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Offering an incredible feature set and exceptional quality for its price, Samsung’s fifth-generation 42-inch HP-S4253 plasma TV uses the company’s proprietary electronic chassis and the latest DNIe enhancement circuitry to deliver outstanding brightness, contrast, and image clarity. Use it for home theater and use it for your PC–it’s perfect for both. In addition to a standard-broadcast NTSC tuner, it also features an integrated ATSC tuner that can capture over-the-air digital broadcasts from local network affiliates (the set will still require a set-top tuner for receiving non-terrestrial HD broadcasts from channels like HBO or Discovery).
The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. Thanks to the new 13-bit processing capability of DNIe, the HP-S4253 can produce over 549 billion colors (compared to the one billion colors that TVs with 10-bit processing can produce.

This set features a 1024 x 768-pixel resolution, 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, 175-degree viewing angle, brightness rating of 1300 cd/m2 (candela per square meter), and an amazing 10000:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV’s ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail.

The anti-glare plasma panel offers several protective features to resist burn-in, including auto pixel shift, signal pattern processing, and white screen function. It’s rated for a 60,000-hour panel life (6 hours of usage a day for 27 years). Other features include:

* Picture-in-picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources.
* Parental Control (V-Chip) helps parents monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits.
* Auto volume leveler keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing.
* Multi-lingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
* Side A/V input

High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the sides of the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass. It produces 10 watts of power per channel (for 20 watts total) and offers the following connection options:

* Composite (RCA audio/video): 2 inputs (1 on the side)
* S-Video: 2 inputs (1 on the side)
*Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 2 inputs
* HDMI: 2 inputs
* PC: 1 D-Sub15 input
* RF: 2 inputs
* Digital audio: 1 coaxial and 1 optical

Tech Talk

HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV–all over a single cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It supports all ATSC formats–standard (SDTV), enhanced (EDTV), and high (HDTV).

TruSurround XT audio adds three new audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

* Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Ã’focusÃ“ during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
* TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
* The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.
* Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound.

What’s in the Box

Plasma TV, remote control (with batteries), power cord, printed operating instructions

Product Description

Samsung HPS4253 42″ Plasma HDTV

Product Description

Samsung’s HP-S4253 42″ High-Definition Plasma TV with HDTV Tuner enriches your life. With its incredible new technology you’ll enjoy outstanding contrast and brightness and vivid colors. The powerful, 42-inch plasma display delivers outstanding brightness, contrast and overall picture clarity. The TV comes equipped with an NTSC/ATSC tuner for instant enjoyment of the latest HDTV broadcasts. You’ll also get the latest DNIe picture enhancements for superior graphics, Split-screen and PiP features let you view more than one show at a time, for easier channel browsing. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround Sound experience through the two-speaker internal playback system. The simple HDMI connection makes it simple to make the HP-S4253 a part of your home entertainment system. 13-bit processing (549 billion colors) Split screen function Picture-in-Picture DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) FilterBright anti-glare filter Viewing Angle - 175 degrees (horizontal and vertical) 3D Y/C digital comb filter Audio pixel shift (burn-in resistance) 15-watt per channel amplifier Built-in 1-way, 2-speaker system SRS TruSurround XT TrueWide design with narrow bottom bezel speaker Rear A/V Connections - 2 HDMI connections, 2 YPbPr(Component), S-Video, Composite, PC (RGB) in Side A/V Connections - S-Video, Composite input, headphone jack Power save feature 60,000 hour panel life

Technical Details

Screen size: 42 inches
TV type: Plasma
HDTV capable: Yes, with integrated ATSC tuner
Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Speaker wattage per channel: 10 watts
Number of speakers: 2
Response time: n/a
Brightness: 1300 cd/m2
Contrast ratio: 10,000:1
Viewing angle: 175 degrees
Comb filter: 3D Y/C digital comb filter
3:2 pulldown correction: No
Scan velocity modulation: No
Line doubling: No
Color temperature control: No
Includes DVD player: No
Includes VCR: No
Signal type: NTSC, ATSC
Auto channel setup: Yes
Closed captioning: Yes
Last-channel recall: Yes
Multilingual menu: Yes
Parental control: Yes
Picture-in-picture (PIP): Yes
Remote control: Yes
SAP: Yes
Sleep timer: Yes
Composite A/V: 2
S-Video: 2
Component video: 2
DVI: 0
HDMI: 2
RF: 2
PC VGA: 1
USB: 0
Firewire: 0
Headphone jack: 0
Front/Side AV jacks: Side
Surround sound: Yes, virtual
Sound leveler system: Yes
Item width: 41.5 inches
Item height: 30.1 inches with stand
Item depth: 13.4 inches with stand
Item weight: 108 pounds
Stand included: Yes
Wall mount type: Information unavailable
Power consumption: 380 watts
Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
In the box: Plasma TV, remote control (with batteries), power cord, printed operating instructions

