Archive from 12-15-2000
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:45 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
Wild Bill, Gar: I also loved High Fidelity. I STILL know people like that! I also love that they use real hip neighborhoods in Chicago. Those people really do live there.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:42 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
Vacation
Basically, I'm taking the rest of the year off.
I will be out spreading Holiday Cheer, Peace On Earth and Good Will Toward Anyone who will accept my credit card.
I started the day by rolling out of bed at 8:50 and was feeling great until I saw the "honey do" list my wife left me. It will not deter me from my shopping.
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 11:32 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
VMPS
Next time anyone talks to VMPS please ask them if they are going to be present at the CES show. I would like to go by their exhibit and listen to their product.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.120 ) at 11:32 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
VMPS Sub
I will be getting the VMPS in kit form. The darn thing weighs 140 lbs. Keep in mind there is no amp,it is 140lbs of cabinet and speakers.
"Be afraid, be very afraid."
Ron H ( 63.24.183.120 ) at 11:26 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
I am going to order my VMPS sub today. I am getting the New Large sug. It will have 1 12" and 1 15" Active speakers and 1 15"passive. Both the 12 and 15 will have the Mega woofer upgrade and the cabinet will be black. 115DBs at 20HZ. California may not be the only place that has earthquakes any longer
Wild Bill ( 207.93.155.158 ) at 10:55 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
DVD profiler
Chris L.: You need to run by Radio Shack to get a Cue:Cat to scan your DVDs. You'll also want to get a shareware program called Catnip. DO NOT use the software that comes with the Cue:Cat. It's like installing Big Brother on your computer. Go to Home Theater Forum and do a search for DVD Profiler. The download information should be there. Hope you feel better. I tweaked my back yesterday and it is killing me.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:42 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
hmm
grr
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:42 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
pics of my place
Ron H : Thanks. That TV you see...its a 12 yr old 27" Sony Trini. Everyone that asks about my tv, I tell them they are available anymore...its 12 years old. You should hear how many people give me "WHAT?!" It has an amazing picture, even as good as some of the ones that have come out in the last 3 years. It's hard to belive until you see it. So, when I get my HiDef, this one is going to my room! I want to see how long it lives with the quality image it puts out.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:42 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
pics of my place
Ron H : Thanks. That TV you see...its a 12 yr old 27" Sony Trini. Everyone that asks about my tv, I tell them they are available anymore...its 12 years old. You should hear how many people give me "WHAT?!" It has an amazing picture, even as good as some of the ones that have come out in the last 3 years. It's hard to belive until you see it. So, when I get my HiDef, this one is going to my room! I want to see how long it lives with the quality image it puts out.
Chris L. ( 198.144.140.229 ) at 9:54 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
DVD profiler
Morning guys. Home sick today. Nasty bug going around and I've been in bed 2 days so far. Feeling a little better though. Chest hurt so bad last night I thought I was having a heart attack. Anyone else get this, Tylenol DM works great.
Tony C: Where can I dl DVD Profiler? I've got some free time on my hands today. Might be able to fire up the ol' HT a bit today also. 
Oh yeah....::COUGH COUGH ::WHEEZE WHEEZE:: (just in case the boss logs on and goes through my favorites today.)
Ron H ( 63.24.183.149 ) at 9:45 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
pics of my place
ScottVeirs: Nice set up. I have always been a fan of the B&W's. great speakers.
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 9:40 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
pics of my place
I have a couple of pics of my place up on my website. I am running late for work and will send them to be posted here. Until then you can see them here.
http://sysnetix.com/sdveirs/theater.html
Sorry about the lack of information...gotta run cyas!
Wild Bill ( 207.93.155.158 ) at 9:38 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
Gar: I managed a store for a local chain called Waxie Maxie's after I got out of school. You're right about the characters in record stores. Definitely a low-paid, strange lot. 
I remember when CDs first came to our stores. We gave them about 6 feet of shelf space and it seemed that only the really weirdos shopped for them. About that time I deided that a long workweek, weekend working, low paying retail job wasn't the way I wanted my career to go.
Gar ( 169.207.194.245 ) at 9:26 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
Wild Bill: Bill loved Hi-Fidelity, big John Cusak fan, also used to work at record store in college called Face the Music and we had some people like that working for us...
Ron H ( 63.24.183.149 ) at 8:24 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
Good morning all.
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.234 ) at 5:45 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
Good morning fellas. I watched Gone In Sixty Seconds and Hi Fidelity over the last two days. I've rented The Replacements and Scary Movie for this weekend.
I did notice a slight "yellowish" look to quite a few scenes in Gond In Sixty Seconds. It was not pronounced and did not detract from the movie IMHO. I have a grayscale that is pretty darn good so maybe that helped.
Hi Fidelity is one of the best movies I've seen this year. I was completely intrigued and this one is now a must buy. If any of you haven't seen it, you should.
Kieran ( 172.171.243.209 ) at 2:58 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
Curtis:email coming your way.
Gar ( 169.207.194.232 ) at 2:24 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
Higher rez spinning battery
Curtis: What brand of Digital camera took this shot? Model # etc.......
Curtis ( 206.170.7.241 ) at 2:18 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
Higher rez spinning battery
It's a 572K file but well worth looking at if you want to see what a DC should do.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=239792&a=1781844&p=35506161&Sequence=0&res=high
Curtis ( 206.170.7.241 ) at 1:51 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
DC battery test
Scott "popcorn": I'm thinking that it had to be a AA battery, else how could anyone read the writing on it? You can see by the shadow that it's off the surface while it was still spinning at a pretty rapid clip. It was shot with one of the current higher-end Olympus DC's.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.24 ) at 1:17 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
DC battery test
Curtis: Yes, that works... is that a AAA? you should have a ruler placed with it... maybe a quicktime of it spinning (realtime) so we can get an idea.... maybe you should.... and maybe.... and... (have I gotten annoying yet? 
)
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.24 ) at 1:05 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
More off-topic camera stuff
RGB: Isn't that the one that looks like a beluga whale?
Curtis ( 206.170.7.241 ) at 12:16 AM EST Friday, December 15, 2000
DC battery test
Does this work?
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=239792&a=1781844&p=35501490&Sequence=1&res=high
Joe ( 152.163.189.102 ) at 11:15 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
I basiclly added another small house to mine. We added a master bedroom-bath, HT room (or family room), upstairs Laundry with a half bath, doubled the kitchen (10'x12'). The main bath was completely gutted and opened up. The kitchen was completely gutted and redone. The computer room is still dark for now.
Still when it's all done it was cheaper then buying new and we added what we wanted.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.209 ) at 10:54 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Tony C: I think you're believing what the media wants you to believe. You have to remember that the Net businesses have been going on for 5+ years at least. Many of the newly monied are on their 3 or 4th startups and vested/ cashed out of other firms ages ago. What did they do with the money? Mostly bought houses and put it in very conservative stock portfolios. There is still a huge demand for talented people at most companies and not nearly enough supply ... so the wages/ benefits have to stay high.
The expensive places recently purchased that I'm aware of (grand total of about a dozen) don't have big mortgages because the buyers put 50%+ cash down so they wouldn't feel as much pain if the economy went south. If anything RE prices are still escalating.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.209 ) at 10:48 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
AVB: Good point. I don't think you could buy a closet and bathroom in this town for $200K. Oakland maybe but even there it's going nuts.
Tony C ( 205.188.193.187 ) at 10:43 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
DVD profiler
I almost forgot why I logged in.
I just downloaded DVD Profiler and it's way cool.
Lots of fun with this. I have to find out if they have something like this for CDs. I only have about 200 DVDs, but about 4,000 CDs. I'd love to just be able to search for a song and find the album it's on.
I would also have to hand input hundreds of CDs as they were not commercially available.
Tony C ( 205.188.193.187 ) at 10:40 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
AVB: That price on the MC-1 is what I paid for my DC-2.
The upgrade was $100.
Tony C ( 205.188.193.187 ) at 10:39 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Curtis: With all the mew millionaires losing their jobs and their stocks in the toilet...hasn't that affected the RE market?
I can immagine some of them with huge mortgages now jobless in an industry that's now paying less. True or false?
Tony C ( 205.188.193.187 ) at 10:36 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
SVS
Cajun Mike: I went with that model based on the size of my room, and the size of my budget. Size matters.
AVB ( 64.41.33.83 ) at 10:21 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Curtis: I'm glad I live in the sticks. My place didn't cost $200K.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.209 ) at 10:21 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
No CBS HD football in Phoenix
in case any of you were planning on viewing CBS AFC playoffs and Superbowl in HD around Phoenix this year - forget about it. Seems the local station lacks the equipment to pull it off.
At least I can feel a little better about real estate prices around here. Any place to live includes 10 free digital OTA stations.
AVB ( 64.41.33.83 ) at 10:19 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Bathroom - OT
Joe: Thank God mine didn't want that, but we are putting in a much bigger mirror. Since our tub is almost hidden we went with fairly basic fixtures there but got fancier for the sink, towel bars, soap dish...you know the story.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.209 ) at 10:17 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Joe and AVB: Just found out my EX and her fiance are doing remodeling to the tune of $200K. Needless to say this is not DIY work, but that's an awfull lot of money for anything. RE prices around here are so high that everyone's remodeling constantly rather than moving into a bigger house or building from scratch. The other negative aspect of this is that there is constant contractor NOISE all around, every single freaking day. The more expensive the neighborhood, the worse it gets.
Joe ( 205.188.200.48 ) at 10:07 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
We had the vanity built. It drops down in the middle for the wifes make-up stuff. I was surprised the cost was not bad. We did get a little carried away with the Fixtures. The Roman tub filler started it and then of course the sink had to match....next thing I know the HT budget was shrinking.
Gar ( 169.207.194.96 ) at 9:49 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
camera stuff
RGB: Great deal, DBL prices aren't always that great. B&H photo has it for $500, not a bad deal.
AVB ( 64.41.33.83 ) at 9:48 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Joe: My fixtures weren't even near $3500 but the tub itself is going to be up there.
Joe ( 205.188.200.48 ) at 9:46 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Cool, 13k is about right. I dropped $3500 on fixtures for the tub, shower and sink. We put in a 60" corner tub with a 42"x60" shower on the end. Dual heads in the shower wiithone hand held. The tile on the floor wraps the deck aroundthe tub and into the shower.
Wired it with Niles in cieling speakers and a T.V facing the tub. I am still waiting on the FU*&^% plumber to install the stool and hook-up the sink. They did not run the waterlines.
RGB ( 64.165.142.141 ) at 9:43 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
More off-topic camera stuff
Gar: I got the PDR-M5 for around $500.
AVB ( 64.41.33.83 ) at 9:41 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
AVB
Joe: Gutting the upstairs bathroom, new tile, sink, toilet etc etc, and a 72x48" whirlpool tub.
Joe ( 205.188.200.48 ) at 9:35 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
AVB
Alright another remodeler. What are you planning on doing?
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 9:34 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
More off-topic camera stuff
Wild Bill: Sounds like mine. I have a full color dark room in my parents basement. The dark room is 8'x20'. I have not used any of the hardware for many years. Funny part is, most of it is still made. Bessler gear. Was set up for B&W work, but have the hardware for color.
Joe ( 205.188.200.48 ) at 9:33 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Well, today was a good day. Kitchen 75% done, counter tops tomorrow and Saturday, wood floor on Monday.
Shower door installed. Still no plumber 
AVB ( 64.41.33.83 ) at 9:29 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
TRIVIA!! with a hint!
My most famous character was in one of the top 100 grossing films of all time and lived at 9828 S. Almond Ave. Hint: The star of the film has been a major box office draw for 15 years. Who am I? Normal rules and a Screener to the winner!
AVB ( 64.41.33.83 ) at 9:27 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Lex MC-1
No new toy in the future for me, the wife and I talked it over and with the $13K we are spending for some remodeling next month the Lex would make things too tight for comfort. Here is the address of the person selling it. They have sold some hi-end gear on ebay and have a good rating.
Audiowonda@aol.com
Joe ( 205.188.200.48 ) at 9:26 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
MC-1
AVB: Sounds like a decent deal......So you selling that Sony
Gar ( 169.207.194.96 ) at 9:21 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
More off-topic camera stuff
DBL: Distributing has the Toshiba model you have for $649.00 The PDR-5, they also have there newer PDR-M70 for $749.00.
Gar ( 169.207.194.96 ) at 9:18 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
More off-topic camera stuff
RGB: How much for the Toshiba Camera?
Joe ( 205.188.200.48 ) at 9:17 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
VMPS SUB
Ron H : I think you will be happy. We have a local dealer that sells VMPS. I listen every time I go in and am always impressed. I have not heard the sub you are all talking about,but the speakers sound great.
RGB ( 64.165.142.141 ) at 9:17 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
More off-topic camera stuff
Curtis: Well, after playing around with Adobe PhotoDeluxe I found the tool I needed - the SmartSelect Outline tool. It works great! PhotoShop LE would have been the better choice of software to have, but PhotoDeluxe seems to have the stuff I need - just have to look for it. Having a printed manual would have helped me find what I need, online manuals are fine but really no substitute for a hard copy.
Um... The PDR-M5 is my Toshiba digital camera in case you didn't guess. MP = MegaPixel.
Gar ( 169.207.194.96 ) at 9:15 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Lex upgrades
Curtis: That's too bad, I have the same problem here, they won't discount and there units just sit collecting dust. I found a couple on the Net for $3000 and $3200 and I have been tempted, but if I need to go to just one system, I will buy a Lex. But for now I have 3 systems and I am always experimenting with HT gear, so I will wait till the Wife says no more.. Yikes!!! That's a bad dream........
Joe ( 205.188.200.48 ) at 9:11 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Rom Treatment
Ron H: I have not made it that far yet. I will let you know what I do
Gar ( 169.207.194.96 ) at 9:11 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon 990
Actually that should be the 880 is alot more inexpensive with most of the same features and about $300 bucks less.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.209 ) at 9:10 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Lex upgrades
Gar: My local guy wanted to say $100 per, but he went out of his way to say that Lexicon has practically deserted them for ages and they were getting very frustrated doing biz with them. Then again everyone at this store is a jerk (they sold Larry Ellison and Steve Jobs their HT's and insist on dropping names to everyone) so Lex is probably just as sick & tired of them as I am.
Gar ( 169.207.194.96 ) at 9:07 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon 990
Curtis: Curtis no problem on the soapbox, Film to me is much better and will be for sometime. I don't plan on buying a Digital camera for a Grand. I would rather stick that money into a MC-1 like AVB bought, or is buying.... I just think the upgrades on the Lex are still too expensive, that's one of the reasons I haven't picked one up yet. Oops got off track my HT mind is taking over...... As far as the digital camera, might see if I can find a 3.3 Pixel cheap, I think the Nikon 880 is alot more expensive with most of the same features.
Gar ( 169.207.194.96 ) at 9:00 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
MC-1
AVB: AVB if you don't buy it let me know!! I just heard my friends and to be honest, it is a fantastic all in one system, meaning the playback of music was excellent and of course the HT material was supurb........
Curtis ( 206.170.7.209 ) at 8:59 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
More off-topic camera stuff
RGB: Wait out the 3MP cameras because 6MP's will be right behind them. That will make a great camera.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.209 ) at 8:56 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
More off-topic camera stuff
RGB: The funny thing is that at 1st I had no idea what product you were talking about, so I decyphered the following
PDR-M5 2.1MP = Pyhsicians Desk Reference-Hotrod BMW version 2.1 w/ Military Police!
I know for a fact that Adobe PhotoShop LE 5 and up will do exactly what you want. It comes bundled with all manner up higher end scanners. Email me and I'll give you a pointer.
Wild Bill ( 63.24.79.108 ) at 8:52 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
More off-topic camera stuff
Curtis: No, the F3 predated the darkroom. Children arrived and the hobbies that we used to have time for fell by the wayside. I'll send you a complete list of what I have (sans chemicals, of course).
RGB ( 64.165.142.141 ) at 8:45 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
More off-topic camera stuff
Curtis: My Toshiba PDR-M5 2.1MP works great, and I picked it up for a great deal along with a $100 rebate. 3+MP cameras will come down in price soon enough, and I may upgrade to one of those at that time. I also recently picked up a 42dpi scanner. My question for you, since you seem to be into this stuff - what software program will allow you to cut an image from one picture and paste it into another? I know many programs can cut a square shaped image that you define, but I'm looking for one that will actually cut an outline - of a person for example. I have Adobe PhotoDeluxe HE that came with the scanner, but don't know if it has that ability. Any ideas?
Curtis ( 206.170.7.209 ) at 8:36 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
seenhear@pacbell.net
Curtis ( 206.170.7.209 ) at 8:36 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
More off-topic camera stuff
Wild Bill: A color darkroom? Heck, send me all the details and I may buy it myself. If not I'll be glad to get some fair market values for you. eBay's ok but there are better venues to sell. Lemme guess, this went along with the busted Nikon F3, right? I hate to see good equipment go to waste.
Wild Bill ( 63.24.79.108 ) at 8:32 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
More off-topic camera stuff
Curtis: OK, here's one for you. Several years ago I bought my wife a COMPLETE darkroom setup. It's a Beseler dichro 67S with everything needed to do prints. She has never used it and it is all in "as new" condition. Everything, and I mean everything needed is there. What should I ask for it and where's the best place to sell it? EBay?
Curtis ( 206.170.7.28 ) at 7:30 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
MC-1
AVB: Glad to hear that. Way ahead of you - believe it or not my local ultra-snooty Lex dealer can't locate anything on the firmware upgrade price, nor is there any mention of it on their FAQ's site. He did say that you must buy each upgrade, i.e., if your box is v 1 you must buy 2,3 & 4 because they build on each other.
Call them in Mass in the morning at (781) 280-0300 and email them at csupport@lexicon.com
I'm very jealous of course. If anyone can take full advantage of a pre/pro like this, you can.
AVB ( 64.41.33.130 ) at 7:23 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
MC-1
Curtis: I've got an extra demod unit already. How much is the version 4 upgrade?
Curtis ( 206.170.7.28 ) at 7:11 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
MC-1
AVB: You may want to go with brand X for the RF unit. Lex wants $700 for the LDD1.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.28 ) at 7:03 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
MC-1
RGB: Yeah, that's what he gets for ditching us 9000ers. What's list price on the same brand RF unit?
Curtis ( 206.170.7.28 ) at 7:01 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon 990
Scott "popcorn": Yes and the last time I looked into this subject I was fuming. The manufacturers are making outrageous claims about what true DPI their printers will actually do out here in the real world. There are true 2,700 DPI printers but of course they cost 10's of thousands. Better to let the custom shops buy them and pay as needed.
I'm not totally anti-digital. My Nikon CoolScan III digitizes any 35mm media @ true 2,700 DPI and came bundled with ICE SW that 2 years ago sold for $2,500 for only the software. Combined with PhotoShop I rarely need to spend time in a darkroom at all any more. I make my best adjustmenter in PS, print the results & give both the negative/slide and the print (as a draft) to give them an idea of what I want.
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 6:59 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Oops... that last one was for AVB.
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 6:58 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
MC-1
Curtis: Don't forget the additional cost of an RF demodulator if you still watch laserdiscs.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.28 ) at 6:55 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
MC-1
AVB: I think we just found out what Santa's bringing to AVB's house. Go for it.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.28 ) at 6:54 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon CoolPix 950
ScottVeirs: Dig a lot deeper and you'll notice that the guts are totally different as well. The metering systems, lenses, LCD (aka: battery eaters, turn them off or stock up on tons of Li-Oins), exposure modes, 50 step manual focus, auto exp. modes, USB interface, runs up to 5 speedlights, best shot selector theat shoots 10 exposures then selects the best of the 10 by comparring detail levels. The supplied CompactFlash is 16 MB vs. 8 MB.
Otherwise ther're similar - NOT, as you can see.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.22 ) at 6:48 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Digital Cameras
Cool! This is something that I know nothing about but always wanted to own one for one reason or another. It's going to have to wait until after Christmas but I'm seriously looking to get into something decent.
Keep talking, guys.
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 6:46 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon CoolPix 950
Curtis: oh yeah, that too (more pixels) and everything else he listed. I wasnt looking to spend that much tho. I originally wanted to stay under $500 - most of these are going to be website photos anyway.
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 6:43 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon CoolPix 950
Gar: well, they made the grip a little larger on the 990, they put the memory on the side instead of the bottom and they have it a splash of purple instead of red, otherwise, im not sure.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.24 ) at 6:38 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon 990
Curtis: Isn't it true also that a printer listed as 1200dpi resolution will not output 1200 dpi in color, because of the multiple pixels needed per color tone?
AVB ( 64.41.32.139 ) at 6:13 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
MC-1
I've got a shot at an MC-1 without the version 4 upgrade for $2800 plus shipping. Whaddya think?
Curtis ( 206.171.33.82 ) at 6:02 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon 990
Gar: I'm sure she knows her stuff. The best computer screen resolution doesn't even come close to an archival (paper) print from a 35mm negative or positive, though most people won't see the big difference.
The biggest difference betw. this and a good 35mm is the lenses. They aren't as sharp, fast nor have the depth of field, contrast or color charicteristics as a pro caliber prime lens. You have a grand total of 3 lenses to select with something like the 990. Ask you sis how many choices you have using a Nikon D1 digital body.
As long as I'm on this soapbox you should also know that the inks and papers aren't there yet, but they are much better than earlier generations. Most of what you print today on an excellent printer like the Epson Stylus Photo series will look terrible in 5 years. I have 30 year-old prints from 35mm & 2 1/4" negs that look like they just came out of the darkroom.
YMMV of course. If your eyes are happy with the results then be happy. I have had too much training pounded into me to give up film based photography for a least a few more years.
Gar ( 169.207.194.179 ) at 5:46 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon 990
My sister is a photographer and she said that this digital camera is close to 35mm film on paper. Very close. The images look life like 3D images, the best I have ever seen on a computer.
Gar ( 169.207.194.179 ) at 5:39 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon CoolPix 950
Curtis: hehehe, Curtis the picture quality on my friends computer was fantastic using the 990. bhphotovideo.com has the 950 for $699.95 minus the
mail in rebate..... so that comes out to........ $549 and no Tax.
Curtis ( 206.171.33.82 ) at 5:26 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon CoolPix 950
Gar: Scott: Don't read this!
The 990 is a significant upgrade over the 950, but only if you plan to really use the added features. The most important spec for all DC's is CCD pixel count. The 950 is 2.11 megapixel while the 990 is 3.34 MP. There are other big diffs, many I doubt you'll ever use unless you're a pro. Email me if you want to know so we don't put Scott through hell
Ron H ( 63.26.174.88 ) at 5:07 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Sony 10HT
I just came across a posting for "B STOCK" SONY VPL-VW10HT PROJECTORS
at $5295 each. If anyone is interested I will post more.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.201 ) at 4:46 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon rebates
are $150 for the CoolPix 950 and $75 for the CoolPix 800. Valid only for cameras bought betw. 11/1 & 12/31/00. PDF rebate form is here: http://nikonusa.com/assets/coolpix950_800rebateform.pdf
Curtis ( 206.170.7.201 ) at 4:38 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
... now why do I imagine all kinds of guys suddenly rifling through drawers looking for AAA batteries and their digital cameras?
