LG BH200

Is dad dead-set on watching high-def movies in the den, regardless of the Blu-Ray/HD DVD format war? Dazzle him with LG's new combo HD deck, which handles both Blu-ray and HD DVD discs with ease. It's pricey at just under $1,000, but just wait until he watches "2001: A Space Odyssey" in HD.

Pioneer PDP-4280HD

Plasma HDTV that gets the picture right

Ever watched "Blade Runner" or "The Matrix" on a flat-panel HDTV? The dark scenes all look a little, well, gray. Not the case on Pioneer's new Kuro plasma, which delivers some of the deepest black levels I've ever seen on an LCD or Plasma HD set.

Optoma Home Theater Series HD80

Big-screen picture for less

Got a film lover on your list that still goes out to the movies? Optoma's bargain (well, relatively speaking) HD80 DLP projector boasts a resolution of 1080p and a 1300-lumen lens, perfect for throwing a good-sized picture on the living-room wall.

Samsung HL-T5087S

Samsung HDTV delivers 3D action

Get ready to duck! Samsung's latest DLP HDTVs are 3D-ready. Just snap on a pair of 3D glasses (sold separately, $100 gets you two pairs), load up a 3D-optimized game or movie, and watch your head.

Sling Media Slingbox Solo

Take your videos wherever you go

Got a slew of great movies on your DVR but stuck in a hotel room? Just stream 'em to your laptop or handheld, with the help of the Slingbox Solo. Simply hook your DVR or TiVo up to the Solo, plug in a network cable, then watch on your laptop or 3G handset while you're on the road.

Tivo HD

Bargain-priced, HD-ready TiVo

Are your TiVo-loving parents still stuck in the land of standard-def? You'll wow them with the TiVo HD, a $300 model that records up to 20 hours of high-def programming (or 180 hours of SD shows). It also boasts an HDMI output and CableCARD slots.

iPod Touch

Take your movies on the road

With its 3.5-inch touch-screen display and up to 16GB of flash memory, the iPod Touch is an ideal companion for jet-setting movie lovers. Just grab a few movies from the iTunes Video Store (about $10-$20 each), sync up the Touch, plug in your favorite earphones, and you're ready to watch.