Storm Launcher (BH020)

HART (1-800-HART) — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 18:27:18 +0000

Product Description

The versatile, all-terrain Storm Launcher hydroplane features a four-way 27MHz wireless controller that lets you pilot the vehicle from up to 300 feet away. Throttle it up and down; veer it left and right! Dual motors allow the Storm Launcher to quickly rip across the water, slide across land and catapult up into the air. Features horizontal and vertical tail wings and a rear stabilizer. The turbo thrust gives the streamlined vehicle a 25 percent power boost. Press the “Land” button to decrease engine speed and glide home. Constructed of rugged, crash-resistant foam. Measures 20″ x 14″ x 6 3/4″; weighs 2 lbs. Runs on one lithium polymer rechargeable battery (charger and battery included). Remote runs on 6 AA batteries (included). Ages 10 and older. 90-day warranty.

Product Features

* All-terrain Storm Launcher hydroplane features a four-way 27MHz wireless controller that lets you pilot the vehicle from up to 300 feet away.
* Throttle it up and down; veer it left and right!
* Dual motors allow it to quickly rip across the water, slide across the land and catapult it up into the air.
* Press the “Land” button to decrease engine speed and glide home.
* Runs on one lithium polymer rechargeable battery (charger and battery included). Remote runs on 6 AA batteries (included).

UNIDEN 5.8 GIGAHERTZ DUAL HANDSET PHONE

HART (1-800-HART) — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 23:03:49 +0000

UNIDENÃ‚Â® / UNIDEN 5.8 GIGAHERTZ DUAL HANDSET PHONE

Uniden’s newest cordless phones bring power, clarity, security and value!

Operating on the latest 5.8GHz frequency band, these Digital Spread Spectrum cordless phones bring communication to a whole new level.

5.8 GHz Digital Spread Spectrum
Dual Handset System (2 handsets included in package)
Digital Answering System - The TRU5865-2 utilizes microchip technology (no more tapes or moving parts.) This ensures clearer recordings and longer life.
Base Dual Keypad/Speakerphone
Handset Speakerphone - This feature gives you the freedom to use the handset as a speakerphone.
Caller ID/Call Waiting
Handset to Handset Call Transfer
Tri-Lingual Caller ID Display Menus - English/French/Spanish
Phone Book Memory
100 Dynamic CID/Memory Locations
Headset Jack
4 Melody Ring Tones and 6 normal Ring Tones
Handset Status LED
Last Three Number Redial
Any Key Answer
Battery Life - 8 Day Standard, 4 Hr. Talk
Caller ID Scroll During Call
NiMH Battery Included
New Message Waiting Indication (H/S LED) This product is quality reconditioned by the manufacturer, it has been tested to meet original factory specifications. It comes with all parts and instruction manuals the same as brand new. Manufacturer’s warranty is included.

List Price: $147.50
Our Price: $115.90
You Save: $31.60

Available for shipment within 2 business days.

This product is shipped to: United States or Canada

Tags: UNIDENÃ‚Â®, UNIDEN, 5.8, GIGAHERTZ, DUAL, HANDSET, PHONE

Castle Guard Knight Lamp

HART (1-800-HART) — Thu, 25 May 2006 21:05:39 +0000

Castle Guard Knight Lamp

Castle Guard Knight Lamp is a handsome knight that will help light your way. The knight is cast in polyresin and hand painted with amazing detail.

Castle Guard Knight Lamp stands 30″ tall and is crafted and painted to look like the original vintage. Exquisite realism and quality.

The term “knight” originates from the Anglo-Saxon name for a boy: “cniht”. Most early knights were not much more than hired “boys” who performed military service and took oaths of loyalty to any well-to-do nobleman or warlord offering the most promise of money or war booty.

