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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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Custom Installation Equipment ReviewsCustom Installation How-ToHome Movie Theaters
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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Audio Video News
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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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Yes Man—Warner Bros. (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Mar 31, 2009
Video: 4/5
Audio: 4.25/5
Extras: 3.75/5
Carl Allen has stumbled across a way to shake free of post-divorce blues and a dead-end job: embrace life and say yes to everything. Take a bungee plunge? Yes. Accept call-now TV offers? Yes. Learn Korean? Yes. Grab the first flight to anywhere? Yes. Win your dream girl? Yes. Crack up fans with a feel-good, laugh-loaded romp? Yes! Working every funny bone in his nimble body and every muscle in his hilariously mobile face, Jim Carrey plays Carl in a YEScapade about opening up to lifes possibilities especially when those possibilities include romance with an intriguing, free-spirited musician.
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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
Never Say Never Again—20th Century Fox (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Mar 31, 2009
Video: 4.25/5
Audio: 3.5/5
Extras: 3/5
Sean Connery is back for his final performance as super agent James Bond in this high-velocity action thriller. When two atomic warheads are hijacked by the evil SPECTRE organization, Agent 007 is hurled into an explosive, pulse-pounding race to save the world from nuclear terrorists.
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Blu-ray Movie Reviews
The Princess Bride—MGM (Blu-ray)
Kris Deering  |  Mar 31, 2009
Video: 4/5
Audio: 3.75/5
Extras: 4/5
A classic fairy tale, with swordplay, giants, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, and yes, some kissing (as read by a kindly grandfather).
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