Curtis ( 206.170.7.201 ) at 4:35 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon CoolPix 950
ScottVeirs: It's a little early for buyers remorse isn't it? Relax, you got a great product at a very good price. Even if you end up hating it you can probably make $$ selling it on eBay. Give it a chance. Take every conceivable type of shot and judge with your own eyes how the results look.
Here's a neat trick that I use as a test for digital cameras. Get into flash mode using the highest possible shutter speed. If there are no controls, just leave it in "Best Quality" & highest resolution modes. Get an assistant and a AAA battery with lots of 2 point font printing on it. Have your assistant practice spinning the battery on the negative end on a kitchen counter-type hard/ smooth surface. Once s/he has the hang out it snap a few frames as closeup as possible.
If it's a great camera you will clearly be able to read all the writing on the spinning battery. This'll take away all buyers remorse in a heartbeat.
Gar ( 169.207.194.179 ) at 4:30 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon CoolPix 950
ScottVeirs: That's ironic, I have been looking for a Nikon 990, best price I got so far is $830.00, how does the 950 compare to the 990? And thanks for the info.
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 4:18 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Nikon CoolPix 950
Just bought it. Going to hate myself for spending so much on something I didn't need. (was a want) I started out looking at sub $499 cameras.
This I got at a great price $580 (was $750 but with rebate (-$150) and Nikon dealer in store (-$20) I think I made out well. Everyone seems to think these are quality cameras and after looking at specs, I made the right choice.
If anyone is interested in the same deal try www.abbeycamera.com (I picked them because the store near me has great people and very helpful and knowledgeable). BTW, you have to search for Coolpix to find it on the website.
Wild Bill ( 64.12.104.161 ) at 3:51 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
ice storm
Scott Veirs: I agree. I'm spoiled because my cars have been garaged since 1984. I don't have to worry about things like ice and snow on the cars. Traffic was the easiest I've seen in some time today. The lightest Beltway traffic in years IMHO.
AVB ( 64.41.33.250 ) at 3:34 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
ACK!
cai: I had channels 4&5 bridged since day one. While I was testing the new Sony 9000 upgrade I thought that there was a slight difference in the bass output on the one side of my towers. The more I thought about it the more it bothered me. After checking everything else I started to check the amp channels one by one after unbridging them. Sure enough, channel 5 had low output. This may have been a problem out of the box because the light for channel 5 never did come on as much as the others. Not having a light really didn't bother me so I never looked into it before. I doubt if it is anything to worry about, just one of those things.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.235 ) at 3:21 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
ACK!
AVB: It it something I need to be concered about with my upcoming purchase of a Cinepro?
Ron H ( 63.31.40.235 ) at 3:13 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Cajun Mike: There are other teams I would rather see, but I agree they have done just a fantastic job turning that team around this year.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.235 ) at 3:10 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
New Member Rudy
Rudy: Welcome to our little home away from home.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.201 ) at 2:54 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Rudy: FYI Ron H and Gar here own the same projector as you
Curtis ( 206.170.7.201 ) at 2:51 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Welcome Rudy
As Marv Albert would say - YESSS! A new HTer with a Sony 10HT, DVDO, and last but not least, a DTC100! Better yet in the Bay Area. How is your OTA DTV reception in your neck of the woods? Do you subscribe to HBO-HD? My bio needs an update. I'm in Palo Alto running a DTC100 to a Toshiba TW65. All other sources run through an iScan+. Still toying with the idea of a FP but living in a glass house makes light control a big issue.
Brian probably warned you that we tend to stray of topic quite a bit but HT is the common bond holding this family together.
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 2:47 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
ACK!
cai: Yes, it's another form of the Chickenpox virus, sometimes known as Herbes Zoster and is usually brought on by stress and such. It causes a rash - usually around the chest area, and can have knife-like pains with it. Once you get Shingles though, it's not likely to come back. Thank God for that!
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 2:24 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
ACK!
AVB: Just for informational purposes, how did you manage to do that? The reason I want to know is so that I do not do the same thing.
If I am not mistaken, shingles is a viral disease of the herpes family and there are some antiviral medicines available to treat it. Some of them are: acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir(Valtrex), and famcyclovir(Famvir).
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Curtis ( 206.170.7.201 ) at 2:00 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
NASDAQ blues
Well I'm still under water on my fake MSFT buy a few weeks ago. What I didn't mention is the dumb buy I DID make, SUNW.
Derb ( 208.134.148.142 ) at 1:54 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
AM STATIONS
AVB: That's strange, but that would explain it
AVB ( 64.41.32.71 ) at 1:52 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
AM STATIONS
Derb: Depending on how the station is licensed, it could put out more or less power at night. There are many stations that put out reduced power at night making them harder to pick up. Especially in the cities.
Derb ( 208.134.148.142 ) at 1:46 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
AM STATIONS
I would think any station and electrical source is going to be much cleaner and clearer at night. Most of your industries/business will be shut down, and your commuication and electrical grids will have less strain on them. Your electrical power company should be cleaner without everything that is pulling juice and dumping line noise back through for everyone else to enjoy. Just my thoughts
Curtis ( 206.170.7.201 ) at 1:38 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Update...
RGB: Oh man, shingles are the worst. Very sorry to hear about it. My 1st ex got such a bad case of them after we split that I nearly took her back! Her advice: handcuff yourself, behind the back because if you itch they'll only get worse. I hope the drugs are good and strong.
AVB ( 64.41.32.71 ) at 1:33 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Shingles OT
RGB: I had those in Jan of 98. Never heard of them before I got them. For those of you that have never had shingles, imagine being burned and then somebody sticking needles in your face and that will be close to what it felt like for 4 days.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 1:31 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Speaking of AM stations
Curtis: Ford Falcon, and Convertable at that? Why would I laugh?? Today that would be a nice restoration car. Don't know how it was back then tho. I'm 32...it was in the late 70's early 80's when we did the free drive ins.
AVB ( 64.41.32.71 ) at 1:31 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
ACK!
I toasted my 5th channel on the Cinepro. I'll be without that for a few weeks while it is being fixed. Time to move some amps around so I still have an HT.
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 1:21 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Update...
Kieran: Sorry to hear about your condition, and hope you're better soon. I also recently contracted a case of Shingles - very painful, and I'm on pain killers as I write this.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.201 ) at 1:17 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Cajun Mike: In Montana's rookie year the 49ers had been a joke for so long you couldn't give away good seats. We would go to watch the other team!
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.222.76 ) at 1:10 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Tony C: When did you order yours and what made you choose the 20-39pc over the other two models? just curious if it's the same reason why I did.
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.222.76 ) at 1:08 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Gar: I think most people around the country would love to see a Team like the Saints go far in the playoffs. I know I love it when teams with a horrible history get their act together. I quit blowing my Sunday's watching the Saints and the NFL years ago. Now I cant wait for the Saints to play. Aaron Brooks was a steal for the price of a third round draft pick. That shows you how the new management of the Saints has their ducks in-a-row. They have found all sorts of gems and brought them to New Orleans. Rick Williams is supposed to be back in a few weeks.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.201 ) at 1:06 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Speaking of AM stations
Scott Veirs: Yep I recall the AM radio drive-ins. My date was less than impressed when at the end of the flick the battery on my Ford Falcon Futura convertable (don't laugh, I was 16 and broke) was totally dead and I had to beg everyone for ages for a jumpstart.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:37 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
When I was kids = When we were kids... (my sister an I)
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:36 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Speaking of AM stations
Does anyone remember when, or ever hear of when you could tune in a movie at a Drive In theater on your AM dial?
My father was an Antique dealer (on the side) for 18 years. When I was kids, my dad would take my friends an I to the Laws Auction in Manassas, VA and back our small pick up into the parking spot (the back facing the movie screen for the Drive In next door. We could see the whole screen and tune in the movies on the AM dial! It was so cool. (about as good sound as you would get out of one of those little speakers next to the car in the drive in.
BYork ( 159.37.7.156 ) at 12:34 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
All - We have a new member. Everyone welcome Rudy as the newest "lurker" to join in....and his bio is up for all to see!
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 12:31 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
VMPS SUB
Ron H : Cheney, Cheney ... wasn't he just elected vice-president. I guess he is not giving up his day job; not yet anyway.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.206 ) at 12:17 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
VMPS SUB
AVB/Others: I just got of the phone with VMPS. I was very glad I called they are great people there. I spent a bit of time speaking with Brian Cheney, the designer of the VMPS products. He answered all my questions and gave me all the time I needed.
One thing of interest to me was the answer I received when I asked how their sub would match up with the Martin Logans. He said "They will match up great. Our sub was originaly designed to be the bottom part of the Martian Logan CLS. also when I asked how well the single channel of the Cinepro would drive the Large Sub he said "It will move furniture."
Curtis ( 206.170.7.201 ) at 12:10 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
TRIVIA!!
AVB: A freaking street address is the whole clue? Are you trying to drive us nuts or something?!
I agree that AM ststions come in stronger at night - or at least they did ages ago when I was a teenager with the cheapest transister radio under my pillow in Chicago. I could clearly receive Texas stations that were nowhere to be found during the day. The airwaves are far more jammed these days of course & why would I want that radio any longer?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:06 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
heh
BYork: freak
BYork ( 159.37.7.156 ) at 12:03 PM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
{decloaking}
scott "popcorn" - You have email incoming.
{Re-enabling cloaking device}
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 11:58 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Beta Twins
Ron H: Beta Twin powers, ACTIVATE, form of...a HiDefTV Cable Beta Tester...form of... a DVD Burner Beta tester!
The new HT super friends. Is this where were going?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 11:50 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Lexus IS
Ron H : In either case I like the IS300
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 11:48 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Returning
AVB: I want a recount on your disagreement. I am totally not in agreement with you. There is a lot of interference at night and stations that can be received during the day are unreacheable at night. Sometimes at the same locations in the dial one is able to pick, in DC, Pittsburgh, Kansas City, New York, etc. I am strictly talking about tuning to AM metropolitan stations using low level antennae and car radios. Obviously if one has a Radio Shack multi-plus-ultra antenna the reception will be different. Same thing will probably apply to the radio hobby crowd. In all likelyhood they use high powered equipment to pick-up distant stations. I am talking strictly about the AM stations in a metropolitan area. I have one heck of a problem listening to local AM, from car or home radios once the sun sets.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 11:44 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
ice storm
Wild Bill: Roads wern't so bad today....I did come in, but not until 11am.
I was making the suggestion because sometimes the roads melt but you still go out and have ice on the car.
Make sense? I dont know, seem to when I did it last year.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.206 ) at 10:40 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
I plan to make a call to VMPS to check on delivery time of their large sub.
AVB ( 64.41.32.180 ) at 10:11 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Returning
cai: I have to disagree, AM stations are easier to pick up at night and they travel further. There a whole hobby called DXing that is devoted to picking up skipped stations.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:53 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Sorry Gar... I was talking to the BIT on ICQ then I logged out and went to sleep. Sucky weather today... I need to brave it thou... I must get my HD mod! I hope the store is open.
BTW: I met Gabby when she was dating Dean Cain from SuperMan. I was playing in a tournament and The 4 woman pro or what ever was there. One of my coaches has pictures of himself between Dean and Gabby. I held the camera. Great bod... blah face.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:44 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Cajun Mike: I"m waiting for the same sub. I just got an email saying that it's still 5 - 8 weeks away. I'm order #175
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 8:45 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Returning
JasonA: Wild Bill is right in that I do own a B&K AVR 202. Which is the first generation tuner to which you are probably referring. I have not had any heating problems, nor any tuner signal tracking problems. The 202s do not have a fan and they run a few degrees above body temperature - I have measured the temperature. From my perspective, it is a vary solidly built unit that performs admirably. I do not have any negative points to make about this unit. In the 307 the power has been increased to 150 watts, which is not bad. I highly recommend this unit.
Note: on the receiver tracking, I hope that people that report this issue are not trying to tune to AM stations at night using the small antenna that comes with the unit. Regardless of tuner, AM stations do not coming at night. Unless they are very powerful and transmitting from nearby. That has been my experience with all radios I have ever owned.
AVB ( 64.41.32.172 ) at 6:59 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
re: Returning
JasonA: Unless a TheaterMaster or MC-1 fall off a truck at your feet, the Sony 9000 is the best buy in AV preamps out there. I can't say enough about it. I think the current price at Oade brothers includes the newest 2.01 upgrade too.
AVB ( 64.41.32.172 ) at 6:41 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
TRIVIA!!
My most famous character was in one of the top 100 grossing films of all time and lived at 9828 S. Almond Ave. Who am I? Normal rules and a Screener to the winner!
Ron H ( 63.26.164.236 ) at 5:40 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Rom Treatment
Joe:
I seem to remember you was going to look at some pink stuff/boards at HomeDepot to put on your wall in the HT area.
did you do this?
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.16 ) at 5:14 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Returning
JasonA: Welcome back Jason! I'm pretty sure CAI has a B&K receiver and loves it. I'm sure he'll chime in. I've heard of some ISF issues with the newest Mitsubishi models. In their infinite wisdom, Mitsubishi has decided to lock out certain Service Menu parameters so that the TVs can not be properly ISF calibrated.
Ron H ( 63.26.164.236 ) at 5:09 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Good morning all.
Ron H ( 63.26.164.236 ) at 5:08 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
re: Returning
Cytotech: It is being sold factory direct. Go to http://www.eadcorp.com then look for sale.
Gar ( 169.207.194.205 ) at 1:09 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Doh! that be "How's" not how
Gar ( 169.207.194.205 ) at 1:08 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Darian: Evening Darian how things going? Cool Volleyball story a few days ago. Have you seen who is on the cover of Playboy for Jan?
Gar ( 169.207.194.205 ) at 1:07 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
9000ES Owners
I wonder if this thing is ready for DVD Audio? I am wondering is that what the other unit is for that I have been seeing on the Net? You hook this other unit(forgot the name or #) and it allows you do take full advantage of DVD Audio and SACD.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 1:06 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
JasonA: I actually know a guy who has the folowing
Def Tech CLR2000s 2 of them
Def Tech BP2000s for his rears!
Def Tech BP 3000s for the mains and the BPXs for the sides. The 2000 and the 3000 are alll biamped externally. Then they have their own powered subs. 350 watts to the mids and 100 watts to the tweeters.
I can honestly say... this is what these speakers were ment for. They offer jaw dropping performance in this config. All the mains are set to large with no sub woofer.
Gar ( 169.207.194.205 ) at 1:02 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Cajun Mike: Hey you bastard what's up!! Hey the Saints don't look to bad this year. Good thing for you guys GB gave up that Quarterback...
Curtis ( 206.170.6.66 ) at 12:24 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Cajun Mike: Cool. Don't appologize for ads, we all have bills to pay. Just be aware that they turn most people off to the point where they won't dig any deeper into a site. You wouldn't know of course, but many porn sites rely on this stuff
Curtis ( 206.170.6.66 ) at 12:16 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
gee, teMMis is really teNNis
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.221.181 ) at 12:16 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Curtis: I'm the publisher of TigerBait.com which is the Rivals LSU site. http://www.tigerbait.com
Recently they have added popup ads for Nextel that are very aggravating. Other than that we have never had popup pages.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.66 ) at 12:11 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Cajun Mike: Interesting sports site. Where do you fit in? Too much noise and extra auto opening browsers for me to get excited about if you weren't an old pal. Since my NFL & college football teams are sucking wind, where's the pro temmis coverage?
Pls take this as constructive stuff.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.66 ) at 12:03 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
re: Returning
JasonA: You will not be anything but Sony's latest cheerleader if you pickup a TA-E9000Es pre/pro - I'll stake my reputation of it. Solid from day 1 for me and I don't think I've heard any complaints from the many others here who own them. Several major free upgrades and the latest modest cost UG with convincing EX surround fields that even impress out friend AVB - no easy task.
As Taj Mahal would say, "though you've lost at love before, I will melytyour heart again"... or something like that, don't blow off any OEM's lower end gear bad experiences comparred to the best stuff they make.
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.221.181 ) at 12:03 AM EST Thursday, December 14, 2000
Curtis: I have been working about 90 hours a week between my medical equipment business and Rivals.com. My site is averaging about 120,000 page views a day right now. That's alot of football recruiting updates! As soon as February 7 is in my rear view mirror I'm going to Jamaica!
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.221.181 ) at 11:57 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Cytotech: I'm still waiting on a definitive answer. I'm estimating another 2 months based on what I've been reading on the Hometheater forum.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.66 ) at 11:53 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Cajun Mike: Speaking of lost souls! What's happening dude? Trust me, you aren't done til you get HD.
Cytotech ( 4.48.145.81 ) at 11:52 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
re: Returning
Scott "popcorn": Oh-be-kay-be. Duh.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.67.195 ) at 11:46 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
re: Returning
Cytotech: Umm... because you didn't put a space before the www.
Cytotech ( 4.48.145.81 ) at 11:31 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
re: Returning
trav1: Thanks for the info Trav. Where is it being sold?
See! I KNEW someone would know.:)
trav1 ( 4.34.141.88 ) at 11:29 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
re: Returning
JasonA: The Ead amp that is being blown out is the Powermaster 500.
Cytotech ( 4.48.145.81 ) at 11:29 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Cajun Mike: Any idea how long of a wait? An DO let us know how it sounds when you get it. We want a review ASAP! I am considering the same sub. Little does my wife know. Hehe...
Cytotech ( 4.48.145.81 ) at 11:28 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
re: Returning
pOp: Why did that link problem occur in my last post? It tacked on the "bros)" in front of the www.oade.com
Any thoughts?
Cajun Mike ( 209.124.221.181 ) at 11:27 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
What's up guys? I'm going nuts waiting for my SVS sub to get here. I am on the waiting list for the 20-39pc... Then I'm done til I upgrade to a 5 disc DVD player with progressive scan and DVD audio capability.
Cytotech ( 4.48.145.81 ) at 11:25 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
re: Returning
JasonA: I believe the Sony pre/pro can be had for around $1000-1200(try Oade bros(www.oade.com I believe)), and you could go with an Outlaw amp for around $1000, or there was talk earlier in the week about an EAD amp being blown out for $750. 5 x 100 watts I believe. Quite a bargain. Ask Gar, or do a search for the EAD amp(sorry, I can't remember the model number).
JasonA ( 12.33.88.120 ) at 11:14 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
re: Returning
Curtis, Ron, et. al.,
Thanks for the tips and the warm welcome While I try not to be superstitious my luck with Sony products has been abysmal. Everything Sony I've ever owned has died within months of purchase or has been dead right out of the box, including my 19th birthday present! In a past life I must have been an American B-52 bombadier in WWII who regularly bombed Sony factories because I'm sure it's a karma thing. I will check it out however I don't want to spend above 3k for the receiver or pre/pro and amp combo.
Many thanks!
JasonA
Ron H ( 63.26.184.70 ) at 11:11 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Gar-Ron
Curtis: You have mail.
Ron H ( 63.26.184.70 ) at 10:57 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Returning
JasonA: The Def Techs are very good speakers. If it was me and I wanted a reciever and could afford it I would go for the Dennon. However for that price I would also consider the amazing Sony Pre/Pro and seperate amp. As for the Mitts they look good to me but some others on the forum have a few issues with it.
Joe ( 152.163.204.15 ) at 10:54 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
I just finished painting for the night. I took a break for food and watched a little TV, but had to paint more. I would like to continue, but my eyes are just worn out.
Joe ( 152.163.204.15 ) at 10:50 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
OB1
Ron H: Well, the only thing my wife has asked since I have been off, is to not drink German Beire. So when I was in Rite Aid, I picked up a 18 pack of Budweiser ( $9.72+ 6%tax and deposit) You do the math
Curtis ( 206.170.6.66 ) at 10:43 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
.. that Gar=Ron message was directed to Ron mostly
Curtis ( 206.170.6.66 ) at 10:42 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Returning
JasonA: One of the flock finally returns! WB Jason. I owned the 1st generation DefTech BP2000's with matching center/ BPX surrounds ages ago powered by a top-end Marantz receiver. The experience seems SOOOOO long ago but still brings a smile to my face because it sounded so great for the money.
You have likely saved many thousands of $$ by staying away from here as many of us have upgraded to HD/FP/semi-exotic pre/pro's since we last saw your smiling face. You're well past time to catchup! A friend has that model Mits fed via an RCA DTC100 HD receiver and I must say it looks great, but only after a full ISF calibration because out of the box they're way off optimal settings.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.66 ) at 10:34 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Gar-Ron
Gar: FYI, I have beta tested more things than I care to count. It is SOP to gift the gear to the testers, in fact I have never heard of being charged for a test thingie that you are asked to provide constant feedback on, fill out timely foems ... & all the other hoops presented before you.
A screen isn't all that techie though comparred with the eleborate systems/ OS's I've dealt with. It either looks great or it doesn't. Stewart is looking very closely for flaws in their product before they release it to the world and you are providing a tremendous service to them at a very cheap rate of pay. If I did a good beta test job of a product that retails for say $1K I would only expect to pay $100 to keep the product. That's a pretty standard ratio - no it isn't, comparred to free!
JasonA ( 12.33.88.120 ) at 10:25 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Returning
Hi guys! After a few years I thought I'd come back and see what's going on. Good to see so many of you still on the forum!
Reason I'm choosing now to return is that I've finally scammed enough little old ladies out of ---- er, well, finally saved enough money to put together a fairly decent HT rig. Right now I'm still running DVDs through my PC but they're now being shown on a wonderful Toshiba CZ27V51 (27") TV I bought myself last year. This has been an outstanding TV--knock wood-- and hasn't suffered from the loud humming some of this model have. Also using the Cambridge Soundworks DT2550 PC DD5.1 speaker system and on the whole it's been good for a bedroom system.
I'd like to get some opinions on the following combo. I'm getting the Deftech BP2000TLs with the BPX surrounds and CLR 2000 center channel. That much I know. But I'm looking for a decent receiver to feed this through and, though I haven't auditioned them yet, I'm very interested in the Denon 5800 and the B&K AVR-307. As memory recalls the first B&K receiver line was plauged with signal tracking and severe overheating issues and I'm wondering if that's been cleared up in the new line. I'm open to either receiver or anyone else's ideas of what might be good.
Lastly, I'm drooling over the Mitsubishi WS-55807 HDTV and I'm wondering if anyone's had any experience with this model, Mitsubishis in general. Again, I'm open to any potential models of similar size/price/quality.
Thanks for the input and yes, I'm waiting for Scott to point out all the flaws in my planning
JasonA
Wild Bill ( 206.215.13.119 ) at 10:06 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
speach=speech. Damn keyboard.
Wild Bill ( 206.215.13.119 ) at 10:05 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Gore's speach
Ron H: Great minds think alike. I also felt that Gore gave a most impressive speach. He improved tenfold in my mind. Let's hope that G.W. can do the same. He's started well and damn!, does he look happy.
