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Radio Shack to become "The Shack?"
SV Staff  |  Aug 03, 2009
Radio Shack has been a fixture in my family since before I was born. It's where I got my first computer repair kit, my first soldering iron, and my first spool of speaker wire. It's always been "Radio Shack" to me, space or no space, and despite the...
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Big names hit Netflix's streaming video library
SV Staff  |  Aug 04, 2009
I have a confession to make. I don't watch Lost. I love nearly every other sci-fi show out there, but I never got into the show. I might give it another chance, now that it's available on by Xbox 360. Netflix has just released seasons 1-4 of Lost...
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Nikon's new point-and-shoot has a projector
SV Staff  |  Aug 04, 2009
Cameras have steadily become more and more integrated into home entertainment over the last few years. With big screens video support, often in high-def, and television outputs, it's become easy for point-and-shoot camera users to share their photos...
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HD Deals: Pre order "Beatles: Rock Band" for $212.49
SV Staff  |  Aug 04, 2009
If you're excited about the new "Beatles: Rock Band" here's a deal to pre order the entire bundle for $212.49. And if you like that deal make sure you check after the jump for more great HD and gadget deals*. The Rock...
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iHome's new iP1: Minimalist style, maximum power
SV Staff  |  Aug 05, 2009
No, that's not a demo for in-wall or car speakers, that's a finished iPod speaker dock. It's the iHome iP1, the company's new flagship iPod speaker system. iHome showed it off last night at a press event on Manhattan's west side, where it capped...
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Onkyo announces two new PLIIz receivers
SV Staff  |  Aug 05, 2009
A few months ago, Onkyo broke into the realm of height channels with the TX-SR607, the world's first Dolby Pro Logic IIz-equipped A/V receiver (reviewed in the latest issue of Sound & Vision). The 7.2-channel receiver could use Dolby PLIIz to turn...
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HD Deals: Sony HTIB for $599
SV Staff  |  Aug 05, 2009
  If you're in the market for a HTIB here's a Sony BDVIS1000 5.1Ch Blu-ray Disc/DVD Home Theater System for $599.00 (normally $999.99). And if you like that deal make sure you check after the jump for more great HD and gadget...
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Turtles in Time: An HD re-"meh"ke
SV Staff  |  Aug 06, 2009
A while ago I wrote how this is a great time to be both a nostalgic gamer and a home theater enthusiast, listing six great high-def remakes of classic titles. This month, I was keyed up to add two more titles to the list with the recent releases...
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HD Deals: Samsung 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
SV Staff  |  Aug 06, 2009
Amazon is the place to go if your'e in the market for a new HDTV this week. Check out this Samsung 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV for $1,784.00 and more great HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Samsung 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV for...
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Radio Shack is staying RadioShack
SV Staff  |  Aug 06, 2009
It seems the rumors were (mostly) unfounded. 80-year-old electronics fixture Radio Shack is keeping its full name (sans space). While "The Shack" will play a part in the company's future ad campaigns, it is still keeping its beloved full name. ...
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The $2 million speaker system
SV Staff  |  Aug 07, 2009
Sweden's Transmission Audio might have developed the most expensive speaker to date. For a hefty $2 million (that's a 2, followed by six 0's), you can purchase the company's Ultimate system, a massive speaker setup containing several dozen drivers...
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Earthquake Sound's Titan-ic new loudspeakers
SV Staff  |  Aug 07, 2009
Earthquake Sound has just announced the newest addition to its Titan series of speakers, the Telesto towers. These full-range loudspeakers run the gamut from 30Hz to 35KHz, with 5 drivers built into its glossy black profile (produced by a 3mm-thick...
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Sennheiser's little headphones for big gaming
SV Staff  |  Aug 07, 2009
Most gaming headsets are big, bulky cans with boom mics for voice chatting. After all, when you're sitting in front of a computer, why do you need portability? Ear cups can immerse you cheaper and easier than quality ear buds, and a boom mic is...
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HD Deals: Pre order "Gladiator" on Blu-ray
SV Staff  |  Aug 07, 2009
If you've been waiting for Gladiator to hit Blu-ray your wait is nearly over. Pre order it here for a great price and check out more great HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Samsung PN50B650 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV for $1,399.00...
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HDTV owners now in the majority
SV Staff  |  Aug 08, 2009
Congratulations, "early adopters" of the last decade. You're now part of the majority! For the first time ever, HDTV owners outnumber non-HDTV owners; according to the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing, 53% of consumers now...
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