Portable wireless speaker systems seem to be getting better in both function and design and the Sony Portable Bluetooth Speaker System (SRS-BTM8B) is no exception. It is a very nice looking and convenient portable system that has excellent sound for a smaller system. So if you want to take your music camping this summer, or to the beach, or on a picnic this Sony Portable Wireless Speaker System is a great choice.

While speaker docks ruled for many years, the growing popularity of wireless Bluetooth music streaming has meant a surge in high quality wireless speaker docks. The Sony SRS BTX300 is one of the latest entries in the portable premium market, a wireless speaker with the capabilities to fill a room with sound, sufficient battery power to keep the tunes going for hours, cross-platform compatibility and a sleekly high tech look that stands out from the crowd.

4K technology takes high-definition to the next level, with 4 times the resolution of normal HD, and Sony has just launched its’ new Ultra HD 4K TV’s. Not only are they big screens (55”, 65”, and 84”), but they are also big on the features and other technologies that are included in these ultra HDTV’s.

With only two weeks until the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, is your home theatre system ready? Is that income tax refund looking for a home? With all the continual improvements in the features and technologies of HDTV’s, the pictures are becoming more stunning. The timing may be just right to upgrade for watching all the action, and hearing it in stunning surround sound. It’s the next best thing to being at the game, and it will make those playoff parties come alive with energy.

Sony has made some excellent HDTV’s over the years and the Sony Bravia 46” 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV is a solid demonstration of their expertise. If you are looking for an HDTV that has an excellent picture but not a lot of other features at a very good price, this unit is worthy of being a top pick. With all the very good HDTV’s out there making it hard to choose, I can say you won’t go wrong with this Sony.  Although it has few added features, the one unique feature it has is an MHL input which allows you to mirror your Smartphone or other devices on this TV.

The recently announced Sony BDP-S3100 BluRay player has been touted as a step forward in a comprehensive entertainment peripheral, and why not?  With more capabilities than a regular BluRay player, including more than 30 different streaming video options available, is this the kind of package you might want for your Living Room, especially when it comes in around the cost of your standard BluRay player?  Check out Plug-In's review of the Sony BDP-S3100.

The Sony STR-DN1030 7.2 Ch. A/V Receiver is truly a fully loaded unit at a very reasonable price. It has lots of power and the audio quality is excellent so you can bring your movies, video games, and music to life. It is the only A/V receiver in its’ price range to provide built-in WiFi, Airplay, and Bluetooth allowing the ease of playing music directly from your devices or streaming content from the Internet. It is loaded with features such as 3D pass-through, smartphone and tablet controls, and even the ability to upscale analog video signals to near HD.

One of the coolest features of Smart TVs —and one of the main reasons they’ve earned that “Smart” label— is their ability to run apps. Just like a tablet, being able to download and run an app on your TV means it can do entirely new things and expand its capabilities. With the right apps, a Smart TV can become everything from a video game console to an online video streaming device, without buying additional hardware or having to hook up a computer. That’s really smart!

1080p is the current standard for high definition content —when it comes to your TV, there’s nothing higher. But that’s about to change thanks to the coming wave of 4K UHDTVs like Sony’s new  XBR-84X900 that offer four times the resolution of current HDTVs.

When it comes to the world of TVs there are a handful of brands that lead the pack; namely Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, and Sharp. However, there are a couple of less known brands that are worth consideration if you are in the market for a new, fancy, schmancy piece of technology. Exclusive to Best Buy, Insignia and DynexTVs offer a great value for those that are open to breaking away from the pack. 

If you are buying a new TV you are wise to buy a smart TV, and there are plenty to choose from. But if you have a slightly older flat screen HDTV I am sure the picture is still awesome and it has lots of life left in it. Did you know that you can also make your HDTV a smart TV without spending too much – and there are quite a number of available options. If you're ready to get smart, ask yourself this: how smart do you want your TV to be? In other words, what functions that are not traditionally on a TV would you now like to see on the big screen?

An essential part of getting the most from your summer is enjoying tunes outside.  Whether that be a park, beach, dock or simply your backyard one of the easiest ways to enjoy your favourite tunes with friends is with a portable speaker dock.

After spending about two weeks giving the test to several speaker docks that are currently on the market today I’m happy to come back with my top three recommendations.  I looked at portability, battery life, sound quality and durability.

If you like your big flat screen TV but are drooling over those new ‘Smart TVs, then the Sony Google Media Box is a great way to upgrade your perfectly good TV to a smart TV.  This media box is one-size fits all, which will add a lot of capability to virtually any TV. It is the only current set-top box that supports Google TV plus it opens your TV to all the vast number of Android apps that already exist. Just like many smart TVs, it allows you to do multiple things on your TV at the same time – surf the web, watch live TV, and play a YouTube video.

It’s hard to imagine a TV room or home theatre without a Blu-ray player, especially now that big screen 1080p HDTVs are found in most homes. When you want a real to life theatre experience and pixel-perfect images, Blu-ray is really the only way to go. So how do you pick the best Blu-ray player for your home? Here are a few things you should think about when you’re heading out to buy your Blu-ray:

The popularity of 3D technology has grown at a snails pace, much slower than most industry experts expected, however things might be picking up. The biggest obstacle for many of us when it comes to adopting 3D devices is the lack of content. Now major players in the 3D market, like ESPN and Sony, are ramping up their range of content to lure more of us onto the bandwagon.

There was once a time when the thought of streaming content from the Internet was only possible in the world of Star Trek and other make believe futuristic lands.  But today, streaming video and a myriad of other content from the Internet has become commonplace in most homes. As major retail outlets across North America that once flourished by selling television shows and movies on disc begin to close down, we can see that streaming media from the Internet is definitely not a fad.  

Most early adopters of technology love the bragging rights that come along with having the greatest and latest.  The down side can often be how a new gadget, gizmo or electronic has limitations as to the content associated with it.  We’ve seen this about five years ago with e-readers, the technology was there but the publishers didn’t have the capabilities of getting books online and in a format that was easily downloadable.  The same thing was a problem with 3D technology.  Early adopters loved having 3D capabilities in the comfort of their living rooms, but we’re challenged with so few movies to choose from.

With both the CFL and NFL seasons in full swing, there’s no time like the present to invest in a great big screen to catch every exciting moment!

I don’t know about you, but after spending time cleaning and organizing, there is nothing I find more annoying than looking at a pile of cables and cords taking up space in the corner. Unless you’ve gotten all Martha Stewart creative and concealed the cables in a plastic tube (can work, but even if you decoupage it like she recommends, you still have to look at the tube) or used zap straps to tie them all together (also not good, now they are just a tidier mess), these wires haven’t been something you can just pick up and throw away. Unless you go cordless.

So you walk into Best Buy with the intent to purchase a multi-media streaming device. For those of you thinking, “huh’ – what’s that?” well it’s basically a box that attaches to your television that allows you to watch all of your digital TV content, such as movies and music you’ve downloaded to your computer or keep on a server at home. An example would be iTunes or Zulume music. I personally still enjoy the first generation Apple TV (that white one), but over the past year many new ones have come out on the market…so which one should you get?