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SV Staff  |  Oct 12, 2009  | 
The real collectors' version of the new Star Trek movie might not be some multi-disc Blu-ray release. It might not even be high-def. British media shopping site Play.com has posted a limited edition Star Trek USB drive. Each drive is a 4...
SV Staff  |  Oct 12, 2009  | 
 This is not optional! When hooking up speakers, make sure the corresponding red (+) and black (–) terminals go from the receiver to the respective speakers. If you don’t connect red to red and black to black, bass and imaging will suffer....
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 12, 2009  | 
Despite the down economy, one thing's up. Customer satisfaction with TV providers has improved markedly for all types. Telcos lead the list but satisfaction is also up for satellite and cable providers.
SV Staff  |  Oct 10, 2009  | 
The signs in the photo above aren't just signs. They're actually Yamaha speakers, made from a millimeter-thick layer of cloth. The company showed them off at CEATAC JAPAN 2009, demonstrating the prototypes as part of its booth. There aren't many...
SV Staff  |  Oct 09, 2009  | 
We've all learned to live with lousy laptop sound, but those of us with a couple thousand dollars to spend on a notebook computer won't have to suffer much longer. At a press event in the Thom Thom Club, a Santa Monica, Calif., nightclub...
SV Staff  |  Oct 09, 2009  | 
Usually each day we spotlight a deal that is a can't miss opportunity for everyone looking to expand their high-def lifestyle, whether it be on Blu-ray discs, HDTVS or home theater equipment. However, today we are showing you an extra special...
SV Staff  |  Oct 09, 2009  | 
What do good speakers sound like? Here’s what to listen for. Make sure to bring your own demo material so you’ll have a known reference. A Natural Tonal Balance Acoustic instruments and vocals should sound realistic, not muddy or...
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 09, 2009  | 
Toshiba's first TV based on the Cell microprocessor made its debut at a Japanese trade show this week. The DVR-capable product will hit the shelves in Japan later this year and will make its U.S. debut sometime next year.
SV Staff  |  Oct 08, 2009  | 
iTunes 9 comes with a handful of new features, one of which being the new iTunes LP format. It lets labels release complete albums onto the iTunes music store in an interactive form, with lyrics, liner notes, and cover art available directly...
SV Staff  |  Oct 08, 2009  | 
Check out this deal on a Samsung LN52B750 52-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV for $2,019.00 (normally $2,799.99). More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots for $19.99 (normally $29.99).Sony HT-IS100 BRAVIA...
SV Staff  |  Oct 08, 2009  | 
Deciding what speakers are best for you depends on your room size, budget, and listening requirements. Consider the following: Room Size Are you in a small apartment or room, or are you building a large-scale custom home theater? For the...
Mark Fleischmann  |  Oct 08, 2009  | 
Is the disc doomed? It isn't good news for hard-copy video formats when a chain the size of Walmart announces that it will devote less space on the sales floor to both DVDs and Blu-ray discs.
SV Staff  |  Oct 07, 2009  | 
Get back to the good old days of arcade gaming without having to worry about waiting in line or dishing out quarters with the Street Fighter FightStick Controller for $129.99 (normally $149.99). More HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Nintendo...
SV Staff  |  Oct 07, 2009  | 
The merits of “high-end” vs. generic “lamp cord” speaker cable have been, and will be, endlessly debated. I personally have heard differences between speaker cables — there, I said it! Use common sense — $500 worth of cable with a $200 speaker...
SV Staff  |  Oct 07, 2009  | 
If you've ever gone for a long stroll inside a Super Wal-Mart, you've probably seen the DVD orchards, where vast rows of discs sit fresh on the shelf, ready to be picked. At the end of most rolls, there is are great new release trees, where the...

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