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Vizio GoogleTV-enabled VAP430 Stream Player Preview GoogleTV is apparently not dead. Today at CES, Vizio and Google jointly announced the introduction of the Vizio VAP430 Stream Player, an innovative stream player that enhances any HDTV.

Simaudio Moon 180 MiND Music Streamer Preview Simaudio showed off more than just their Moon phono preamp, they also introduced the Moon 180 MiND Music Streamer. MiND, acronym for Moon intelligent Network Device, streams digitally stored content.

Zagg HzO WaterBlocking Technology Demo! Not content to sit around waiting for the next SHIELD device, Zagg went to work protecting your electronics products from the inside. Yes, we said FROM THE INSIDE. How? We have no freaking idea.

LaCie 2big and eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series Drives Preview LaCie used the 2012 CES to announce some new Thunderbolt-driven drives. The new 2big Thunderbolt Series delivers speed, and capacity, while the eSATA Hub Thunderbolt Series enables eSATA access.

DISH Hopper and Joey Whole-Home DVR Preview DISH is introducing Hopper and Joey, a whole-home high definition DVR entertainment system. The Hopper HD DVR and accompanying small Joey set-top boxes create a whole-home HD DVR entertainment system.

Acer S5 and Timeline Ultrabooks Preview Acer is attempting to claim the title of thinnest PC notebook in the world with two new ultrabooks at the 2012 CES, the 17mm Aspire S5 and the Aspire Timeline Ultra - both with Thunderbolt technology.

Vizio's Laptop, Ultrabook, and All-in-One PCs Preview Vizio announced a complete line of notebooks/laptops and an all-in-one PC that appears to be taking on the design trends of Apple Computer directly - even built with a stylish aluminum frame design.

Transformative Engineering HDS-12 & HDS-14 HDMI Conditioner/Splitter Preview Sexy or no, the Transformative Engineering HDS-12 and HDS-14 HDMI splitters and signal conditioners look to become a staple in the tool box of the custom installer.

Review: IOCell NetDisk 351UNE: But Will it Stream Media? IOCell NetDisk SOLO NEWFAST 351UNE, which is enough names for two devices. But a clumsy naming convention is easily forgiven because, as we'll see, the 351UNE makes good on being fast.

Marantz CD6004 CD Player Preview For CD fanatics that are looking for the perfect companion for their new PM6004 Integrated Amp, the Marantz CD6004 is for you. Includes Made for iPod/Works with iPhone certification and USB port.