Reviewed on February 7, 2003The hard disk adds flexibility for those looking to build a library of custom DVDs, but it won't replace TiVo or ReplayTV.TAGS:DVD recordable, home video, material, Panasonic, DVD, hard drive
Reviewed on April 6, 2007One step up from a laptop sleeve, the lightweight and stylish Lexie Barnes Echo gives you just enough room for your laptop and the basic necessities.TAGS:material, laptop computer, digital camera, camera
February 1, 2005Japanese giant will fully convert to using carrier tape made from plant-based materials to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.TAGS:carbon, Fujitsu, material
Reviewed on September 27, 2005If you're willing to spend the money, the JVC LT-32X776 delivers performance that beats bargain LCDs hands down.TAGS:JVC, material, CableCard, RCA, LCD, TV, picture
Reviewed on February 15, 2006The 55-inch Hitachi 55HDT52 plasma looks beautiful on the outside, but its image quality isn't up to the same standards as its styling.TAGS:Hitachi Ltd., artifact, scene, material, 1080i, resolution, DVD, video
Reviewed on February 8, 2006While the Dell W4201C is suitable for brightly lit environments, its image quality for home theater falls short of that of the best plasmas we've seen.TAGS:artifact, scene, material, plasma TV, reference, Dell, DVD, video
Reviewed on February 9, 2006Although promising on paper, in the real world the Dell W5001C's problems handling darker material prevent it from outperforming most other 50-inch plasmas.TAGS:scene, material, Dell, DVD, video
Reviewed on December 10, 2004Hampered by its share of performance woes, this swanky-looking panel is less of a bargain than it appears.TAGS:material, Samsung Electronics, scene, DVD, TV, video
August 8, 2007These fully sustainable, off-the-grid dwellings can maintain a comfortable interior temperature regardless of the heat or cold outside.Photos: Home sweet earthshipTAGS:hill, material, temperature, house
August 9, 2005Lab accident at Ecology Coatings leads to method of making paper and other objects that are impervious to water. Images: Ecology's nanosprayTAGS:chemical company, nanotechnology, material, paper, process