Gar ( 169.207.193.237 ) at 9:45 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Gar-Ron
Ron H: Thanks again Ron, for the info. Don Stewart called here today and said I will be the second wave of Beta testers, you and one other will be picked to do a Test with the Sony 10HT. In fact Sony was coming by to see there unit matched up with this screen. Don stuck his neck out and even stated that this LCD unit along with this screen looks just as good as most, but not all CRT units. I was shocked to hear that. So he stated Beta Testers will get a huge discount on the screens if they wish to keep them. He also said that the Blacks on the Sony look so impressive with this screen that he was thinking of buying one and replacing his older CRT unit.
Now I am drooling, with excitement!!!!!!
Ron H ( 63.26.164.45 ) at 9:30 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
OB1
Joe: How many beers have you had today???? yk yk
Ron H ( 63.26.164.45 ) at 9:21 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Joe: OB1 LOL
Ron H ( 63.26.164.45 ) at 9:18 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
GI HDD200 STB specs
Curtis: Thanks
Ron H ( 63.26.164.45 ) at 9:17 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
I seem to remember you was going to look at some pink stuff/boards at HomeDepot to put on your wall in the HT area.
did you do this?
Ron H ( 63.26.164.45 ) at 9:12 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Gore's speach
I was impressed. not bad at all.
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 8:25 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Darian;I'm back on ICQ.
Kieran ( 172.146.10.10 ) at 8:18 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Update...
RickMTB: The bummer is, no matter what happens, whether they put the tube in me or it just goes away on its own, I won't be doing any strenuous activity for a good 3 weeks at least. DAMN! I love riding Annadel at Christmas! Oh, well...
Joe ( 205.188.192.47 ) at 8:00 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Wait I got it, now Ron truely is ....OB1
Joe ( 205.188.192.47 ) at 7:59 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Ron H: Thanks OB.....Orginal Beta
Curtis ( 206.170.7.252 ) at 7:55 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
GI HDD200 STB specs
Ron H: Looks like a nice box T-W provides. I must be mistaken as the specs say it has both RGB/HV and Composite HD outputs. Interesting in that it allows you to switch between native (to your display) rates of 1080i, 720p, etc. They also claim to convert NTSC to HD maintaining 4:3 aspect ratio.
Specs for the GI STB are here: http://gicout50.gic.gi.com/GIHomepa.nsf/?Open
Ron H ( 63.26.164.176 ) at 7:54 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Gar-Ron
Gar: Great we will be Beta Twins. LOL
Ron H ( 63.26.164.176 ) at 7:52 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Joe: Most projectors will have the center of the lens lined up with the top of the screen. SSso your screen size, how far off the ground your screen will be and your cieling hight will effect this. With the standard sony mount the center of my lens is 10 inches from the cieling. It also comes with a extension that I guess will give me about 15 inches. I would guess with a 10' ceiling you would want at least the 15" and maybe more. You do not want tjhe screen too high so that you are looking up too much. It will get uncomfortable pretty quickly. I plan to drop mine down a little when I put in the new screen.
also though many projectors do allow you to compensate for a projector that is not quite at the recomended location.
Joe ( 205.188.192.47 ) at 7:49 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
We are going to have start calling Ron
"Ron Beta"
Ron H ( 63.26.164.176 ) at 7:41 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Lexus IS
RickMTB: I think you are correct. I also liked the I30. It seems as nice snd the cost is a few K less.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.252 ) at 7:39 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Houston HD via Time-Warner
Ron H : I heard that today is supposed to be a rollout for the cable HD service, but the codes to activate the HD service aren't available yet and likely won't be until next week. The HD decoder box to be provided is a general Instruments HDD200 box.
If you still have an interest in this service you may want to call them up again. You'll know if they have their act together if they ask you to decide on RGB or Component output. Good luck and let's hope installers don't poke more holes in your sheetrock.
Ron H ( 63.26.164.176 ) at 7:39 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
GrayHawk Beta Test
Oh, And the very last thing he asked me was what size jacket I wear.
Too Kool.
Ron H ( 63.26.164.176 ) at 7:38 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
GrayHawk Beta Test
I just received a call from Stewart screen. They informed me that they were shipping me on Friday their top of the line fixed wall screen. It will be 96" wide which is a slight increase in size from my current screen and of course in the BlackHawk material.
I will be receiving a questioner to fill out and I am free to comment as I like on the net about my thoughts on the new material. Some companys will restrict you from comments on the net or at the least for a determined period of time. From this I would gether bthat they believe they have a winner here. When I asked him what the comments have been from the one at the factory was he said " I do not want to sway your impressions by saying very much but I will say that the projector Manufactures who have viewed it are raving about it.
I am so excited!! Of couse you guys will be the first to get the news, good or bad.
Joe ( 205.188.192.47 ) at 7:35 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
This is where I am thinking for the projector location. The 4" box and the cans are in front, then projector then more cans. The trusses are 24" center. THe 4" box is centered in the room from side to side. The next set of truss behind it would be 10' from the front wall.
http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=show_photo&ID_Community=JoeAnniesremodeling&ID_Topic=4&ID_Message=76
Gar ( 169.207.192.133 ) at 7:27 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Gar-Ron
Ron H : Thanks for the info on the website you sent me forgot I was a member there but haven't been there in awhile. Ironically I E-mailed Stewart and he called me, Actually he saw my pics up on the HTOC board and a few I sent him, it sounds like he would like for me to test one of his screens also.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.95 ) at 7:13 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Joe: I'll let you hold my beer if I can use a 300HP blower.
Darian: Welcome (almost) back to HDland. I would have been in a semi-permanent male menopause mood if I had to go without it for any stretch of time.
Chris L: LOL! That's exactly what is was like only she was supposed to be reading the onscreen signal strenght meter. She told her little brother to just shout out random #'s!! When I busted her she replies "oh dad, you're WAY too serious about all of this home theater stuff. By the way, when can I watch a pay per view movie on the sat?" Grrrr, but I do love her.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.51 ) at 7:05 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Curtis: LOL! "How's that look, honey?", "Umm...great, Dad.", "You sure?", "Umm..yeah...perfect.", "You think it looks better than before?", "Oh sure.", "Why don't you just look again?", "Okay.....hang on............................................................so anyway."
Joe ( 152.163.204.13 ) at 6:58 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Well FP guys, since I have a 10" cieling how far down will I have to hang the projector. I ask this for several reasons. The main one is where to place the fan in referenace to the projector. I currently have the box for it in front of the projector location.
If the projector hangs down I can install a low clearance fan. If not I have to relocate the fan location.
Joe ( 152.163.204.13 ) at 6:54 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Huh, how I do that
Gee Darian my sink is due in tomorrow, yours sounds like more fun.
Joe ( 152.163.204.13 ) at 6:51 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Gar-Ron
Ron H :
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 6:40 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
That was cruel!!! My dealer just called up. HE GOT MY HDTV MODULE!!! He says i can come on by and get it tomorrow. I hate it when I get calls like that before a match. Can't concentrate at all on the game! So tomorrow eve I might just be doing the HD thing!!!!
Joe ( 152.163.204.13 ) at 6:38 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
What a day
Curtis you should have been here, I wold have held you beer when you shoveled We are suppose toget 4" more tonight. It started around 4:00 and is still going.
My kitchen is around half done now. I have all the cans installed in the HT room and the rear and back speaker smurf pipe installed. After months and months it's starting tocome together.
What will I talk about after this!
Curtis ( 206.170.6.95 ) at 6:07 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Wild Bill: That's too easy. My kids know the whole drill for all the insltaas I have done. One of them reads off the screen numbers to the other, who relays the message to me. Last time my daughter forgot to tell me she was on the phone and not paying attention for 20 minutes while I was re-aiming the dish in the rain up on the roof.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.95 ) at 6:03 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Update...
Kieran: No problem man. I don't want you driving either. I'll let the UPS Gorillas get it to you. Just email me a ship to address. I hear UPS doesn't have much shipping volume this time of year anyway.
Wild Bill ( 206.215.14.203 ) at 5:48 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Curtis: My dish is installed on the deck outside the family room. Heck, I can look in the window while pointing the dish and see one of the TVs. It shouldn't be a problem.
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.196 ) at 5:23 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Update...
Kieran: Hope the docs figure it out and you quickly get on that road (or trail) to recovery... Annadel beckons (as does Angwin, as does Oat Hill Trail...)
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.196 ) at 5:21 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Lexus IS
Ron H : I thought the ES 300 was the "fancy Camry." I looked at the IS at a car show last fall. The dash was pretty futuristic as I recall, but the aluminum gas, clutch, and brake pedals made you think you were in a race car. Seem to recall the car had some carbon trim (around gauges and the radio/climate controls). It was a pretty tight squeeze in the back seat (I am pretty sure its a Corolla based car). I believe its supposed to compete with the smallish Euro cars (Volvo S40, Audi A4, BMW 318i). I would wonder if getting a Audi TT is comparable in price and performance (certainly the TT looks better).
The ES300 must be getting close to a major revision. I believe the Acura TL and Infinity I30 have been eating way at ES300 sales.
Me... I would like the Mark Levinson option on the '02 LS430.
Kieran ( 172.147.148.224 ) at 5:20 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Update...
Went to see a Pulmonary specialist today. He looked at my latest set of X-Rays (from this morning) and decided that we're still in the wait and see phase. No tubes yet. Still no improvement, but the deflation volume didn't increase either. That's supposedly a good sign, if it remains stable, it should eventually dissapate and go away. I'll keep in touch with him over the next couple days, and probably go in for another x-ray later this week, like Friday or Saturday.
Rented "Gone in 60 Seconds". I'm going to kick back and watch it now. Boy I'm glad I put together a decent HT for my parents two years ago. Otherwise, I don't think I could stand staying at their house for so long! And, I've got my widescreen tv set up with thier system, so it's almost like my own HT.
Curtis:I won't be able to drive down to see you saturday. I could do the drive, but the Dr. doesn't want me far from a Hostpital at any point in time, in case it takes a turn for the worse. Too bad, because I'm otherwise feeling okay... just a minor tightness in my chest on big deep breaths. I've felt much worse in the final sprint of a rowing race!
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.51 ) at 4:51 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
BC: Welcome to the Tacoma club! I'm sure you'll love it. My lease is up on my '98 but with only 23k miles on it, I think I'm going to keep it. I test drove the 2001s and they are exactly the same ride as the older models...but with more comfortable seats.
The double cabs are sweet!
Ron H ( 63.28.252.156 ) at 4:39 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Lexus IS
RickMTB:
Ron H ( 63.28.252.156 ) at 4:35 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Lexus IS
RickMTB: It is jammed into a fancy Camry.
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.196 ) at 4:05 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Lexus IS
Hmm... jam a six into a Corolla and voila! Actually, I am jealous, because I think they are cool too.
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.196 ) at 4:03 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Any car discussion has to include a moment of silence for Oldsmobile. I seriously considered a 2000 Intrigue. The new Aurora was a sweet car as well. But try as they might they couldn't compete with the Japanese and German cars. Seems fitting that the last Olds will be a spiffed up Blazer. Why epople would pay more for a Blazer (or for a Venture minivan) is a mystery to me... perhaps thats why Olds is going away.
BC ( 166.35.145.38 ) at 3:21 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Ron H : I had to talk to about 8 dealers before I got that price. Most would only give 17 to 18 grand but I knew I could do better.
A friend has the lexus is300 and loves it. It's a sweet little car!
Ron H ( 63.28.252.163 ) at 3:13 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
BC:Nice Vehicle. I was suprised that my dealer said the value of my jeep was $20,000 on trade also. Nicky's father retired from Chrysler so I buy at a very special price plus I also recieve abny rebates etc. that are going on. Needless to say I also will come out good when I replace my jeep.
As you I also am getting tired of the inconvience and noise but I know I will miss it this summer. I am toying with a small Lexus.
Ron H ( 63.28.252.163 ) at 3:05 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Gar-Ron
Joe: I just added a few 2x4's to the struss to build it out for mounting (to match the bracket holes) my FP.
As far as rears go I had mine at first about 5 feet high. They currently are almost up at the ceiling.
BC ( 166.35.145.38 ) at 3:02 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Ron - I am getting a toyota tacoma double cab. I really like the look and have grown a little tired of the ride and noise with the jeep. The 4 door tacoma is comfortable for 4 adults and will allow me to throw my bike or other small items in the bed. Gets better gas mileage too! And the dealer is giving me 19500 for my jeep. I paid 22200 last november so I am not losing any money. I feel like a little kid waiting for christmas. I ordered it 2 weeks ago and it should be here before xmas!
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 2:50 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
MildBill: how many BOse owners are you planning to send me?
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.196 ) at 2:45 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Curtis: Heck, it doesn't require snor or ice for people to drive crazy on 17... just look at all the black rub marks on the concrete divider all along the way...
Curtis ( 206.170.6.95 ) at 2:30 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Wild Bill: Dailing in both birds with the elliptical dish can be tricky. Take a monitor up on the roof if possible and do a search on the HD Forum over at AVScience.com for lots of fun war stories.
Needless to say feel free to ask me about the 3 elliptical installs I have done if you need a hand. Get yourself a weather proof box for the multiswitch too.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.223 ) at 2:29 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Darian: A clarification to my previous post. When I say vendor of choice I mean someone to refer people to for equipment. I'm not looking to be a reseller of electronics. You just have to promise me that you'll only talk electronics and NOT ANYTHING about their current equipment. LOL!!!!!!!
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.223 ) at 2:26 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Darian: Congrats on the sale. I'd like to get together with you over the holidays or RIGHT after the first of the year and discuss products and prices for my business. You could be my vendor of choice. LOL!!
I'm going to install the elliptical dish and will hold off on HDTV until after the first of the year. I have a stock award and a bonus coming in January. I'm hoping the stock award has more worth then than it would today.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.223 ) at 2:22 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Gar-Ron
Joe: 2X4's between the floor trusses will be enough. I have a 125 lb. CRT projector hung and that's what I use. I weigh 230 and could hang on the projector and it wouldn't budge.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.95 ) at 2:21 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
ice storm
Wild Bill: I hate ice too. When I was 19 my GF & I drove from Chicago to Montreal in a VW squareback. Somewhere in Canada on a perfectly clear day we were tooling down an interstate (interprovince?) and proceded to do a 180 for what seemed like 60 seconds on black ice. That's right, we were driving backwards at 65+ MPH. A huge snowbank saved us when we slammed into it. Scared the poop out of both of us.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.95 ) at 2:18 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Beer-battery break
Joe: You bum! It's not even noon out here A friend moved into a new house recently and had a bunch of guys over for a painting party. He made the mistake of tapping into a keg BEFORE the painting began. He now has racing stripes on his carpeting.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 2:17 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Another dissatisfied customer... JohnO has blown out of here with a whole NHT set up. The question being... when will he come back for the 2.9s???
Bill: What are you doing for HDDSS? Jumping? Holding off? What? John and I were just discussing your addition of the new sat dish. Let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.223 ) at 2:17 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
ice storm
Curtis: Yep, I don't like ice. I grew up in the midwest (Ohio) and I still don't like it. I'll be down there in the Keys trading movie nights with Bagman as soon as my kids are gone. LOL!! Coronas, sun, golf and HT.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.95 ) at 2:04 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
RickMTB: Then you know how crazy everyone drives on Hwy 17. This incident happened on Hwy 9 that runs parrellel to 17. When I was really young we lived in Memphis. When a rare snow would stay on the ground we were the only family with sleds (northerners). The drivers were totally clueless about what to do.
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.196 ) at 1:58 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Curtis: Don't forget I am from the Bay Area. I have driven over 17 when it was snowing. And I have ridden my MTB up above Skyline Blvd through snow. Still, I have to admit people out here are pretty wimpy when it comes to cold weather (which in Houston means anything below 68 degrees
Joe ( 205.188.200.53 ) at 1:58 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Well,, I would like to reserve to my right to ask more questions
Joe ( 205.188.200.53 ) at 1:57 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Gar-Ron
Hey guys I need some advice one more time.
Ron, I know you have told me before but I forgot. Side speakers I have my boxes @ 84" off the back wall. What was the height?
Gar & Ron. What should I place between the trusses FP mounting? A few 2"x4", Maybe a 3/4" OSB piece attached to a few 2"x4"s
I am on a beer - battery recharge break.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.104 ) at 1:52 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
BC: What are you getting to replace your Jeep?
Curtis ( 206.170.6.95 ) at 1:36 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
ice storm
Wild Bill: So in this situation you're renamed "Mild Bill"?
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.223 ) at 1:30 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
ice storm
Scott Veirs: Great suggestion except I have NO deisre to drive with a thick layer of ice on the roadways, sidewlks, etc. I'll take snow any day instead of ice.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.164 ) at 12:50 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
glad I don't own this stock
A friend called singing the blues about RAZF (RazorFish) that he owns a bunch of. The good news is that it's only down 1 9/32. The bad news is that that represents a 41% drop. His logic for even buying in the 1st place was that it was so cheap, what could possibly go wrong? Plenty. Rather than earning a few cents per share they lost about .17 per. Every imaginable analyst slammed them today.
BC ( 166.35.145.38 ) at 12:25 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
the main highways really weren't all that bad, it's the parking lots and side streets. I should have stayed home. I am trading in my jeep next week. It would stink if something happened! knock, knock, knock on wood.
BC ( 166.35.145.38 ) at 12:23 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
hey, wait a minute, Dallas isn't completely shut down . (damnit)
I just got into work and it sucks! Our power is fluctuating so the computers are shutting off every 10 or 15 minutes.
I can't believe these guys, Nortel shut down, Ericson shut down, but noooooo, Worldcom has to stay open! And I rented 3 dvd's.
Robert ( 63.11.62.39 ) at 12:16 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
YEAH! Gore gives up!
Scott Veirs: Yes they are,,,pinheads,,,,We wouldn't have this situation if there was somebody compelling enough. You figure the nation was pretty much evenly divided that just goes to show you how average these guys really are.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.164 ) at 12:12 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Ron H : Hey it's CA - we're progressive! Someone in Colorado wouldn't consider this range much more than a big hill. Her mom told her to watch for the exact spot it happened. They were running late so I'm sure she took the turn too hot, lost all treaction, then regained traction laterally - physics 101 says that car's gonna roll. When it's warmer out this is one of the best motorcycle roads on the planet.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.107 ) at 12:05 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Curtis: 16 year olds driving on ice in the mountains????
Ron H ( 63.24.183.107 ) at 12:03 PM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
RickMTB: I guess Dallas is completly shut down. There is almost no one at our home office and the large production facility there.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.164 ) at 11:56 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
RickMTB: About a month ago when Kieran & I were whining about the cold in northern CA a lady friend's 16 y-o duaghter who had just gotten her license rolled her vintage beetle on a patch of ice. This was in the mountains between San Jose and Santa Cruz. She was taking her 13 y-o sister to school. Poor kids were pretty scared but nobody was hurt. She doesn't ever want to drive again yet she'll get her confidence back.
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.198 ) at 11:43 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Ron H : Yup, you called that one correctly. It was pretty cold up in The WOodlands, but when I drove to work it will between 34 and 36 degrees. We have one long bridge to travel just as we get out of The Woodlands, so I was a little concerned about that stretch (bridges tend to be 5-10 degrees colder than roads since there is no ground to keep them warm). Both my girls have cold/flu bugs so we are pretty housebound anyway. Hope BC and midwesterners up north are all OK!
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 11:22 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Darian: Email sent. Also lurking on ICQ.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 11:19 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
YEAH! Gore gives up!
Gar: They are all pinheads arnt they.
Gar ( 169.207.192.2 ) at 11:15 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
YEAH! Gore gives up!
About time, now we will see what this other pinhead will do.
Ron H ( 63.24.204.27 ) at 11:07 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
NASC
Ron H :I guess I sold at the right time. It is down to $1.84
Ron H ( 63.24.204.27 ) at 11:02 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
YEAH! Gore gives up!
Scott Veirs: At last it is over.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:58 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
YEAH! Gore gives up!
http://www.cnn.com/ (will address the nation around 8-9pm EST)
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:54 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Heat Shrinking Sleeves
cai: You might try an auto parts store like Trak Auto. They might have diff colors.
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 10:37 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Heat Shrinking Sleeves
The No. Va. Gang: I am looking for heat shrinking sleeves to finish my cables. The only colour I can find is gray at Home Depot and Lowe's. Does anyone know where in the area I can find coloured heat shrinking sleeves?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:41 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Darian: $600 (used 2-3 times)
The owner is a friend from Myer-Emco (a local company) www.myer-emco.com he used it a couple times, and when he bought his house and installed his HT he deceided to upgrade to 2 15"s.
So I was in there the other day and told him about this great deal I found at the other store and he said "hell I'll sell you mine, its only been used a couple times...and you know I have treated mine well"
The other one I was looking at upgraded his after a year. (my guess was it probably wasnt in as great as shape as my friends)
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:35 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
ScottV: you got that sub used? What did you end up paying for it?
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:34 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
TV is comming along nicely. It takes a little while to get all the modes worked out. Next I need to measure the screen and set up the anamorphic mode. Lastly I will set up the HD mode. As my 8VSB module is no where to be found I am not in as much of a rush. Need to change the service menu to reflect that all sources pass into the iScan. The DVDO board in the EAD has the same tint as the iScan.
Now where is that kite string I used to have??? (A must have for perfect geometry)
Ron H ( 63.24.183.81 ) at 9:27 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
YEAHHH
Scott Veirs: Congrats on the new family addition.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:26 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Sonic: We need to make some plans for Friday. Email me so we can work out the specifics.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:21 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
See you at 12:30 John.
Joe ( 205.188.198.27 ) at 9:20 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Snowblower! I have to digout the front of the garage. All the kitchen cabents are inside. The installer called and said he will be here in a hour. The snow is at least 24" deep there. I should have bought a blower.
Joe ( 205.188.198.27 ) at 9:16 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Ron H: Good morning. Since you will be subless it might effect your perception. In the interest of science, perhaps movies with lots of flesh tones
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:08 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
ice storm
regarding ice storms...I have found the following hint to help out very much if you have to park outside:
Suggestion regarding ice storms (By Scott)
Hey, incase you park your car outside, you can throw a tarp over it with a couple bungee cords to keep it down, will keep all the ice off your car in the morning after a big ice storm. It works GREAT, just walk out to your car, unhook the bungees, pack away and drive away.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:06 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
YEAHHH
I finnally picked up my Velodyne FSX-12. Sounds GREAT!
I did not get it until about 9:30pm so when I got home I could not quite crank it, but from the mass vibrations I received from sitting next to it while making the sub active in the Receiver is any clue about what I should expect....I'm going to be verrrrry happy.
I plan to slip out the back jack and head home early today to play with it while nobody is home
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.187 ) at 8:55 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Ron H : Good morning. We *may* get the ice tonight. I'm betting on rain.
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 8:51 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Bad Day OT-health problem.
Kieran: Hope you feel better. Find out how you can prevent this from happening again.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.81 ) at 8:28 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
RickMTB: Well as I thought the freeze was hyped up and we all woke up to lots of rain. Now the "Big D" is another story. BC are you alive and well?
Ron H ( 63.26.164.251 ) at 5:38 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Curtis: LOL. It makes perfect sense to me.
