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Dolby and Barco Team Up for 3D Cinema
Scott Wilkinson  |  Apr 02, 2009

As you probably know by now, 3D movies are all the rage in commercial cinemas these days. In most cases, however, these presentations require a special screen, and the image can't be larger than about 40 feet wide due to the loss of light that polarized systems inflict. To address the first problem, Dolby has developed a 3D system that can be used on any screen, and a new partnership with Barco addresses the second problem. Using two stacked projectors, the combined light output is enough to fill screens up to 70 feet wide.

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Audio Video News
Netflix delivers 2 billionth disc
SV Staff  |  Apr 02, 2009
We weren't thrilled with the news about Netflix upping their prices for Blu-ray subscribers (though, we understand), so we're happy to see some good news coming out of their camp. Alabama resident Clay Shannon had no idea that he was going...
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Audio Video News
Waxing rhapsodic on Maurice Jarre
SV Staff  |  Apr 02, 2009
You may have read that film composer Maurice Jarre died last Saturday at the age of 84. Among his many accomplishments, Jarre won the Oscar for Best Score for three David Lean landmarks: Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago (with its distinctive...
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Audio Video News
Volunteers to Ease DTV Transition
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 02, 2009
Volunteers connected with a joint public/private service program will help ease the transition from analog to digital television broadcasting for low-income households, minorities, seniors, the disabled, those who live in rural areas, and those who don't speak English.
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AV Receiver Reviews
Marantz SR6003 A/V receiver
Daniel Kumin  |  Apr 01, 2009
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Edge of Your Seat
Debbie Stampfli  |  Apr 01, 2009

Usually, the first question that comes to mind when you walk into a home theater is, “Where do I sit?” No matter how clear the picture looks or how powerful the sound is, a bad chair or sofa can ruin your home theater experience. But new technology and innovative design aren’t just for the latest consumer electronics. These fresh seating options offer style, comfort, and convenience. They provide a killer combination of looks and practicality that will make your home theater memorable—in a very good way.

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The Big Picture
May The Farce Be With You
Scott Wilkinson  |  Apr 01, 2009

For many, online distribution of high-def video and audio is the Next Big Thing. There's just one small thing impeding the flood of content&#151;bandwidth. An incredible solution to this problem was quietly demonstrated at CES this year by a company called R<SUP>2</SUP>D<SUP>2</SUP> ("Twice the Research, Twice the Development"). Founded by hippie love child Leia Organic Skydancer, R<SUP>2</SUP>D<SUP>2</SUP> has developed what it calls Hypernet, a system that bypasses the Internet completely, offering nearly unlimited bandwidth and instantaneous transmissions using the principles of quantum physics.

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Audio Video News
Niveus gets in the ZONE
SV Staff  |  Apr 01, 2009
Niveus Media has announced the ZONE multi-room media player, a compact media system that can play music and movies served from any networked media PC. At just 6" by 6" by 2", it's slightly smaller than a Mac Mini, with more home...
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Netflix Fee Hike Hits Blu Renters
Mark Fleischmann  |  Apr 01, 2009
Do you rent Blu-ray from Netflix? Ka-ching. The company is raising monthly-plan fees for Blu-ray subscribers.
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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Doubt—Miramax Pictures (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Mar 31, 2009
Video: 4.25/5
Audio: 4/5
Extras: 3/5
Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the rigid and fear-inspiring principal of the Saint Nicholas Church School, suffers an extreme dislike for the progressive and popular parish priest Father Flynn. Looking for wrongdoing in every corner, Sister Aloysius believes she's uncovered the ultimate sin when she hears Father Flynn has taken a special interest in a troubled boy. But without proof, the only thing certain is doubt.
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