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The Sony Handycam DCR-SX60 is a flash memory-based standard-definition megazoom camcorder. It features the same lens, sensor, and video processing as Sony's hard drive-based Handycam DCR-SR47, which CNET has reviewed.

The SX60 has 16GB of internal flash memory for storage as well as a Memory Stick Pro Duo slot and allows users to record video to either. Compared to hard drive-based models, the use of flash memory allows the camcorder to be extremely compact, more energy efficient, and less prone to failure caused by bumps or drops.

If don't need that much internal storage and want to save some money, Sony also offers the SX41 and SX40 with 8GB and 4GB of memory, respectively. The features of the models are otherwise identical to the SX40.

The Sony Handycam DCR-SX41 is a flash-memory-based standard-definition megazoom camcorder. It features the same lens, sensor, and video processing as Sony's hard-drive-based Handycam DCR-SR47, which CNET has reviewed.

The SX41 has 8GB of internal flash memory for storage as well as a Memory Stick Pro Duo slot and allows users to record video to either. Compared to hard-drive-based models, the use of flash memory allows the camcorder to be extremely compact, more energy efficient, and less prone to failure caused by bumps or drops.

If you're interested in having more or less fixed internal storage, Sony also offers the SX40 and the SX60 with 4GB and 16GB of memory, respectively. The features of the models are otherwise identical to the SX41.

The Sony Handycam DCR-SX40 is a flash-memory-based standard-definition megazoom camcorder. It features the same lens, sensor, and video processing as Sony's hard-drive-based Handycam DCR-SR47, which CNET has reviewed.

The SX40 has 4GB of internal flash memory for storage as well as a Memory Stick Pro Duo slot and allows users to record video to either. Compared to hard-drive-based models, the use of flash memory allows the camcorder to be extremely compact, more energy efficient, and less prone to failure caused by bumps or drops.

If you're interested in having more fixed internal storage, Sony also offers the SX41 and the SX60 with 8GB and 16GB of memory, respectively. The features of the models are otherwise identical to the SX40.

The Sony KDL-L5000 series of LCD HDTVs was introduced in the spring of 2009. It consists of the 22-inch KDL-22L5000, the 26-inch KDL-26L5000, the 32-inch KDL-32L5000, and the 37-inch KDL-37L5000.

CNET did not review any of these models, but we did review the Sony KDL-52V5100, which offers some similar features to the KDL-L5000. The KDL-L5000 is Sony's entry-level, smaller-size LCD series and lacks some of the step-up features found on the KDL-V5100 series. The step-down features of the KDL-L5000 include a 720p native resolution, only three HDMI inputs, and it lacks 120Hz processing. For more information, refer to the full review of the Sony KDL-52V5100.

Note: We haven't reviewed this specific 16-inch laptop from HP, but we have put together a roundup of several other 16-inch laptops. We consider these slightly larger screens to fit into the "mainstream" category, which also includes 14 and 15-inch displays, rather than the 17-inch desktop replacement category (which also includes a handful on 18-inch and larger systems).

Rounding up 16-inch laptops

The Sony KDL-S4100 series was introduced in June 2008. It consists of the 40-inch KDL-40S4100, the 46-inch KDL-46S4100, and the 52-inch KDL-52S4100.

CNET did not review any of these models, but we did review a similar product, the Sony KDL-46W100, that may give you an idea of how the KDL-S4100 will perform. The 40S4100 and the 46S4100 have a slightly lower contrast ratio (3,000:1 vs. 2,500:1) than the W4100, so it will probably display brighter black levels. The 52S4100, however, does have a contrast ratio of 3,000:1. The series also has one less HDMI input and lacks 120Hz processing. For more information, refer to the full review of the Sony KDL-46W4100.

For 2009, Sony has released a replacement for this TV, the KDL-S5100 series.

While CNET did not review the Sony BDP-BX1, we did review the nearly identical Sony BDP-S350. The only significant differences between the two models are that the BDP-BX1 includes a 1.5-meter HDMI cable and its remote is backlit. Otherwise, the two models are functionality identical.

For more Blu-ray buying advice, see our list of best Blu-ray players or CNET's Quick Guide to Blu-ray.

This 160GB version of the Sony PlayStation 3 includes the game Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (on disc) and a voucher for downloading Pain from the online PlayStation Store. Otherwise, it's identical to the earlier version of the 160GB PlayStation 3.

The Sony KDL-V4100 series was introduced in the spring of 2008. It consists of the 40-inch KDL-40V4100, the 46-inch KDL-46V4100, and the 52-inch KDL-52V5100.

CNET did not review any of these models, but we did review a similar product, the Sony KDL-46W4100, that may give you an idea of how the KDL-V4100 will perform. The V4100 has a slightly lower contrast ratio (3,000:1 vs. 2,500:1) than the W4100, so it will probably display lighter black levels. It also lacks 120Hz processing. For more information, refer to the full review of the Sony KDL-46W4100.

For 2009 Sony has released a replacement of this TV, the KDL-V5100 series, that we did review.