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Centronics Joins Flexible HDMI Ranks
SV Staff  |  Dec 21, 2008  | 
So, you bought that fancy-schmancy ulta-flat panel TV. Thing sits practically flush on the wall.  Well, it would if you didn't have a big, bulky HDMI cable. Panasonic hit the world with an HDMI to fit flush, and now Centronics is...
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Sky TV Tests Positive - For 3D
SV Staff  |  Dec 21, 2008  | 
 Earlier in the week, we told you that England's Sky TV satellite broadcaster was promising the London Olympics in 3D. Looks like that promise is one step closer to becoming a reality. They have successfully tested 3D delivery to a...
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Voom Goes Poof
SV Staff  |  Dec 21, 2008  | 
Bad news Voom. After Dish pulled the plug on this great source of HD content, it didn't really stand a chance. No other major provider stepped up to carry the 15 HD channels of Voom, so, by the end of January, no more Voom.Two HD channels of...
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RIAA Lightens Up On Music Swappers
SV Staff  |  Dec 22, 2008  | 
The RIAA has always had the reputation of being the strong arm of the law in regard to peer-to-peer music sharing. They have sued almost 35,000 people for illegally sharing music files - most cases were settled for about $3,500.  On Friday,...
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Sharp Aquos LCD Blu-ray Bundle
SV Staff  |  Dec 22, 2008  | 
Right now, B&H is offering a Sharp Blu-ray/AQUOS TV bundle. However, it looks like Sharp is sharing the joy, from now until January 31, 2009.  Buy a select TV, and get a free Sharp BD-HP21U Blu-ray player. What something a bit spiffier?...
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Details on the 3D BCS College Championship Football Showdown
SV Staff  |  Dec 23, 2008  | 
The championship game is always exciting, but this year, it's gonna be a real thrilling event. Sony Electronics and FOX sports are joining together for the first live 3D showing of college football's crowning game.The game will be between...
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Panasonic Buys Sanyo - But Why?
SV Staff  |  Dec 23, 2008  | 
Panasonic's been courting Sanyo for a while, but they've finally made it official. Panasonic has agreed to buy Sanyo for a mere $9 billion. Wow. With all eyes on environmental issues, Sanyo was particularly attractive to Panasonic. Sanyo...
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56 Days, and 6.8% Ain't Ready
SV Staff  |  Dec 23, 2008  | 
You know the Nielson Co.?  You know, the folks who report on who's watching what? They have a new report out. With only 56 days until the digital transition, 6.8% of American households are completely unprepared. The latest Nielsen...
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56 Days, and 6.8% Of You Ain't Ready
SV Staff  |  Dec 23, 2008  | 
You know the Nielson Co.?  You know, the folks who report on who's watching what? They have a new report out. With only 56 days until the digital transition, 6.8% of American households are completely unprepared. The latest Nielsen...
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Britain's Zavvi - Another One Bites the Dust
SV Staff  |  Dec 24, 2008  | 
American consumer electronic retailers aren't the only ones suffering. Zavvi, one of the largest independent retailers in the entertainment biz just filed for a type of bankruptcy protection. Zavvi was created by the buyout of Virgin...
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Blu-ray Players' Prices Jump, As Do Sales
SV Staff  |  Dec 24, 2008  | 
While everyone was saying that Blu-ray wouldn't take off until the price of players dropped significantly, something odd happened. Prices jumped, and so did sales. Go figure.According to a study by PriceSCAN, the Blu-ray price index has...
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Blu-ray Booming Across the Pond
SV Staff  |  Dec 24, 2008  | 
Ever wonder how Blu-ray is doing in other countries? According to the Blu-ray Disc Association, Europeans are taking up Blu-ray much faster than they embraced DVD after its introduction. In Blu-ray's first three years, it has outsold DVD by...
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Roku Gets an Update
SV Staff  |  Dec 24, 2008  | 
The Roku box for streaming Netflix flicks is getting an upgrade that will let it support HD content. How much for the upgrade? Nothing! Not bad for a player that only cost $100 to begin with. The update is automatic, sent over an Internet...
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Amazon's TiVo/Samsung Sale
SV Staff  |  Dec 25, 2008  | 
Did Santa bring you everything you wanted? Need to fill in a few blank spots on your wish list? Just in time, Amazon is playing an elf.  From now until December 29th, get $150 off the price of a TiVo HD DVR when you purchase one of seven...
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Consumer Confidence Dips
SV Staff  |  Dec 25, 2008  | 
Latest report from the Consumer Electronics Association and CNET's Index of Consumer Technology Expectations shows that consumer confidence dropped more in the electronics sector than the general economy. Ask Circuit City what they think.The...
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