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LG and VUDU Team Up
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Bookmark and Share Posted Wed Sep 2, 2009, 4:25 PM ET — By Kim Wilson

The LG LH50 LCD series and the PS80 plasma series will soon provide streaming of the popular movies-on-demand service, Vudu. These new Internet-connected TVs employ "NetCast Entertainment Access", allowing users to browse, search, and choose a variety of HD and HDX films right from their TVs without an additional Vudu set-top box.

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Blu-ray Goes 3D?
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Bookmark and Share Posted Wed Sep 2, 2009, 4:13 PM ET — By Kim Wilson

I'm not sure when 3D became so popular both in the theater and at home. However, It's a technology we've been toying with since the 1950's but by all indications it's about to come of age...quickly.

The latest 3D news comes from the Blu-ray Association announcing their plans to incorporate 3D into the high-def format. The format's technical capabilities and storage capacity make the format ideal for providing 3D content. Along with motion picture studios, IT and consumer electronics manufacturers, the association wants to create a uniform specification to ensure consistent delivery of 3D content across the platform. At minimum it will require delivery of 1080p resolution to each eye and backward compatibility for discs and players. All 3D discs will include a 2D version of the film plus players will be able to play 2D and 3D material.

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Audyssey DSX- A New Approach To Multichannel Audio
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Bookmark and Share Posted Thu Jun 4, 2009, 12:36 PM ET — By Kim Wilson

You've no doubt heard of Audyssey technologies by now. Their auto calibration and room EQ circuitry are practically an industry standard. The masterminds behind all the Audyssey technologies are USC professors Tomlinson Holman and Chris Kyriakakis. I, and a few other journalists, had the rare opportunity to spend an afternoon with Tom and Chris to learn about their latest technology called DSX. The basic technology is centered around a concept that Tomlinson Holman has been talking about for the last 10 years.

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Getting Personal
Filed Under: News   Furniture   
Bookmark and Share Posted Tue Oct 28, 2008, 6:03 PM ET — By Kim Wilson

Nothing makes a statement like personalizing your interior decor with Auralex Acoustics SonicPrint ProPanels. These acoustic absorptive panels are covered in a special fabric designed to improve the sound of your home theater or media room. The SonicPrint panels help control excessive reverberation and room ring that are caused by hard surfaces like drywall, concrete or wood. Strategically placing these panels on the walls will absorb unwanted sound energy and optimize the acoustical properties of your room, providing more accurate and undistorted sound throughout the listening area.

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VUDU Goes HDX
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Bookmark and Share Posted Wed Oct 8, 2008, 11:24 AM ET — By Kim Wilson

VUDU Inc., has unveiled HDX, a high definition video format that delivers full HD 1080p material using the company's existing set-top box. Content is delivered over the Internet and optimized for 40 inch and larger HDTVs. According to VUDU, the HDX content is the highest quality available from any Internet, broadcast, cable, or satellite on-demand service. HDX movies are available to all VUDU customers and will be rented for the same price as standard HD titles.

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A Media Server Wrapped in Nostalgia
Filed Under: Equipment   News   Furniture   
Bookmark and Share Posted Fri Sep 19, 2008, 12:45 PM ET — By Kim Wilson

Qsonix, manufacturers of music management and media servers, offers up a delightful way for family and friends to cue up music for parties, special events, or just casual listening. Tap on the screen and cue up some songs to make an instant playlist or choose an existing playlist. It takes just a few minutes to create the perfect atmosphere using Qsonix simple drag-and-drop user interface,

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Transport Perceptual Pod
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Bookmark and Share Posted Mon Jan 21, 2008, 12:41 PM ET

New bed features loudspeakers by Anthony Gallo Acoustics

The fully custom Transport was designed by Alberto Frias following years of research in perceptual psychology and optical illusions. The Transport's integrated high-end audio system features Anthony Gallo Acoustics' four-inch Nucleus Micro speakers, as well as the company's 240-watt MPS subwoofer.

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