LG Network Blu-ray Disc Player

Just found out about this. LG has a BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player that also works as a 1080p upscaling DVD player, and can also stream Netflix movies.

Nice, but I'm still partial to a Xbox 360 Console. Think about it...Netflix streaming movies (with Xbox Live and Netflix sub), online chat (with Xbox Live sub), gaming, video chat (with Xbox Live sub), multiplayer Street Fighter IV, ability to hook up to Media Center and play your music, use as a Karaoke machine with Lips...I could go on, of course.

Lust rating: meh

Sony says, "F!"

Well, it's a new line of Sony laptops - FW series. You can see a Japanese article and video (bottom-page) here. Note, the video requires Silverlight to be installed.

If you watch the vid, the first speaker is an actress(?) and the second a pianist. The music the pianist plays is a song she created especially for Sony titled, "~f~" The song is supposed to evoke "feeling," which is what the "Sony F" stands for.

One of the cool highlights of this laptop is that you can record TWO programs at the same time! Crazy. As if we have enough time to watch all our content now.

Coming to the U.S.? No idea for now...

Lust rating: meh, no time to watch all my Tivo, Netflix, and other content.

Last Minute Christmas Gifts - Part 3: For the Couch Potato and Video Lover

2. Give a gift subscription to Netflix
Don't forget the giants of video online - netflix.com Netflix has the option that allows you to view streaming videos online. Gift subscriptions can be purchased online, and sent via email. How easy it that??

3. HiDef recording via Tivo
TiVo HD Digital Video Recorder(DVR) is a great option for the gift receiver who doesn't have a Tivo just yet. With this high definition-capable Tivo, your friend will be able to record the return of American Gladiators or the new season of The Apprentice.