Ron H ( 63.26.164.251 ) at 5:35 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Good Morning all.
Gar ( 169.207.194.120 ) at 12:02 AM EST Wednesday, December 13, 2000
snow can be fun!
BIG AL: Cool beans Al, I have a Toro 5.5 horse a couple of years old that I received from my grandfather when he passed away. I must say this sucker shoots the snow about 50 feet into the air. The problem I had today is our front walk way to our door has some rocks on the right side of walkway and I hit some of these and it was shooting the damn rocks out of the blower like rockets.... Good thing no one was walking by when this was happening. DOH!
Gar ( 169.207.194.120 ) at 11:59 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Ron H: Ron thanks for the info, maybe I could get ahold of one of these
screens also and try it out. Also if you have see a killer deal on a MC-1 let me know, just heard my friends today along with the new Proceed Amp, and it comes very close to some Hi-End straight Audio Pre/Amps that I have heard. So this could be the all in one system I have been looking for.
Major problem I have is the Proceed is so over inflated as far as price goes.
Robert ( 38.27.199.159 ) at 11:58 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
snow can be fun!
BIG AL: If that Toro's got the power curve auger, I used the same one for the second time last night!!! Insert Tim Allen grunt...To think I've got the biggest in the nieghborhood, everybody else save the guy with the snowplow on his truck, has a 3 1/2 hp version. Got to love the HP.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.91 ) at 11:55 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Kieran; In the words of Pres. Clinton, "I feel your pain." Hang in there, and get better soon. Did the doc give you anything for pain? If not, I suggest bourbon.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.91 ) at 11:51 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
snow can be fun!
Just got done using my brand spanking new Toro 5 hp snowdestroyer. This thing is too Koool! Even chops up tire packed stuff without a hiccup. I don't know how I survived this long without one of these beasts. It should have a THX Ultra badge! 
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.91 ) at 11:48 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
oooops.... that's www.half.com
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.91 ) at 11:46 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Got an e-mail from bigstar today announcing a new site by ebay. It's
www.halfdot.com they sell used stuff, including dvds. The only one I looked up was the Haunting. About 30 entrys from $10.99 to $14.99, and from viewed a few times, to unopened. They also sent a "$5 off at least a $10 purchase" coupon for first timers. Just type in BIGSTAR under coupon.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.205 ) at 11:40 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Curtis: you can keep the Cubans... they'd just swipe the girls anyway
Curtis ( 206.170.7.62 ) at 11:32 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Ron H: The answer of course is yes. If any major piece of the HT is missing you'll have a hard time concentrating on the rest of it. You may as well just watch a 13" B&W set getting OTA NTSC crap This is where the 18 year-old scoth, Cubans & 18 year-old girls come in handy.
Ron H ( 63.26.163.52 ) at 11:29 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
I just packed up my Sufire Sig sub. I willbe shipping it out tommorow. I will be subless untill I get my Cinepro and the VMPS sub. I am off work the week between Christmas and New Years I hope to have the pieces togather by then.
My question is that since I wll be reviewing my new screen without a sub will I percieve that the picture quality is not as good.
Ron H ( 63.26.163.52 ) at 11:24 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Gar: check out this link.
http://www.avsforum.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/000583.html
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:10 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Election chaos
You know the worse thing about this whole mess is that we will surely have some bad made-for-TV movie out in about 3 months.
AVB ( 64.41.32.156 ) at 10:23 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade first impression
RGB: I use directs and I haven't tried to do everything with the new remote so I can't say what functions (if any) it won't do.
Tony C ( 172.144.123.149 ) at 9:59 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
DVD Profiler
I just oredered this. Some of you have it already, I'm sure.
Any hints for when I download and start storing?
Tony C ( 172.144.123.149 ) at 9:58 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Bad Day OT-health problem.
Kieran: Like Chris, I was thinking heart attack, but I knew you were way too young for one. And because you're so young, I'm sure you will be 100% real soon.
Try not to laugh too hard.
Gar ( 169.207.193.60 ) at 9:47 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Ron, that is good to hear. When are you supposed to get this new screen, and what has sterwart said it is going to do?
Ron H ( 63.26.184.120 ) at 9:45 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
GreyHawk Beta Test
Gar: Sony was actually being Honest about there published spec
Ron H ( 63.26.184.120 ) at 9:43 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Bad Day OT-health problem.
Kieran: Wow. That was a pretty scary thing. Best wishes.
Gar ( 169.207.193.60 ) at 9:42 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
GreyHawk Beta Test
Ron H: Ron, where they being synical about the lumens or was Sony actually being Honest about there published spec?
Gar ( 169.207.193.60 ) at 9:40 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Bad Day OT-health problem.
Kieran: Ouch! Good to hear your doing better. Thank God it wasn't pain in the upper chest area radiating down your left Arm, very good signs of a heart Attack. Kind of Odd, getting something like that, if your not a smoker or didn't have somekind of fall that could have dislodged a rib and punchured you lung that way... Hopefully things will get better, keep us posted.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.200 ) at 9:36 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Bad Day OT-health problem.
Kieran: I hope it works its way out naturally and you're back to your old obnoxious self in no time flat Glad you have good HP health coverage too. This kind of thing can get very expensive in no time.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.103 ) at 9:13 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Bad Day OT-health problem.
Kieran: Wow! Reading the first part of your post had me thinking "heart attack". Luckily it's not as serious as all that. I'm happy to hear that it might just go away. Keep us all posted.
Kieran ( 172.172.192.249 ) at 8:12 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Bad Day OT-health problem.
(preface... I hate AOL... I just typed this long post, only to have it vanish when I try to post after AOL has terminated my connection. ALWAYS COPY TO CLIPBOARD BEFORE POSTING A LONG POST!)
SO, I'm at work yesterday, just about 24 hours ago, getting ready to leave for home, when I get a sharp pain in my upper right back area. I dismiss it, as I get muscle spasms now and then, usually a result of working out or something. Anyway, as I'm walking to my car, the pain gets worse. Now it hurts in front, too... on the right side of my chest, and I'm having trouble taking a full breath of air. The pain is also radiating through my right shoulder and down my arm and up my neck. I struggle to drive home. Fortunately my Dad is there, and he takes me to the ER. 2.5 hours and one chest X-Ray later, the Dr. tells me I have a minor "spontaneous pnuemothorax" or in English, a small partial deflation of my right lung. Apparently a small amount of air excaped from my lung, and is now residing like a bubble between the lung tissue and the pleura (the tissue that surrounds the lungs and seperates them from the ribcage.) This bubble takes up volume that the lung would normally occupy, thus the term "partially deflated lung". In a bad case, one could suffer a fully deflated lung, but that usually only happens when there is trauma to the lung (punctured by a broken rib, knife stabbing, or similar malady.) So the Dr. tells me there are basically two choices: wait and see if the bubble goes away, which apparently they say is fairly likely, or they can insert a small tube/needle with a "Heimlich Valve" (one way valve) into my chest which would allow the excess air to escape over a period of 3 days or so. They suggest I wait, and I agree. So, I went to see my own Dr. this morning, got another set of X-Rays done, from which he determines that the bubble has neither subsided, nor grown, and it occupies about 10% of my right lung's normal volume. So, I'm breathing at about 95% capacity right now. Doc says lets continue to wait and see, before sticking needles in my chest. I like his plan. So tomorrow I get another chest X-Ray and he'll check the progress, and re-evaluate. (any more X-Rays and I'll need a curtain around ME while watching my HT!) So, currently I'm at home, feeling crappy, and it hurts to take a deep breath.
"Se la vie" I guess... or is it, "La Vie SUCKS!"
Interestingly enough... this problem is extremely rare. Something like 1 in 1000 or so. And usually, it occurs with people who smoke, have had asthma, emphysema, or some other lung malady. Of the very few people who are like me (i.e. otherwise very healthy) apparently they are often tall, thin males between the ages of 20 and 40. So, as to how this applies to me, I'm CLUELESS!
(For those of you who don't get that last one, I'm 6'7", 215lb, and 28.)
Ron H ( 205.230.159.47 ) at 8:01 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
GreyHawk Beta Test
Gar:I do not remember if it was you who asked but the GrayHawk should be avaiable in late January 2001.
Here is another quote from Don Sterwart in referencc to the light output of the Sony 10HT:
"We checked the Sony Ht 10 last night with the Cinema Black level
"on" and measured 752 lumens of light. The lamp has 17 hours logged. Its nice to see a product conform with the published spec."
This quote leads me to believe many mqanufactures overstate the bightness of their projectors.
Ron H ( 216.119.162.48 ) at 7:37 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
GreyHawk Beta Test
Gar: I have not received the screen yet. I was refering to Don Stewarts reply stating the their test left the Cinema Black. A little backgroung in referece to Disney. It seems that Stewart Screens is involved wwith disney on some large screens they use at their parks. They are a grey color. I would guess that this GreyHawk screen is a derivitive of the disney screens.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.205 ) at 7:19 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Gar: tis opened! there's not much on it, but what IS on it is great... At least more than half of it (gee, I wonder how it would sound with a center rear... I can clearly hear a phantom center rear.)
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.205 ) at 7:18 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Wild Bill: we had some nice snow at first, then mixed with sleet, and now it's just sleet... getting the ground covered with the nasty stuff... I'd MUCH rather have lots of snow than sleet
Gar ( 169.207.194.52 ) at 7:16 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Scott "popcorn": Open it.....
Curtis ( 206.170.7.177 ) at 6:40 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade first impression
RGB: Good question. I'm fairly certain that it won't do your dishes or windows.
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 6:28 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade first impression
AVB: Can you note what functions the new smaller remote can't handle?
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 6:24 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade first impression
AVB: What kind of speaker do you use for your rears - direct or di/bi-pole?
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.115 ) at 6:10 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Scott "popcorn": Oh...ok, now I get it. Sorry there were too many posts in between for me to follow the thought. Good for you, none of my business.
BTW, did you guys get that ice storm today/tonight? It's supposed to hit here tomorrow afternoon and it looks like it could be nasty.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.205 ) at 6:07 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Gar: Got a package in the mail today!!!
Gar ( 169.207.194.68 ) at 6:05 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Curtis that is funny! Ironically the Computer game I have "Soldier of Fortune" I towards the end of the game I need to knock of Saddam Hussien. hahahahaha
AVB ( 64.41.33.239 ) at 6:00 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade first impression
Curtis: Forgot the other half of your question. Yes, it does sound more like there are extra speakers in the room.
AVB ( 64.41.33.239 ) at 5:54 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade first impression
Curtis: You can switch all sources with the new remote.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.205 ) at 5:54 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Wild Bill: I was referring to being defiled...
Gar ( 169.207.194.68 ) at 5:52 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
GreyHawk Beta Test
Ron H : I thought the Cinema Black left on the Sony was supposed to length the bulb life? Now a couple of questions? When or did you get this screen already. And keep us posted, would be very interested in seeing if this new material will improve blacks etc..... Funny thing is a couple of years ago on the Discovery Channel they were talking about material(screens) that will help enhance pictures in movie theaters. Maybe this is a start of a new wave...
Curtis ( 206.170.7.177 ) at 5:51 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Way OT & long, but funny
WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD?
PAT BUCHANAN
To steal a job from a decent, hardworking American.
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DR. SEUSS
Did the chicken cross the road?
Did he cross it with a toad?
Yes! The chicken crossed the road,
but why it crossed, I’ve not been told!
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ERNEST HEMINGWAY
To die. In the rain.
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GRANDPA
In my day, we didn’t ask why the chicken crossed the road.
Someone told us that the chicken crossed the road, and that was good
enough for us.
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ARISTOTLE
It is the nature of chickens to cross the road.
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KARL MARX
It was a historical inevitability.
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SADDAM HUSSEIN
This was an unprovoked act of rebellion and we were quite justified
in dropping 50 tons of nerve gas on it.
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RONALD REAGAN
What chicken?
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CAPTAIN JAMES T. KIRK
To boldly go where no chicken has gone before.
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FOX MULDER
You saw it cross the road with your own eyes. How many more
chickens have to cross before you believe it?
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FREUD
The fact that you are at all concerned that the chicken crossed
the road reveals your underlying sexual insecurity.
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BILL GATES
I have just released eChicken 2000, which will not only cross
roads, but will lay eggs, file your important documents, and balance
your checkbook and Internet Explorer is an inextricable part of eChicken.
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EINSTEIN
Did the chicken really cross the road or did the road move
beneath the chicken?
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BILL CLINTON
I did not cross the road with THAT chicken. What do you mean by
“chicken”? Could you define “chicken” please?
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GEORGE W. BUSH
I don’t think I should have to answer that question.
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LOUIS FARRAKHAN
The road, you will see, represents the black man. The chicken
crossed the “black man” in order to trample him and keep him down.
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THE BIBLE
And God came down from the heavens, and He said unto the
Chicken, “Thou shalt cross the road.” And the chicken crossed the
road, and there was much rejoicing.
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COLONEL SANDERS
I missed one?
Gar ( 169.207.194.68 ) at 5:48 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Thanks AVB for the update!
Curtis ( 206.170.7.177 ) at 5:47 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade first impression
AVB: Thanks for posting your impressions. Sony & Yamaha engineers are getting this psychoacoustics stuff down to an art form. So you're saying that playing an EX DVD in one of the new DSP settings, with your eyes closed, it really sounds as though you have additional speaker/s? If so that's worth the price of entry for me.
Does new little remote do basic switching (DVD,CD,Sat, etc.)? As long as it has volume & mute hard buttons I would prefer using it rather than the original remote.
AVB ( 64.41.32.78 ) at 5:00 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade first impression
I installed the software upgrade last night and did some trial runs with a few discs to see how they sounded. Since the upgrade wipes out your custom settings the first thing was to get them all back to what I had.
What jumped out immediately was the the rear volume level is much higher. I used to have the rears set at -5.5 and now they are at -10db. This is no real problem as it is still within the adjustment range but I haven't read of anyone else having this happen. I don't use the normal sony remote so I can't say how it is affected but the little new remote works well and has almost complete control of every function of the 9000.
The upgrade adds 8 new soundfields and I was testing the EX mode mostly with discs that have EX and some that didn't. The sound is very smooth with great pans due to the "virtual" speakers that Sony uses for their DSP. It seemed to be a much better effect then the previous version.
Except for the rear speaker volume issue, straight 5.1 may have been a little better but I think I'll need more time to make a final decision on that. Overall I would say that the upgrade cost is worth it if you use the DSP settings on the 9000 however, if you just let the unit do autoformat and don't care for the DSP I wouldn't spend the money.
I'll post more impressions after I've lived with this a while longer. If you have any questions just post and I'll try to answer them.
mic ( 166.68.134.175 ) at 4:33 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
new rental place
received an email to day about a new place www.dvdrentalzone.com don't know anything about it.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.122 ) at 4:12 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
GreyHawk Beta Test
Gar: You *can* buy different screen sizes. I'm sure the Greyhawk will be offered in 92" X 52". It's a pretty standard 16:9 size. The price? Probably at least double the cost of your Vutec. It may be worth the difference.
Ron H ( 63.24.14.28 ) at 3:51 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
GreyHawk Beta Test
Gar: I was quite suprised to see that the Cinema Black can be left on. I was concerned about the reduced life of the bulb.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.177 ) at 3:47 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Still wanna complain?
Hey Kieran. Turn on the Weather Channel for a little while then tell me how cold it is here again. I haven't even turned the furnace on for days.
The rest of you guys are tough. I would think that nice hot running tube amps would sell briskly this time-o-year. Just don't let the snow melt on them while you're rubbing your hands over them to regain feeling in your extremities.
Trivia ?: At what temperature does it hurt to breathe through your mouth?
Gar ( 169.207.194.66 ) at 3:23 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
GreyHawk Beta Test
Ron H : Cool beans Ron. Keep me post, I it if the blacks improve dramatically I might buy one. Depends on price etc........ Plus my screen size is smaller.
Ron H ( 63.24.14.38 ) at 3:12 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
GreyHawk Beta Test
GAR/Others:This is a question about the new screen designed for non CRT projectors that was posted:
I would LOVE to hear open comments from the Beta testers on the GreyHawk screen. I recently purchased a Sony 10HT projector and have decided to delay my screen purchase until the GreyHawk is released. I had been planning to get a Studiotek 130. For an interim solution I bought a cheap, manual pull-down screen. This will do as a stop-gap measure; but what I really want is a motorized, tensioned, drop-down Stewart screen. If the GreyHawk works well with the 10HT I will certainly be looking at buying one next year, when they're released! In your previous post you mentioned you had tested the Sony 10HT with the GreyHawk screen. Does it have enough light output to be a good match? Does it require the Cinema Black mode to be set to "OFF", in order to increase light output? Looking forward to hearing some real-world feedback on the GreyHawk screen!
Tom
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Heer is the respose from Don Stewart of Stewart Screens:
Dear Mr. Blake.
We have a Sony VPL HT 10 Beta Tester, Mr. Ron Hastings in the beta program.
He will be able to report his findings on this forum.
To answer your question about projector power required. Our testing
as indicated that we would like to see 18 ANSI lumens per square foot of screen surface. If the screen is perforated we would like to see 20 lumens per square foot. With Sony Ht 10 we have the Cinema Black level setting "ON" which as you already know reduces the light output from 1000 lumens to 750 lumens. This will still allow you to get a stunning image off a 110 inch (54"by 96") 16 by 9 screen.
Peak light output will be a respectable 17 foot lamberts with deep rich blacks.
Regards,
Don
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.151 ) at 2:56 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Scott "popcorn": 0% Overscan is a good thing.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.151 ) at 2:55 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Scott Veirs & Scott "Popcorn": Sorry, maybe my post wasn't well-worded. There is no "second" logo above the first. There is simply the rest of the image that the overscan hides. This is definitely NOT ghosting, just 100% of the signal is being displayed.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.205 ) at 2:33 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Wild Bill: is that a good or bad thing?
AVB ( 64.41.32.250 ) at 2:27 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
VMPS Sub
Darian: The sub I have is with the light oak end caps but the one on the floor seems lightter then the one on the top. I bought it used so the previous owner may have done something. You can buy the mega-woofer upgrade from VMPS. What else do you want to know?
Gar ( 169.207.194.165 ) at 1:12 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Scott Veirs: Ghosting, there is a device that helps eliminate ghosting on Over the air channels and even alot of cable channels. It is by Magnavox, ImageLock and it actually works. This won't correct the convergence problem that might be cause this , but it sure helps cable and on Air broadcast look better.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 1:07 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
AVB: Could you tell me a little more about that VMPS Larger Sub you have? What color is it? Also could one buy a mega woofer for an existing Larger Sub?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 1:06 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Wild Bill: when you say you see another one above it about 3" do you mean it looks like its ghosting?
I know someone that has an older RPTV and it has massive ghosting, i would love to show them how to fix it, but I don't know. Neither do they.
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.102 ) at 1:00 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Scott Veirs: No problem. You can check overscan using the AVIA DVD. I've also noticed that MSNBC is a good comparison for me. When they have the "Live" logo with the rainbow colors above it in the top left hand corner you will see the entire logo plus about 3" above it through my projector with 0% overscan. On my RPTV or direct view TV the rainbow part of the logo is not even completely visible. I doubt you'd miss what you're missing but there is additional information that is present.
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.102 ) at 12:57 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Wild Bill
Darian The Salsa Nazi: Hey, I have all the homemade homegrown salsa I need!! LOL!
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:40 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Wild Bill: thanks for the input
Curtis ( 206.170.6.97 ) at 12:36 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Darian: Interesting. Remember though that my project is for indoors and the ceiling isn't all that high. I'll have to get the blueprints.
How about this for a little DIY project? http://www.musco.com/perm/ls2.html
Darian The Salsa Nazi ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 12:28 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Wild Bill
Best voice: No SALSA FOR YOU MILDONE!
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 12:26 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Curtis: One of my former teammates has a back yard volleyball court. It is an offical size and net system court. The lights for it are on a 35 foot poll on one side of the court. The poll is about 6 feet out from the side line inline with the net. There are 6 lights on the pole. When the lights are on you can play in teh dark with no problems or odd shadows. It was run straight from the breaker box with 240 voltage thou.
BTW. in our games we used a volleyball that was moving around at near 100 miles an hour!
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.102 ) at 12:25 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Darian: You're correct. An ISF calibration doesn't include any of those things. Those are the extras.
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.102 ) at 12:24 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Scott Veirs: Consumer direct view TVs and RPTVs all have overscan to some degree. I'd estimate that it is usually around 5-10%. Until you've seen a set with no overscan you don't know how much information you are missing.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 12:22 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
ScottV: It would seem that my ISF calibration did not include. Duvante (black Felt), Manual focusing of the Guns, Removal of the protective screen, Proper sizing of the picture, proper centering of the picture, or the setting of the proper overscan.
I am slowing doing these things one at a time. Glad I paid that $400. I should have bought a Color analyzer for $2000 and started offering my services. Would have made it back in no time.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.97 ) at 12:14 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
I also want to install a motion detector that's programmable for tuning them on. It should have a manual overide.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.97 ) at 12:10 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
OT - sports lighting
I need to illuminate a polo hitting cage. It's shaped like a small barn. I need good light output that casts as natural a light with the fewest possible shadows. (I hate playing tennis under lights because when the ball bounces you see 6 shadows and start swinging at them).
I need to hide the lights from view and harms way. Think of a baseball being hurled around at 100mph and you'll get the idea. I would think mounting 4 or 6 lights at the top of the walls behind a 2 x 12 and facing the pitched roof painted bright white would do a good job. The budget isn't a problem. I need suggestions for what type of lighting to get and where to buy. TIA.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:09 PM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Darian: wow, sounds way off. How did it get so bad? Or is it new and never was set right?
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 11:59 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Also... once the overscan was set right... I find out that DUNE was 16:9. Thats how misshapen the screen was!
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 11:58 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Waiting around for a delievery. Not much to do. Need to work on a few deals that we have at work and figure out whats up with an amp. Did some work on the TV this morning. I figured out that the Overscan was set real friggen wrong. Had to change the Hsize and Vsize then recenter and reconverge. DEAMN WHAT A SWEET PICTURE! Next I just need to do this in Anamorphic mode and HD mode.... well there goes my day. When the stuff arrives I need to go to the store for SALSA COMPONENTS. Kitten is comming over to help.
Hope to have good news for JohnO soon.
Joe ( 152.163.197.78 ) at 11:44 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Well, that was fun. We are real deep here. In awhile I have to go dig out the truck & car. Living were I do the plows will not get here today. A little work and then DVD day.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 11:11 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
bills
Ron H : Well, I have the sub coming in, that will be paid in full when I get it...and then I will try to hold off on the hi-def until i buy a house.
The key word is TRY
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:05 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Scott Veirs: I bet Joe's out plowing the drive, so it may be awile.
He lives near Flint, MI. They're still getting clobbered.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.67 ) at 11:04 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
bills
Scott Veirs: You are cured untill you spot that next piece for your HT.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.67 ) at 11:03 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
damn stocks
Scott Veirs: LOL. Darn right.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 11:00 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
bills
I just paid off all my bills and credit cards, a little over $2000 yeah, and good riden!
