Sharp BD-HP20U Blu-ray Disc Player

This Blu-ray player delivers video that looks and sounds great.

MediaGate MG-450HD

Reasonably priced media streamer has good file support but a poor user interface and remote.

Philips BDP7200/37 Blu-ray Disc Player

BonusView Blu-ray player has great image and sound quality.

Popcorn Hour A-100 Media Streamer

Economical and featured-filled media streamer has a relatively rudimentary interface.

Panasonic DMP-BD30 Blu-ray Disc Player

BonusView Blu-ray player responds speedily, but that doesn't make up for disappointing image and sound.

Mvix MX-780HD Media Streamer

Capable media streamer is marred by interface issues and lack of Web video services.

Sharp BD-HP20U Blu-ray Disc Player

This Blu-ray player delivers video that looks and sounds great.

MediaGate MG-450HD

Reasonably priced media streamer has good file support but a poor user interface and remote.

Samsung BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc Player

This Blu-ray player is inexpensive, but its image quality and features disappoint.

Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB; as Blu-ray Disc Player)

Game console system doubles as a great Blu-ray Disc player, too.

Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB; as Blu-ray Disc Player)

Game console system doubles as a great Blu-ray Disc player, too.

Frequently Asked Photo Questions for May

Troubleshooting Canon lens problems, recovering photos from corrupted memory cards, megabytes versus megapixels, and printing this newsletter.

Frequently Asked Photo Questions for May

Troubleshooting Canon lens problems, recovering photos from corrupted memory cards, megabytes versus megapixels, and printing this newsletter.

Roku Netflix Player

Inexpensive streaming box makes it simple to access movies in your Netflix Instant Queue.

Roku Netflix Player

Inexpensive streaming box makes it simple to access movies in your Netflix Instant Queue.

Review: Nintendo Wii Fit

Intuitive and downright cute in its presentation, the Wii Fit makes working out in front of your TV a genuinely interactive and fun experience.

Review: Nintendo Wii Fit

Intuitive and downright cute in its presentation, the Wii Fit makes working out in front of your TV a genuinely interactive and fun experience.

Make the Best of Difficult Lighting

Use an old-fashioned darkroom trick to put more light on an underexposed, backlit subject.

Make the Best of Difficult Lighting

Use an old-fashioned darkroom trick to put more light on an underexposed, backlit subject.

Casual Friday: 17 Sweet Smart-Phone Tweaks and Games

Hack your phone, play some great games on the go, and, oh yeah, try a couple useful apps as well.