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Analog TV: Not Dead Yet
SV Staff  |  Dec 31, 2008
The FCC has just proposed a new rule - one that will drag out the analog/digital transition for another 30 days. This "Analog Nightlight" program is actually quite interesting.  Some full-power stations will be permitted to use...
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The Dark Knight in 1080p On-Demand
SV Staff  |  Dec 31, 2008
DISH Network sure is making a big deal about its latest on-demand offering. In a press release about one new addition to the lineup, DISH Network is proud to announce that The Dark Knight is currently available on its 1080p on-demand service....
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HD Maverick Mark Cuban Invests in 3D Theaters
SV Staff  |  Dec 31, 2008
Come on, we couldn't let 2008 end without one more use of the word "maverick." Dallas Mavericks owner and HD maverick Mark Cuban has bought a large stake in the Carmike Cinema chain, and not because he loves popcorn.In an email to...
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LG Adds YouTube and CinemaNow in 2009
SV Staff  |  Dec 30, 2008
While everyone is debating which will rule: Blu-ray or Internet downloads, some companies are hedging their bets. LG will be supporting YouTube and CinemaNow in their 2009 Blu-ray players, in addition to the Netflix support that their current...
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Time Warner Cable, I Want My MTV
SV Staff  |  Dec 30, 2008
No, really, I want my MTV. Time Warner Cable is about to yank MTV, and 19 other Viacom channels off the air over a few cents. Viacom just issued a statement saying that Time Warner Cable is going to pull Nickelodeon, COMEDY CENTRAL, VH1, MTV -...
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Best Buy: Buyer Beware
SV Staff  |  Dec 30, 2008
Some sharp shoppers have caught a few interesting tactics being employed by Best Buy stores. In one case, a shopped noticed some discrepancies in a display promoting the store's HDTV Calibration Service. The store had two TVs set up, side by...
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Last Chance HD DVD Blowouts
SV Staff  |  Dec 30, 2008
Almost a year to the date after HD DVD received the mortal blow that killed off the format, a few last resources are selling off their remaining stock. If you have an HD DVD player, why not grab a few of these specials - although it...
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A/V Veteran
Getting It Right
Thomas J. Norton  |  Dec 30, 2008

You know who you are. You're an experienced <I>Ultimate AV</I> reader with friends who just bought a new flat panel HDTV for the holidays. They've had it delivered and set up by Crazy Zeke's TV and Refrigerator Superstore.

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Rent-a-Rip-off!
SV Staff  |  Dec 30, 2008
  Nothing pisses me off more than seeing people getting ripped off. And few places have the ability to legally dodge usury and predatory lending like stores that sell merchandise on a "rent to own" basis. I received this ad in the...
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Vizio VP505XVT Plasma TV
Scott Wilkinson  |  Dec 30, 2008

In the six short years since Vizio flat-panel TVs have been sold in the U.S., the company has risen to be ranked third in flat-panel sales (plasma and LCD combined) in the North American market. This tremendous and rapid success is due to the high value offered by these TVs&mdash;in particular, surprisingly good picture quality for surprisingly little money.

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