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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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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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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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Mid-Week Poll: Electronics Failures

Mid-Week Poll: Electronics Failures

Recently, a friend of mine lost a PS3 to the YLOD (Yellow Light of Death). I blame dust. He also had a PC crash, which most likely sent the boot drive to hard drive heaven. That got me wondering: Have your entertainment-related electronics failed you?
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Why Don’t People Use Smart TV Apps?

Why Don’t People Use Smart TV Apps?

These days, it’s practically impossible to buy a new HDTV that doesn’t come pre-installed with numerous internet apps and streaming video services. Yet, according to a recent report from the NPD Group, barely half of so-called “Smart TV” owners bother to connect them to the internet at all. Does anyone actually find this surprising?
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Weekend Roundtable: 2013 Home Theater Wishes

Weekend Roundtable: 2013 Home Theater Wishes

As we close out 2012, it’s time to make our wishes for the home theater plans, releases and developments that we hope to see in the coming year. I’ll leave this week’s topic fairly open-ended. Perhaps you look forward to a new Blu-ray release. Perhaps you’d like to upgrade some of your HT gear. Perhaps you’ve got your fingers crossed for the invention of a new product that will solve some need you have. Whatever you want 2013 to bring, tell us in today’s Roundtable.
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Weekend Roundtable: Christmas Wish List 2012

Weekend Roundtable: Christmas Wish List 2012

Have you been good boys and girls this year? Assuming that we all survive that Mayan apocalypse that should be happening right around now (but hopefully isn’t – I’m writing this post in advance!), let’s use today’s Roundtable to drop Santa, as well as our friends and loved ones, a few hints about what home theater gifts may be on our wish lists for next week’s holiday.
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Retrode: The Return of Cartridge Gaming

Retrode: The Return of Cartridge Gaming

Behold the Retrode 2, designed to bring old cartridges and controllers back to life on otherwise useless PCs. Finally, emulation gaming can be streamlined into a legal, authentic experience.
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