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Twitter from your Sonos CR200 controller
SV Staff  |  Sep 04, 2009
Twitter might not be the most important feature for an internet-enabled home theater device, but Sonos thinks it's at least worth of some attention. According to Sonos' Thomas Meyer (over Twitter, appropriately enough), the company's CR200...
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Toshiba Makes Peace with Blu-ray
Mark Fleischmann  |  Sep 04, 2009
Toshiba, which worked so hard to establish the HD DVD format as the high-def disc format of choice, has launched its first Blu-ray player just in time for CEDIA.
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Samsung Blu-ray players getting Youtube
SV Staff  |  Sep 03, 2009
Samsung has been pretty good with streaming Internet video on his Blu-ray Disc players. Its newer models have been able to stream Netflix video, Blockbuster On-Demand, and other services. Until now, though, the players haven't been able to access...
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HD Deals: Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player
SV Staff  |  Sep 03, 2009
No home theater in this high-def world we live in right now is complete until you upgrade your DVD player for a Blu-ray one, so why not check out this deal on a Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player for $182.38 (normally $249.95). Plus more HD and...
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Philips Wireless HDTV sends 1080p/30 video over the air
SV Staff  |  Sep 03, 2009
The IFA show is going on in Berlin, so there are quite a few product announcements rolling out today. Philips, who showed off their snazzy LED-powered disco TV earlier has also debuted their Wireless HDTV system. The transmitter has two HDMI and two...
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Toshiba's JournE is a touch-sensitive media tablet
SV Staff  |  Sep 03, 2009
It's not the Mac tablet that the internet has been clamoring about for the past few months, but Toshiba's touch-sensitive media tablet is looking pretty spiffy. Behind the 7-inch screen is built-in WiFi and support for a bunch of video...
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Philips' new funky-framed flat-panel Aurea HDTV
SV Staff  |  Sep 03, 2009
No, Apple isn't getting into HDTVs. That clear bezel is the frame on Philips' new Aurea HDTV, an LED-backlit screen that oozes style and color. Literally; the bezel bleeds color on the surrounding walls thanks to Philips' Ambilight technology. 250...
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Sherwood Gets Tough on Pricing
Mark Fleischmann  |  Sep 03, 2009
Looking for sweet a/v receiver deals on the internet? You'll find some, but the Sherwood R-972 and R-904N won't be among them.
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"Star Trek" returning to theaters for 2 weeks
SV Staff  |  Sep 02, 2009
Critics and fans agree: the Star Trek reboot was pretty awesome. It re-imagined the classic story with spot-on actors, fantastic action scenes, and a storyline that managed to both honor and remain consistent with the original series. Well, if you...
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HD Deals: Buy one Xbox 360 game, get a second for half price
SV Staff  |  Sep 02, 2009
If you're looking to get your hands on some new video games, but are strapped for cash then check out this deal from Best Buy where you buy one Xbox 360 game and get the second for half price. Plus more HD and gadget deals* after the jump. ...
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Creative X-Fi2 is all about the touchscreen
SV Staff  |  Sep 02, 2009
Touch screens are definitely the hot addition to any multi-media device on the market right now, and Creative is taking advantage with the updated version of last year’s Zen X-Fi. The X-Fi2, will come in 32GB ($229), 16GB ($179) and 8GB ($129)...
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LG and VUDU Team Up
Kim Wilson  |  Sep 02, 2009

The LG LH50 LCD series and the PS80 plasma series will soon provide streaming of the popular movies-on-demand service, Vudu. These new Internet-connected TVs employ "NetCast Entertainment Access", allowing users to browse, search, and choose a variety of HD and HDX films right from their TVs without an additional Vudu set-top box.

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Blu-ray Goes 3D?
Kim Wilson  |  Sep 02, 2009

I'm not sure when 3D became so popular both in the theater and at home. However, It's a technology we've been toying with since the 1950's but by all indications it's about to come of age...quickly.

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HD Deals: Sony BRAVIA 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
SV Staff  |  Sep 01, 2009
In the market for a new HDTV, well then check out this Sony BRAVIA 52-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV for $2,159.00 (normally $3,199.99). Plus more HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Panasonic SC-BT300 1250W 7.1 Channel Blu-ray Disc Home Theater...
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Panasonic previews its 3D technology
SV Staff  |  Sep 01, 2009
I just got back from Panasonic's corporate headquarters in Secaucus, New Jersey, where the company was giving previews of its upcoming 3D technology. Yes, I know 3D video has been around for decades, and over the last few years it's seen a...
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