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New Ferrari loudspeakers rolling out
SV Staff  |  Aug 14, 2009
The David Warner Collection (the David Warner that makes high-end home audio products, not the David Warner who plays evil villains in cartoons) has announced its newest piece, the Ferrari-branded Ferrari Art.Engine. The Ferrari Art.Engine is a...
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This is the wrong way to install a TV
SV Staff  |  Aug 14, 2009
Custom home theater installers have to be incredibly creative to make everything in a system look and work just right. But, while we have to give this installation credit for creativity, it's certainly lacking in craftsmanship. All the gruesome...
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Court Overturns Kaleidescape Ruling
Mark Fleischmann  |  Aug 14, 2009
A federal court has handed a defeat to Kaleidescape, whose superb video-server technology has been fighting for its life in the courts for several years.
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Boxee gets $6 million in funding
SV Staff  |  Aug 14, 2009
These days, it's rare to see people sinking a lot of money into things. Shaky economy, future's uncertain, blah blah blah. Remarkably, media player project Boxee has managed to secure 6 big ones for its development. Venture capital companies...
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A Trip Back To Woodstock 1969
SV Staff  |  Aug 14, 2009
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/music/A_Trip_Back_To_Woodstock'; This Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of one of the largest and most celebrated moments in music history: Woodstock. And to honor the music festival that defined a generation,...
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HD Deals: Pre order summer action flicks on Blu-ray
SV Staff  |  Aug 13, 2009
If you liked this summer's action flicks and can't wait until they come out on Blu-ray then check out these pre-order deals on X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. More great HD and gadget deals* after the jump. ...
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RIP Guitar Legend, Les Paul (1915-2009)
SV Staff  |  Aug 13, 2009
You may have heard by now, but the music world lost a true icon today. Les Paul (Lester William Polfus) left the world at 94 years of age, leaving behind a musical legacy that has guitar players around the world strumming sad chords. His musical...
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RealDVD Deemed Illegal
Mark Fleischmann  |  Aug 13, 2009
In a curiously ambiguous ruling, a federal court has declared the RealDVD disc copying application illegal. However, the court also left open the possibility that copying DVDs for personal use may be legal in some circumstances under the copyright law's fair use doctrine.
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HD Deals: Denon Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player
SV Staff  |  Aug 12, 2009
If you're looking for a Blu-ray player that also plays DVDs and CDs why not check out this Denon Blu-ray/DVD/CD Player for $542.26 (normally $899.00). More great HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Denon AVR5308CI Home Theater Receiver...
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Restoration, BD vs. Cable, BD Soundtracks
Scott Wilkinson  |  Aug 12, 2009
Restorative Power
When movies are restored for Blu-ray, why do some not look very good? Does it have to do with the film elements themselves? Why are some films harder to restore for Blu-ray? Are movies from the '50s, '60s, '70s, and '80s harder to restore in high-def than films of today?
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