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Major studios to release DivX movie copies
SV Staff  |  Aug 26, 2009  | 
For years, DivX has been one of the major video codecs used by movie pirates. The codec (and the company) itself has no real sinister origin, but since it can compress videos to a conveniently small size while maintaining respectable video and audio...
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HD Deals: Polk Audio VM30 3-Way Tower Speaker
SV Staff  |  Aug 26, 2009  | 
If your sound system isn't all that it's cracked up to be why not check out this great deal on a Polk Audio VM30 3-Way Tower Speaker (Black) for $349.99 (normally $999.99). Plus more HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Sony...
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Jabra HALO Headset Goes Wireless
SV Staff  |  Aug 26, 2009  | 
There is no shortage of drawbacks when it comes to using your phone as a portable media player. But, once you get past the quality issues and the crappy interfaces, you still have to deal with the annoying headphone cord. Jabra’s newest pair of...
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B&W adds a new subwoofer to its lineup
SV Staff  |  Aug 25, 2009  | 
British audio manufacturers Bowers & Wilkins has just announced a new subwoofer, the ASW12-CM. The 12-inch subwoofer completes the company's CM series of speakers, which consists of a pair each of bookshelf, floor-standing, center-channel, and...
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HD Deals: Man on the Moon (40th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray]
SV Staff  |  Aug 25, 2009  | 
Before Space Shuttle Discovery launches Wednesday morning why not get your hands on one of the best documentaries on space travel; Man on the Moon (40th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray] for $10.99 (normally $19.98). Plus more HD and gadget deals*...
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10 Iconic Music Voices That Would Sound Great In Your GPS
SV Staff  |  Aug 25, 2009  | 
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/music/10_Iconic_Music_Voices_That_Would_Sound_Great_In_Your_GPS'; You may not want to hit the mute button on your GPS during your next cross-country trip, because that annoying computerized voice might be...
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How not to make a collector's edition
SV Staff  |  Aug 25, 2009  | 
When people buy a DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or a video game, they're paying for the content. When people buy a collector's edition DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or video game, they're paying for something more. Batman: Arkham Asylum just came out, and I was one...
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DTV Stations: We Want to Move
Mark Fleischmann  |  Aug 25, 2009  | 
Four DTV stations have petitioned the Federal Communications Commission for a change of frequency, from VHF to UHF.
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HD Deals: Polk Audio Subwoofer
SV Staff  |  Aug 24, 2009  | 
If you're in the market to add some extra kick to your home theater why not check out this Polk Audio Monitor Series PSW10 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Cherry) for $149.99 (normally $239.95). Plus more HD and gadget deals* after the...
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A trio of new Sennheiser headphones
SV Staff  |  Aug 24, 2009  | 
Sennheiser has just unveiled three new "full-size, portable" headphones, over-ear models the company claims are equally suited for home stereo and portable music player use. The new models are the HD 428, 438, and 448, three remarkably similar...
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Sanyo's new HD pocketcam features Eye-Fi
SV Staff  |  Aug 24, 2009  | 
Sanyo has a new pocket camcorder on the way, and it includes a wireless feature that until now has required a separate accessory. The Sanyo Xacti DXM-CG11 is a 720p video-shooting pocketcam with internal Eye-Fi capabilities. Eye-Fi is a memory...
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AV Dealer Offers Cash for Clunkers
Mark Fleischmann  |  Aug 24, 2009  | 
Cash for clunkers is the deal of the century (or the scam of the century, depending on your point of view). So it was only a matter of time till a smart AV retailer made a trade-in offer.
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HD Deals: Samsung 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
SV Staff  |  Aug 21, 2009  | 
If size is what you are after in your search for a new HDTV why not check out this deal on a Samsung 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV for $2,379.00 (normally $2,799.99). Plus more HD and gadget deals* after the jump. Sony HT-SS2300 Component Home...
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PS3 Slim supports high-end audio bitstreaming
SV Staff  |  Aug 21, 2009  | 
The Playstation 3 is one of the most popular Blu-ray Disc players on the market, mostly because it pulls double-duty as a game console. However, it still lacks a few key aspects that make it a really good home theater device. Mainly, it doesn't...
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Three new A/V receivers from Marantz
SV Staff  |  Aug 20, 2009  | 
Marantz has announced a trio of new A/V receivers, two of which feature optional Bluetooth support, and one which boasts a slim size not found in most receivers. The SR6004 and SR5004 are the company's two new full-size, Bluetooth-capable...
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