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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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Onkyo's newest receiver is a radio smorgasboard
SV Staff  |  Aug 10, 2009  | 
Remember when radio was a simple question of AM or FM? Now there's satellite in a variety of flavors, streaming Internet radio, and even good old-fashioned terrestrial radio... in HD Radio format. Onkyo's new TX-NR807 receiver supports all of those...
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