Archive for September, 2009

Away We Go (2009)

Posted September 30th, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

“Away We Go” is a somber tale told in a funny way. The film examines the depressing, and often zany lives of several couples and individuals. The film comes across as surprisingly original, but drags on quite a bit for only a 90-minute film. I was shocked how many times I looked [...]

HDTVs sales back on the rise, but smaller, cheaper sets may dominate

Posted September 30th, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

Though they never completely tanked like some other goods, HDTVs certainly hit a bump in the road during the economic downturn. But as the economy begins to rebound, it appears that TV sales are starting to grow again as well—though a new era of frugality may be on the way.
According to research firm SNL Kagan, [...]

Child’s Play (1988)

Posted September 29th, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

MGM is getting horror fans ready for Halloween with their recent batch of Blu-ray releases. Aside from the nearly atrocious “Wrong Turn” collection, MGM has released some terrific fear-inducing films. “Child’s Play” is one of the most original horror films of its time and holds up decently after 21 years. The most [...]

Manley Neo-Classic 300B Preamplifier

Posted September 29th, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

In the high end audio world, tubed Hi-Fi components almost became extinct in the late 70’s, with issues of reliability, neutrality, and the very future of tube production being of major concern. There were a few manufacturers still plugging away, such as Audio Research and Quad, but at the same time some of the iconic [...]

Consumers Willing to Pay $200 Premium for 3D HDTV Says Analyst

Posted September 28th, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

At a recent Los Angeles conference on 3D technologies, In-Stat analyst Michelle Abrahams revealed statistics on just what consumers expected from 3D televisions in the future. According to her data, 43% of customers polled said that they would be willing to pay a premium of up to 0 for a 3D capable television; with only [...]

KEF Introduces HTB2SE-W Wireless Subwoofer

Posted September 28th, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

The wireless subwoofer is a theoretically wonderful idea. It allows users to take an otherwise bulky and not so surreptitious piece of hardware and give it a bit of concealment. Without having to worry about wires, subwoofer placement can be both optimal for sound output and discreet. The HTB2SE-W features a 10 [...]

Vizio’s Local Dimming LCD Now on the Market

Posted September 28th, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

With an MSRP of around ,200 and a street price of ,999, Vizio’s 55” set is the cheapest local dimming LCD by far. Boasting TruLED technology, the VF551XVT features 960 LEDs divided into 80 control blocks to enable local dimming, dubbed Smart Dimming by Vizio.
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The Beatles: Rock Band Review

Posted September 28th, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

Could you imagine a world without The Beatles? Life would be drastically different if it weren't for the enduring music of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Fab Four changed the face of popular music as we know it, and the effects can still be felt today. However, despite their ubiquitous [...]

Paranormal Activity (2009)

Posted September 28th, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

“Sleep, those little slices of death. Oh, how I loathe them.” -Edgar Allen Poe What happens when we close our eyes at night? What sort of things lurk in the dark, waiting for us to drop our guard, waiting to feast on our flesh and prey on our souls? Have you ever tried to fall [...]

Westinghouse releases 120Hz 42-inch LCD HDTV for $750

Posted September 27th, 2009 by Admin | No Comments

Not so long ago, it was a premium feature for top-of-the-line LCDs, but seemingly within a matter of months TVs with 120Hz refresh rates have hit mainstream prices. Now it looks like the technology to compensate for image blurring in fast-moving action will reach bargain sets this holiday season.
Westinghouse has just announced the availability of [...]