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PS3 slim goes to 250 GB on November 3 for $349
SV Staff  |  Oct 15, 2009
We're not entirely sure why Sony didn't make this info official back when they released the 120 GB version, but it hardly matters now. From the release, it looks like more storage space will be the only thing that extra $50 gets you....
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Boston Acoustics subwoofers go wireless
SV Staff  |  Oct 15, 2009
'tis the season for wireless, it seems. Now Boston Acoustics is getting on the cord-cutting bandwagon with three new wireless subwoofers. The CPS 8Wi, CPS 10Wi, and CPS 12Wi are the newest members of the company's Classic series. They're...
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Creating An Egyptian Home Theater
SV Staff  |  Oct 16, 2009
 The main feature of the Nile theater is its unique “curtain” — actually two sculpted, automatic sliding doors. The doors are cast out of fiberglass and veneered with actual bronze particles that give them a very realistic metallic look. The...
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HD Deals: Samsung Monitors
SV Staff  |  Oct 16, 2009
Need an early Christmas present for three relatives or just love using multiple computer screens for Web browsing, then we found the perfect deal for you. Buy 3 Samsung 2494SW 24-Inch Monitors & Get 1 for FREE. More HD and gadget deals* after...
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R.I.P., analog surround
SV Staff  |  Oct 19, 2009
Let's talk about audiophile equipment and component connections. It's no secret that the more high-end a receiver or other audio device is, generally the more jacks will be on the back. More complex means more advanced, after all. Except...
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HD Deals: New Super Mario Bros $10 Game Credit
SV Staff  |  Oct 19, 2009
Getting ready to buy the New Super Mario Bros. for Wii, well why not order it early with this deal and get $10 off a future video game purchase? More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Get a Viore 40" LCD HDTV and a Soundbar with iPod...
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A/V Support: Playing An iPod Through Aux Input
SV Staff  |  Oct 20, 2009
Question: I have an older high-end Marantz receiver, which I now use with my iPod. Unfortunately, the receiver doesn’t have a dedicated iPod input, so I use the auxiliary jack instead. The playback volume is lower than from other...
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Windows 7 gets a new Netflix interface
SV Staff  |  Oct 20, 2009
Good news for Windows 7 users: starting today you can enjoy Netflix's streaming video library with a shiny new interface. The upgrade offers a streamlined way to navigate the "Watch Instantly" section through Windows 7's Media Center. ...
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HD Deals: Tom Clancy's EndWar
SV Staff  |  Oct 20, 2009
If you are into the normal RTS games for your console the new take on the genre by Ubisoft in Tom Clancy's EndWar is exactly what you've been waiting for, and here's deal for you. More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Creative...
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HD Deals: Forza Motorsport Playseat
SV Staff  |  Oct 21, 2009
The holiday season is coming up, and we have a deal today for all the serious gamers on your list: Buy this Forza Motorsport Playseat and get the game and 50% off of the wireless racing wheel. More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Build...
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Miles Davis headphones: Buds of the Cool?
SV Staff  |  Oct 21, 2009
Any hopes of extrapolating Monster's headphone strategy have flown straight out the window with the company's latest announcement. First it released Beats by Dre, after the rapper. Then, it released Heartbeats by Lady Gaga, after the pop diva. Now...
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How Small Is Too Small A Room For Surround Speakers?
SV Staff  |  Oct 22, 2009
Question: My home theater is located in a 12 x 12- foot spare bedroom. A local A/V dealer told me this room is too small to install back surround speakers for 7.1. Is this true? If so, is there a speaker that can function as both ...
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HD Deals: The Hangover Unrated On Blu-ray
SV Staff  |  Oct 22, 2009
If you missed the hit comedy The Hangover during the summer, we found this deal to pre order the Unrated Edition Blu-ray for $19.99. More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Major League Baseball 2K9 for $29.98 (normally $39.99). American History...
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Brutal Legend: Truly metal gaming
SV Staff  |  Oct 22, 2009
When you hear the phrase "music game," you probably think of musical rhythm games like Guitar Hero or Rock Band, games that give you a list of songs and make you emulate playing them by hitting keys or buttons in a specific order at specific...
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HD Deals: Huge Cable Sale
SV Staff  |  Oct 23, 2009
Thanks to mzpro5 in our forum, we found this deal on cables from Cables on Demand. Check out the site from now until Oct. 31 and get 30% an assortment of cables. If you find a great deal make sure you post it in our forum for all our users to see....
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