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SV Staff  |  Dec 16, 2008  | 
Think you've seen it all? How about an MP3 skullcap? At first glance, you must wonder why anyone would bother, but you know, it's actually kinda cool. LimbGear's Noggin Net is a cap with a built-in pocket for an MP3 player, plus the...
Mark Fleischmann  |  Dec 16, 2008  | 
HDTV is booming. By how much, we're not sure.
SV Staff  |  Dec 15, 2008  | 
Just days after announcing what we thought was the world's first universal Blu-ray player, Oppo comes out with one - with a very affordable price tag. The Oppo BDP-83 is an upconverting DVD player, Blu-ray and CD, plus it can play your...
SV Staff  |  Dec 15, 2008  | 
We haven't heard much from Moxi since its financial woes almost a year ago. But . . . they're back! They just released a new HD DVR that lets you grab content from your TV, PC and even the Internet. The Moxi HD DVR has a 500GB hard drive...
SV Staff  |  Dec 15, 2008  | 
Looking to make sure your new home theater is up to spec? The International Telecommunication Union, an agency within the United Nations, has finalized a standard - a global standard - for wiring that covers cable, phone, power, and all your home...
user  |  Dec 15, 2008  | 
For the third consecutive holiday season, Panasonic is making its Viera Concierge service available not just to existing owners of Panasonic HDTVs--but also to those just thinking of buying one. Call (888) 777-1170, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m to 9 p.m. ET. On Saturdays and Sundays the hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. You may also visit the Viera Concierge website for chat room assistance.
SV Staff  |  Dec 12, 2008  | 
That's right.  The Peltz Theater, part of the Museum of Tolerance/Simon Weisenthal Center in Los Angeles, was just completely renovated. The multi-million dollar improvements include a 308-channel audio system. Plus five subwoofers....
SV Staff  |  Dec 12, 2008  | 
Sure, plenty of manufacturers are following the latest ENERGY STAR 3.0 standards. We applaud everyone for their efforts. The planet thanks you. However, JVC is taking it a few steps further. Further than they have to. JVC's latest LCD TVs are...
SV Staff  |  Dec 12, 2008  | 
It's that time of year when lists start coming out. Kind of like New Year's resolutions -- unavoidable this time of the year. However, there are two lists that are quite interesting.The first is one right here at Sound & Vision....
SV Staff  |  Dec 12, 2008  | 
Interesting news in my mailbox this morning. Remember the Sharper Image? You know, the snazzy electronics and gadget retailer who went belly-up earlier this year?  (Along with my extended warranty on my digital camera, to say nothing about...
Mark Fleischmann  |  Dec 12, 2008  | 
What should we call the new breed of universal disc player that handles Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, and more? The neo-universal player? Whatever nomenclature we settle upon, Oppo will market one of these do-it-all wonders. The news comes on the heels of a similar announcement by Denon.
SV Staff  |  Dec 11, 2008  | 
That's right.  69 days until the plug is pulled on analog TV. Have your local stations been making an effort to get viewers ready?My local NBC affiliate, 11Alive in Atlanta, GA has been doing DTV readiness tests.  They'll do...
SV Staff  |  Dec 11, 2008  | 
Who doesn't love a bargain? But, how can you really tell what you're getting? Remember when generic products were all the craze? You would buy a box of chocolate chip cookies, and the cookies would have like one scrawny...
SV Staff  |  Dec 11, 2008  | 
While there are lots of items that Prez-Elect Obama will have to deal with, one of the first will be the digital transition on February 17, 2009, just weeks after his inauguration.  Last week, Obama's transition team met with...
SV Staff  |  Dec 11, 2008  | 
 Now that both the discs have dropped, the question must be asked: which superhero rules your theater? Do you like the relatively upbeat, technology triumphs over evil themes of Iron Man or do you prefer the dark, gritty,...

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