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3D inches towards a standard

2009-11-09T16:53:48-05:00

It seems like everybody is trying to do their own thing when it comes to 3D video. Since there's no specific standard, different HDTV makers are all implementing 3D in slightly different ways. These differences might not seem apparent to...

Creative Zen X-Fi 2 First Hands-On

2009-11-06T08:09:49-05:00

The original Zen X-Fi player is an excellent little portable media player. Loads of supported video codecs and expandable storage made it a definite contender, even if its button layout could be a little challenging for those of us with...

The Dolby Truck hits Los Angeles

2009-11-05T17:31:30-05:00

Over the next few months, Dolby is driving a tricked-out surround sound truck around southern California to promote its surround sound technology. The Dolby Truck features Definitive Technology speakers, Toshiba HDTVs, Pioneer Elite receivers, and even some Nokia and HP...

HD Deals: Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard

2009-11-04T17:23:07-05:00

For all you hardcore gamers out there we found a deal to update your current keyboard to this Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard for only $63.56.

Blu-ray's future glimpsed at Blu-Con 2.0

2009-11-04T13:35:54-05:00

Yesterday’s annual Blu-Con 2.0 conference in Los Angeles delivered a progress update on Blu-ray Disc and many of the advanced technologies associated with it. The conference took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, and was organized by...

A Look at Some of the Freshest Beatles Tribute Albums

2009-11-04T11:59:49-05:00

There are tribute albums, and then there are Beatles tribute albums, ever sprouting like mushrooms. And boy, do we love to consume those ’shrooms! Some fresh ones picked for your pleasure:

Boston Acoustics announces Reflection Series

2009-11-03T18:23:43-05:00

Speaker makers Boston Acoustics has introduced its newest line of satellites, the Reflection Series. The new series includes 6 models ranging from compact bookshelf to floorstanding tower models, all of which us fiber-ceramic woofer cones that Boston Acoustics claims produces...

HD Deals: This Is Spinal Tap on Blu-ray

2009-11-03T18:20:26-05:00

If you haven't seen the rock comedy "This Is Spinal Tap," this deal we found is the perfect early Holiday gift for yourself.

What Happened To OLED?

2009-11-03T10:25:21-05:00

Some electronics industry observers may be wondering if OLED TVs should be lumped in with the flying car, the food synthesizer, and other technological no-shows.

HD Deals: Save $950 On A Sony 55-inch HDTV

2009-11-02T18:05:35-05:00

Need to upgrade your small HDTV to something much larger? Then check out this deal we found.

Guidelines To Buying An HDTV

2009-11-02T14:30:40-05:00

What guidelines can you offer when shopping for a 50-inch HDTV that will produce a decent (not soft-looking) picture?

Wall of Sound defines iPod overkill

2009-11-02T13:06:11-05:00

Sometimes a cigar is just of cigar, and sometimes a "Wall of Sound" is just a... wall of sound. At over 3 feet wide by 4 feet tall, the Brothers Wall of Sound is one of the largest iPod docks...

HD Deal: Panasonic 42-inch 720p Plasma HDTV

2009-10-30T17:29:10-04:00

If you are looking for a deal on a Plasma HDTV check out this one we found on a 42-inch Panasonic.

HD Deals: PS3 Slim For $274.99

2009-10-29T18:15:35-04:00

For all those Sony fans who saw the deal we found on the Xbox 360 this week, here's the new PS3 slim for $274.99.

$200 Blu-ray players from JVC and Toshiba

2009-10-29T15:51:33-04:00

If you've been holding off on getting a Blu-ray Disc player until the prices go down, you might want to start shopping. JVC has just announced a new budget-priced BD player, and Toshiba's long-awaited player has been spotted at Best...

Radical Sheik: Artcoustic’s Crystal Range speaker grille

2009-10-29T12:26:39-04:00

I haven’t traveled to Dubai, so I have to trust Artcoustic’s assertion that the residents of the sheikdom demand crystal encrusting on all their luxury products. For this elite clientele, Artcoustic has created the Crystal Range speaker grille. The edge...

HD Deals: Video Game Credit Deal

2009-10-28T17:53:32-04:00

We all can agree that video games aren't the cheapest things to buy during the Holidays, so hopefully today's deal will help early shoppers slash their expense a little.

How To Prevent "The Pause" When Switching HD Channels

2009-10-28T17:00:03-04:00

It seems that the TV is always searching for the best way to display the picture ... I don’t mind the pause, but is the data displayed accurate?

HD Deals: Poltergeist on Blu-ray

2009-10-27T17:47:28-04:00

If you want to get a good scare out of your party guests on Halloween then there's no better movie to do that than "Poltergeist".

Roku rocks out with two new players

2009-10-27T15:16:15-04:00

Roku is making a nice sandwich out of its line-up, with new offerings priced above and below its popular Roku HD streaming media player. On the high end, Roku has announced the HD-XR player, an updated Roku HD player with...

HD Deals: Xbox 360 For Under $200

2009-10-26T18:29:56-04:00

Get your hands on an Xbox 360 for under $200 with this deal.

PS3 finally getting official Netflix streaming

2009-10-26T09:22:04-04:00

Sony is finally bringing the Netflix streaming service to the Playstation 3

HD Deals: Huge Cable Sale

2009-10-23T17:22:29-04:00

Thanks to mzpro5 in our forum, we found this deal on cables from Cables on Demand.

Brutal Legend: Truly metal gaming

2009-10-22T20:37:44-04:00

When you hear the phrase "music game," you probably think of musical rhythm games like Guitar Hero or Rock Band, games that give you a list of songs and make you emulate playing them by hitting keys or buttons in...

HD Deals: The Hangover Unrated On Blu-ray

2009-10-22T17:25:13-04:00

If you missed the hit comedy "The Hangover" during the summer, we found this deal to pre order the Unrated Edition Blu-ray for $19.99.

How Small Is Too Small A Room For Surround Speakers?

2009-10-22T10:57:51-04:00

Steve via e-mail asks our experts if his room is much to small for surround sound speakers.

Miles Davis headphones: Buds of the Cool?

2009-10-21T21:12:30-04:00

Any hopes of extrapolating Monster's headphone strategy have flown straight out the window with the company's latest announcement. First it released Beats by Dre, after the rapper. Then, it released Heartbeats by Lady Gaga, after the pop diva. Now Monster...

HD Deals: Forza Motorsport Playseat

2009-10-21T18:40:58-04:00

The holiday season is coming up, and we have a deal today for all the serious gamers on your list: Buy this Forza Motorsport Playseat and get the game and 50% off of the wireless racing wheel.

HD Deals: Tom Clancy's EndWar

2009-10-20T18:22:10-04:00

f you are into the normal RTS games for your console the new take on the genre by Ubisoft in Tom Clancy's EndWar is exactly what you've been waiting for,.

Windows 7 gets a new Netflix interface

2009-10-20T18:04:53-04:00

Good news for Windows 7 users: starting today you can enjoy Netflix's streaming video library with a shiny new interface. The upgrade offers a streamlined way to navigate the "Watch Instantly" section through Windows 7's Media Center. Unfortunately, even with...