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Bookshelf Speaker Reviews
DynaudioExcite home theater speaker system
Daniel Kumin  |  Oct 15, 2008
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The Big Picture
It's the Economy, Stupid!
Scott Wilkinson  |  Oct 15, 2008

Several months ago, I <A href="http://blog.ultimateavmag.com/scottwilkinson/050408pain/">posed a question</A> in my blog, asking you how high gas prices had affected your entertainment activities. Now, of course, things are much worse as the entire economy circles the bowl, even while gas prices ease up a bit. So I thought it would be interesting to revisit the question in light of the worsening economic crisis.

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Custom Installation Equipment ReviewsCustom Installation How-ToHome Movie Theaters
Projection Screen Disguise
Kim Wilson  |  Oct 15, 2008

Offering up one of the more unique solutions for concealing a projection screen, Beamax has introduced the X-series Dellegno, which allows an 80-inch screen to ascend vertically from the stylish and contemporary cabinet, transforming a room-friendly piece of furniture into a large screen experience.

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Audio Video News
Plasma Rebounds
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 15, 2008
Conventional wisdom has it that plasma is the less popular form of flat-panel TV. But plasma is rebounding, according to DisplaySearch.
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Audio Video News
Blu-ray, "A Bag of Hurt"
SV Staff  |  Oct 14, 2008
Wow, Steve Jobs is telling it like it is. Well, telling it like he thinks it is. Engadget is reporting from Steve Job's keynote speech. The Apple Computer honcho said, "Blu-ray is just a bag of hurt. It's great to watch the movies, but the...
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Audio Video News
Surprise! HDTV Sales Slump as Economy Tanks
SV Staff  |  Oct 14, 2008
Unless you've been living under a rock, (and these days, that might be the only housing you can afford) you might have noticed that the economy ain't doing great. As a result, analysts are reporting a slowdown of HDTV sales. Ya think? A report in...
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Other Tech
Elan System 8.6AV multiroom audio/video controller
John Sciacca  |  Oct 14, 2008
The Short Form
$2,000 (as tested) / ELANHOMESYSTEMS.COM / 859-269-7760
Snapsho
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Other Tech
The Big-Box Chill
Brent Butterworth  |  Oct 14, 2008

On my very first visit to Costco, I saw something that burned itself into my brain: a shopping cart loaded with baby formula, junk food, and a 23-inch flat-panel TV set. I felt the same way a fashionista would watching someone use an Armani shirt as a dust rag.

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Audio Video News
Sony Bravia 'Hancock' Premiere
SV Staff  |  Oct 14, 2008
Bonus time for owners of Sony's Bravia Internet Video Link! Almost a full month ahead of its release on Blu-ray, Sony is offering their blockbuster hit, Hancock, starring Will Smith, as an At-Home Premiere. For just $9.99, October 28 through...
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Audio Video News
Neil Young's Archives: To Blu-ray Or Not?
SV Staff  |  Oct 14, 2008
Neil Young is known for hating early digital audio formats, and seemed to be all set to embrace Blu-ray as the format with high enough resolution to be acceptable. His Archives Vol. 1 (1963-1972) had been slated for a November 3 release, but it's...
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