Overall Height: 30″

Tags: Castle, Guard, Knight, Lamp

Panasonic PT-AE700U High-Definition Home Cinema LCD Projector

HART (1-800-HART) — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 07:06:51 +0000

Features:

Smooth Screen technology for smooth, film-like images
Measures 13.2 x 3.7 x 10.6 inches (W x H x D) and weighs just 7.9 pounds
High-definition HDMI, component-video, composite-video, S-video, and RGB inputs
1,280 x 720 native HD resolution (displays 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, and 1080i inputs)
1,000 ANSI lumens brightness, up to 2,000:1 contrast ratio; widescreen (16:9) native aspect ratio, 4:3 compatible

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Product Details

Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 13.2 x 3.7 inches ; 12.0 pounds
Shipping Weight: 12.2 pounds. (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
ASIN: B00076QBUA
Item model number: PT-AE-700U
Average Customer Review: based on 2 reviews. (Write a review.)
Amazon.com Sales Rank:
Today: #14,499 in Electronics
Yesterday: #7,549 in Electronics
Date first available at Amazon.com: December 21, 2004
This page was created by a seller.

Tags: Panasonic, PT-AE700U, High-Definition, Home, Cinema, LCD, Projector

2.4Ghz Cordless Headset Phone

HART (1-800-HART) — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:54:11 +0000

ThinkGeek Electronics - 2.4Ghz Cordless Headset Phone

Hands-free operation!

Plantronics’ CT12 2.4 GHz Cordless Headset Telephone is an ultra-compact single-line telephone, offering hands-free convenience and comfort. The phone includes a convertible 2 in 1 headset that allows you to choose between over-the-head stability or over-the-ear convenience. The noise-canceling microphone offers superior sound clarity, and eliminates annoying background noise. The phone also features Firefly, a unique boom-mounted indicator light that lets others know when you are on the phone, helping to prevent unintended interruptions.

Model CT12

Ultra-compact remote unit fits in the palm of your hand and features a convenient belt/clothing clip that remains attached even while charging.
2.4GHz Digital Technology allows for increased calling range and digital security.
10-number speed dial, redial and volume control/mute
Firefly In-use indicator light lets others know you are on the phone.
Noise-canceling microphone eliminates background noise.
Caller ID Ready/Call Waiting display: On the remote unit, lets you see who’s calling.
Extended Talk/Standby Time: 5.5 hour continuous talk time and 10 day standby.
100 caller ID / memory locations
Choice of 10 ring tones
Includes phone base with charger, remote dial pad with rechargeable battery and belt clip, convertible lightweight headset, AC adapter
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year

Tags: 2.4Ghz, Cordless, Headset, Phone, CT12, Telephone

Bose Lifestyle 38 DVD Home Entertainment System, with uMusic system - Black

HART (1-800-HART) — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 06:56:03 +0000

Product Details

Features:

uMusic system stores and automatically organizes up to 200 hours of digital music
ADAPTiQÂ® system customizes sound to your rooms unique characteristics
BoseÂ® link enables a whole-home entertainment solution, even outdoors
Five Direct/ReflectingÂ® cube speaker arrays, hideaway AcoustimassÂ® module

Amazon.com Sales Rank:
Today: #29,592 in Electronics
Yesterday: #24,314 in Electronics
ASIN: B0002F94TQ
Item model number: LS38BK
Dimensions: 28.00 inches x 20.00 inches x 19.00 inches
Date first available at Amazon: November 22, 2004

Product Description

The Lifestyle 38 DVD system advances a legacy of performance, elegance and simplicity with proprietary new technologies that make listening easy and exciting. The ADAPTiQ audio calibration system evaluates your rooms acoustics and where your speakers are placed. Then it automatically adjusts the sound to your room environment, ensuring consistent Bose quality performance. Now, consider that CD collection youve compiled for years. Why let it eat up space when you can have thousands of songs right at your fingertips? The Lifestyle 38 DVD system features the uMusic intelligent playback system to digitally store up to 200 hours of your music. While youre listening to your CDs, the uMusic system learns your preferences so it can automatically select and play the songs you enjoy. No menus, no playlists, no computer. All of this technology resides in one elegant media center, featuring an integrated progressive scan DVD player and AM/FM tuner. All Lifestyle DVD systems are equipped with Bose link to bring Bose sound to as many as 14 additional rooms, even outdoors. Simply add compatible Bose products for access to your entire music collection from any room in your home. You can choose from two audio streams in any of these rooms and enjoy independent volume control, as well. Direct/Reflecting cube speaker arrays stand just over 6″ high, but provide thrilling, enveloping sound for everything you listen to or watch. These small speakers work in concert with the proprietary Acoustimass module to fill your room with lifelike surround sound. The Acoustimass module produces resonant lows that add impact to action sequences and depth to musical selections. Just place it in a corner or behind furniture, and all the sound seems to come from the cube speaker arrays. Youll even enjoy more from your VHS favorites. Videostage 5 decoding circuitry and digital 5.1 decoding give you a 5.1-channel presentation from practically any source, including vintage TV and movies.