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"Star Trek" returning to theaters for 2 weeks
SV Staff  |  Sep 02, 2009  | 
Critics and fans agree: the Star Trek reboot was pretty awesome. It re-imagined the classic story with spot-on actors, fantastic action scenes, and a storyline that managed to both honor and remain consistent with the original series. Well, if you...
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HD Deals: Buy one Xbox 360 game, get a second for half price
SV Staff  |  Sep 02, 2009  | 
If you're looking to get your hands on some new video games, but are strapped for cash then check out this deal from Best Buy where you buy one Xbox 360 game and get the second for half price. Plus more HD and gadget deals* after the jump. ...
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Creative X-Fi2 is all about the touchscreen
SV Staff  |  Sep 02, 2009  | 
Touch screens are definitely the hot addition to any multi-media device on the market right now, and Creative is taking advantage with the updated version of last year’s Zen X-Fi. The X-Fi2, will come in 32GB ($229), 16GB ($179) and 8GB ($129)...
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LG and VUDU Team Up
Kim Wilson  |  Sep 02, 2009  | 

The LG LH50 LCD series and the PS80 plasma series will soon provide streaming of the popular movies-on-demand service, Vudu. These new Internet-connected TVs employ "NetCast Entertainment Access", allowing users to browse, search, and choose a variety of HD and HDX films right from their TVs without an additional Vudu set-top box.

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Blu-ray Goes 3D?
Kim Wilson  |  Sep 02, 2009  | 

I'm not sure when 3D became so popular both in the theater and at home. However, It's a technology we've been toying with since the 1950's but by all indications it's about to come of age...quickly.

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HD Deals: Sony BRAVIA 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
SV Staff  |  Sep 01, 2009  | 
In the market for a new HDTV, well then check out this Sony BRAVIA 52-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV for $2,159.00 (normally $3,199.99). Plus more HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Panasonic SC-BT300 1250W 7.1 Channel Blu-ray Disc Home Theater...
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Panasonic previews its 3D technology
SV Staff  |  Sep 01, 2009  | 
I just got back from Panasonic's corporate headquarters in Secaucus, New Jersey, where the company was giving previews of its upcoming 3D technology. Yes, I know 3D video has been around for decades, and over the last few years it's seen a...
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10 Movie Scenes We Want To See On Yoostar
SV Staff  |  Sep 01, 2009  | 
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/movies/Bitstream_10_Movie_Scenes_We_Want_To_See_On_Yoostar'; There was no shortage of wannabe actors trying to recreate their favorite movie scene on the internet before. But, now that YooStar has made its way to...
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Court Knocks FCC Cable Limit
Mark Fleischmann  |  Sep 01, 2009  | 
Until recently, no single cable operator was allowed to dominate more than 30 percent of the U.S. market. But a court has thrown out the Federal Communications Commission's market cap, eliminating a rule that's been the law of the land since 1992.
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HD Deals: Polk Audio Wireless Sub
SV Staff  |  Aug 31, 2009  | 
If you're in the market for a new sub, but don't want to worry about dealing with its wires, then check out this Polk Audio PSWi225 Wireless Subwoofer for $285.14 (normally $449.99). Plus more HD and gadget deals* after the jump....
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TiVo's hitting New Zealand
SV Staff  |  Aug 31, 2009  | 
It might be a long-standing DVR fixture in the United States, but down in the land of kiwis TiVo hasn't shown up at all. That's changing this November, when the service finally reaches New Zealand. Unfortunately, TiVo comes with some caveats in...
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Speaker purse puts some boogie in your bag
SV Staff  |  Aug 31, 2009  | 
Designer Yoshihiko Satoh has put together an iPod speaker and a purse and made a surprisingly fashionable iPod speaker-purse. According to e-select.st (and Google Translate), this kicky, wooden bag packs a 3-inch speaker that can handle up to 30...
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Onkyo Receivers Boast 9 Amp Channels
Mark Fleischmann  |  Aug 31, 2009  | 
Normally we don't use the News column for new product releases. But when there's a first, we jump on it, and we're jumping on three new receivers from Onkyo that deliver nine amplifier channels. They also support dual subwoofer outputs, making them 9.2-channel models.
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HD Deals: $10 game credit with "Batman Arkham Asylum"
SV Staff  |  Aug 28, 2009  | 
If you're going to get your hands on the new PS3 Slim, why not pick up a copy of the newest "Must-Have Game" Batman: Arkham Asylum, and get a $10 video game credit as a bonus. Plus more HD and gadget deals* after the jump. ...
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NAD's newest: M15HD surround sound preamp
SV Staff  |  Aug 28, 2009  | 
NAD Electronics has announced a new Master Series preamp that it will be showing off at CEDIA next month. The Master Series M15HD Surround Sound Preamplifier is just what it says on the tin: a preamp with a ton of features for a surround sound home...
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