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Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 14, 2010
In what must be a consumer movie distribution first, Paramount has struck a deal with Seagate to load 21 movies onto the FreeAgent Go portable hard drive.
Scott Wilkinson  |  Apr 13, 2010  |  First Published: Apr 14, 2010
Paul Barton, founder and chief designer of PSB Speakers, discusses his musical training, Canada's National Research Council, speaker design, manufacturing in China, powered speakers, earbuds and earphones, and more.

Run Time: 1:22:46

Debbie Stampfli  |  Apr 13, 2010

Acoustic treatments don’t need to be bland to make your sound stand out.
In the past, acoustic panels were primarily utilitarian. They could absorb and diffuse sound, but they did little to reinforce your room’s style. Thankfully, times have changed. Now companies offer practical acoustic panels in stylish and up-to-date colors and fabrics; some even incorporate patterns and lighting. Since you’re no longer doomed to using big black rectangles, it’s time to add a splash of color or design to your walls and ceilings with the latest acoustic panels. Acoustic treatments don’t need to be eyesores in your beautiful home theater.

Scott Wilkinson  |  Apr 13, 2010

Back in October 2009, I profiled <A href="http://blog.ultimateavmag.com/ultimate-gear/crystal_blue_persuasion/">Dy... Sapphire speakers</A>, a limited-edition, high-performance model created to celebrate the company's 30th anniversary. Next month, the last pair&#151;serial number 1000/1000&#151;will be sold to the highest bidder by Danish online auctioneer <A href="http://www.lauritz.com">Lauritz</A>, and the entire proceeds will go to <A href="http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org">Doctors Without Borders</A>, an international charity that provides humanitarian medical services in nearly 60 countries.

Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 13, 2010
Until now, Sharp has been content to let Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony hog the 3D spotlight. But Sharp's first 3D HDTVs will hit Japan this summer, with introductions in the U.S., Europe, and China to follow by December.
SV Staff  |  Apr 12, 2010
Green technology seems to be making home theaters a bit wonky in the United Kingdom. According to a recent article in the Daily Mail compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs are tripping HDTVs and cable boxes on and off. The problems seem to be...
Kris Deering  |  Apr 12, 2010
Movie: 2.5
Picture/Sound: 4/4.5
Extras: 3
Kris Deering  |  Apr 12, 2010
Movie: 3.5
Picture/Sound: 4/4.5
Extras: 3.5
Kris Deering  |  Apr 12, 2010
Movie: 3.5
Picture/Sound: 3.5/3
Extras: 4
Kris Deering  |  Apr 12, 2010
Movie: 1.5
Picture/Sound: 3.5/3.5
Extras: .5

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