I feel great now! All debts gone and now I can start again all clean and orgainized. I used to be so horrible with bills. I think I am cured, YEEEeeeeeEESSSssss (please dont smack me on the forehead)
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:56 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Joe: Where do you live? How much snow did you get?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:55 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
damn stocks
Ron H : Are you going to drive yourself crazy and continue to watch it like me?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 10:36 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Gar: I just finished doing the drive (5th or 6th time) so I'm going to get cleaned up, drive to the office and do that shopping that I talked about.
I never heard of that store. Never saw an advert for it. And I've shopped as far away as DeKalb.
Well feel better. It's good day to stay in bed. You guys will be like that commercial "Dad and Me".
Joe ( 152.163.197.51 ) at 10:20 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Morning all.
We are snowed in here. The roads are all shut down except emergency trucks. Got to run snowplow tractor is here
Ron H ( 63.24.204.6 ) at 10:17 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
damn stocks
T-Man: I hear ya.
Gar ( 169.207.194.49 ) at 10:04 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Tony C:You off again today? I got the little guy here, he is sick and so am I. Must have been that nice blast of bitter cold that got my cold going last night. Roads are still bad here but on the mend.
Gar ( 169.207.194.49 ) at 10:02 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
TonyC: There only in IL. Chicagoland area and Springfield.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:59 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Gar: Yeah, United did get bought up by Tweater. They have already changed a few things...like they no longer carry Velodyne. We don't have Saturday Audio Exchange. Are they only in Madison or all over the state?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:57 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Off topic... Just not this guy's night.
Darian: Great story, don't you wish you had it on video?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:52 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Scott Veirs: Agreed. I still love putting on side 2 of the LD and watching people jump when it kicks it.
Gar ( 169.207.194.49 ) at 9:51 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Off topic... Just not this guy's night.
Darian:You need to look at this months Playboy! Wowa, Gabrielle Reese!!! Talk about a bod........
Gar ( 169.207.194.49 ) at 9:50 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Tony C: Didn't United get bought out by Tweeter? Also do you guys have a Saturday Audio Exchange down by you? I bought a NAD Silver Series CD Player and Intergrated from those guys. Great buy and excellent sounding
equipment.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:48 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Off topic... Just not this guy's night.
The other night my volleyball team had a scrimage against a local team. The two teams were pretty evenly matched and rallys were taking a while. The opposition's team has a great server. This guy had an incredible jump serve and we were having trouble getting to it let alone passing it to a position. In rotation 1 I am in the front right. I have to stand about 20 feet back from the net to pass.
The other team blasts the ball at me and I end up on my stomache trying to get the ball to my setter. This is different. This time it goes right to him. Now for some reason I think the other team was confused where I was in rotation. They all moved into the center of the court to stop our middle hitter. Or setter flung the ball to the outside left, where he was greated by no blockers. The opponent's setter had just reached his defensive position. Our Opp thundered the ball straight down into this guy as he was running forward. BOOM! RIGHT IN THE SAUCE SACK! The sound of impact was pretty loud and the player yelped in obvious pain. He fel to the floor sideways and then howled a bit more. His team was ready and managed to get the ball into the air after the unfortunate incident. The returned it to us for another attempt.
By this point the injured player is staring to get back to his knees. he was on the floor on all fours. We made another good pass and this time the set came to me. Both blockers were infront of me and I had no choice but to hit accross my body. I swung as hard as I could and hit it sharply across the court. This was one of those hits that your team starts to celebrate as soon as you make contact. NOBODY DIGS THIS HIT. Remember our poor friend who was downed a little ealrier. he has 1 foot under him and is pretty off balance. WACK! The ball hits him on the back of the head and drives him face first into the hard wood. 3 loud sounds. My contact. The ball to his head. His head to the floor. He splaid out on the floor face down. But the ball came up and back over to our side.
We go back to offence mode and try to run a play. This time we run the X play. On this hit our middle jumps for a quick set in the middle. All three blockers jump up with him. I come around from behind the setter, because I am so short noone even saw it comming. The ball was set just higher than our middle's hand. He and the blockers start to come down. I rise up to hit the ball with noone in my way and the ball is set pretty close to the net. This is the sort of ball I can get to hit the roof on the up bounce off the floor. Just as I am about to pound this ball into the floor I notice the player who has taken all this on his feet again. He looks up at me with a look of being completely unready. Although he is in a deffensve position he closed his eyes and turned his head away. His is standing about 7 feet from the net. THUMP. The ball hits the floop with a THUD about 6 feet from the net. You know that up bounce I was talking about!!!
Up off the floor and on the way up... Thats right. BUsted in the sauce sack again! He fell over onto his back and moaned. We were all snikering at this guys bad luck. His team mates went over to see if he was ok. His hands cleanched tightly between his knees. Tears weeling up in his eyes.
SUB ONE PLEASE!
T-Man ( 209.114.178.18 ) at 9:47 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
damn stocks
Ron H / Scott Veirs: Shoulda, woulda, coulda....if I had a dollar for every time I have mutterd those words with respect to the stock market, I'd be rich. This has been a tough year, but it's not over yet. Hopefully we can salvage a little bit of upside before year-end.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.184 ) at 9:46 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
damn stocks
Scott Veirs: Sold at $2.00. I can't complain at all. Well unless it move back up to 2.50 or something.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.184 ) at 9:41 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
damn stocks
Scott Veirs: The ride may be over. For the first time NASC has opened down. It is down .12 now and if it drops a .25 I will bail and be quite happy with my profit.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:41 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Tony C: funny, I knew the movie from "Good morning gentlemen, the temp" i could have named that tune with partial words
One of my favorites movies. It was my first one bought. I wore it out watching it until I bought more movies. I think the quality was a little low, but still sound effects.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:37 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Good morning gentlemen, the temperature is 4.
Holy shit it's Viper!
It's acutally quite beautiful outside. Sun is shinning off the wind blown drifts of pure white snow. A stillness in the air that's almost calming.
Until I get the snowblower out again.
I like this time of year, all the wimps leave town, or stay home.
It will be a good day to go shopping. I called a friend and we're hitting our favorite DVD/LD store, United Audio and Best Buy.
My office VCR broke and I get $175 to replace it.
So, I'm going to buy a $65 VCR and a $100 DVD player. Hope they put it through.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:25 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
damn stocks
Ron H :
Ron H ( 63.24.183.184 ) at 9:22 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
damn stocks
Scott Veirs: Unfortunetly I only put a couple hundred in it. I thought I was crazy then to invest in a .44 stock. I was all but sure that I was going to loose it all. I was almost tempted to put another $500 in when it hit $1.00. I should have listened to my gut and not my brain.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:17 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
damn stocks
Ron H : But a lucky whim at that!
Like I said, you make a million, I get my HDTV for the tip
I hope you dropped a fair amouny. I wanted to drop $400 on it (not much, but I would have made a little over $2000 on it by now.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.184 ) at 9:13 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
damn stocks
Scott Veirs: I am having a nice ride on NASC. I am thinking about selling at the end of the week. I am strting to feel I am pushing my luck with this one. It is pretty funny that the fastest growing stock I own I picked up on a whim.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:01 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
damn stocks
when you dont buy them they just have to turn around and go up.
NASC has gone up to 2.25 I knew I should have bought at .43.
grr
Ron H ( 63.24.183.184 ) at 8:44 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Wild Bill: Jesse is stirrng the pot up in Florida. I get a little concerned when he talks about taking it to the streets. Hopefully it will just blow over.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.144.153 ) at 8:33 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Good morning guys.
Hmmm...Scott "Popcorn" being defiled. Now that's not what I expected when I logged in.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.184 ) at 8:29 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Good Morning all.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.67.152 ) at 3:15 AM EST Tuesday, December 12, 2000
Curtis & Chris L.: DANGIT!!! send those babes my way!!! I need to be defiled 
Curtis ( 206.170.7.196 ) at 10:39 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Chris L.: LOL! Great line, particularly combined with the fist pump and running the RC car into his wife with his feet on the table and beer in hand.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.201 ) at 10:33 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Curtis: Been there, dude. I've had a couple of mall babes give me the second glance. I don't think any of them even drove themselves there.
BTW...my favorite line from American Beauty.... "I rule!"
Curtis ( 206.170.7.196 ) at 10:16 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Chris L.: Really man. I'm doing consulting work for this outfit and need to be there every other day. One of the early 20 somethings actually asked me if I would like to go out sometime. Trust me there was nothing wrong with the way she looked or acted yet she looked about 2 weeks older than my daughter. I told her that we would likely only have one thing in common so thanks but no thanks. She had no idea what I was talking about.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.201 ) at 10:07 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Curtis: LOL! I know that feeling.
I remember when I hated getting carded....now I look forward to it.
Gar ( 169.207.193.245 ) at 10:06 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Chris L.: hehehehehe.... That be the just of it. Can't function very well on little sleep
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.201 ) at 10:04 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Gar: Kid kept you up teething? You sure he wasn't therious? Bwahahahaha!
Curtis ( 206.170.7.196 ) at 10:02 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
... to the tune of I Read the News Today, for all you kids out there. I was at an office today where 2 cute young women were obviously attempting to answer a trivia question from the Stone Age.
"I know there was Ringo, Paul and they just talked about that John guy on the news who was killed 20 years ago ... but we're all going crazy and can't remember the name of the other guy."
I said "George Harrison, lead guitar & vocals. !st wife Patti who Eric Clapton had a crush on for ages." Feeling very proud of myself they actually retorted "Who's Eric Clapton?" Man did I ever feel old at that point.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.201 ) at 9:59 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Tony C: We haven't had anything here in NH. Not that I'm particularly looking forward to it. I've been here for 8 years and it's (once again) almost time to pick up and move along. My 5 year plan is to retire from my current job and move out west to Arizona, where I'm more at home. I can't take much more of this cold shit. Don't think that man was ever intended to live in it in the first place....look at all that pink skin.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.196 ) at 9:57 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
I saw the news today oh boy
... Dan Rather showing all the white stuff where
a plane went off the runway at O'Hare
the shovels and the blowers
working in vain to show(er)
that nobody was really sure the storm would ever give it up
I'd love to burnnnn myyyyy skinnnn
(in Hawaii!)
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 8:44 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Lights
Joe: I forgot what brand of cans I bought first, but I took them all back to buy Halo. I got some great looking trims too.
One thing I've been looking for are those pink lights you see in restaurants. I think that those would be cool to put in the six cans that flood the side walls.
Did you check out the X10 switches yet?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 8:41 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Gar: We probably got a foot here. I have one kid in Waukesha and another in Kenosha. According to them, we got more snow down here.
I was out doing sidewalks and driveways most of the day. It's still snowin'.
There are always those guys on the block who refuse to break down and buy a blower. But they don't complain when I come over to lend a hand.
Cabin Fever: I was about 5:00 dark and I had enough of being around the house. Had to get out, so we picked up the mother-in-law (who has that winter disease) and took her out to eat to cheer her up. I got a lot of points for that.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.196 ) at 8:19 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Gar, Joe, Robert, Tony C: Enjoy the winter wonderland and pray for some snow days. I love the way everything looks covered in white. Once I moved out of Chicago my blood thinned in a hurry. Snowblowers are one of Al Gore's better inventions. Beats the tar out of shoveling the heavy wet stuff.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.196 ) at 8:11 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
And now I'm gonna need a....
Kieran: Notice how much mileage I'm getting out of this LD player? Just pick a time good for you and I'll plan on being home.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.196 ) at 8:10 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
PDA's (again)
Kieran: Let me tell you 1st hand the glaring major drawback of all current color screen PDA's. You can not read them in direct sunlight, any more than you can work on a notebook screen in the same conditions. I just returned the Handspring Prism I got 10 days ago. The salesman said that most of them, the HP's, Palm IIIc's Casiopia's and even the few Compaq's they got their hands on get returned for the same reason.
No big deal? BS. This is sunny California (sorry to hear about the winter stuff in TX) and I'm on the road a great deal of the time. It's hard enough to be on a cell phone while driving a 5 speed, add to that the fact that I can't even read what I'm trying to find on my PDA du jour and it's a useless pile of junk. OK so the sunroof is usually open & that doesn't help matters. Now I have to create shade in order to get some work done? And you wonder how people get in accidents using all the electronics in their cars!
My choices are a grand total of 2 - the Visor Deluxe or the Palm Vx. I opted for the former because I have a number of Springboard modules that add functionality that the Palms will never have, at least not in a cludgy way with extra add-on garbage. I'm on the beta test list for the Handspring cellphone. If it works well that'll mean one less thing to cart around.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:05 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
And now I'm gonna need a....
Curtis: LOL! So anyway, about what time would be good for you on Saturday? I'm going to a concert Saturday night (6pm I think) up in San Francisco.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.196 ) at 7:49 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
And now I'm gonna need a....
Kieran: $3- to $80 gift eh? Gee I bet I know where they could find what you really wanted for Xmas within that range No wait, I already gave that away!
RickMTB ( 216.119.135.40 ) at 7:39 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
All that talk about snow...
Ron H: I hear ya... even in California the local news teams would rush people up to Lake Tahoe at the first sign of winter. Felt sorry for all the new local reporters forced to stand in rain and wet snow every year. Did wonders for sales of Columbia and makes or Gote tex jackets, as every reporter was outfitted in the latest of winter finery...
David ( 216.78.96.218 ) at 7:39 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Gone in 60 Seconds - from yesterday
Gar: I didn't try S-video. I rented it, so I may never see the difference. By the way, if you like football, check out 'The Replacements'. My wife & I thought it was a fun movie.
RickMTB ( 216.119.135.40 ) at 7:37 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Hey BC...
... hows the weather up there in Big D? Saw reports that the temps have already dipped into the 20's and 30's up there, with wind chill getting it down below 5 degrees. Stay warm!
David ( 216.78.96.218 ) at 7:35 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
And now I'm gonna need a....
Kieran: Doh! I thought you were talking about my Jornada post... I see now that you were refering to my RF Demodulator post...
David ( 216.78.96.218 ) at 7:33 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
And now I'm gonna need a....
Kieran: Who doesn't have stock?
Gar ( 169.207.194.190 ) at 7:25 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Gone in 60 Seconds - from yesterday
David: I thought the clarity was there but the yellowish overtones did me in, and for some reason it looked better through S video than progressive..
Gar ( 169.207.194.190 ) at 7:24 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Joe: South of us is getting it worse. We got about 9" with another
3 to 4 inches to fall.. The worse thing is, the blowing snow along with the wind chills of -30 to -40 degrees.... Yikes!!
Joe ( 152.163.204.194 ) at 7:15 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Robert
I installed my cans today. If you have not bought yours yet, heres my free advice. Get the HALO brand. I bought HALO and Emerald from Lowes. The Emerald are a pain in the ass to install. The HALOS go in nice.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 7:06 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
And now I'm gonna need a....
David: Thanks, it doesn't look like they have anything in stock right now...
Joe ( 152.163.204.194 ) at 7:04 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Evening all,
It's been a real busy day. Hey how about this SNOW, it's great. I started getting dumped on around 9 am. We are past 8" and no end insight. I know Tony and Gar are getting it.
Man, I just love this stuff
Ron H ( 63.26.171.242 ) at 6:57 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
All that talk about snow...
RickMTB: I predict based upon past experience and falling prey too many times, to the local hype (closing the business down twice for no reason):
1 we will not see freezing temps in downtown Houston
2 We will not have freezing rain for two days much less one.
3 All the grocry stores will reap the benifit of this hype.
4 You will have news people located all over the city looking for stay flakes of snow.
5 If a stray snoflake is spotted the headlines the following day will read "The Blizzard Of 2000.
Joe ( 152.163.204.194 ) at 6:56 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
MikeD: Curious Mike, how much do those Bryston amp cost in Canada?
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.194 ) at 6:35 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
All that talk about snow...
RickMTB: hey, we're gettin it too in OK... it's about 16 degrees right now... the high today was 26 (at midnight)... Weatherman says it depends on which way the energy goes if we, or texas gets socked the hardest...
David ( 216.78.96.218 ) at 6:18 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Gone in 60 Seconds - from yesterday
Gar, Wild Bill: In my opinion, the video transfer on Gone in 60 Seconds was terrible. I thought it was my system at first, but then everything else looked OK.
David ( 216.78.96.218 ) at 6:13 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
And now I'm gonna need a....
Kieran: I bought a barely used B&K RF Demodulator from Audio Forest ( www.audioforest.com I think) last year for $75. The retail was $595, and the going rate on eBay was about $300... they go up at Christmas time when several people start selling their old LD players...
David ( 216.78.96.218 ) at 6:02 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
PDA's (again)
RickMTB, Kieran: About the Jornada vs the Compaq... The Jornada 540 series has a built in CF (Compact Flash) slot for memory expansion, modems, wireless, etc. On the Compaq you have to buy an attachment that costs about $120 in order to add a CF card... it also adds weight and bulk. If you ever want to connect to the internet, use it for email, add RAM, get one of the new GPS Compact Flash cards, or go wireless, you will have to have a CF card slot. The HP Jornada also comes with a removable hard metal cover (that flips up like a Star Trek communicator) that allows you to put it in your briefcase, pocket, etc. without worrying about the screen. There are even different color covers that you can purchase. Jornada is a better value for users that want to do more than store phone numbers and play solitaire (but you can do that on a Jornada, too!)
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.151 ) at 5:45 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
All that talk about snow...
... and we are about to be ht with a big storm down here in the Heart of Texas.
Coldest air in four years plunging southward through Texas. Arctic cold front has just passed Dallas and the temp fell from 64 to 36 in about 35 minutes. Amarillo is at 12 with an wind chill of -18. Arctic front is along a line from south of Dallas to Lubbock and moving south at 35-40mph. Expect a 30-40 degree temp. drop with frontal passage late this afternoon and early this evening. Front will reach northern counties by mid-afternoon and be near the coast by 10pm this evening. North winds will increase to near 35-40mph with the frontal passage resulting in wind chills from 0-15 degrees. Winter Storm Watch is in effect for all of southeast Texas including metro Houston and the coastal counties. Temps. will fall below freezing by midnight from I-10 northward, and remain below freezing for up to 30 hours. Temps will fall throughout the day Tuesday into the mid and upper 20's and wind chills near zero. This is a very cold airmass, all precations to protect plants, pipes and pets should be completed by sundown tonight. New model data this morning indicates a better chance of freezing rain and sleet for metro Houston. Major ice acumulations of 1/2 to 1.5 inches is expected along and north of I-10, this will equal the ice storm of 1997. Precip. will begin to fall Tuesday afternoon and intensify Tuesday night, heavy freezing rain and sleet will glaze roadways, trees, and powerlines by midnight Tuesday night. Bridges and overpasses will become glazed by sunset Tuesday and many roads will be impassable by midnight. Ice retarting chemicals are currently being applied to 290, north and west sides of the Beltway, I-10 west, and I-45 north. Houston public works is loading salt/sand spreading trucks. Ice accumulations will be great enough to bring down trees and power lines especially north and west of the Beltway. Coastal counties will change to freezing rain by early Wednesday morning. Freezing rain and sleet will continue into the day Wednesday. Travel to central and north Texas is not recommended, and travel across southeast Texas including metro Houston will become hazardous by late Tuesday evening. NOW is the time to prepare for freezing temps. and winter precip, do not wait until tomorrow!!!!!!
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 5:35 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade
AVB: Interesting... Since I use a Pronto replacing the Sony LCD remote, I assume I'd be able to program the new remote's commands into the Pronto. Let us know what your feelings are on this new ugrade when you have a chance to investigate it further.
AVB ( 64.41.32.163 ) at 5:31 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade
RGB: Been real busy and haven't done the upgrade yet but I plan to later tonight. From what I understand it is just the new functions that can't be accessed with the old remote. The new remote does not have all of the functions of the old as it only has commands for the 9000 and not anything else. You'll need both to use the 9000 to the full ability. since I don't use the original Sony remote this is no big deal for me YMMV.
BAGMAN ( 216.77.2.20 ) at 5:02 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Don't know what I want for Christmas
Ron H : I've tried the new super longer lasting batteries in my Pronto and without any solid data,I think it is a marketing ploy. BTW, I too get around four to five months on a set of batteries in the Pronto, including the NSLL batteries. Off to go look at another house that the realitor will say is really Keysey.
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 4:39 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade
AVB: Does this mean once you upgrade to 2.01 of the new firmware, that the old Sony LCD remote is worthless? Does this new remote allow access to at least all of the commands the old remote did?
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.194 ) at 3:45 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
Sonic: Sorry, that was a reply without reading subsequent posts.
Ron H ( 63.25.63.41 ) at 3:41 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Don't know what I want for Christmas
Kieran:It is funny you mentioned your battery life. I just noticed my Pronto is in need of replacement batteries soon, at least according to its internal meter. These only lasted 3 months. Most of the time I get 4 to 5 months. I guess if I divide that out by the cost of 4 AA bateeries the cost per month is nill. I always make sure I have back ups in the drawer.
Has anyone tried the new high power/long life or whatever they are called Alkaline's. Are they worth the cost or is it just a marketing thing?
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.194 ) at 3:40 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
SonicBit: He was saying that she owes the IRS for a huge capital gain and now the value of the stock she needs to sell to cover the capital gain penalty is not there. I hope she invested the "capital gain" money wisely or she may be in for a drastic change of lifestyle.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 3:27 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Don't know what I want for Christmas
Ron H : Tools are a good idea! I'm going to be moving into a condo on my own in about a month, and will most certainly be needing all manner of household tools!
Re. batteries for my remote... my Rat Shack universal remote (macro programmable, learning, AND preprogramed), which I bought exactly a year ago, is still on its original set of batteries! Take THAT all you pronto people! (You know I'm really just jealous).
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.194 ) at 3:20 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
PDA's (again)
Kieran: so go with the Handspring or the Palm
Ron H ( 63.25.63.41 ) at 3:17 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
LOL Blockbuter=Blockbuster
Ron H ( 63.25.63.41 ) at 3:16 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Don't know what I want for Christmas
Kieran: Are there any small tools you need? How about a RS sound meter? Blockbuter rental certificates?
Ron H ( 63.25.63.41 ) at 3:11 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Don't know what I want for Christmas
Kieran: How aboutr a years supply of batteries for your remotes or a set of rechargable batteries and charger.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 3:09 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
PDA's (again)
Scott "popcorn": I want to support Sony's memory stick brain fart about as much as I want to have somebody squeeze pepperoncini juice into my eyes. I understand that you prefer the Palm OS over supporting the Microshaft alternative, but to me, supporting Sony's memorystick-it-to-you is just as bad.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 3:07 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Another IPAQ vs. Jornado review
RickMTB: Good luck finding any IPAQ's in a store! They are over sold everywhere I've been. Not that I was looking for one, but that's what they told me. One Best Buy saleskid said that some were going on ebay for 2x retail.
