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Instead of dreaming about a big screen at small prices, you could be watching your post-turkey TV via this tasty little morsel. Dell is currently selling Sharp’s 42-inch LC-42SB45U for $799. That includes free shipping. It’s also a 1080p, baby, and beautiful to boot. The set typically runs for over a grand. Dell offered the same deal earlier in the month, but it required a coupon code that was quickly tapped out. Now it seems up for grabs by anyone; no coupon is needed. Other… View this story
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Do not adjust that dial or set-top box. You can also stop banging the remote against your coffee table and/or head. There is nothing wrong with your Xbox 360 setup. Apparently, Sony doesn’t want to play nice with Xbox’s newfound abilities to stream Netflix. MTV Multiplayer says they have pulled all Sony content from the service’s lineup. The company still allows PC, Mac and any other Netflix-enabled device to receive such gems as “Zombie Strippers” and “Anaconda 3: Offspring.” No really, Sony is the keeper… View this story
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Forget the old stereotypes about gamers being overweight slobs whose waistlines rival the circumference of the new Yankee stadium. So-called “exer-games,” or titles which get players up off the couch and sweating, are one of interactive entertainment’s current hottest trends.  The verdict is in from parents as well as educators and the scientific community, and results are highly promising. According to studies conducted by the Mayo Clinic, children who played Sony’s physical gesture fueled EyeToy games became three times as active as those who favored… View this story
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We keep hearing about all of the retailers releasing Black Friday pricing. Well, manufacturers want to make you a deal as well. Mitsubishi just announced rebates on three of its most popular home theater projectors: the HC1600, HC5500 and HC6500. “Mitsubishi is committed to making our home theater projectors even more affordable, particularly in these tough economic times,” said James Chan, said the company’s senior marketing director. “Our rebate program will be running through the end of the year, perfect for adding a little holiday… View this story
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Looking for the gift that keeps on giving? Guitammer just announced an at-home ButtKicker kit, which will be available starting Black Friday. The do-it-yourself kit transforms any piece of furniture into a wild ride, adding motion to every movie, CD or video game. Just attach it to any piece of furniture or the floor. No need to crank up the volume; the ButtKicker uses low-frequency audio transducers to provide realistic special effects. The new offering includes a 4-ohm ButtKicker Advance transducer, the BKA300-4 amplifier (115v)… View this story
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The magic of TiVo allows you to pause TV long enough to order a pizza. However, in this age of technology, why should you have to? You don’t. TiVo just announced a new feature that allows its subscribers to order Domino’s Pizza directly from the TV. You can also choose between delivery or pick-up, but we’re guessing that if you bother to order pizza through your TV, that decision will be obvious. It even allows you to track delivery times; does Domino’s still have a… View this story
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Movie pirates have Blu-ray in their sights. These aren’t eye-patch-wearing pirates, either. Instead, they are Asian pirates using software to copy Blu-ray so perfectly that neither of your eyes could catch it—but your wallet might. According to the Wall Street Journal, a raid in the Chinese city of Shenzhen last month uncovered 800 faux Blu-ray titles ranging from “Transformers” to the new “Harry Potter.” The group was selling the knockoffs, complete with Blu-ray-styled cases, for about $7 each. The method to their madness involves AVCHD,… View this story
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For several years, consumer electronics and computer companies alike have fantasized about creating the ultimate entertainment hub, a single set top box that could manage all your music, movies, video games, and even tap into the Internet. With a major software upgrade this week, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 may come close to realizing the fantasy. The update not only goes a long way toward smoothly integrating all these features, but also includes direct access to Netflix’s instant play movie service, which could help the company win… View this story
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VUDU just announced more high-def flicks. Now they’ve got a new box to celebrate that wealth of entertainment. The new VUDU XL2 still delivers the same VUDU content, including the company’s HDX format, but in a much slimmer package. The company flattened out the form factor a bit, so you could fit the 1TB device into one rack unit (1U) of space. Other features include both IP and IR control, 1080i output over component, and the option to route/switch high-def signals via off-the-shelf video switchers.… View this story
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Just a hunch here, but we wouldn’t be surprised if, during development, Electronic Arts’ newest throttle revving racer went by the internal codename “The Fast and the Spurious.” Due for DS, PC, PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360 and Wii on November 17, Need for Speed: Undercover promises to take fans of gut-wrenching chase scenes and turbocharged stunts deep within the bowels of the criminal underworld. Your mission, of course, being to overthrow an international crime ring by use of subterfuge and smoking tires, blazing a… View this story
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There’s a “game room” with four plasma and LCD TVs and a video gaming array that allows for side-by-side play on separate screens. There’s a “dance lounge” with fiber optic lights, a professional sound system and dueling drop-down plasmas. And that’s just scratching the surface in this 40,000-square-foot home brimming with technology. A Crestron home control system is at the heart of the system and operates a Crestron whole-house A/V system, Lutron HomeWorks lighting system, Aprilaire HVAC system, Bosch security system and Jandi pool and… View this story
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Not to be out-leaked by every other retailer, Best Buy has announced some of its own Black Friday specials. Assuming you aren’t a contest VIP, here is what you can expect to snag and for how much, come Friday, November 28 at 5:00 a.m. LG 32” Widescreen 1080p LCD HDTV w/ Free TV Setup - $699.98 Mitsubishi 60” Widescreen 1080p DLP HDTV - $999.99 Panasonic Viera 50” Widescreen 720p Plasma HDTV - $899.99* Samsung 32” Widescreen LCD HDTV - $499.99 Samsung 42” Widescreen Plasma HDTV… View this story
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