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CES 2009: 8 Products Worth Checking Out So Far
SV Staff  |  Jan 07, 2009

The show floor hasn't even opened yet, but the flood of stuff we want to get our hands on has already started. Last year's CES was kind of a let down when it came to getting new products we would actually get our hands on during the year. If last night's preview was any indication, we might leave this year's show with a longer wish list.

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CES 2009: Toshiba unleashes Cell TVs
SV Staff  |  Jan 07, 2009
  Unknown to many, Toshiba played a major role in co-developing the Cell Broadband Processing chip with Sony and IBM. This little piece of silicon magic happens to be the brains behind Sony’s PlayStation3 and forms the basis of IBM’s...
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CES 2009: Toshiba Regza line-up reboot
SV Staff  |  Jan 07, 2009
With no mention whatsoever of the whole HD-DVD fiasco which dominated last year’s press conference, Toshiba pressed on with several announcements of interest. As technology improves and better features continue to find their way ported down to...
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CES 2009: Toshiba names TV trends of 2009
SV Staff  |  Jan 07, 2009
Following up on their trends from last year's show (for those who don't remember, they prognisticated: Black is the new black, 1080p is the new 720p, 120 Hertz is the new 1080p and there is no significant volume over...
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CES 2009: Wireless, 240 Hz, LED-backlit, and media-streaming TVs from LG
SV Staff  |  Jan 07, 2009
Rolling out 12 new TV lines is no small feat, even for a big manufacturer like LG. But that’s what happened this morning at CES. Here are a few of the highlights:•LHX Slim Wireless LED Backlight HDTVThis 55-inch model hits all the points on our...
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CES 2009: New Blu from LG
SV Staff  |  Jan 07, 2009
LG kicked off CES press day with a slew of impressive product announcements, including wireless HDTVs, 240 HZ LCDs TVs, and LED backlit LCD models — as well as TVs that combine several of those capabilities. So many sets, really, that they...
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CES 2009: World's First Internet Car Radio
SV Staff  |  Jan 06, 2009
You have your favorite Internet radio stations, right? Listen to them whenever you're home, of course. Well, finally, you can listen on the road too - no other devices, no cords, nothing, except the new Blaupunkt radio. Blaupunkt is teaming...
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CES 2009: The Return of The Sharper Image
SV Staff  |  Jan 06, 2009
Today marks the return of your favorite gadget guys, The Sharper Image. They were at CES showing off the products that will be showing up shortly in stores near you. Their retail shops are long gone, but their products will be back - in...
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Energy-Efficient TVs for California
SV Staff  |  Jan 06, 2009
Leave it to California. The state that sets the bar for environmentalism awfully high is raising it yet again. Regulators in the state are getting ready to propose a new set of rules for retailers. "You can only sell the most energy-effecient...
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Sneak Peak: Samsung Ultra-thin Blu-ray
SV Staff  |  Jan 06, 2009
While we won't have an official confirmation, it looks like Samsung is planning to announce an ultra-thin Blu-ray player at CES tomorrow. This 1.5-inch thick beauty will look great with the 6.5mm HD LCD they're teasing about too. No word...
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