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HDMI 1.4 3D specs go public
SV Staff  |  Feb 05, 2010
We know HDMI 1.4 is the future. We think 3D is the future. And now, everybody can get a double-barreled blast of what the future may look like, since the 3D specifications of HDMI 1.4 have been officially released to the public. It's extremely...
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Samsung, Sharp settle screen scuffle
SV Staff  |  Feb 08, 2010
Sharp and Samsung have finally settled their LCD patent dispute. According to a press release issued today, the two companies signed a settlement to their three-year dispute on Monday. The dispute revolved around LCD panel patents that both...
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Panasonic prices its first 3D HDTV: $5,900
SV Staff  |  Feb 09, 2010
If you want to be an early adopter of 3D HDTV technology, get ready to shell out a pretty hefty chunk of change. Panasonic has announced pricing and shipping information for its upcoming TH-P54VT2 3D-capable plasma TV in Japan. The good news is...
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Get a bookshelf sound system... for your pet
SV Staff  |  Feb 10, 2010
I have to be honest, this is simply inexplicable. For $250, Pet Acoustics will give you a sound system made specifically for cats and dogs (and horses, for some reason). Instead of the 20Hz-20KHz range most sound systems span, the My Pet Speaker...
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No 1080p Netflix streaming in 2010, 5.1 still on schedule
SV Staff  |  Feb 10, 2010
It's no secret that Netflix considers streaming to be a huge part of their future, but unfortunately that dosn't mean they're going to be making the leap to 1080p any time soon. Yesterday, Netflix used its official Twitter account to...
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Rock of the Dead: Music appreciation for zombies
SV Staff  |  Feb 11, 2010
We don't often talk about the Nintendo Wii on this blog, and for good reason. It doesn't support high-def, it isn't as good with audio as its competitors, and it's simply not very impressive for home theater buffs. At least, it's not very...
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Asimov's "Foundation" coming in 3D
SV Staff  |  Feb 12, 2010
If you like Isaac Asimov, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that Asimov's classic Foundation trilogy is headed for the silver screen as a 3D film. The bad news is that it'll be directed by the man behind the 1998...
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Hasbro previews "Iron Man 2" toys, still no word on its TV network project with Discovery
SV Staff  |  Feb 13, 2010
Toy Fair 2010 is in town this weekend. The trade show opens its doors on Sunday, but toy manufacturer Hasbro kicked things off a day early with its Collectors' Day event. If you wanted a sneak peek at some of the biggest toys of the coming year,...
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LEGO hits "Toy Story," "Prince of Persia"
SV Staff  |  Feb 14, 2010
LEGO's no stranger to marketing, but this one managed to surprise me. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is coming to LEGO later this year. Based on the upcoming movie (which is based on the 2003 video game), the LEGO series will include various...
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Olympic fever is here. Are you watching in HD?
SV Staff  |  Feb 15, 2010
We're smack-dab in the middle of the Olympics (well, day 5 out of 17), and while the opening ceremonies didn't have the Cirque du Soleil-meets-Bravehard sense of epic theatrical scale the 2008 Beijing Olympics had, it's still a great event for any...
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Sony stops selling OLED screens in Japan
SV Staff  |  Feb 17, 2010
Remember when OLED technology was the future of HDTVs? That future is looking a bit hazy now. According to Engadget HD, Sony has decided to discontinue its XEL-1 OLED screen in Japan, citing low demand for the 11-inch, $2,000 HDTV. It's not...
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HD Deals: X-Men Trilogy, Origins on Blu-ray
SV Staff  |  Feb 17, 2010
If you're a fan of Professor X and the rest of the mutants on the X-Men, today's deal is what you've been waiting for. Get not only the original Trilogy, but also the latest film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, on Blu-ray for only $50.99....
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Sony announces its first 3D A/V receiver
SV Staff  |  Feb 18, 2010
It's even more news from the 3D front! Sony is joining the fray with its very first 3D-capable A/V receiver, the STR-DN1010 AV. The STR-DN1010 is a 7.1-channel A/V receiver with 3D HDMI 1.4 passthrough to allow 3D content to run from a source,...
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HD Deals: LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
SV Staff  |  Feb 19, 2010
Amazon has some good deals on HDTVs today. One of the better ones we found was this LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV for $379.99 (normally $599.95). But if you aren't in the market for a TV we also found some video game and Blu-ray deals after...
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Bringing atmosphere into gaming: "Bioshock 2"
SV Staff  |  Feb 20, 2010
Not enough video games really take advantage of the opportunity for immersion that a good home theater offers. A big screen and a 5.1 surround system with enough power behind it can take gaming from a passive button-pushing pastime to an engaging...
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