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Escaping 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
David Goldberg  |  Aug 21, 2009

I love the wow factor of themed home theaters and it was the love of old science fiction films and the <i>Steampunk</i> genre that prompted me to design my theater like the <i>Nautilus</i> from Disney’s classic 1954 film, <i>20,000 Leagues Under the Sea</i>. Rather than try to duplicate any one particular room of the submarine, details and influences from the entire boat were combined to create this one-of-a-kind theater.

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Gadget Gary: Verizon MiFi 2200
Gary Dell'Abate  |  Aug 20, 2009
One of my pet peeves when I travel is the plethora of fees I pay to connect to the Internet. Sometimes I can do it for free in the airport, but other times I can't.
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Three new A/V receivers from Marantz
SV Staff  |  Aug 20, 2009
Marantz has announced a trio of new A/V receivers, two of which feature optional Bluetooth support, and one which boasts a slim size not found in most receivers. The SR6004 and SR5004 are the company's two new full-size, Bluetooth-capable...
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HD Deals: Panasonic VIERA 42-inch Plasma HDTV
SV Staff  |  Aug 20, 2009
In the market for an HDTV, but don't have that much space? Well why not check out this Panasonic VIERA TC-P42X1 42 inch Plasma HDTV (720p) for $529.99. Plus more HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Polk Audio RM705 5.1 Home Theater...
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James Cameron's "Avatar" looks like it will make a great HDTV demo
SV Staff  |  Aug 20, 2009
The trailer for the $200 million epic, Avatar, hit the internet this morning, bringing with it the kind of visual effects we have come to expect from movie master, James Cameron. It gives us a sneak peak into the outlandish creature-like...
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Video ads coming to Entertainment Weekly
SV Staff  |  Aug 20, 2009
Whether you think it's good or bad, at least it's a step in some technological direction. The September 18 issue of Entertainment Weekly will run video ads placed by CBS. You read that correctly. A print magazine will run video ads. According to...
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10 Beatles Songs We Wish "Rock Band" Included
SV Staff  |  Aug 20, 2009
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gaming_news/10_Beatles_Songs_We_Wish_Rock_Band_Included'; This week 44 of the 45 tracks off of The Beatles: Rock Band video game have been announced, leaving the mystery 45th track up in the air until the Sept. 9...
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Audyssey, Adaptors, Screen Doors
Scott Wilkinson  |  Aug 19, 2009
Feature Confusion
I have an Integra DTR-5.8 receiver. The owner's manual mentions Audyssey as a way to initially set up the speakers. I was wondering if you could tell me more about the feature that matches the sound level of TV programs and commercials.
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HD Deals: "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" on Blu-ray
SV Staff  |  Aug 19, 2009
Why not enjoy one of Clint Eastwood's greatest films The Good, the Bad and the Ugly on Blu-ray with this deal. Plus, beef up your home theater and gadget library with more deals* after the jump. BIC America F12 12-Inch 450-Watt Front...
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Bose announces QuietComfort 15 headphones
SV Staff  |  Aug 19, 2009
Bose has just unveiled its latest set of noise-canceling headphones, the Quietcomfort 15 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones. They replace the long-standing QuietComfort 2 headphones in the company's lineup, and sport some new electronics tucked...
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