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Monsters, Inc.
David Vaughn  |  Nov 16, 2009

<IMG SRC="/images/archivesart/monstersbd.jpg" WIDTH=200 BORDER=0 ALIGN=RIGHT>Not only does <i>Monsters, Inc.</i> feature fantastic animation, it's one of Pixar's best stories, too. While the film was being made, California was subject to rolling blackouts due to Enron's manipulation of the energy market, so it's only fitting that the wizards at the studio came up with this wonderful story about powering Monstropolis with the screams of children. I love this movie, and its treatment on Blu-ray is exceptional in both the audio and video departments, with meticulous attention to detail and first-class sound design.

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The Gift of Giving
HT Staff  |  Nov 16, 2009
Home Theater’s writers and editors step out of line to help you find the perfect tech gifts that will make this a holiday season to remember.
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Audio Video News
Here Comes YouTube 1080p
Mark Fleischmann  |  Nov 16, 2009
Online video is burgeoning but picture quality is lagging behind. Now YouTube is about to pass a milestone in its evolution by offering a 1080p video player.
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Audio Video News
Sezmi launches innovative TV service: L.A. first, U.S. to follow
SV Staff  |  Nov 16, 2009
A Silicon Valley company today announced the launch of what it called “the third TV service.” The company and the service are named Sezmi. Sezmi service is slated to begin today in Los Angeles, and roll out gradually in most parts of the...
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Premiere Design
Grand Zeppelin
Scott Wilkinson  |  Nov 15, 2009  |  First Published: Nov 16, 2009

<A href="http://www.bowers-wilkins.com">B&W</A> makes some of the best-sounding speakers in the world, so when the company set its sights on the iPod market, something special was sure to surface. First introduced in 2007, the Zeppelin melds exquisite design and sound quality into a stunning, single-piece iPod dock/audio system that seems to define the state of the art in this burgeoning field.

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Audio Video News
Next week: 1080p video on YouTube
SV Staff  |  Nov 13, 2009
Straight from the "getting blood from a stone" files, YouTube has announced that it will begin streaming 1080p video next week. Until now, the highest resolution YouTube could stream was 720p, and that was only a minority of videos. The move to...
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It's a Fan. No it's an Audio System. Hey, it's Both!
Kim Wilson  |  Nov 13, 2009

You can't have an audio system without speakers, however, it's the speakers that cause the most problems, especially with respect to interior design. Known for their wide selection of residential ceiling fans, Hunter has teamed up with Soundolier Integrated Wireless Technologies to create the Concert Breeze, a combination ceiling fan and powered audio system.

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Audio Video News
HD Deals: $200 Rebate On Best Buy Purchases
SV Staff  |  Nov 13, 2009
If you are one of the lucky ones to own an American Express card then this deal will get you to save some serious cash while you are shopping. The catch ... you have to do it quick: Be one of the first 50 AMEX users to purchase $500 or more at...
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Audio Video News
Marantz Offers Blu-ray Rebate
Mark Fleischmann  |  Nov 13, 2009
With the slogan of "Get some green by going Blu," Marantz is offering a $100 rebate for its high-performance Blu-ray players.
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Video Game Review: The Beatles Rock Band
Ken Richardson  |  Nov 12, 2009

It was clear that The Beatles: Rock Band had fully captivated the imagination of my son Paul when - after hours and hours of playing the new videogame - we all needed to actually take a break and get something to eat.

Heading out the door, I said, "I'll drive."

"No, I'll drive," said Paul, walking over to his car instead.

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