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World's Largest Subterranean Subwoofer
SV Staff  |  Jul 16, 2008  | 
Leave it to our friends over at DVICE to dig up the dirt on this.  The story's a bit old, but nonetheless, still fascinating. While most people just head to their local hifi shop when they need a new subwoofer, an audio designer dug around...
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Mark Cuban's Saving The Internet. Again
SV Staff  |  Jul 16, 2008  | 
It seems like everyone has a blog these days. (Insert cute winking smiley-face thingy here.) Internet billionaire Mark Cuban is no different. He has a plan to save Internet video. Whew! Good thing, and just in time. What would Hulu, Netflix, and...
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NEC's New Blu-ray Chip
SV Staff  |  Jul 16, 2008  | 
Anything that brings down the price of Blu-ray is a good thing. Anything that keeps them running just as efficiency while bringing down the price is better. Simple logic. NEC just announced the EMMA3PF, the world's first chip that combines signal...
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SunBriteTV's Weatherproof LCDs Shine On
SV Staff  |  Jul 16, 2008  | 
It's summer time. Time to hit the beach house, back deck, or take the boat out for a spin. In the past, if you wanted to watch the boys of summer take to the field, you had to choose: inside and watch, or outside and TiVo it, hoping no one tells...
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Gamers Get Video Downloads
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 16, 2008  | 
Two major videogame platforms are broadening their appeal with movie downloads, it was announced at this week's E3 gaming show. Microsoft's Xbox 360 will accommodate downloads from Netflix, while Sony's Playstation Network will launch a download service of its own.
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Movies and TV Downloads Hit Playstation Network
SV Staff  |  Jul 15, 2008  | 
Breaking news out of E3. Sony's Playstation Network users can now rent or purchase movies and TV shows. Notice what I said.  Now rent and purchase. Like, right now. Beyond Sony's own material, Turner, MGM, Fox, Lions Gate, Warner, Disney,...
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Home Theater Without the Home
SV Staff  |  Jul 15, 2008  | 
Who needs a stuffy home theater to enjoy your favorite DVDs? Next time you're having a movie night, check out the latest offering from Open Air Cinema. This company that made a name in outdoor festival events is bringing their expertise to your...
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Bose's New 3-2-1 DVD Systems Add HDMI, But...
SV Staff  |  Jul 15, 2008  | 
Bose is releasing two new versions of their 3-2-1 home entertainment systems. These are 2.1 systems that employ Bose TrueSpace Digital circuitry with Dolby Digital and DTS to create a simulated surround image from the two stereo speakers. The new...
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HDTVs On Sale: Let's Go Shopping!
SV Staff  |  Jul 15, 2008  | 
You're not the only one feeling the pitch in these economically troubled times. TV manufacturers are feeling it too. Their inventories are swelling as people are more worried about paying for gas than buying the latest new HDTV set. To entice...
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Xbox 360 Gets Streaming Netflix
SV Staff  |  Jul 15, 2008  | 
Got Xbox?  Hope you didn't spend all your lunch money on a Roku box, because you're about to become redundant. I hate it when that happens. Netflix's online streaming library is going to be available on Xbox 360 systems, most likely this...
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Lips (Xbox 360) For Zune and iPod
SV Staff  |  Jul 15, 2008  | 
Microsoft lets you channel your inner idol with their new singing game, "Lips." Exclusively for the Xbox 360, "Lips" is a singing game that comes complete with motion-sensing bedazzled microphones, wireless of course, that lets...
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Will Tru2Way Succeed?
Mark Fleischmann  |  Jul 15, 2008  | 
Rocky road is a tasty type of ice cream. It's also the forecast some analysts are making for Tru2Way, the latest attempt to provide the consumer with the holy grail of digital cable readiness.
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Face Lift for Katie Couric's CBS Set
SV Staff  |  Jul 14, 2008  | 
As the country gets ready to pull the analog plug, CBS is finally putting the finishing touches on its new HD sets and control room. The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric will debut in HD later this month, and just in time, the 1080i control room...
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Mark Levinson No.502 Media Console Madness
SV Staff  |  Jul 14, 2008  | 
If you have to ask how much it costs, you can't afford it. Seriously. The No. 502 Media Console is basically an A/V processor with a ton of bells and whistles. This is the first product in a new series from the Mark Levinson company. Oddly, Mark...
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JL Audio Fathom F212 Subwoofer Shaking Things Up
SV Staff  |  Jul 14, 2008  | 
JL Audio is leaking little bits of information about a powerful new subwoofer. The Fathom F212 is said to be a more affordable option compared to their much-acclaimed Gotham G213 which retailed for $12,000. The Fathom F212 is going to retail for...
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