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Mark Fleischmann  |  Nov 03, 2009  | 
One of the key distinctions between PlayStation and Xbox is that Sony's game console has Blu-ray support and Microsoft's game console is Blu-less. However, change may--may--be in the wind.
SV Staff  |  Nov 02, 2009  | 
Need to upgrade your small HDTV to something much larger? Then check out this deal we found on this Sony 55-Inch HDTV for  $1649.99. More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Onkyo TX-NR807 7.2Ch 130W/ch AV Receiver for $679.99...
SV Staff  |  Nov 02, 2009  | 
Question: My wife has approved the purchase of a big TV to watch the World Cup next summer. Reading S+V has proven invaluable in the search. What guidelines can you offer when shopping for a 50-inch HDTV that will produce a decent (not ...
SV Staff  |  Nov 02, 2009  | 
Sometimes a cigar is just of cigar, and sometimes a "Wall of Sound" is just a... wall of sound. At over 3 feet wide by 4 feet tall, the Brothers Wall of Sound is one of the largest iPod docks on the market, and at almost $4,500, it's certainly one...
Mark Fleischmann  |  Nov 02, 2009  | 
Holiday gift sales of consumer electronics are expected to rise by eight percent in the fourth quarter of this year, according to figures from the Consumer Electronics Association. This means CE sales will be stronger than overall holiday spending, at just four percent.
SV Staff  |  Oct 30, 2009  | 
If you are looking for a deal on a Plasma HDTV check out this one we found on a 42-inch Panasonic. More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Logitech Harmony 1100 Advanced Universal Remote Control for $304.99 (normally $499.00).Command &...
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 30, 2009  | 
It's been just three months since the completion of the DTV transition and the Federal Communications Commission is already thinking of violating the agreement it made with television broadcasters when they switched from analog to digital broadcasting. In a classic case of robbing Peter to pay Paul, the FCC is thinking of taking back some DTV spectrum and reallocating it to wireless broadband.
SV Staff  |  Oct 29, 2009  | 
For all those Sony fans who saw the deal we found on the Xbox 360 this week, here's the new PS3 slim for $274.99. More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. God of War: Collection for $36.99 (normally $39.99).Samsung LN46B550 46-Inch 1080p...
SV Staff  |  Oct 29, 2009  | 
If you've been holding off on getting a Blu-ray Disc player until the prices go down, you might want to start shopping. JVC has just announced a new budget-priced BD player, and Toshiba's long-awaited player has been spotted at Best Buy with a...
SV Staff  |  Oct 29, 2009  | 
I haven’t traveled to Dubai, so I have to trust Artcoustic’s assertion that the residents of the sheikdom demand crystal encrusting on all their luxury products. For this elite clientele, Artcoustic has created the Crystal Range speaker grille....
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 29, 2009  | 
Nintendo's Wii video game console has become the latest platform to get video streaming service from Netflix.
SV Staff  |  Oct 28, 2009  | 
We all can agree that video games aren't the cheapest things to buy during the Holidays, so hopefully today's deal will help early shoppers slash their expense a little: Amazon.com is offering a $40 game credit when you spend $80 on a...
SV Staff  |  Oct 28, 2009  | 
Question: My high-def DirecTV receiver connects to my Pioneer Pro-111FD plasma HDTV through a Pioneer SC-07 A/V receiver. When I’m changing channels, there can be a significant pause before the new channel is displayed. It seems that the TV is...
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 28, 2009  | 
Netflix, Blockbuster, and other online program providers are cutting deals left and right to get their services into various devices. But many of these scenarios hinge on an important assumption--that consumers have fixed-price internet service to bring all those audiovisual bits into the home. This assumption may not be viable indefinitely, as internet service providers are now threatening to shift from all-you-can-eat plans to metered, usage-based pricing.
SV Staff  |  Oct 27, 2009  | 
If you want to get a good scare out of your party guests on Halloween then there's no better movie to do that than Poltergeist. And we just happened to find a deal on the Blu-ray just before the holiday. More HD and gadget deals* after the...

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