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HDTV Marketing BS Busted, Fix HDCP Issues, Secure WiFI, Hulu Price Drop, Laptop Speaker Upgrade

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 – running time 33:23
Hard Drive Upgrade Picks, Beatles On iTunes. Mobile Google Docs Update. Perfect PS3 Audio. FLAC Compression Explained, Secure Wi-Fi tips, and the new releases for November 23rd, 2010.

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Hulu Plus Drops Price, Leaves Beta, PS3 Gets Vudu, Google Docs Updated for Mobile, Beatles on iTunes!

Hulu Plus is out of beta, and they're dropping their subscription price to $7.99! And Hulu Plus will soon be available on selected HDTVs, Blu-ray players, and more. If that's not enough streaming for you, Vudu is coming to the PS3. Google Docs have been updated to be editable on your mobile device, and iTunes finally gets the Beatles - though we think the apple-shaped USB stick is much cooler. Watch the video for all this and more from this week's tech news.

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Why is Netflix Audio Stereo Only?

Streaming Netflix on the Roku XD|S delivers only stereo sound. What gives? Turns out Netflix recently started delivering Dolby Digital Plus on the PS3 and has plans to roll this out to other devices soon. Watch the video to find out when you can expect to get the full audio experience on your preferred device.

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Blocked By HDCP! Workarounds?

Trying to watch a movie from iTunes with a monitor that isn't HDCP compliant causes a bit of a problem. Luckily, you can get around this issue with SlySoft's AnyDVD HD, or an HDfury. Watch the video to see what else you can do to make sure you can watch all your content on your own gadgets.

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Best PS3 Audio Output: Optical or HDMI?

What is the best way to get audio out of your PS3? Should you choose digital optical or HDMI? Watch the video to find out which one offers the best quality.

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Is An Infinite Contrast Ratio Possible?

Looking to buy an HDTV but can't figure out what the difference is between a "static contrast ratio" and a "dynamic contrast ratio"? Watch the video for details on what these numbers mean. Segment Keywords (Comma separated): contrast ratio, infinite, dynamic, static, numbers, definition

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Best Deal On A 50" HDTV?

Viewer Pawel is looking for a deal on a 50" screen. The Panasonic TC-P50S2 and the Toshiba 46G300U are two that come to mind. Watch the video for more recommendations and other buying tips.

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New Blu-ray Releases for November 23th, 2010

New releases for this week include The Expendables, Deadwood: The Complete Series, I'm Still Here, and more! Watch the video for the complete list.

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USB Laptop Speakers

Don't think your laptop's audio is sufficient? Try a USB-powered laptop soundbar, like the Edifier SoundToGo or Logitech Laptop Speaker Z305. Watch the video to see if these are a worthy investment for good, portable audio.

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What Settings Are Best For Encoding With FLAC?

Encoding your music with FLAC but don't know which options to use? The Hydrogenaudio Knowledgebase has a good breakdown of what all those settings mean. Watch the video to find out how to get the best sounding audio with FLAC.

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Best 1TB Hard Drive Under $150?

Viewer Robert wants to replace the hard drive in his Mac Pro and wants the best deal for 1TB. Western Digital's WD Caviar Black is always a good choice. Watch the video for more options when replacing your internal hard drive.

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More Wi-Fi Tips To Keep Your Information Secure

As a followup to our previous segment on how to speed up your Wi-Fi connection, viewer Toni writes in to warn everyone about the dangers of leaving your connection unsecured. Watch the video for the caveats of disabling encryption and to see whether it could be worth it for you.

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Make A Difference with Charity:Water

As you might know, clean water is one of the scarcest resources in the world. We need it to survive, and yet nearly a billion people don't have access to it. We want to get involved, so we're partnering with Charity:Water to help make a difference. Charity:Water is an organization that donates 100% of the money it raises to building wells and bringing clean water to communities in need. They're leveraging technology in really creative ways to mobilize people around the cause, and we want to get you, our viewers, involved.

Each show on Revision3 is reaching out to our viewers to raise money to build wells. It takes $5,000 to build a well that can provide clean water to an entire village, so we need your help to make a difference. Go to Revision3.com/CharityWater to learn more and get involved for the cause.

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