Special Gadgets/Vizio Java HDTV

Finally, a TV that will match all our chocolate-stained furniture. The new Vizio Java HDTV ($650-$850) features a unique copper-and-black bezel that will go great in dark natural decors, and features a screen size of either 32 or 37 inches, 1080p capability, three HDMI and dual component inputs, a 6,500:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and more.

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Special Gadgets/Vudu

Sick of trying to get downloaded movies from your computer to your TV? Vudu ($400) eliminates the middleman by connecting directly to its companion service's catalog of over 5000 films, available to both rent or own. Along with the expected HDMI and component video and coax and optical digital audio outputs, Vudu also features built-in storage capable of holding one hundred hours of purchased content, making it a one-stop shop for movies in your living room.

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Special Gadgets/Vizio Cinema Wide HDTV

Tired of black bars marring your cinemascope film viewing experience? Check out the new Vizio Cinema Wide HDTV ($TBA; 2010). Packing 2560 x 1080 pixels into a 58-inch screen, the Cinema Wide also offers 120 Hz operation, LED backlighting with smart dimming, built-in 802.11n wireless networking, a Bluetooth universal remote with sliding QWERTY keyboard, and built-in wireless HDMI.

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