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.198 ) at 3:00 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Another IPAQ vs. Jornado review
http://www.zdnet.com/pcmag/stories/reviews/0,6755,2582935,00.html
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.198 ) at 2:59 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Compaq IPAQ vs. Jornado
http://www.zdnet.com/eweek/stories/general/0,11011,2580428,00.html
Gar ( 169.207.194.98 ) at 2:54 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Well child kept me up all night teething.... And since I can spell today or
use proper sentence structure, it is time for some sleep.
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.198 ) at 2:54 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
PDA's (again)
Kieran: If you are looking at the Jornadao I would recommend the Compaq IPAQ. Simply more and better...
Gar ( 169.207.194.98 ) at 2:53 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
PDA's (again)
Kieran: I have a older Psion that I like flips out and you can actually type on it, but would like something smaller. The Visor Color version actually looks pretty darn bright, better then the Palm new colored PDA, not that one is really bad as far as brightness goes.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.194 ) at 2:21 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
PDA's (again)
Kieran: If it were me, I'd stick with the Handspring models or the new Sony that uses PalmOS... the one with the memory stick
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.194 ) at 2:19 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Don't know what I want for Christmas
Kieran: put the things you want on a list, even though they are more expensive... suggest to your family a number of them can go in on a given item, and then let them bicker over who gets what, etc.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 2:08 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
PDA's (again)
I still can't decide on which pda I want. I was looking at the color HP Jornada... 32 MB of memory, very nice screen... I just don't care much for having Windows CE as the OS... I can just see my PDA crashing! I almost got the color Handspring, but then I saw the image quality on the Jornada, and thought, "geeze, the resolution on the Handspring kinda sucks..." Decisions decisions.... My boss wants me to get one asap, too.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 2:02 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Don't know what I want for Christmas
SonicBit: And I don't really want cash, either... kind of takes the fun out of it. I also hate it when people give gift certificates as gifts. My girlfriend does that all the time (for her parents and sister). They don't seem to mind though. I found just recently, a gift certificate for The Gap I got last Christmas! Never used it.
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 1:22 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Don't know what I want for Christmas
Kieran: Yeah, I hear what you're saying. It's not like you can ask for cash either. For some reason, people will give you a gift that cost more than the amount of cash they would give you.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 1:21 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Don't know what I want for Christmas
SonicBit: Yeah, I'll add that to my list... but I always hate for other people to buy me dvd's not because the don't get me what I want, but because they end up paying too much for them! I usually only buy dvd's when I find a good deal. I'd hate for my sister to pay $24.95 for a dvd that I could have bought for $14.99....
Okay, I'm weird, but that's the way I feel....
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 1:14 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Don't know what I want for Christmas
Kieran: What about a couple DVDs?
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 1:12 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Don't know what I want for Christmas
As dumb as this sounds... especially from a confessed HT nut... I don't know what to ask the family members for Christmas... see, everything I want is several hundred dollars. My family has a tradition of buying gifts for each other that are in the $30 to $80 range. So, I don't know what to ask for! I think I might as the folks for a JVC HR-S3800 s-vhs vcr... they're about $190 at Best Buy. But that would be stretching the price limits a bit. Any ideas?
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 1:01 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
Curtis: Dang it! That's it! I'm moving back to Cali and finding me a Silicon Valley Sugar Momma! I got no pride, I'll even do windows! 
Curtis ( 206.170.6.115 ) at 12:57 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
SonicBit: No she's much smarter than that and has good financial advisors. Let's just say that she put away a nice 7 figure amount into a tax deferred account that she can draw 5% annually from tax free. Forget what they're called. JBC is probably shaking his head reading this if Canada doesn't offer tax deals like this!
BTW, the house she bought last year has appreciated by $700K according to a recent appraisal. No tears for her obviously with the obvious exception that lots of that cash should have been spent on me of course.
Gar ( 169.207.193.160 ) at 12:54 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
SonicBit: I am speechless. hahahaha Actually Was reply to Tony but hit the reply on the wrong post... Doh!!
Gar ( 169.207.193.160 ) at 12:53 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
SonicBit:
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 12:53 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Curtis: I will follow your suggestion and put the arrows from the old cables on the new ones. That should improve the signal by several orders of magnitude.
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 12:51 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Gar: Since I wasn't sure what the heck you were talking about...figured it wasn't for me.
Gar ( 169.207.193.160 ) at 12:49 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Not to get any posts mixed up, but my reply was to Tonys Locker Room Post
below.
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 12:48 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
New Salamander Furniture
Curtis: The kind I bought is the cabinet type. It also needs leveling for shelves and drawers. It would had helped if the floor had been level. Wood floors have a tendency to warp just slightly and between that and the grooves in the parquet slats, well it drove me slightly insane. I just put the same level bias on the shelves than on the floor. Now some shelves lean left, some lean right, some lean back, and some to the front - just kidding - they all lean the same way.
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 12:48 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
Curtis: Gotcha. Thought the current value figured in there somehow. Sounds like she didn't put some of her windfall away. Shame shame.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.115 ) at 12:47 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
SonicBit: Simple math. The tax owed is based upon about $80 per share, even though the total value today of these shares is $4. Big difference. Now multiply this by several tens or hundreds thousand of shares and you'll get a frightening number that the IRS will get.
Gar ( 169.207.193.160 ) at 12:44 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
SonicBit: Sounds like a high mantience women, no thanks. Would rather have her say this "Honey get your butt home! I am naked in a Mink coat with three other women friends of mine." hahahahaha Opps I am day dreaming again.
Gar ( 169.207.193.160 ) at 12:41 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
Tony C: Stuck at home also. 8" so far and still falling. Gave snowblower a good workout now I smell like used oil.......
Gar ( 169.207.193.160 ) at 12:41 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
Tony C: Stuck at home also. 8" so far and still falling. Gave snowblower a good workout now I smell like used oil.......
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 12:41 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
Curtis: So for those of us not stock minded...does that mean she owes lots? Or what? Bored people want to know...
Gar ( 169.207.193.160 ) at 12:40 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Camcorder
Bobb: I have a Sony Digital 8 camcorder I am selling, had it for about a year, I am currently looking for one with Progressive Scan since both of my TV sets will except this now. I have bag about 6 Digital 8 tapes and other items that go along with it if your interested. Unit is about year old with little use and still comes with warr. and orginal box and manuals. Picture quality is on par with the new digital cameras, in fact we too my friends new digital DV camcorder and compared the too and it was difficult to tell them apart. garcom@execpc.com
Curtis ( 206.170.6.115 ) at 12:25 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
Tony C: Holy cow, what kind of twisted image of me do you guys have? It's a good thing my ex's don't read this board. As I was repossing Kieran's LD player this weekend from the ex gf, she told her tax tale of woe.
It seems that the employee stock she purchased for something like a penny a share for, then sold tons of shares in the $70 to $90 range. The IRS says "thank you, your gain must be taxed as a short term capital gain (delta betw $0.01 and $70-$90 x tons of shares). Only problem is that today these shares are worth about $4 each. I think the technical term for this is called "being REALLY upside-sown."
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 12:11 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
Kieran: LOL! I wish I would have thought of that. I would have added it in.
I have to keep monitoring email and voice mail. But I guess it doesn't mean I can't sneak a movie in. Fargo would be a good movie for a day like today. My lunch and dinner were cancelled.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.115 ) at 12:07 PM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
Kieran: LOL! You're not too far off. Just up the price of the house to reflect local market conditions ... add a digit. Glad her new guy can afford the lifestyle she's become accustomed to (doctors daughter).
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 11:54 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
Tony C:”Does anyone know who this phone belongs to?”
That's an easy one.... Curtis' ex!
Ron H ( 63.24.183.114 ) at 11:40 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
Tony C: LOL
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:39 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bored at home
There are several men in the locker room of a private club after exercising.
Suddenly a cell phone that was on one of the benches rings.
One man picks it up and the following conversation ensues:
“Hello?”
“Honey, It’s me. Are you at the club?”
“Yes.”
“Great! I am at the mall 2 blocks from where you are. I saw a beautiful mink coat... It is absolutely gorgeous!! Can I buy it?” “What’s the price?”
“Only $1,500.00”
“Well, OK, go ahead and get, if you like it that much...”
“Ahhh and I also stopped by the Mercedes dealership and saw the 2001 models. I saw one I really liked. I spoke with the salesman and he gave me a really good price ... and since we need to exchange the BMW that we bought last year...”
“What price did he quote you?”
“Only $60,000...”
“OK, but for that price I want it with all the options.”
“Great!, before we hang up, something else...”
“What?”
“It might look like a lot, but I was reconciling your bank account and...I stopped by the real estate agent this morning and I saw the house we had looked at last year ... it’s on sale!! Remember? The one with a pool, English Garden, acre of park area, beachfront property...” “How much are they asking?”
“Only $450,000... a magnificent price, and I see that we have that much in the bank to cover...”
“Well, then go ahead and buy it, but just bid $420,000. OK?”
“OK, sweetie... Thanks! I’ll see you later!! I love you!!!” “Bye... I do too...” The man hangs up, closes the phone’s flap and raises his hand while holding the phone and asks to all those present:”Does anyone know who this phone belongs to?”
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 11:38 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
New Salamander Furniture
Wild Bill: I am trying to make the place look at least half way neat before I invite you guys. Too much clutter and papers around. The "Gecko" furniture is in my studio with the old Crown amp, preamp, and Dhalquist speakers, not where the Joseph Audios are, so we could take turns listening to different setups and judge which sounds better. I will make sure that I polish the speakers and dust the equipment. The wife now thinks that this furniture is too nice where it is and that it should be in the family room.
If I finish these projects on time,I will try to arrange for a visit sometime before the new year.
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.16 ) at 11:18 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
New Salamander Furniture
Tony C: I've met CAI several times. He IS nuts!! LOL!! Just kidding. He's a regular standup guy. Maybe one day he'll invite JohnO and I over to demo HIS system. I'd love to see and hear it.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.115 ) at 11:12 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
New Salamander Furniture
cai: Perhaps you have your interconnects installed backwards?! A HUGE improvement in sound and picture when you follow the arrows on the 'spensive stuff. Yeah right.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.115 ) at 11:10 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Bobb: For example, here's a nice DV going in 5 minutes at around $500
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1201323864
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:07 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
New Salamander Furniture
cai: When I started reading your all caps sentence, I thought wow, this guy is nuts. Until the last line which provided a good laugh.
Gar/Bobb: the cheapest digital 8 Sony I saw at retail was $799. But I guess there are older models out there by now.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.115 ) at 11:04 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
New Salamander Furniture
cai: Don't you just love thoses long threaded rods that are infinitly adjustable and just as easy to may unlevel? For some reason I find that the nuts need tightening once in a while. Then again I'm talking about their stand alone racks - yours sounds quite different than what I have.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.115 ) at 11:00 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Camcorder
Bobb: I have seen an entry level JVC DV camcorder for $599 at a couple of places. Picture quality on it is far ahead of any Hi8, SVHS. All DV's have FireWire interfaces for PC connections where a single cable handles video and audio in both directions as well as tape transport controls via the computer. If you plan on doing any editing this is the only way to fly.
I would rather have a bare bones DV camcorder than a fully loaded Hi8 or any other NTSC device. If you don't have to have a new unit check out stuff on eBay.
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 10:41 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
PC Connections Suggestions
Gar: I have a two or three old Olympus. It has two resolution modes, low at 480 x ? and about 960 x ?. It shoots about 120 pictures in low resolution and about 36 in high resolution. It does not have removable storage media. I like for the size and ease of use, not to mention the fact that after I download the pictures they can be sent electronically.
Gar ( 169.207.193.234 ) at 10:36 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
PC Connections Suggestions
cai: What digital camera do you have, been looking at some and I really like the Nikons.
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 10:34 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
New Salamander Furniture
I just spent Saturday and part of Sunday assembling two combination 30 and 20 units with one door and two drawers each, plus a double 30 unit with two drawers. I have also re-arranged and reconnected all ten separate units that I had dismantled. Those of you who own Salamander modular furniture know what I have gone through.
On the cable scene, I made a whole bunch of cables connecting some audio and video equipment:
!!! WOW - WHAT A DIFFERENCE - WHAT CLARITY OF SOUND - WHAT VIBRANCY OIF COLOURS - WHAT DEPTH OF RESOLUTION - WHAT...WHAT BS.
If all these cables made such a big difference I attribute it to the wishful thinking process similar to my car running better after I wash it.
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 10:23 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
PC Connections Suggestions
In order not to have to access the back of my computer whenever I need to work with some of my ported appliances, I installed a serial port extension cord at desk level. Through this extension I connect my digital camera, Pronto, X-10 module, and Palm Pilot.
Gar ( 169.207.193.234 ) at 10:23 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Lets try that again.... http://Bhphotovideo.com
Gar ( 169.207.193.234 ) at 10:22 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Camcorder
Bobb: Try a Digital 8 from Sony, there a step up from Hi8 and there not too expensive right now. Bhphotovideo.com try this place one of the oldest photo shops in the country with discount pricing. I am looking at buying a Digital camera from them soon, a Nikon if I can come up with the cash.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:17 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Pronto problem
Wild Bill: Yes, this happened after I installed 1.05.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.144.38 ) at 9:11 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Eliiptical Dish
Well, I got the Dish for $90 with the 4X4 multiswitch. It should be here next week.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.144.38 ) at 9:10 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Pronto problem
Tony C: What upgrade? You should be using version 1.05 of Prontoedit. The newest version is for the 2000 model and the software will not work with your Pronto.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 8:37 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
SNOW DAY!
Well, the Winter Storm Watch, has been upgraded to a Blizzard.
Pretty cool, since we haven't had one of those in two years.
over a foot is expected in some areas.
I had a lunch and a dinner scheduled for today. Hopefully the guys I was meeting were coming in today and got cancelled. If they came in last night, they're here and I guess I'll have to try for something. Who knows.
Ron H ( 63.24.14.43 ) at 8:35 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Good Morning all.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 8:34 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Camcorder
Bobb: Personally, I think that 8mm is far superior to VHSC.
For $600 you can easily find a Hi-8 that will suite your needs. I would go with Sony or Canon.
Best Buy has a good selection and great payment plans.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 8:28 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Pronto problem
Gar: Pronto Back up files. As in another ccf, saved under a different name? I think I have that.
Would you just cut and paste to replace the gibberish (thanks for the word Scott).
BTW, this happened after I upgraded the program.
AVB ( 64.41.32.250 ) at 8:14 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade
Curtis: The only problem is that you need to have the new remote to use the new features of the software. I have no problem sending the software but it wouldn't do you any good without the remote.
Bobb ( 207.229.2.246 ) at 7:03 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Camcorder
Hi guys: The wife would like a new camcorder. I'ld like to keep it under $600 so I know that excludes digitals. Any comments on a decent Hi8 or SVHS or another web site that would have comparison info? Thanks!
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.67.101 ) at 2:16 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Pronto problem
Tony C: I have that problem too... I wonder if there is a way to load up the Pronto font in WindBlows so that those "special buttons" (like the symbol for Play, etc) show up normally instead of gibberish...
Gar ( 169.207.194.100 ) at 1:55 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Pronto problem
Tony C: you need to have Pronto backup files......
Tony C ( 205.188.193.188 ) at 1:24 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Pronto problem
Speaking of Prontos.
I went to tweak a Macro just now, and when I went to the Alias page and then to DVD to find the command I wanted to enter, the normal symbols, like on the Pronto page were replaced by some symbols I have never seen. One was a cross the other the sign for Japanese Yen, another a comma and another a period.
What's up with that?
I couldn't add the command I wanted because I couldn't tell which one it was!
Gar ( 169.207.194.100 ) at 12:29 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
POP: Up infact I have seen CCF Files for the new Sony remote, someone already posted them. So if one can copy the CD and then download the CCF files it will be about a buck for the upgrade.......
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.67.101 ) at 12:19 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
BIG AL: Can anyone say Pronto CCF?
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.128 ) at 12:10 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Curtis; Sharing the upgrade does no good. If you'll notice, per AVB, it doesn't work without the remote included in the kit. They're way ahead of you.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.128 ) at 12:08 AM EST Monday, December 11, 2000
Gar; Very easy...if a person has a laptop, and can access the back of the unit without a major hassle. Not being able to leave the serial cable attached also makes things difficult.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.67.101 ) at 11:36 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
LD player freebie
Kieran & Curtis: Couldn't a demod be "made"? You'd have to find the specs on the RF signal, but considering it's no longer being put on new stuff, one would think the specs could be obtained...
Gar ( 169.207.192.252 ) at 11:20 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Curtis: Best price on a Nikon Digital Camera, a Coolpix 990. Just saw one at my friends house and it takes some pretty darn good picks.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.222 ) at 10:51 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
LD player freebie
Kieran: Well my LD's RF out is running direct to the 9000's LD AC-3 in. DD LD's playback perfectly so your answer is yes, I'm sure it's a part of it.
All the manufacturers including some expensive brands should be lashed for trying to save whtat, perhaps $50 by dropping this circuit at the earliest possible moment. This even though the vast majority of contemporary HT owners likely owned LD players/ SW libraries well before DVD was available. Unbundling the feature and charging $50 to $500 for it is unforgivable IMHO.
Kieran ( 172.133.236.6 ) at 10:49 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Curtis: HUH. yep... went ahead and checked the Sony site (not that I didn't BELIEVE you! I just wanted to see what all the features were on that beast.) It does indeed have AC-3 RF input. Cool.
Kieran ( 172.133.236.6 ) at 10:45 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
LD player freebie
Curtis: Really? I didn't know that they 9000 had a built in demodulator. Are you sure about that? I know my Yammie has a digital input for LD, but it requires an external demodulator... i.e. it expects a digital signal, not an RF one. Lucky for you 9000 owners.
IF Sony doesn't follow their usual path and release a follow up product that is lacking compared to the stellar original (dvps7000 begat 7700, etc.) I may consider a Sony ES pre/pro like the 9000 in the future (like at LEAST a year from now) if they were to come out with one like the 9000 but with dts ES & THX EX surround outputs (not just psuedo modes.) I figure whatever is my next major upgrade in processor/amplifier, it'd best be up to date with the latest formats. But like I said, that's a LONG way off. One feature that I really like about the Sony is the adjustible crossovers. That should be manditory on all receivers!
Curtis ( 206.170.6.222 ) at 10:33 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
9000 but you knew that
Curtis ( 206.170.6.222 ) at 10:33 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
LD player freebie
Kieran: I think next Sat is free. Probably going out at some point to saw down an Xmas tree.
RF demodulator? You need a TA-E900ES may man. We don't need no stinkin' demodulators.
Kieran ( 172.133.236.6 ) at 10:31 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
And now I'm gonna need a....
Ron H: No prob. Let me know what you want to do.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.222 ) at 10:30 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade
AVB: How about I buy the 9000 upgrade kit when you're done for $55 + shiopping. That way we each end up paying 50% less. You can have it back when I'm done. In fact we should have just done this w/ all the 9000 owners here. Probably come out to $10 per.
Ron H ( 63.26.174.13 ) at 9:13 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
And now I'm gonna need a....
Kieran: I haven't thought about selling the demod without the LD players. Let me think about it. I will get back to you tommorow.
JohnO ( 128.190.9.36 ) at 8:28 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Darian: The budget is $1,100 dollars total. Need 5 speakers and a sub. Really like the NHT superzero fronts/superone rears with matching center. How much do I now have left over for the sub?
Gar ( 169.207.192.80 ) at 7:32 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
MikeD: I have Esoteric banana plugs on my speaker cables, should be ok.
Gar ( 169.207.192.80 ) at 7:31 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade
AVB: Thanks for the update! Keep us posted.
AVB ( 64.41.33.207 ) at 7:15 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Sony 9000 upgrade
I just got home and my upgrade kit was waiting for me on the back porch. It must have been delivered Friday after I had left. The first thing I noticed is that you don't get alot in terms of hardware for your $110. One CD, a cable and a small remote with instructions. The new remote is the only way to access the new software of version 2.01, the old one won't work. This is probably why the software isn't on Sony's website. I'll get this installed tomorrow and let you know what I think.
MikeD ( 24.112.158.233 ) at 7:12 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Derb,
Bryston is on my list, they are reasonably price here in Canada, I know what you mean about the binding posts though. I had Bryston send me the dimensions, my cable will just fit.
Gar,
You might want to check on the MCA-5 also, the binding posts or should I say the cover on them is a little different. No problem if you use bananas though.
MikeD ( 24.112.158.233 ) at 7:09 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Ron H
Thanks for the e-mail, sent you a reply, will let you know how I make out.
Gar ( 169.207.192.80 ) at 7:07 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
BIG AL:Hey that's would be pretty cool. Sounds like the 9000 ES is going that way, but hey it is easy to upgrade this thing just a point a click when the software is loaded on the laptop.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 7:02 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Whith friends like Big Al...
Who needs charities? (Just kiddin' wid ya, Big Al.)
Curtis: Geeze... I guess that's the last time you offer something up for free to one of your fellow HTOC members huh? "If you don't have enough to share with the whole class, young man..." Nobody ever complained when Scott 'pop' got the SW SE trilogy on LD for free!
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 6:59 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
BIG AL: You have mail.
Joe: Thanks for the tip, I'll head over there.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 6:48 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
And now I'm gonna need a....
RF demodulator.
Ron H: How much you want to sell your RF demodulator for? You have the Yamaha version, right?
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.192 ) at 6:47 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Gar; It's too bad the 9000 doesn't do upgrades like the new Sunfire. They send you a music CD, play the CD, and when the musics over, your upgrade is downloaded. Too Koool!
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 6:46 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
It pays to stay on good terms with your ex GF's
Curtis: Hey, I've never been accused of looking a gift horse in the mouth, that's for sure. What's your schedule like this Saturday, 12/16? I might be able to swing down your way then. And you have to let me at LEAST buy you a drink or something!
Gar ( 169.207.192.80 ) at 6:41 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Pioneer DV-S10A
Anyone seen these units? I guess there supposed to be fantastic as far as Progressive outputs go etc. Will do DVD Audio, CD-R and CD. No SACD, but Pioneer has a unit that will do that also. Guy I know has two of these for sale at $1600, which seems steep, not sure on retail price on these since there not out in the states yet.
Gar ( 169.207.192.80 ) at 6:34 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Wild Bill: hehehehe no problem directors tint or not, I don't have to agree with everything they decide what they do in a movie. Hence that is why I like some over others, just didn't like the tint in this one, but I did like the movie overall.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.200 ) at 6:12 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Curtis; I'm done now. If I pull yer chain any harder, it'll break! I hope you realize there's absolutely no hard feelings over this. It was worth a shot, and if you ever come up with another deal as good as this one was, I'll give that one a shot too.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.200 ) at 6:09 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Curtis; You know you have to keep your customers happy, if you want any future business. A new DTC-100 would be a small sacrifice to keep a great customer like myself happy. The customer is always right!
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.200 ) at 6:05 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
TonyC; I'm not sure what I'm doing with it. I'll probably keep it in case I want one in the basement system. Did you get my e-mail?
Chris L. ( 198.144.140.95 ) at 5:46 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
BTW...watched U-571 last night. WOW!! Great movie and awesome sound and video. The depth charges proved to me that my sub was capable of more than just deep explosions and shaking the room. I felt more levels of bass than I have ever heard in a DVD. Just wonderful!
