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Hope someone got it as the deal is now DEAD & gone!

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Wi-Fi Capability
Dolby True HD
DTS Master Audio Essential
DLNA Capability (via LAN)
FLAC Compatibility
External HDD Playback
Multi-User Mode
Fast Booting & Loading
Energy Star Qualified
Full HD Playback 3D HD
2D-3D Conversion
Adapative Chroma Processing
24p Output for VOD
Smartphone Function Capability
VIERA Connect
VIERA Link
Skype Communication*
SD Memory Card Slot

* you can connect an optional Skype web cam and Skype on your TV

Panasonic Model TY-CC20W Skype camera = around $87 at Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TY-CC20W-Communication-Camera/dp/B007EHI1BC

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Until I find the Denon AVR3312CI at a decent price,
I have picked up a used DDTS-100 decoder.

Details on the DDTS-100 here
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/home-theater-quality-sound,review-220.html 

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As my Creative s750 Gigaworks 7.1 set has
A wired control pod with top-mounted power, volume-down,
volume-up, select, and upmix buttons.
Upmix toggles between three modes: off, 5.1 to 7.1, and 6.1 to 7.1

As my Verizon FIOS HD DVR set top box (Motorola_7232) only outputs 5.1
I could get an AVR Receiver that uses 5.1 and upmix to 7.1

My TV is a Samsung PDPTV 51″ Plasma
http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/PN51D450A2DXZA

 

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I will have to keep my eyes open for a deal on the AVR3312CI
Checking around for other AV Receivers that have 7.1 preamp outs. 

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Thank you Aaron,
Yes I would have to agree that an decent AVR receiver would be a better option.

I have a nice $150 gift certificate at NewEgg.com,
But I don’t see any that would fit the bill with preamp outputs,
without breaking the bank.

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I see the CV-505 for sale here
http://www.hdtvsupply.com/hdmi-to-audio-converter.html

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Hi Aaron,
I’m looking to just use my Creative s750 Gigaworks 7.1
speaker system for 7.1 channel separation.

To hookup something like this 7.1ch Audio Decoder or any other that some might have used.
From the FIOS set top box to my S750 speaker setup.

CV-505
http://www.easterndragon.com.tw/ArticleShow.asp?ArticleID=158

Here is a link to a word doc on the unit.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CHsQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsite.hdtvsupply.com%2FHDTVCV505.doc&ei=wqrgT_DPJIKJ8AGSrcnvCA&usg=AFQjCNGFjouAfohK-2XIVJqZcL4A84HLzA

 

I have also seen this product from Octava.
http://www.octavainc.com/HDMI%20switch%204x2_7_1audio.html

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Price went up to $199

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I have a Ceton with a FIOS cable card and yes that should work just fine.
I assume you have the in home self install from FIOS for the cable card.
Just authorize the FIOS cable card as instructed and you should be running in a matter of minuets. 

 

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Sounds good, I look forward to your review.

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You may find the MCE keyboard a great fit.

It has the TV power button on the left side.
Above the Esc and F1 keys

 

Full review here

 

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I have two of the TV power button Microsoft remotes.
+ the MCE keyboard

Does anyone know the model number for the MS MCE remote with the TV power button?

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Thank you Andrew

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My pleasure.
It’s a great price for these.

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