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Sling Media's Slingbox PRO-HD unboxed and tested

by Darren Murph, posted Sep 25th 2008 at 12:18AM


There she is -- the long-awaited Slingbox PRO-HD. For high-def junkies who've been waiting ever so patiently to get their hands on this thing, we're thrilled to say that it was worth the wait. We've got a complete unboxing over at Engadget Classic along with some first impressions. Head on over and have a look.

Sony's PlayTV DVR for PlayStation 3 gets unboxed

by Darren Murph, posted Aug 20th 2008 at 2:07PM


Time flies when you're having fun, but not when you're waiting anxiously for a new piece of kit -- particularly one that has been delayed numerous times. For Europeans waiting on pins and needles for the release of the PlayTV DVR for PlayStation 3, your time has arrived. Before rushing out to get one, however, might we interest you a short unboxing and a brief overview? No pressure whatsoever, though.

Hands-on and unboxing: ZeeVee's ZvBox

by Darren Murph, posted Aug 4th 2008 at 10:06AM Featured Story


It has been a few months since a little Massachusetts-based startup caught our eyes with the ZvBox, and while ZeeVee's localcaster has been spotted a time or two in the run-up to its official release, we finally managed to secure a retail version of our own. We'll be testing this thing out here shortly, but we wanted to give you a closer look at what to expect should you decide to plunk down $499 for one of your own. We have to say, the packaging here is quite nice, and the box itself seems sexy enough considering how little you're likely to see it. Enough chatter, give the gallery below a look to see what we mean.

Hands-on and unboxing: JVC Everio HD40 camcorder

by Darren Murph, posted Jul 4th 2008 at 8:03PM Featured Story


We got a chance to peek JVC's latest line of Everio camcorders in a controlled environment a few weeks back, but we finally managed to snag a retail HD40 (that's the flagship model in this series) and take it off to our own special corner. Of course, we tackled the first things first: unboxing and hands-on. Early impressions are that the unit is surprisingly light, though it's on the bulky side. Granted, there is 120GB of storage in there, so it may be a fair trade off for some. We're letting the battery charge up and plan to shoot some video with it over the weekend; we'll be writing up a full review here shortly. 'Til then, enjoy the gallery below (complete with comparison shots with the impressive Samsung SC-HMX20C).

Pioneer's 60-inch KURO PDP-LX6090 plasma gets unboxed

by Darren Murph, posted Jul 3rd 2008 at 10:16AM


Just in case you didn't get a close enough look at Pioneer's next-gen KUROs earlier this year, the folks over at CNET UK managed to bring home a 60-inch PDP-LX6090 and snap a few pics. As expected, onlookers were thoroughly wowed after ripping it from the box and firing it up, with a tag line dubbing it "big, black and beautiful." See what they mean in the read link below.

[Thanks, John]

Sony TG3E: world's smallest 1080i camcorder unboxed, sized-up with 720p champ

by Thomas Ricker, posted May 2nd 2008 at 5:10AM Featured Story


Get a load of what just arrived at the doorstep of our European HQ -- the world's smallest 1080i camcorder, Sony's TG3E. Otherwise known as the TG1 in the US, this pup is small and sturdy and definitely looks the part of a Full HD (as it's defined for camcorders) 1080i shooter. Hell, Sony somehow managed to turn that boxy design into something sexy to hold. However, Sanyo's 720p Xacti DMX-HD700 (in red) still trumps the TG3E in size and weight. Unfortunately, it gives up significant lines of resolution in the process and uses inferior materials to boot. We'll be back later with a full review of this pup as soon as we find a nice, tropical island which can pamper this beast in the luxury a $900 camcorder deserves. So until then, check the gallery over at Classic and call out in the comments with any questions you'd like us to tackle.

Alienware Hangar18:HD Media Server unboxed

by Richard Lawler, posted Mar 1st 2008 at 6:13PM


We've leered at Alienware's Hangar18:HD Media Server before, but with it finally available -- via custom installer channels only -- we can imagine it finding a place in our own media closet. Until thats the case, check out an unboxing of the unsurprisingly grey, sturdy beast, CableCard slots, hot swappable HDDs and Blu-ray drive splayed open for the world to see.

Samsung BD-UP5000 gets unboxed

by Ben Drawbaugh, posted Jan 15th 2008 at 9:48AM Featured Story

Samsung BD-UP5000
Samsung's BD-UP5000 showed up at our door today for a proper review and just like we love to do, we're bringing the unboxing experience to you in advanced of the full review. We'll be running this thing through the ringer in the next few weeks, but our early impressions are good -- despite the lack of next-gen audio codec support. If you have any tests you'd like performed, now's your chance to be heard, otherwise hold tight while we play work diligently.

Gallery: Samsung BD-UP5000 gets unboxed

VUDU set-top-box gets proper unboxing

by Darren Murph, posted Dec 25th 2007 at 1:21PM


We know, the VUDU set-top-box has been covered up and down around here, and while you've already taken a look at the thing from all angles, there's just nothing like a proper unboxing on the world's unofficial unboxing day. All done with your presents? Hop on over to the read link and check out Mr. Zatz cracking open one of his own.

Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD unboxing

by Ben Drawbaugh, posted Apr 16th 2007 at 9:17PM Featured Story

Toshiba's latest HD DVD player, the HD-A20, is hitting the streets and we were lucky enough to get one to review and snapped these pictures of the unboxing. You can expect a review to follow, just as soon as we get done watching a few HD DVD movies.

Apple TV unboxing

by Paul Miller, posted Mar 22nd 2007 at 9:03AM Featured Story


We wrangled ourselves an Apple TV, and have gratuitously documented the unboxing process for your entertainment pleasure -- seriously, lots of photos. (Hey, what else you got going on to liven things up on a Thursday morning?) Obviously, the packaging and device are a sterling example of Apple minimalism, all the way down to the complete lack of video cables, which sucks for oodles of hapless buyers who are going to discover the absence of such just in time to make a whole 'nother trip to the electronics store. Stay tuned for some interface walkthroughs and various other tomfoolery once we can find ourselves a cable or two that won't look out of place sticking out of Stevie J's latest.

Gallery: Apple TV unboxing

LG's BH100 Super Multi Player unboxed

by Paul Miller, posted Jan 22nd 2007 at 9:25PM


Well this is more like it. After waiting forever between the initial announcement and first retail availability of the first wave of HD disc devices, LG's BH100 really rocketed to the shelves, and has just participated in its first unboxing (that we've heard of) mere weeks after the announcement at CES. We're a little disconcerted by that big front-and-center dent on the box, but the unit itself looks just dandy, and gadgetaholic promises a full review in the coming days. But that's not what you're here for, you just wanted to see this little guy ripped from his Styrofoam cocoon and flap his little Red and Blue wings, so hit the read link for the whole event. Fly, BH100, fly.




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