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Doom and Gloom for the Television

Doom and Gloom for the Television

It turns out that TV sets are a dying breed, soon to be replaced by just about anything so long as it’s mobile. At least, that’s according to Kotaku, but frankly, the pronouncement just doesn’t jibe.
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Mid-Week Poll: How Do You Read Books?

Mid-Week Poll: How Do You Read Books?

This week, we have a poll for all the book readers out there. Do you still buy books in print, or have you moved on to an eReader, tablet or other electronic reading device? Which do you prefer?
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Building a Home Theater, Step 6: The Heartbreak

Building a Home Theater, Step 6: The Heartbreak

I’m currently in a war with my house, and the house is winning. My beautiful home theater is in ruins. All the work I’ve put into this project has been set back untold weeks and considerable sums of money. Being a homeowner is an exercise in frustration, and honestly, it’s hard to see any light at the end of this tunnel right now.
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Feature Creep: Where the PlayStation 4 Is Lacking

Feature Creep: Where the PlayStation 4 Is Lacking

While the upcoming PlayStation 4 has been revealed with a mixed but overall positive reception, questions nevertheless remain. Some advertised features seem promising if inconcrete. However, what Electronic Arts has begun truly sounds like the promise of a new generation in gaming.
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The NEO GEO X Gold LE End User Experience

The NEO GEO X Gold LE End User Experience

We wrote about the NEO GEO X Gold retro gaming system a few months ago. The portable console was recently released, and one of our readers decided to make the purchase. He’s offered to share some thoughts on the ownership of this snazzy, if niche product. Was the collectible a worthwhile purchase?
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Building a Home Theater, Step 5: The “When Will This Ever Be Done?” Phase

Building a Home Theater, Step 5: The “When Will This Ever Be Done?” Phase

I’ve been renovating the basement in my new house into a home theater for a couple months now, and the room has seen a remarkable transformation in that time. Even so, with as much work as I’ve put into this and as far as we’ve come, I’ve lately hit the point where it seems like the thing will never be finished.
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Just What Is the Steambox? The Story So Far…

Just What Is the Steambox? The Story So Far…

Valve’s Steambox has been running in and out of the rumor mill for years, yet most people seem to have more questions than answers. Here in the Bonus View, we’ll attempt to drag the Steambox kicking and screaming into full view as best we can.
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From Zero to 1080p in 4.9 Seconds

From Zero to 1080p in 4.9 Seconds

Porsche has decided to enter the home theater game. Yes, Porsche, the sports car maker. Don’t even ask how much the company’s outrageous outdoor, retractable LED screen costs. You can’t afford it.
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Building a Home Theater, Step 4: Construction Begins

Building a Home Theater, Step 4: Construction Begins

I bought the house, I tore down and stripped everything out of the old basement, and I’ve dealt with the plumbing issues. Now, finally, it’s time to start building something. Construction has begun in earnest on my new home theater. For perhaps the first time, I actually feel like this thing is coming together.
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Building a Home Theater, Step 3: The Money Drain

Building a Home Theater, Step 3: The Money Drain

Anyone who’s ever lived through a home renovation or construction project can undoubtedly tell you that unexpected problems and cost overruns are pretty much par for the course. As a first-time homeowner trying to build a home theater in the basement, I’m learning the reality of this the hard way. The thing that’s currently sucking the dollars out of my pocket like a Hoover: plumbing.
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