Is it me or do DVDs just keep getting better and better?
Chris L. ( 198.144.140.95 ) at 5:42 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Pronto Recharge
The Pronto docking station seems really picky. Sometimes it will charge, sometimes not. The green light goes out after an hour or so but the Pronto keeps telling me my battery way low. This has gone on since 11am today. Anyone else having this problem? I cleaned the contacts and even tried removing the battery then reinserting it. No good.
Joe ( 152.163.197.84 ) at 5:27 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Tony C: onecall has them. Panasonic makes them
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.228 ) at 5:15 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Gar: Don't let Pop see you posting about changing the director's intent. You'll be in the middle of the war. We disagree here. I'd rather see the film as it was intended to be seen, tint or no tint. No biggie.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 5:14 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
BAGMAN: I expected a reply like that. "Lake Affect" is no longer in your vocabulary. I think about you whenever I see one of those Corona commercials.
Derb ( 199.174.2.135 ) at 5:05 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Amps
MikeD: Bryston was also on my short list, they got booted because of the poor design of thier binding posts. Will not take an oversized spade. Classe' was also on the short list, but got booted because they only had one set of binding posts, no bi-wire on the Mono blocks. Ended up getting the Krell amps more than I wanted to spend, but got an overwhelming change in sound, much more bass, more detail, more seperation. Got the design I wanted, full balanced clase A, no fan, build quality, and the connections to make it all happen.
Gar ( 169.207.194.51 ) at 4:58 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Wild Bill: Bill, it can be better if you don't like the tints the director is using... And it can be better if you don't like the way it looks, this varies just like everything else one sees and hears... As far as the other movies you listed they didn't bother me and looked good. The only thing I did not like about Gone in 60 seconds was the yellowish tint plain and simple. When viewed through the S-video the tint wasn't as bad, hence it looked better to me, and that's what counts.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.228 ) at 4:50 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Gar: That's my point. These movies have a cast/tint to them and they are intended to be that way. So, using S-Video to tame the tint is not presenting the movie correctly, therefore it can't be "better". Ronin also has an interesting look as does Saving Private Ryan. Just my take.
BAGMAN ( 216.77.2.27 ) at 4:21 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Joe,Tony,Gar, I tried to resist but as they say, resistence was futile, it is not snowing here.
Gar ( 169.207.194.51 ) at 3:22 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Tony C: Inherited my Grandfathers Snow blower, when he passed away a few years back ago a Toro 5.5 , throughs the snow about 50 feet with some force. We got about 6 inches with more to come, thank God it works, last year the choke got bent and it took me awhile to fix it.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 3:17 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Hey Joe:(Where ya goin with that gun in your hand)0
Sorry,
But did you ever get your wiring done? And did you look at any X10 stuff?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 3:12 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
I saw, in a magazine/catalog, a TV/DVD combo unit. Can anyone tell me where I can find one? I already looked at a couple of web sites.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 3:11 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Joe: Last year we had a lot of storms miss us.
Joe ( 205.188.200.36 ) at 2:57 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Tony C: We are suppose to get 4-6" here. It will depend ono how it crosses the lake.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 2:31 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Its snowing here now.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 2:13 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Gar Snow you say? It must be headed this way. Time to check out the snowblower.
BIG AL: If you're selling a first generation DTV receiver, I will buy it.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 2:07 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Elliptical Dish
Curtis: Actually I would like JT's Velo if you don't mind...
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.67.101 ) at 1:54 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Elliptical Dish
Curtis: I'll be happy to take a DLP Projector... but I want at least 1024 by 768... And 1280 by 1024 would be even better
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 1:27 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
JohnO: Last I checked I work for an NHT dealer. Plus I am local. Did you figure out what you need and what your budget is for the whole system?
Ron H ( 63.26.163.197 ) at 1:23 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Darian: Thanks for the amp info.
Gar ( 169.207.194.174 ) at 12:24 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Bill
Bill basically everything looked excellent on Gone in 60 Seconds except this yellowish color tone it had, this was in progressive mode.
Gar ( 169.207.194.174 ) at 12:21 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Wild Bill: If you look at Payback/Matrix and Gone in 60 seconds, they all sometype of color tone to them done purposely I think. Payback, kind of blue tone/Matrix kind of a green tone and this movie which kind of a yellowish tone to it. Just my Observation.
Gar ( 169.207.194.174 ) at 12:18 PM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Wild Bill: No bill, I meant on this film and a very few others. "Gone in 60 Seconds" had a yellow overtone to it, and for some reason using the S-Video tamed it down a bit, that's the only thing. At times depending on the source S-video looks better but rarely. I thought it was my projector, but I tried it on 3 diffrent TV sets in the house, and the movie has a yellowish tone to it.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 11:49 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Color on DVDs can very depending on who shot the film. Different color techniches Like PanaVision and Technichrom and the others all have slight color pushes. I read about that one on the SMPTE pages. So the film stock can make a major differance in what type of colors you have.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 11:45 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
RonH: I have heard tghe ML reQuests with a PM 1000 and the pairing didn't have any problems. EAD's 200 watt amp seems well suited for the MLs. In installs I loaned a Cinepro to a ML owner and never got that unit back.It was a first GEN 3k6SE.
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 11:34 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Newflash!!
Wild Bill: Besides, wasn't it an erection that got our highest office of the US Government in trouble?
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 11:31 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Newflash!!
Wild Bill: BOO! Hisssss!
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.179 ) at 11:28 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Newflash!!
Japan announced today that they will be sending 9 tons of Viagra to the
United States. They heard that the United States government was having
trouble with their erection
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.179 ) at 11:19 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Gar: No w you've confused me. You say the progressive input had better blacks, color saturation and was clearer but the S-Video image was slightly superior? In what way? I'll get this movie and see if it has a "yellowish" cast to it via my projector. JohnO can probably check it out also.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.179 ) at 11:16 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Me...rave about CRT? Whatever gave you guys THAT idea. LOL!!
Gar ( 169.207.194.174 ) at 11:16 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Basically when I switched back and forth from progressive to S-Video when watching "Gone in Sixty Seconds" the Progressive scan unit had better blacks/Color saturation and a tad clearer picture, I think using the Progressive scan emphisised the yellow in the picture causing it to look a tad worse then with the S. I guess sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad? hahahahaha I tried this on a couple of different DVD players.
Gar ( 169.207.194.174 ) at 11:13 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Progressive Scan Question?
Wild Bill: the film looked good but the color saturation of the movie was odd, meaning it had a lot of yellow in the picture. This was mostly the film.. I Haven't heard of any complaints on this unit, but i have heard alot on the new Sony progressive player.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.179 ) at 11:01 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Progressive Scan Question?
Gar: Gone In Sixty Seconsd is 2.35:1 anamorphic. It should definitely be superior using progressive scan. What player do you have? There have been a few recent complaints about some of the Pioneer players and progressive scan output. The only other thing I can think of is that with a fixed panel display the aspect ratio changes will reduce the number of vertical pixels (horizontal resolution) that is used. I'll ponder on this one for a bit and post any additional thoughts. I'll bet Popcorn will have some ideas on this one too!
Ron H ( 63.26.164.212 ) at 10:55 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
MikeD: You have mail.
Gar ( 169.207.194.174 ) at 10:40 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
MikeD: I hear you on that note, I think Trav had the same problem. My room is about the right size for the EAD, but I can get the MCA5 for $850, so for $50 bucks more I couldn't go wrong. Plus if I ever need the Power I have it.
MikeD ( 24.112.84.154 ) at 10:28 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Gar/Trav1
I have a big room and the PM500 is not enough for me, I want something in the 200 watt range, thanks for the info though. Who knows I may end up with the Anthem stuff too!
MikeD ( 24.112.84.154 ) at 10:25 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Trav1
You can e-mail me at mikedit@hotmail.com with info on the amp.
Gar ( 169.207.194.174 ) at 10:21 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
MikeD: Thanks for the info on Anthem, I have been doing some research on them and things look good. Just wondering how the HiFi Centre is to deal with. Also the Amp Trav has is a EAD 500 Silver one at that. It is only a month or two old with about 10 hours on it, he should be able to fill you in on the rest..
MikeD ( 24.112.84.154 ) at 10:16 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Trav:
Which EAD unit are you selling??
Gar:
Did you actually order the amp from Igor, they have some great prices and Sonic Frontiers really stands behind their products and are very responsive if you call or e-mail. I am in Canada by the way, Ottawa to be exact, and the prices on stuff that is built in Canada is reasonable if you can find a dealer that will discount. The 15 percent tax hurts though.
According to Sonic Frontiers, the list price on an MCA 5 is 1399 USD/2099 CDN, warranty is 5 years parts and labor but is not transferable if you did sell it later on. They are quite clear on that in the documentation they sent me. The MCA-5 that I heard was absolutely quiet, no hum, nothing, THD numbers in the manual are .002%. When did he say he could get it to you. By the way, whatever I get this time will be silver, SWMBO (she who must be obeyed) has had enough of black!
Gar ( 169.207.194.174 ) at 10:07 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Progressive Scan Question?
When does using this actually help? On All DVD, this doesn't seem to be the case. Can someone elaborate on this, meaning explain when using progressive would be better. I would think it would be on Anamorphic DVD transfers and 16:9 films transfers....
Gar ( 169.207.194.174 ) at 10:06 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Morning Trav, up early on the West Coast 5 inches of new Snow here, time to get the blower out
Gar ( 169.207.194.174 ) at 10:05 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
ead
MikeD: Trav's deal is a great one, If he didn't have it in Silver I would have boughten it in a heart beat.
Gar ( 169.207.194.174 ) at 10:04 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
TA-9000ES
I must say everytime I use this piece I am very impressed. Even the video switching in the unit is top notch. Can't wait for the new upgrade kit to get here and give that a go around.
trav1 ( 4.34.141.88 ) at 10:01 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
ead
MikeD: If your considering the Ead drop me a line. Gar was looking for a black one, this is silver, so it is still here.
Gar ( 169.207.194.174 ) at 10:01 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
MikeD:That be the people I am dealing with. Igor at hifi Center, are they decent people to deal with? I just couldn't pass up that type of Amp with that type of power. Actually I would think the Anthem, might be as refined as the EAD piece, meaning using two power supplies is to me always a good way of dealing with better sonics. He stated that this Amp beats the pants off of most Amps in the $3000 price range and bascially that is what I am looking for, preformance and price......
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.40 ) at 9:51 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
ScottVeirs: I wasn't trying to be "harsh" with Curtis in my reply last night. I was dead serious. It seems like a long time since I remember actually just sitting around and talking.
BTW....Morning all!
Joe ( 205.188.195.59 ) at 8:56 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
BIG AL: I know I kick myself for selling the amp.
MikeD ( 24.112.158.233 ) at 7:34 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Ron H
Thanks for the info, I sent an e-mail off to Bob at Avalon AV, saw an ad he had running for either a used/demo 1K2SE, but can't find the ad now. He wants me to phone him on Monday, any idea what type of price I would be looking at for this beast. I have never listened to a Cinepro, just know about them seeing you, JBC and a few other folks talk about them. Any info you could provide would be appreciated. Thanks.
MikeD ( 24.112.158.233 ) at 7:32 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Gar:
That is a good price on the MCA-5, probably from Igor at hifi-centre in Vancouver. They are an authorized Anthem dealer, he also has an AVM-2, brand new, still in a sealed box for 1500 USD, that is also a good deal. The MCA five will do 350 watts at 4 ohms, so it you decide to go that way, should have lots of power for your speakers. The EAD I mentioned on here the other day is a good deal also, a little less powerful but might be a bit more refined than the Anthem. I am still trying to decide.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.249 ) at 6:34 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Elliptical Dish
Ron H: Oh my gawd you're right. WB's going to be all over you DLP/LEDers when the HD feeds are up. We'll have to cot him off on rave post #99.
Big Al: Oh yeah right - one freebie DTC100 coming up. Tony C will probably want a set of Para Active References, JT's going to need this Velo + something else for the 2nd system he was on for.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.34 ) at 2:46 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Curtis; One problem.... my system is torn apart now! I would like to replace the receiver now, instead of tearing things apart again in a couple weeks. Since you're giving away free HT equipment as an apology, I could use a DTC-100! (JK)
Gar ( 169.207.193.32 ) at 2:45 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Gone in 60 Seconds.
Ron H:Directors are starting to do this with certain types of movies, like Payback and the Matrix, Payback had a blue overtone to it and the Matrix had a kinda green overtone to it. Also I am noticing that on some material(DVD) that Progressive scan doesn't look as good. I know with Gone in 60 Seconds that the S-Video looked a tad better... But true 16:9 movies like Toy Story etc..... look fantastic with the progressive scan inputs. Go
figure...........
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.34 ) at 2:40 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Joe; And you thought you'd never ever have a use for that Yammie integrated amp when you got rid of it.
Ron H ( 63.26.171.94 ) at 2:23 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
I guess I am caught up with posting.
Ron H ( 63.26.171.94 ) at 2:22 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Gone in 60 Seconds.
Gar: I had just removed and cleaned my filter before putting on 60 Seconds and at first had the same thought as you. "I s something wrong with the 10HT????" Tyhe movie seemed to be filed with a sepia overtone. Once past that the video quality was pretty darn good and the sound was fantasic. At times the surrounds were very aggressive.
Ron H ( 63.26.171.94 ) at 2:16 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Elliptical Dish
Wild Bill: We are still below normal here. We are having a slight cold front it was only 68 today last I checked before noon. I was out in a t shirt putting up my lights. The high will be 73 tommorow and 78 on Monday. sssso except for the upcoming monday we also are suffering.
Ron H ( 63.26.171.94 ) at 2:06 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Elliptical Dish
Curtis: Once he sees a HD feed on his tube FP I will have to listen all over again about the superiorty of tubes over DLPs or LEDs. We may be creating a monster. LOL
Ron H ( 63.26.171.94 ) at 1:58 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Gar: That EADDD deal seems to be the best one out there. You would get a first quality amp at a MidFi price. If I was not trying to drive these darn MLs I would look pretty hard at that deal myself. Plus they look beautiful. I would love to have them in my racks.
Ron H ( 63.26.171.94 ) at 1:54 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
MikeD: I will be replacing my Sunfire Cinema Grand with the Cinepro 3k6II. It should give me all the power I need for now and in the future. At some later date I will pick up a Cinepro 1k2 to replace my Parasound to drive my 6th and 7th channels.
Gar ( 169.207.193.139 ) at 1:23 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Geez nice fees, for being single..... Yikes.....
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.67.48 ) at 1:07 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
HAHAHAHAHAHA
Hey guys... I saw an ad on local TV for a web site... So, I decided to visit and see just what it was... It is a RIP OFF!!! HAHAHAHA Take a look if you want a good laugh. http://www.okcconnection.com/main.html (Check out the prices)
Gar ( 169.207.193.139 ) at 1:06 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
Gone in 60 Seconds.
Good flick just watched it tonight with my wife. It need more car chase sceens. The sound was fantastic, the video not too bad, kinda had a yellowish overtone to the picture, at first I thought it was my 10HT, but I tried it on 3 different sets with 3 different DVD players and it looked the same.....
Gar ( 169.207.193.139 ) at 1:00 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
MikeD: Also my speakers are rated at 6ohms so, this thing will be pushing 200 I assume into all channels.
Gar ( 169.207.193.139 ) at 12:59 AM EST Sunday, December 10, 2000
MikeD: Thanks for the spec info, I am surprise they actually printed the correct spec information, most manufactuers lie about this. I have to give the credit for listing the correct info. I also saw a few reviews on this unit, and there nothing but good ones so far. I am too in the same boat need one before the relatives arrive on XMAS. I think I am going to order one from a place in BC. They have a mint demo for $850, so I couldn't pass that deal up, it just as good as the EAD 500 deal going on now.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.111 ) at 11:33 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Wild Bill: My daughter tells me that her mom (my ex) loves the movie. Talk about strange. Take away the infatuation Stacey has with his daughter's 16 y-o friend and it probably reminds her of me. Then again this is probably a lot more information than you want to know.
American Beauty requires the right mindset and a big sense of humor to watch. I can't imagine any married couple who have similar relationships being able to watch it together. My favorite line has to be ..."oh YES your majesty!"
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 11:30 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Elliptical Dish
Wild Bill: Just supposed be rain tomm and Monday...
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.10 ) at 11:15 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Elliptical Dish
Curtis: They always predict that crap around here. It hardly ever happens.
I'm watching American Beauty. Weird, but interesting.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.111 ) at 11:00 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Elliptical Dish
Wild Bill: Yeow. Sounds like the weather they show on the Sports Center NFL game highlights. Good day to stay in, fire up the fireplace and HT.
MikeD ( 24.112.158.233 ) at 10:14 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Gar:
I have no amps right now, shopping like crazy. What I am looking at right now is a Bryston 4B-ST for mains and one of those Anthems, the 3 channel one for center and surrounds. They are priced right here in Canada and so are the Brystons for that matter. I have heard the MCA-5 with their new AVM-2, it is not 200x5 with all channels driven, I have the manual right in front of me and it states it is 170W with all channels driven. The 200x5 is only one channel at a time. 170W is still plenty for most applications and it sounded very good. I want to decide what to get within the next few days so I can get it ordered and have it all before Xmas.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.23 ) at 9:26 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Elliptical Dish
Curtis: Bad weather? Well, we're supposed to have rain, freezing rain, sleet, sneet and snow by tomorrow possibly. We'll see if it happens.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.111 ) at 9:02 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
It pays to stay on good terms with your ex GF's
Kieran: I have in my possesion one Pioneer model CLD-D504 LD player with your name on it. Not top line stuff but you're looking a gift horse in the mouth if I hear any whining! Not a high end machine but more than ample for watching LD's on your display.
Specs: AC-3 RF out, S-VHS out, 2 x Composite V out, Dual analog Audio outs. (No digital audio outs) Both side play (auto flip), seperate CD and LD drawers (sorta), remote & manual. But wait, that's not ALL you get ... also has Karaoke!!!! with 1/4" Mic input, controls for Mic Volume & Echo. Time to start drinking and finding Karaoke LD's on eBay. Lemme know if you want it for free & tell your dad that I'm really not a schmuck, fair enough?
Gar ( 169.207.193.36 ) at 8:57 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
RGB: Damn totally forgot about that one. The Anthem Amp is 200 X 5 maybe a bit overkill but almost the same price as the EAD 500 and alot more juice if I ever move it to a bigger room. A company out of BC is selling some, just not sure how long it is going to take to get here. Want it before Christmas, and getting mail or UPS packages has been hell before from Canada.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.111 ) at 8:52 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
BIG AL: If you're planning to upgrade DirecTV receiver/s anyway there's little risk in going with a DTC100, beyond the fact that technology will continue to produce better boxes at lower prices going forward. It will be quite a while before it's really obsolete IMHO.
The good news is that the single oval (Plus) dish w/ multiplexer will give you 4 x outputs that can be used with any DirecTV receiver of any vintage. The bad news is that you will have this little voice in your head constantly pestering you saying something like "all you need is an HD ready display and you're set to experience daily what all your pals won't shut up about". Tell Mrs. Al that I warned you.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.111 ) at 8:43 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Elliptical Dish
Wild Bill: Sounds like a deal worth doing to me. you're saving $60 + tax. I wouldn't be concerned about it being used. One note however. The multiswitch that RCA provides is not intended to be used outdoors in harsh climates, even though it bolts directly onto the back of the oval dish. If you get cold/ snow then you'll want to get a good weather resistant (no such thing as w-proof) box to house it in.
We expect to hear your rave reviews of your shiny new DTC100 in your HT any day now. Plan on getting by with a lot less sleep for a while because you're going to be glued to HD images for longer than you should.
RGB ( 64.165.142.230 ) at 8:34 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Gar: Definately check out Outlaw's amp. I'm very pleased with mine so far.
JohnO ( 128.190.9.54 ) at 8:33 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Gar: Thanks, I will see if I can find a local dealer for Edge Audio.
Gar ( 169.207.193.36 ) at 8:23 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
MikeD: What Amps are you using? I am going back to the 5 channel Amp again, and selling off some sperates, but it is very hard to chose since half the companies are either going out of business or out of business. I like the Anthem Amp, because it uses two power supplies for the 5 channels at a very good cost savings. There is also the EAD units, that sound good and there is a great buy out there right now, also Marantz 9000 Amp and B&K and a few others, looking for something under a grand that has some balls.
Gar ( 169.207.193.36 ) at 8:20 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
JohnO: Also take a really good look at Edge Audio, in December issue of
Home Theater...... A whole system for $1300, but that is retail, I bet you can find it for much less. 5 speakers and a decent sub. I heard this system and I must say it is a very good buy and it sounds excellent.
Joe ( 205.188.198.37 ) at 8:09 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
BIG AL: If I went that way I would like a Yamaha Intergrated amp. I had one for years and know they are durable.
MikeD ( 24.112.158.232 ) at 7:34 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Ron H,
What Cinepro amp are you getting?? Are you taking JBCs, is it a 1k2SE ??
cai ( 24.163.106.111 ) at 7:29 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
MAKING CABLES
JohnO: I will set up something with the ones I have made and see how it sounds. I may want to make a set of cables with your crimping tool and stripper just to see how the whole thing works. I will give you a call later or tomorrow.
JohnO ( 204.188.45.12 ) at 7:25 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
RickMTB: Thanks, nothing like a Tweeters here, D.C./Northern VA.
RickMTB ( 216.119.135.95 ) at 7:12 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
JohnO: Don't know where you are located, but if there is a Tweeters store near you they carry the Mirage AVS500 (four satelites, a center, and a sub with 100wts and 8" woofer) and I think they are still selling the whole shebang (not to be confused with SheDaisy, yum yum) for $600 or thereabouts. This is a slightly better sounding version of the popular system by Energy called the Take 5. I have a set (I think a few others here have or had a set). Tweeters also packages the Mirage set with a Denon or Yamaha receiver for $1000 I believe.
JohnO ( 204.188.45.12 ) at 7:08 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
I have both the crimpers and strippers from Canare if you need them.
JohnO ( 204.188.45.12 ) at 7:07 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
MAKING CABLES
cai: I am actually over at a friends house posting, will be home by 9:00 tonight. My phone still works, you must have a wrong number. Wild Bill has the correct one. What did you need? Do you want to borrow the crimping tool?
cai ( 24.163.106.111 ) at 6:53 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
MAKING CABLES
JohnO: It has taken me over one and a half hours to make my first cable, including shrink wrap. First the stripping tool does not strip the length that you need. It is very different than for an F connector and I had to do it manually. The Radio Shack tool DOES NOT WORK. I resorted to crimping the inner little center contact with a pair of small stub nose farrier type pliers. I then had to crimp the ring with the RG59 part of the tool since the RG6 crimp was too big. I did do a countinuity test and it seems to pass. What I wonder now is whether this cable is better than a Monster Cable.
I tried calling you at home but a message said that your telephone number had been disconnected. Did you change home telephoen numbers?
