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Onkyo announces two new PLIIz receivers
SV Staff  |  Aug 05, 2009  |  0 comments
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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iHome's new iP1: Minimalist style, maximum power
SV Staff  |  Aug 05, 2009  |  0 comments
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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HD Deals: Pre order "Beatles: Rock Band" for $212.49
SV Staff  |  Aug 04, 2009  |  0 comments
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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Nikon's new point-and-shoot has a projector
SV Staff  |  Aug 04, 2009  |  0 comments
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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Big names hit Netflix's streaming video library
SV Staff  |  Aug 04, 2009  |  0 comments
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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Radio Shack to become "The Shack?"
SV Staff  |  Aug 03, 2009  |  0 comments
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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Vivitek H1080FD breaks $1K barrier on 1080p projection
SV Staff  |  Aug 03, 2009  |  0 comments
For the DIY home theater aficionado, today will surely rank among the greatest days in history. That’s because August 3, 2009, marks the announcement of the first 1080p video projector priced less than $1,000. Vivitek’s H1080FD projector...
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Pearl Jam's "Backspacer" to hit record stores and "Rock Band" simultaneously
SV Staff  |  Aug 03, 2009  |  0 comments
Pearl Jam seems to love Rock Band. Last spring, the band released the entirety of its debut album Ten as downloadable content for the game. In September, the band is taking it a step further by releasing its newest album, Backspacer, as Rock Band...
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Marantz announces $6k Blu-ray player, other models
SV Staff  |  Jul 31, 2009  |  0 comments
This might be the first time I've seen a product announcement span a 10x increase in price for different models. Marantz has just announced four new Blu-ray Disc players, ranging from the $550 BD5004 to the $6,000 UD9004. No, that is not a typo,...
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Paramount to stagger "Dance Flick" release
SV Staff  |  Jul 31, 2009  |  0 comments
If you have a Blu-ray player and want to pick up Dance Flick for your movie collection on September 8, you're all set. If you have a DVD player, you're not so lucky. If you prefer to watch better movies, it doesn't really matter. Paramount has...
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