(Source: McClatchy/Tribune)
What's on deck in the tech and gadget world for the autumn of 2009? That question is more easily asked than answered. While we've listed several key products that have already been revealed _ some as far back as the January Consumer Electronics Show _ there are plenty of other products still under wraps. But thanks to the Internet, keeping secrets is harder than ever.
Compare reviews: http://reviews.cnet.com/fall-tech-preview/
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Sony Bravia KDL-65W5100
_ CNET rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 (Very good)
_ The good: Reproduces a relatively deep shade of black; generally accurate color; good dejudder processing in Standard mode; extensive feature set with Yahoo Widgets and built-in streaming-video options including Amazon Video on Demand and soon Netflix; attractive styling with thin bezel; plenty of connectivity with four HDMI, two component-video and one PC input.
_ The bad: Expensive; benefits of 120Hz difficult to discern; cannot separate dejudder and antiblur modes; some screen uniformity issues; dark areas tinged blue; most free, streaming-video options not compelling.
_ The cost: $4,398.88 to $4,999.99
_ The bottom line: With a full suite of interactive features as well as solid picture quality, the Sony KDL-W5100 series might be worth the higher price to streaming video fans.
_ Full review: http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/sony-bravia-kdl-65w5100/4505-6482_7-33725628.html
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HTC Touch Diamond2
_ CNET rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 (Very good)
_ The good: The HTC Touch Diamond2 boasts a sleek design with a larger and sharper display than its predecessor. The enhanced TouchFlo interface makes navigation easier. The Windows Mobile smartphone also features Wi-Fi, GPS, a 5-megapixel camera, and good general performance.
_ The bad: No U.S. 3G support yet. The onscreen keyboard is a bit cramped and the smartphone lacks a standard headphone jack. Call quality could be better.
_ The cost: $529.99
_ The bottom line: The HTC Touch Diamond2 brings some notable improvements over its predecessor and promises to be a powerful touch-screen smartphone when it finally arrives in the U.S.
_ Full review: http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/htc-touch-diamond2/4505-6452_7-33527312.html
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Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 64GB)
_ CNET rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 (Outstanding)
_ The good: The third generation of Apple's iPod Touch is still the king of the hill when it comes to portable, Wi-Fi-wielding media players.
