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, AV receiver, GUI, HDMI, input, Sony Corp., DVD player, menu, Sony PS3, Sony PSP, icon, DVD, video, radio
Reviewed on June 12, 2006Despite some problems with disc compatibility and DVD playback quality, the eminently affordable, well-featured Panasonic DMR-ES25S is the basic DVD recorder to beat.TAGS:Panasonic, 1080i, DVD player, HDMI, recorder, DVD, scene, resolution, color, video
Reviewed on April 13, 2006The Helios HVD2085's generous connectivity and upconversion capabilities can't make up for its below-average HDMI performance.TAGS:HDMI, 1080i, DVD player, HDTV, 1080p, output, DVD, MP3, button