Reviewed on July 15, 2008The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version.TAGS:Onkyo, AV receiver, GUI, 1080i, receiver, menu, Sony Corp., DVD player, DVD, video
Reviewed on April 5, 2007Although it's pricey, the Sony DVDirect VRD-MC3 is a boon for anyone who has lots of old videotapes but less time or tech skills to digitize them using a computer. Even better, it doubles as an external DVD burner, so you can use it with your PC long after you've transferred all those old tapes.TAGS:camcorder, Sony Corp., DVD burner, DVD, USB port, video, menu, DVD player, PC, camera
Reviewed on December 6, 2006With its groundbreaking graphical user interface, three HDMI inputs, and excellent sound, the Sony STR-DA5200ES is outstanding and innovative A/V receiver, with only a handful of frustrations--including some video upconversion issues--spoiling the party.TAGS:receiver, GUI, input, Sony Corp., DVD player, menu, Sony PSP, icon, DVD, video