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VUDU Goes HDX
Kim Wilson  |  Oct 08, 2008

VUDU Inc., has unveiled HDX, a high definition video format that delivers full HD 1080p material using the company's existing set-top box. Content is delivered over the Internet and optimized for 40 inch and larger HDTVs. According to VUDU, the HDX content is the highest quality available from any Internet, broadcast, cable, or satellite on-demand service. HDX movies are available to all VUDU customers and will be rented for the same price as standard HD titles.

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Tower Speaker Reviews
Aperion Intimus 5T-DB Hybrid HD Speaker System
uavSteve Guttenberg  |  Oct 08, 2008
I've reviewed hundreds of speakers, and back when I was selling high-end audio, I auditioned many hundreds more. Summing up those experiences, here's what I've learned: They all sound different, but some sound more "right" than others.
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Audio Video News
David Gilmour Swings Six Ways
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 08, 2008
I was poking around Amazon last week when I found David Gilmour's new Live in Gdansk album. In fact, I found several versions. It's available in no fewer than six configurations that dole out varying levels of content at prices from $20 to $116.
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Audio Video News
Speaker Buddies from Alex Underwood
SV Staff  |  Oct 07, 2008
It seems that anything can be turned into a speaker. These little cuties were created for the London Design Festival, and they are pretty darn adorable. With bodies made from expanded polystyrene, the Speaker Buddies are meant to be used in pairs....
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Audio Video News
Eternal Sunshine of the Sharp Solar-Powered LCD
SV Staff  |  Oct 07, 2008
It's not clear whether Sharp is showing their latest prototype as a for-real solar powered LCD screen, or if it's a dramatic visualization on how little power is required to run this new 52-inch TV. Using a solar panel just a bit bigger than the...
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Audio Video News
Flexy, Bendy OLED Screen from Sony
SV Staff  |  Oct 07, 2008
Imagine watching a TV show, then - as the closing credits start to roll - you roll up the TV screen and tuck it in your pocket. Yup: Roll it up. Sony and researchers from the German company Max Planck Institute have revealed a new OLED screen...
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Audio Video News
MK Returns Without Ampersand
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 07, 2008
Remember Miller & Kreisel, also known as M&K? The once reputable American speaker brand is making a comeback as MK Sound thanks to a Danish startup company and an American retailer.
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Other Tech
Blu-ray 2008: The Studio Report Card
 |  Oct 06, 2008

"To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women," -The Blu-ray format, when asked what's best in life

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Other Tech
The Producer's Ear: Audition Your Discs
 |  Oct 06, 2008

Last month, we began exploring "how to listen." Now it's time to audition your favorite CDs. Note what you like about each one. Is there a common thread among them in the genre of music or the style of production?

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Custom Installation How-ToThe Connected Life
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John Sciacca  |  Oct 06, 2008

Being a custom installer is no easy feat. More often than not, the job involves problem-solving and figuring out a way to make a square peg fit in a round hole. Fortunately, the manufacturers that support the world of custom installation have produced a lot of terrific products to make these possible.

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