Toshiba CRT tv (which, to my dismay, refused to age or give any sign it was ready to quit and justify my purchase), so I can't claim great sophistication when it comes to comparing modern, flat-panel TVs.

Having said that, I couldn't be happier with this LG. The image is crisp and true. The color saturation on the default setting is perhaps a touch brighter than life - which I'm sure can be manipulated easily, but I rather like seeing the world with bright green grass and impossibly blue sky, so I haven't bothered. The trumotion works well and so far I have seen no after-image or blur. The sound quality is good, but not great, but it matters little to me as I run it through my fairly old home theatre system which makes the whole experience quite wonderful. I even like the subtle light that glows on the lower right corner and turns from red to blue when you turn the tv on - totally unrelated to the tv's performance, but it's just cool and makes the tv look expensive. I am enjoying this TV tremendously, and sometimes will turn it on just to look at how nice the picture is.

Zoom in: Apple iMac MC813LL/A 27-Inch Desktop

Love it, love it, love it!!! I thoroughly researched this before I bought it, so I knew just what I was getting. I am am an Apple fanatic; have an Iphone, Ipad and Macbook Pro. This computer replaced my Imac 20" and has performed flawlessly for the month I have had it. 

A few months back I canceled my satellite TV and use nothing but the web, Netflix and over the air broadcasts for my entertainment and news fix. I will save enough just by getting rid of the 140 a month satellite bill to pay for this purchase in a year. On the downside, I work so much that I haven't had much time to really check out every aspect of the Imac. 

The new version of ILife has many positive improvements. I bought the Kindle book Apple Training series Ilife 11 to learn how to use the new features. If you have the money and you need a new computer, buy this. I know PC's are cheaper but they have a lot more headaches involved. Once you get a Mac you will never go back!

Zoom in: Samsung Infuse 4G Android Phone (AT&T)

What can I say. I really love this phone. It's quick. It's fast on the download. Typing is accurate. The camera is good. The styling is great. It's slim. Having the larger screen just makes everything so much easier - and it's exciting for multimedia.

I was disappointed that Tango wasn't working quite right, so I went to the Tango Web site to find a cure. Evidentally, there are a few different Samsung phones, including the Infuse, that are having trouble with sending a rotated and zoomed in video to the other party. The tech support said that they are aware of the problem and that the engineers are working on a fix.

One great benefit - you can use the Amazon App Store without taking extraordinary measures or rooting the phone. This is not possible on all ATT phones, so it's a welcome change. It means you can take advantage of the free app they offer every day and use your Amazon account to purchase apps.

I was worried about the phone fitting into my jeans pocket and allowing me to sit down. I found out that if I rotate it sideways, I can sit down easily. It's very slim and light, so you don't feel like you are carrying a brick. I'm so happy that I got this phone.