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Paradigm is now shipping the Special Edition (SE) Series speaker line. The SE series features the SE1, a bookshelf speaker, the SE3, a floorstanding model and the SE Center and SE Subwoofer, all with real wood veneer cabinets. Paradigm Special Edition (SE) speakers let budget conscious consumers get high-end sound, as expected from the Paradigm name.

SE 1 Bookshelf

• Two-driver 2-way bookshelf/stand-mounted:
• 5-1/2" M-ICP mid/bass, 1" H-PTD dome
• Estimated $299 MSRP

This is a great year to create personalized gifts for friends and family. Make them something they will remember forever by creating a photo or video disc of some of your best times together.

Do you have some shaky home video footage or cell phone videos you'd like to add to a disc but thought it impossible due to the quality? vReveal is your solution. It is not video editing software, but video enhancement software. This software features super-resolution technology that increases resolution, reduces noise, and provides stabilization. And, to make it even better…it is super easy to use. "One click" touch-up tools stabilize, clean, sharpen, brighten and increase the resolution of flawed videos. You can even trim a video or rotate sideways videos. Video files can be previewed and then saved to disc or upload them directly to YouTube. Read more

DJ Hero, one of the most anticipated music games of the year, is now available at retail stores. This all-new interactive music game lets you be the DJ, and with tracks from Rihanna to The Killers; Marvin Gaye to Daft Punk; Queen to the Black Eyed Peas, there is something for everyone.

The DJ Hero Renegade Edition includes a copy of the game, a premium Renegade turntable controller, hardshell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand, and an exclusive JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring "best of" and new, unreleased material.Read more

Sony and Netflix today announced that Playstation 3 users with Internet connectivity will be able to stream Netflix movies and TV episodes to TVs via the PlayStation 3 system. Netflix expects to begin streaming via the PS3 system next month at no additional cost to Netflix members in the United States who have a PS3 system.

Netflix members will receive a free Blu-ray disc that will activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3 system. The system must be online via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Once the disc is in the PS3, Netflix members can then watch movies and TV episodes instantly. Members can also use the Netflix Web site or navigate directly on their PS3 systems to add movies and TV shows to their Queues.

Netflix members and PS3 system owners can now reserve the free instant streaming disc by going to www.netflix.com/ps3.

Verizon Wireless announced today that the BlackBerry Storm2 will be available beginning Oct. 28 at Verizon Wireless stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. The BlackBerry Storm2 gets an upgrade with the BlackBerry OS 5.0, including new SurePress "clickable" display technology and built-in Wi-Fi.

The Storm2 features a 3.25-inch display at 184 ppi, 3G and global connectivity support, Wi-Fi, 256 MB of Flash memory, 2 GB of onboard media storage, a microSD/SDHD memory card slot with a 16 GB card (included). A 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, Image Stabilization, flash and video recording, 3.5mm headset jack, built-in GPS are also included.Read more

Best Buy has released the Rocketfish wireless whole home audio system. Available only at Best Buy, the system sends audio wirelessly throughout your home, and at an affordable price. The product line consists of a Wireless Amplified Audio Receiver, a Wireless Sender/Receiver, a Wireless Outdoor Speaker and a Wireless HD Audio Starter Kit, which includes both a sender and receiver.

The products use the new Rocketboost wireless technology which uses standard connections for speaker line and line level inputs, so it can work with almost any brand of equipment you already have at home. Read more

Fujifilm's FinePix REAL 3D system is now available in the United States. Unlike any other digital camera on the market today, the FinePix REAL 3D system captures realistic 3D still photographs and movies that can be viewed without 3D glasses.

The Finepix Real 3D W1 digital camera is the first camera in the company's lineup. It features 2 lenses and 2 CCD's. Two images are captured with the left and right lenses at the same time. The dual Fujinon lenses then layer the two images together to create a 3D image. Read more

Those looking for a Bluetooth wireless keyboard should check out the latest from Adesso, the WKB-4000BB. The company's first compact Bluetooth keyboard, it features a built-in touchpad, low profile scissor-switch keys, an ON/OFF switch (to help save battery life) and a Quick Connect button, which synchs to the PC with a simple click.

Great for people with limited space, this compact keyboard allows for more room on your desk, table, living room…anywhere you want to take it (up to 100 feet). And, thanks to the handy touchpad, a mouse isn't needed, saving even more space. It fits easily in a backpack or briefcase as well, so you can take it with you on the go.

The SlimTouch Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard, model WKB-4000BB, is compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP systems with Bluetooth connectivity. It is available now for $129.99.

Visit www.adesso.com for more information.

Amazon's Kindle Store is coming soon to a computer near you. The new "Kindle For PC" application is available free of charge, with no Kindle device necessary to access the Kindle Store's books and newspapers.

This new app lets you read and purchase new e-books from your PC. It features Amazon's Whispersync technology that automatically saves and synchronizes bookmarks and the last page read across devices. So, now you can read some on your computer, some on your Kindle, and always pick up where you left off. Read more

Monster this week announced the new "Miles Davis Tribute" in-ear headphones. Named after the legendary trumpeter Miles Davis, they will be available in a numbered limited edition. Also, those purchasing the headphones will get a free official 50th Anniversary boxed set of the artist's album Kind of Blue, featuring two music CDs, a DVD and a 24-page booklet.

Monster is also offering a unique guarantee on these headphones. In addition to the standard warranty, Monster is offering a one-time Limited Lifetime Replacement Guarantee with Miles Davis Tribute headphones – even if they are accidentally broken by the owner, Monster will replace them once for no charge!Read more