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Meet the DUAL, Philips' new QWERTY remote
SV Staff  |  Sep 07, 2010  |  0 comments
Philips has announced a new universal remote, that combines a minimalist navigation design with a full QWERTY keyboard. The Philips Dual remote features a simple direction-pad, handful of basic controls, and an optical trackpad on one side of the...
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Redbox breaks 1 billion rentals, announces contest with a Sony home theater grand prize
SV Staff  |  Sep 06, 2010  |  0 comments
Movie rental kiosk company Redbox rented out its 1 billionth movie over Labor Day Weekend, and to celebrate the company has announced a big giveaway. Redbox is giving away a choice of a Sony home theater system or a trip to the Peoples' Choice...
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Toshiba joins the 3D fray
SV Staff  |  Sep 03, 2010  |  0 comments
Toshiba took some time accepting that Blu-ray won the high-def format war, and it has waited even longer to go into 3D playback. The company finally announced its first 3D-capable Blu-ray player, the BDX3100KB, which has an HDMI 1.4a port for...
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Want "Avatar" on Blu-ray 3D? You'll have to buy a Panasonic 3D HDTV to get it
SV Staff  |  Sep 02, 2010  |  0 comments
Panasonic has signed a deal with 20th Century Fox to exclusively offer the Blu-ray 3D version of Avatar to customers who buy Panasonic 3D plasma HDTVs. The specifics of the deal or Panasonic's plans haven't been announced, but they...
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PS3 getting 3D support next month
SV Staff  |  Sep 01, 2010  |  0 comments
Starting in October, you'll finally be able to watch Blu-ray 3D discs on your PS3, thanks to an upcoming firmware update announced by Sony. Titles on Blu-ray 3D have been few and far between, but considering the increasing popularity of 3D...
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New $99 Apple TV makes content cheaper, HD, and rental-only
SV Staff  |  Sep 01, 2010  |  0 comments
  There have been all sorts of rumors flying around about the next generation of the Apple TV. But, Steve Jobs pulled back the tiny curtain today and revealed a device that's much different than its predecessor.While the hardware...
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Onkyo announces new high-end A/V components
SV Staff  |  Aug 31, 2010  |  0 comments
Onkyo has unveiled a trio of home theater components ready to take their places at the top of Onkyo's product line-up. The company describes the PR-SC5508, PA-MC5500, and BD-SP808 as its new "flagship" A/V component separates. The PR-SC5508 is...
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LG unveiling new high-tech HDTVs at IFA
SV Staff  |  Aug 30, 2010  |  0 comments
The IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin is giving electronics companies ample opportunity to show off their newest toys, and LG is taking that opportunity and run with it. The company will show off a slew of new displays, chock-full of...
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Blockbuster preparing for September bankruptcy
SV Staff  |  Aug 30, 2010  |  0 comments
The next few months might prove to be the swansong of Blockbuster Video. According to the Los Angeles Times, the company has been discussing with movie studios its intentions to file for bankruptcy in September. Over the last week, Blockbuster...
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Axiom announces "Customize Yours" options
SV Staff  |  Aug 26, 2010  |  0 comments
Axiom Audio has just revealed a service that it claims makes it the "world's most customized loudspeaker shop." The company now offers the "Customize Yours" service, which lets customers dictate exactly how their speakers look. Instead of just a...
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