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crunchgear.com - 6/24/2009

Vizio to launch the most Internet-connected HDTVs later this year

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Widgets and gadgets are the latest trend to hit HDTVs. Vizio is upping the game by equipping its soon-to-be-released HDTVs with an impressive suite of Internet applications and video streaming sites. So much so, that this portfolio will place them on top of many people’s wish list as ...

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bloomberg.com - 6/22/2009

TiVo Elbows Into Living Rooms With Recording Patent, Rentals

— bloomberg.com — June 22 (Bloomberg) -- TiVo Inc. , armed with a federal court ruling backing the company’s digital-recording... patent, plans to elbow its way onto every U.S. pay-television system to attract millions of new subscribers. The Alviso, California-based DVR ... (more) TiVo Elbows Into Living Rooms With Recording Patent, Rentals

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gizmodo.com - 6/22/2009

TiVo May Be Coming To Time Warner Cable [TiVo]

— gizmodo.com — According to Bloomberg , TiVo is preparing to make a push into more living rooms, including Time... Warner Cable subscribers, now that a federal court ruling that backs the company's digital-recording patent. Because Dish was ordered to pay royalties ... (more) TiVo May Be Coming To Time Warner Cable [TiVo]

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engadgethd.com - 6/24/2009

VIZIO Internet App HDTVs launch later this year, for less than you might expect

— engadgethd.com — Sure VIZIO only just showed off new updates in its high end XVT series, but it's already... planning the next generation of LCDs with VIZIO Internet Apps included. Packing widget functionality, 802.11n wireless networking and slider QWERTY Bluetooth ... (more) VIZIO Internet App HDTVs launch later this year, for ...

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Boing Boing Gadgets — ... Available soon, budget HDTV maker Vizio will soon be selling televisions that can stream internet content, including Netfli, Amazon, Showtime, Yahoo widgets, and more. But check out that snazzy slide-out QWERTY keyboard! ...

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New Sharp LED-backlit LE700 TVs: not fancy enough?
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Vizio Internet-connected HDTVs delayed
CrunchGear — ... Well this is no fun. If you’ve been patiently waiting for the Vizio HDTVs that bring Twiiter, Facebook, Netflix, and Yahoo into you living room, you’re going to have to wait a bit longer. Santa isn’t going to bring one this year. ...