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JVC 70-inch HD-ILA HDTV

The battle for the biggest, baddest HDTV continues with JVC’s release of this 70-inch giant. Not only will it cover almost your entire living room wall, but it will also visually astound you with its 1920 x 1080p resolution. The rear projection, three-chip, LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) technology promises to provide darker blacks, brighter whites and fl icker- and burn-free images. Your favorite programs have never looked so good. $6,000, www.jvc.com

Sony VRD-MC1 DVD recorder

Now, you can burn your home videos and digital photos to DVD without a computer, thanks to Sony’s DVDirect recorder. Just plug in your VCR to easily backup and preserve your old VCR tapes; or, insert your camera memory card into the MC1 to burn photo DVDs to share with friends and family.

A two-inch color monitor allows you to preview the video or images, and included software lets you create custom menus on your PC. $299.99, www.sonystyle.com

iWoofer

Just when you thought that there couldn’t possibly be another cute iPod accessory, Rain Design unleashed the iWoofer. This adorable speaker system is no mere imitator, though—the stylish iWoofer pumps out a bunch of bass for its miniscule size, thanks to a downward-facing subwoofer. The sound system also includes an FM radio with telescoping antenna. The iWoofer is available for your full-size, Shuffl e or Nano iPod. $129, www.raindesigninc.com

Delphi XM Roady XT

Continuing the trend of miniaturizing all of our favorite devices, the latest XM satellite radio from Delphi is the smallest yet. You can listen to more than 150 channels on the ultra-slim unit, which is easily installed into your car, without the need for a cassette deck. Despite its tiny size, the Roady XT has room for a bright, high-contrast color display that provides song information, stock quotes, sports scores and more. $79.95, www.shopdelphi.com

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