Logitech Revue Google TV Powered Set-top Box Gets Torn Down, Shows Off Netbook Like Internals

By Jeff Baker - 10/26/2010 5:31:25 AM

Google is looking to really make a mark on the content consuming world with their Google TV platform. This platform, if you aren't aware, will power everything from set-top boxes to full fledged televsions and will allow consumers to do things like surf the web, watch YouTube videos, access popular content distribution services like Netflix ...

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Netflix Stream Instantly Launches in Canada

By Jeff Baker - 09/22/2010 2:34:20 PM

If you ask internationally the United States may not be the most loved country in the world but to us locals, we know we're lucky. Not because of our military or economy (ha!) but instead because of all the services we are accustomed to. One such service that us home theater heads are more than ...

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New Toshiba REGZA TVs with HDD and USB Released

By Brian - 04/21/2010 3:40:12 PM

Toshiba unveils a new line of TV sets with the REGZA R1, REGZA H1, and the REGZA A1 series. The Toshiba REGZA R1 boasts of IPS panels complete with a special enhanced gaming mode for smoother play. They will be available in 32” ($1,393; available by April 30), 37” ($2,465; June) and 42” ($2,465; June). ...

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New Sharp Aquos TVs with Built-in Blu-Ray Recorders Announced

By Brian - 04/20/2010 3:56:53 PM

Sharp has unveiled a new batch of Sharp Aquos DX3 Series TV sets with built-in Blu-ray recorders for the Japanese market. They will come in various screen sizes: 26” ($1,500), 32” ($1,700), 40” ($2,400), 46” ($3,400) and 52” ($4,100). If you want to find out what separates these TV sets from one another, the last ...

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No Bargains for Incoming Chinese 3D TVs

By Brian - 04/02/2010 11:30:06 PM

You can forget it if you are waiting for cheap 3D TV sets to be released by China. Chinese-made 3D TVs are indeed coming out with the expected technology and screen sizes but pricing may apparently hold you back. The first Chinese companies to release their 3D TV offering are Skyworth, Changhon, and Hisense whose ...

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