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Blockbuster has officially filed for Bankruptcy today. This comes as no surprise ever since Netflix came on the scene and changed the way people rent and stream movies to their homes.

Panasonic announced the debut of its first Full HD 3D Blu-ray Disc home theater systems (SC-BTT750 and SC-BTT350), providing the ultimate immersive 3D movie experience at home.

The DEQX HDP-Express costs only $1950 when purchased factory-direct. It retains the HDP-3's key performance features, using the same DEQX-cal setup software for Windows (or Mac w/Windows).

Niles Audio Corporation has introduced the third generation of its DS Directed Soundfield Ceiling-Mount Loudspeaker line, offering custom installers a loudspeaker solution with a winning combination.

Based on the Residential Systems magazine's RESI Award-winning avielo optix Full HD projector, the avielo optix 3D adds proprietary image processing to display 3D images from Blu-ray Disc players.

LaCie today introduced the Minimus and LaCie Rikiki USB 3.0 hard drives. These new small form factor drives have the industry's fastest transfer speeds at 5Gb/s in its ultra-small Rikiki form factor.

Bell'O International continues to set trends with the Bell'O Triple Play TPC-361. The unit bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary style, and is uniquely designed and flexible.

Optoma is introducing the PT100, the first of its new LED-based PlayTime products designed to introduce a new audience to the advantages of projectors.

The LEDP75 is a full motion mount built to fit any LED, LCD, Plasma or 3D TV up to 75 lbs, and the only one that offers Dual-Mode Installation for low profile on-wall mounting or flush mounting.

Sanus, the leading global brand of audio/video mounts, furnishings and consumer electronics accessories, announces it is now shipping the VisionMount HDpro Super Slim VMT15 Tilting TV Wall Mount.

THIEL Audio has announced the introduction of the SCS4T (MSRP: $3,690/pair), a new two-way floor-standing model as part of the J.E.T. collection. The SCS4T is scheduled to start shipping in November.

LG and Sky's partnership builds on a relationship that has already seen over a million people enjoy 3D TV in pubs and clubs nationwide. It will promote LG's extensive range of 3D TVs to 2.9 million.

Parasound, one of the audio industry's top manufacturers of high-end audio components, has introduced a new version of the widely acclaimed, John Curl designed, Halo JC 2 stereo preamplifier.

Tripp Lite has added a new 6U model to its line of SmartRack Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure Cabinets (model SRW6U). The compact SRW6U is an ideal solution for cramped network/wiring closets and more.

Bryston LTD announced that their much anticipated SP3 surround processor (audio only version) will be on operational display at CEDIA 2010. The SP3 surround processor is a serious audio machine.

Olive Media today announced the $999 O3HD music server for home stereo systems. Based on the award-winning Olive O4HD, the O3HD brings the best blend of simplicity and standalone quality.

Image Screens of Germany will be exhibiting their latest curved 4-way masking projection screen, the 120" wide iMasque with Schneider Kreuznach, the high-accuracy, precision optics company.

LaCie today announced the availability of the first RAID storage solution to incorporate the new USB 3.0 technology – the LaCie 2big USB 3.0 RAID drive which holds up to 2 drives or over 4TB.

Zotac has just introduced its ZBOX Blu-ray mini-PC, featuring a front-slot loaded Blu-ray player. The Blu-ray player is a 4X Blu-ray reader only, with 8x DVD and 24x CD read speeds.

Runco today announced that it is expanding its LightStyle Series with two new 3-chip DLP, 1080p projectors; the LS-10d and LS-10i. The new additions enable Runco to broaden the series.

Ultrasone debuted the only open-backed headphone in its legendary PRO Series, the PRO 2900. For the first time ever, Ultrasone is releasing both a standard and balanced version.

Parasound has introduced updated versions of its popular C-Series in-ceiling loudspeakers for custom installers. It is also encouraging its customers to favor 8-inch systems to improve sound quality.

Making its worldwide debut at CEDIA Expo 2010, the avielo optix SuperWide 235 utilizes a new high-resolution DLP chip, developed by projectiondesign engineers in partnership with Texas Instruments.

Vogel's announced a "Mount & Cover System for iPad", a unique mounting solution for protecting and mounting your iPad at home, work and when traveling.

According to an article on Twice, Panasonic is slated to be the exclusive launch partner for the 3D Blu-ray Disc release of Avatar due out in early December.

Oregan Networks is showcasing a new motion sensing remote control designed to facilitate an easy text input method into on-screen search menus, user profile settings and social networking apps.

Panasonic announced today that streaming instantly from Netflix is now available to Netflix members via Panasonic’s 2010 VIERA CAST-enabled VIERA HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc players.

VidaBox, LLC introduces the new RackServerV2 dedicated media server. Over a single CAT cable, this 4U system can stream Blu-rays, DVDs, music, photos, videos, & other digital content.