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Target: Olevia Blu-ray Player for $149.99
SV Staff  |  Dec 19, 2008  | 
Target isn't the first name you think of when you go shopping for electronics gear, but with Circuit City pulling out of some cities and Tweeter/HiFi Buys disappearing, options are getting pretty limited. So, why not see what Target has to...
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YouTube HD Link
SV Staff  |  Dec 19, 2008  | 
YouTube has had HD videos for a while now, but finding that HD content has been a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. Looks like they've made it much, much easier.Now, once you go to the Video page, there's a link to all the HD...
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Centronics Joins Flexible HDMI Ranks
SV Staff  |  Dec 21, 2008  | 
So, you bought that fancy-schmancy ulta-flat panel TV. Thing sits practically flush on the wall.  Well, it would if you didn't have a big, bulky HDMI cable. Panasonic hit the world with an HDMI to fit flush, and now Centronics is...
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Sky TV Tests Positive - For 3D
SV Staff  |  Dec 21, 2008  | 
 Earlier in the week, we told you that England's Sky TV satellite broadcaster was promising the London Olympics in 3D. Looks like that promise is one step closer to becoming a reality. They have successfully tested 3D delivery to a...
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Voom Goes Poof
SV Staff  |  Dec 21, 2008  | 
Bad news Voom. After Dish pulled the plug on this great source of HD content, it didn't really stand a chance. No other major provider stepped up to carry the 15 HD channels of Voom, so, by the end of January, no more Voom.Two HD channels of...
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RIAA Lightens Up On Music Swappers
SV Staff  |  Dec 22, 2008  | 
The RIAA has always had the reputation of being the strong arm of the law in regard to peer-to-peer music sharing. They have sued almost 35,000 people for illegally sharing music files - most cases were settled for about $3,500.  On Friday,...
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Sharp Aquos LCD Blu-ray Bundle
SV Staff  |  Dec 22, 2008  | 
Right now, B&H is offering a Sharp Blu-ray/AQUOS TV bundle. However, it looks like Sharp is sharing the joy, from now until January 31, 2009.  Buy a select TV, and get a free Sharp BD-HP21U Blu-ray player. What something a bit spiffier?...
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Details on the 3D BCS College Championship Football Showdown
SV Staff  |  Dec 23, 2008  | 
The championship game is always exciting, but this year, it's gonna be a real thrilling event. Sony Electronics and FOX sports are joining together for the first live 3D showing of college football's crowning game.The game will be between...
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Panasonic Buys Sanyo - But Why?
SV Staff  |  Dec 23, 2008  | 
Panasonic's been courting Sanyo for a while, but they've finally made it official. Panasonic has agreed to buy Sanyo for a mere $9 billion. Wow. With all eyes on environmental issues, Sanyo was particularly attractive to Panasonic. Sanyo...
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56 Days, and 6.8% Ain't Ready
SV Staff  |  Dec 23, 2008  | 
You know the Nielson Co.?  You know, the folks who report on who's watching what? They have a new report out. With only 56 days until the digital transition, 6.8% of American households are completely unprepared. The latest Nielsen...
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56 Days, and 6.8% Of You Ain't Ready
SV Staff  |  Dec 23, 2008  | 
You know the Nielson Co.?  You know, the folks who report on who's watching what? They have a new report out. With only 56 days until the digital transition, 6.8% of American households are completely unprepared. The latest Nielsen...
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Britain's Zavvi - Another One Bites the Dust
SV Staff  |  Dec 24, 2008  | 
American consumer electronic retailers aren't the only ones suffering. Zavvi, one of the largest independent retailers in the entertainment biz just filed for a type of bankruptcy protection. Zavvi was created by the buyout of Virgin...
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Blu-ray Players' Prices Jump, As Do Sales
SV Staff  |  Dec 24, 2008  | 
While everyone was saying that Blu-ray wouldn't take off until the price of players dropped significantly, something odd happened. Prices jumped, and so did sales. Go figure.According to a study by PriceSCAN, the Blu-ray price index has...
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Blu-ray Booming Across the Pond
SV Staff  |  Dec 24, 2008  | 
Ever wonder how Blu-ray is doing in other countries? According to the Blu-ray Disc Association, Europeans are taking up Blu-ray much faster than they embraced DVD after its introduction. In Blu-ray's first three years, it has outsold DVD by...
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Roku Gets an Update
SV Staff  |  Dec 24, 2008  | 
The Roku box for streaming Netflix flicks is getting an upgrade that will let it support HD content. How much for the upgrade? Nothing! Not bad for a player that only cost $100 to begin with. The update is automatic, sent over an Internet...
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