JohnO ( 204.188.45.12 ) at 6:21 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Thanks Gar. Anyone local have a good deal on a small used subwoofer. Have $250-300 to spend. Same deal as the speakers, have to be soon but can be used this time.
Ron H ( 63.26.184.135 ) at 6:11 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
I am watching a little of "Gone In 60 Seconds" before I to leave for Nicky's Christmas party. The soundtrack is superb.
Ron H ( 63.26.184.135 ) at 6:09 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Screen Test
Wild Bill: I saw the post from Don. Yesterday I received a call from Joaquin Rivera of Stewart Screens who is the engineer over seeing this project for Don. He told me at that time the screens will be shipped this coming week. So who knows when it will arrive. I will keep my fingers crossed.
JIM ( 208.176.45.102 ) at 5:56 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Go Supremes!!
Wild Bill: I agree with you on that issue, but the absentee bollots are a joke, anything doctored even the punch hole ballots should be thrown out!
Derb ( 199.174.6.211 ) at 5:52 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Screen Test
Ron H: Aaahhhh... Then we shall see, let me know if the screen rolls in the door.
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 5:50 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
SonicBit: If you like Meg...some good ones are that I have not seen listed yet (still reading) City of Angels and French Kiss.
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 5:49 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
Chris L.: OUCH - harsh man!
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 5:46 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Curtis: LOL If she did that, I would call it more than a date!
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.74 ) at 5:28 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Screen Test
Ron H: Don Stewart left a post for the Beta testers at AVScience. I wasn't sure if you'd seen it. He indicated that the screens will be shipping at the end of next week or the beginning of the following week. I'm not sure you will be installing the screen next weekend.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.161 ) at 5:15 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Curtis: Talk? Now there's something I haven't done with a woman for a long time. Nice going, dude.
Ron H ( 63.26.164.85 ) at 5:10 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Screen Test
Derb: This set up will be next Saturday. Thanks for reminding me I better get on the stick with my shopping also. I spent this morning and early afternoon putting up the rest of the outside lights.
T
Derb ( 199.174.6.211 ) at 5:07 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Screen Test
Ron H : Just saw your post, been X-mas shopping all day and again on Sunday, I almost got thing called X-Mas wrapped up
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.74 ) at 5:03 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Go Supremes!!
JohnO: No problem with counting. I just don't like the manufacturing.
Ron H ( 63.26.164.85 ) at 4:53 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
New Toy??
A underwater speaker.
http://www.smarthome.com/8248A.html
Ron H ( 63.26.164.85 ) at 4:33 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Gar: I just pulled my filter out on the Sony. I have vacuumed and washed it. Once its dry I will reinstall and cross my fingers bthat it will start.
Ron H ( 63.26.164.85 ) at 4:31 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
HELP!!!!
Gar: I have no doubt that the Cinepro will grab a hold of the MLs and teach them a lesson about being power hungry and offering loads as low as 1.5 ohms. LOL
Ron H ( 63.26.164.85 ) at 4:28 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
HELP!!!!
Gar: I will be using the Cinepro for a amp and the Large VMP sub. I have a very sweet deal worked out for the Cinepro that involves JBC, my Sunfire Cinema Grand and Bob. It will be a very good price.
Gar ( 169.207.194.178 ) at 3:53 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
JohnO: Lets see at that price....... Sat system would work, EarthQuake Speaker package would work, PSB speaker package would work, not sure what ones now since they all have changed. Also Paradigm will work, the superones etc..... Infinity package at Harmon Kardon Audio Outlet has a great deal, on Floorstanders.. $175 each, for there RS5BK speaker and then
2 rears at $148 a pair and a Center channel. Outlet number is 1-800-981-3810 Hope this helps, I have heard these in my friends system and there not bad at all.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.18 ) at 3:42 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
But on the lighter side! Last night I finished putting my amps in their tower. I want all the amps on one side, so I can put in a fan for cooling. I also put the power center, and parametric EQ, in that tower. I started filling the other tower, starting at the bottom, combo DVD/LD player, VCR, DSS, then pre/pro. The wife looks at it (very anal retentive about symetry) and says "that side is full to the top, and the other side isn't. That doesn't look right!" I said I planned to put a glass shelf up there for a few knick-knacks, and doo-dads. She says "that'll look stupid. Can't you move something over?" "Nope." I said, "They're all connected together, and I don't want to buy longer cables." (even though I could, I'd rather have it grouped this way). I told her the only other option was to buy another piece of equipment to fill the tower. She says, "I don't care! Just do something, cause it doesn't look right!". A few minutes later I was on-line checking prices for TIVO units!
JohnO ( 128.190.9.22 ) at 3:41 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Quick question: Someone is spending $1000 on speakers for a medium sized room. They have a 80wpc new Yamaha receiver (DD and DTS), a Pioneer DVD player (333?), a nice Sony rear projection TV, etc. No speakers at all yet. Suggestions? NHT SuperoneSuperzero combo? One other complication, this is a present, so must be new, and timeline is Monday night, so no mailorder. Absolute top of the budjet is $1100, and that had better include tax.
JohnO ( 128.190.9.22 ) at 3:35 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Elliptical Dish
Wild Bill: the current going rate is $150, and RCA factory has none in stock.
JohnO ( 128.190.9.22 ) at 3:34 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Go Supremes!!
Wild Bill: Yep, heaven forbid we should count all the votes.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.18 ) at 3:31 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Curtis; I've got too many options to decide. I want to replace 2 DSS receivers, and my dish. My picture keeps freezing for a split second every once in a while. Only on certain channels, and only at certain times. My other receilan was to buy a dual system with a free second receiver, and buy a larger dish. But with HD only a few short years away, maybe I should just get a DTC-100, for future planning. Of course even that will probably be obsolete in a couple years. I was also planning on a DD model, but since HBO and PPV are the only DD sources out there, it's useless to me. I'd rather rent a DVD. aaaaarrrrrgh.....somebody shoot me! I just went through this with pre/pros!
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.167 ) at 3:28 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Elliptical Dish
FWIW, the $90 price includes shipping.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.18 ) at 3:20 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Joe; your other choice would be a stereo integrated amp. Some retailers are discounting them big time. It's a hard sell when surround receivers are so cheap, which is another option. You can get a 50 x 5 for less than $200, and hook up a lot of TTs!
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.167 ) at 3:11 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Go Supremes!! LOL!!
I just found a used elliptical dish with 4X4 multiswitch for $90 delivered from a well-respected member of HTF. Is this a good price? I've submitted an offer.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.167 ) at 2:26 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Greetings from the Keys,I'm online and,
BAGMAN: Congrats on the move. It's ggod to see that you are starting to settle in.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.167 ) at 2:25 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Gephardt is SUCH a Dick!!!
BAGMAN ( 216.77.2.51 ) at 2:13 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Greetings from the Keys,I'm online and,
Joe: Good one, a man your age staying up that late. However, I don't think Curtis is too much older than me so I won't throw any stones. We havn't found a place to buy yet,right now we are staying in a condo. You wouldn't believe the condition people have their houses in when they are being shown for sale down here,I mean they are literally pig pens and I'm talking well over a hundred grand. It is unbelievable.
Ron H, Right now we are in Islamorada but if we can find a place that we can afford and isn't in to bad a shape,I'm guessing that we'll end up between southern Key Largo and here. Laid back is interesting,I've already had two people tell me to relax, cause, your in the Keys man. I am not a type A guy, I think type C may be the norm here,maybe D.lol
Curtis ( 206.170.7.188 ) at 2:10 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Joe: LOL! Really. I'm a train wreck today.A little severe running around a tennis court should take care of that. Didn't help that I got 3 hours sleep the night before.
Joe ( 205.188.199.53 ) at 1:36 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
If I run stright out of my Sub out to a seperate amp, I will need a volume control. Could I use one like they use for whole house audio. I could just mount it in a gang box.
Joe ( 205.188.199.53 ) at 1:34 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Hell Curtis thats great. A man of your age staying up that late 
Curtis ( 206.170.7.65 ) at 12:59 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
In case anyone was wondering. Very nice evening. Dinner came out great. No HT at all. Sorry to let you all down but all we did was talk till 2:00.
Gar ( 169.207.192.159 ) at 12:57 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Joe:Moring Joe, I hear you. I got my Parents a DVD player for Christmas, they need to get into the electronic age, they are way behind.... hahahahaha
Gar ( 169.207.192.159 ) at 12:56 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Joe how much are you looing to spend? There are plenty of used Amps out there that will do the job. I saw a Adcom on Audio Advisor new for $275.00
I think it was 50wpc. Also, I am selling 3 Hafler THX Amps, well actually 2 of them, I like there sound too much to give them all up. They are rated at
150Wpc... Small profile and wiegh about 40lbs, you can see them on the Members page.
Joe ( 205.188.195.52 ) at 12:53 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Well today is my mother in laws birthday. This should be fun. I guess after dinner its Chicken Run. Since we got my father in law a DVD palyer this summer for his birhtday, they have turned into DVD addicts. They had to buy a second 50" Toshiba for the house. She won $325 at Bingo the othernight. We get a call saying she has the money for a second DVD player now. This way there is one at the lake and one at the house.
Now if they would only buy some movies
Joe ( 205.188.195.52 ) at 12:45 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
I am going to need a amp for my TT's. I have to say I am about broke. I figure I will have a splitter off my LFE out from my reciever. Suggestions ?
Gar ( 169.207.192.159 ) at 12:36 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Ron H:
Thinking of calling Bob, and see what 5 channel Amps he has in Stock, I am looking for one Amp to replace a couple of Hafler Amps which I really Like, but I need more rack space, plus these suckers run very hot.
Joe ( 205.188.195.52 ) at 12:36 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
HELP!!!!
Ron H: Yes, he seems like a decent guy. To bad he does not stop in here.
Gar ( 169.207.192.159 ) at 12:34 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
HELP!!!!
Ron H: What Sub are you going with, and what Amps are you going to use with those Martin Logans SL3's?
Joe ( 205.188.195.52 ) at 12:34 PM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Greetings from the Keys,I'm online and,
BAGMAN: I was wondering how you were. It's colder then, well you know. Did you get a place yet?
Ron H ( 63.26.171.68 ) at 11:46 AM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
HELP!!!!
Ron H: Well Bob at Avalon Audio Video solved my Escrow account problem. He has offered to handle a credit card transaction for me. The person buying my sub will give him the credit card number and I will ship the sub out. I will then either have Bob cut me a check or just leave it on my account (less the 2 or 3% transaction fee charged by the credit card company).
I wish there were more dealers out there like Avalon who will do what they can to help their good customers.
Ron H ( 63.26.171.68 ) at 11:04 AM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Greetings from the Keys,I'm online and,
BAGMAN: Glad you made it. I envy the laid back life style you will be enjoying in the Keys. What part of the keys will you be living in?
BAGMAN ( 216.77.2.15 ) at 9:15 AM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Greetings from the Keys,I'm online and,
did Curtis' salmon swim upstream and make it over the dam.
Joe ( 205.188.195.23 ) at 8:57 AM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Good Morning all,
So Curtis what was it enquireing minds want to know.
Gar ( 169.207.194.15 ) at 2:30 AM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Doh! Can't spell tonight......
Gar ( 169.207.194.15 ) at 2:02 AM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Darian
What's your take on EAD, I have heard rumors that EAD is in finacial trouble, is this true? Also you might want to take a look at this Months
Playboy since your a big VolleyBall Fan, Gabrielle Reece is in this month issue and all I can say is WOW!!!!
Gar ( 169.207.194.15 ) at 2:00 AM EST Saturday, December 9, 2000
Nice chatting with you Trav and thanks for the info.
trav1 ( 4.34.141.88 ) at 11:10 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Anthem Amp AMP5?
Gar: http://www.soundstage.com/video/revequip/anthem_mca5.htm If this is what your looking for.....
Gar ( 169.207.194.160 ) at 10:50 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Anthem Amp AMP5?
Anyone ever heard this Amp? Seems like they make a very affordable Amp for the money, found one used for $700, it is 200 X 5........ Just wondering if there any good, or if there is any reviews anywhere. Thanks......
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 10:48 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
Gar: I think the equation is, "Meg Ryan = date movie". 'course she's a cutie, which helps.
Gar ( 169.207.194.160 ) at 10:35 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Curtis: Curtis come on, 98% married doesn't mean where DOA! hahahahaha.
And Elle Macpherson is hot........
Gar ( 169.207.194.160 ) at 10:33 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
Chris L: Return to Me on DVD, very good date flick, so is You Got Mail. Sleepless in Seatle....... etc.......
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.138 ) at 10:10 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Curtis: I know I'm too late, but I'd stay away from Basic Instinct... I agree with Chris... something to get her jumping into your lap... not exactly scary as such, just... what I call a "jumping movie" (True Lies is one, and I didn't know it until a few years after I first saw it... )
Ron H ( 63.26.163.220 ) at 10:06 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
youn=Texas speak for you.
Ron H ( 63.26.163.220 ) at 10:06 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital camera
JJ: Glad to hear youn also like the 460. I saw the 460 for I believe $333 with free shipping at Amazon.com today. I printed it out and gave it to Nicky.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.138 ) at 10:05 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
'Tis the season!!!
Kieran: Any type of this season stuff...
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 10:04 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Curtis: Oh THAT'S the spirit...jeez.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.59 ) at 9:56 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
well here goes nothin...
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:57 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
Chris L.: The Green Mile??? No... not for a date... too long! I say, keep it short... especially since it's in his house! Now, if you're 16 years old, and going to a real movie theater... then the LONGER the running time the BETTER! 
How about Entrapment? Sexy, adventurous... girl power, etc, etc....
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 8:56 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
Chris L.: Hmmm...
trav1 ( 4.34.141.88 ) at 8:55 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Curtis: How about a web cam.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.6 ) at 8:44 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
SonicBit: Oh sorry Sonic. I guess my dates last longer than yours.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.6 ) at 8:43 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
Chris L.:
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 8:41 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
Chris L.: Uh..."The Green Mile" is like 3+ hours, right?
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 8:40 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Curtis: Forget hiding it. Just shut the PC down!
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.6 ) at 8:38 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
Curtis: Maybe something kinda scary or exciting to get her jumping into your lap, "Ghost and the Darkness", "Stir of Echos". Or maybe something kinda weepy so she knows you're sensitive but not so sappy that it turns out to be a chick flic, "The Green Mile" comes to mind.
Good luck!
Curtis ( 206.170.7.59 ) at 8:28 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
... remind me to hide this screen in an hour or I'm dead.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.59 ) at 8:27 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
Kieran: It's the 3rd date, so she's showing an interest and certainly trusts me because the last dinner I was a perfect gent when she had too much to drink. Hey I'm not THAT easy.
JJ: She's bringing wine so I'm covered there. She's 36 years old.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 8:18 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
Curtis: tough one. No Hugh Grant. stay away from Austin Powers.
Consulted the wife. 'American President'? a bit of romance, a good example of what our president should be like. Not much of an HT showcase tho.
Contact? b-story is romance (maybe c-story?) good HT-work-out
Gattaca? a-minus-story is romance. again, maybe not the best for HT
the Saint? if she likes Val Kilmer (my wife does)
How old is she?
My advise on the food: Keep it simple, good ingedients, you can't go wrong. Make sure the wine is good too.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:16 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
Curtis: Are you sure when she said that she wanted to see you HT up close & personal, that she meant Home Theater???? "H" could stand for hot, huge, hard, happy, ... I don't know why she'd want to see a Hard Theater, so maybe T stands for something else.... what do those Brits call a ....
Um I'll stop there
Just remember, don't over-geek it with the show casing of the HT.
I don't know what to recommend for a dvd... but I'd stay away from Romance. For a first date, romance is usually too much too soon. Something with passion, but not a lot of "I'll love you for ever" stuff.
Joe ( 152.163.204.46 ) at 8:14 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Curtis: Maybe you can just impress with your size......HT size that is
Curtis ( 206.170.7.59 ) at 8:13 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
SonicBit: I'll see if I can get a photo of her and let you be the judge. The English accent just makes it that much sweeter.
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 8:12 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Curtis: If she did that...I don't think I'd call it a date.
Joe ( 152.163.204.46 ) at 8:12 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Ron
Eraser has some good darks in it.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.59 ) at 8:11 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Sheesh. This board is probably 98% married and wouldn't know a hot date if Elle McPherson gave them a big squeeze while saying "wanna have some fun?"
Joe ( 152.163.204.46 ) at 8:11 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Try The Big Chill and some Tequilla
Joe ( 152.163.204.46 ) at 8:09 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Gee Curtis what:-*:-* mood do you mean. 
:-*:-*:-*:-*
:-*:-*:-* 
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 8:03 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Curtis: So are you trying to say she's hot? I wasn't clear on that, exactly.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.59 ) at 8:00 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
hot a hot REALLY means for a hot.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.59 ) at 7:59 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
What's a good DVD hot a hot date?
OK boys here's your mission. I have an amazing date tonight. I'm doing BBQ'd salmon, artichokes, etc. She wants to see my HT up close & personal. What's the best movie selection to, um, get her in the proper mood? You have 90 minutes!
BTW I just found out she's one of 3 4 star chefs in California, classically trained in Paris for years. Now I know my cooking skills aren't going to impress her in the least, so the movie had better be good or this girl is getting away.
P.S. She's English, if that matters. Hates Brits - that's why she moved here.
JJ ( 64.192.228.201 ) at 7:55 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital camera
Jeff S., Ron H: I thin k it is the 460zoom that replaces the 450. I have it. Love it. 460z has 1.3 mega, 3xoptical, 2xdig zooms, 8mb smart card, nice size, actually looks more like a 35mm point and shoot than a digital cam. It also has some exposure and ISO adjustmetns that you can do. The 490 is about the same, but with 2mega pixels. I got my 460 from Amazon for 350 delivered. I recommend it.
trav1 ( 4.34.141.88 ) at 7:36 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
EAD
Gar: Its yours...lets work out details....Let someone else enjoy it, better than sitting in the box here in the closet. Drop me an email, or your number.....
Kieran ( 156.153.255.250 ) at 7:19 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
'Tis the season!!!
Scott "popcorn": Are Haunakka submissions welcome too, or is this a "Christians only" club?
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.138 ) at 6:34 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
'Tis the season!!!
Oh yeah... since I'm the one "hosting" this party, send your pictures/poems/etc to me.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.138 ) at 6:33 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
'Tis the season!!!
Ok guys... It's that time of year again... And being such, I think the site needs to be decorated for the holidays (all political correctness aside ) So, here's my idea... pull your talents out of the closet and do something christmasy! Write a poem, make a picture... whatever. As long as it relates HT and christmas, it's good to go (no porno though!!!) The best ones will be put up on the HTOC for all to see from about December 17th through 31st. Get your entries in soon!
RickMTB ( 216.119.145.36 ) at 6:31 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Ron H : Ron,Sorry, but my sister is visiting us from CA with her two girls and I would be killed by two women and four girls if I were to disappear (after traveling for work the last two weeks). Hope it all gioes well!
Gar ( 169.207.194.37 ) at 6:29 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Shrink wrapped DVDs
Wild Bill: hehehehe that's ironic I too have about 15-20 that haven't been touched since I got them.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.68.138 ) at 6:23 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
BYork: I figured it would be best to have a behind the scenes permanent e-mail address for member mailings, etc... this way also allows members to not have to have their e-mail address on their bio (if they are concerned about spam, etc)
Ron H ( 63.26.163.193 ) at 5:23 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
HELP!!!!
Kieran: Thanks. Good idea.
Ron H ( 63.26.163.193 ) at 5:22 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
NASC stock
Scott Veirs: Up another 34% today.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 5:18 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
HELP!!!!
Ron H: check out ebay... I think they have some information on that stuff. I've never used one, though.
Ron H ( 63.26.163.193 ) at 5:16 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
HELP!!!!
I have finalized the deal for the sale of my Sunfire sub. I need to use one of thoses on line type brokers where they hold the the money or credit card charge untill the reciever agrees that the product is ok. It protects both the buyer and seller.
Were do I find one of these that is safe and dependable? Has anyone used one before?
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 4:41 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
RCA HD Sat Credit
Curtis: If you decide to go with DISH, will you be keeping the DTC-100?
Carlos ( 204.254.118.1 ) at 4:24 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
FL Supreme Court Rules for Gore
Check out this URL: http://www.cnn.com/2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/12/08/president.election/index.html
Curtis ( 206.170.6.50 ) at 3:42 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
RCA HD Sat Credit
Ron H : God only knows where it was originally posted. I did a cut & paste from the HD Forum on AVScience board. It was copied from yet another board.
Ron H ( 63.28.252.23 ) at 3:27 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
RCA HD Sat Credit
Curtis: I saw also saw that post on the $200 credit. Can you refresh my memory where the original was?
Curtis ( 206.170.6.50 ) at 3:18 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Another thing to look for w/ Dig. Cameras
Bundled Adobe PhotoShop software. Everything else simply sucks by comparison unless you never intend to do serious image manipulation. The LE (light) version is probably fine for most people and the learning curve not nearly as steep as the full-blown version.
Also demand the same SW with any film/ slide or print scanners. Stay current on the upgrades (who us?), they're well worth the price.
BYork ( 159.37.7.156 ) at 3:13 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Scott "popcorn": - I thought that changing the email address on the bio page would sync everything up behind the scenes to whatever the address changed to...
Did anyone else out there make this assumption...? If so, let us know so Scott or I can make the behind-the-scenes change that is necessary.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.250 ) at 3:12 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
SW SE trilogy LD
RGB, others:
For those who were wondering how much the box set would go for... check out this auction on ebay. Still only at $100, but 4 days to go, and the seller has set a reserve of $300.00.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=519565703
Curtis ( 206.170.6.50 ) at 3:03 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Ron H : Yeah, kinda the same mood you need to be in to watch Full Metal Jacket! Remember one of the Police Squad movies showing Leslie Nileson and Ms. Presley walking out of a theater laughing like mad? The movie was FMJ - I spit up my drink on that one.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.15 ) at 3:00 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Shrink wrapped DVDs
Ron H : I have 187 DVDs and I'd estimate that 15-20 (at least) are still shrink wrapped. As you say, I just haven't been in the right mood for them.
Ron H ( 63.28.252.23 ) at 2:57 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
I was looking at my DVD's the other day and discovered one of the early on purchases I made is still in the shrink wrap. It is
The Deer Hunter. I really like the movie but I need to be in a certian mood to watch it.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.50 ) at 2:42 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
"Him say you Brade Runner!"
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.15 ) at 2:34 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Stewart Screen Beta Test
RonH: I'd also look at Seven (great black and contrast test) and soem of the scenes from Heat, particularly the end sequence.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.15 ) at 2:29 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Stewart Screen Beta Test
Joe: Good point about the test material. I'd use Dark City, Blade, etc. I'm betting that Ron is going to be one happy camper and that he will be RAVING about improved black level. Enjoy, Ron.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.15 ) at 2:28 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Gore just lost two of the three cases. This seems to be finally reaching its conclusion.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.50 ) at 2:25 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Stewart Screen Beta Test
Another good test would be Blade Runner
Ron H ( 63.28.252.23 ) at 2:23 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Stewart Screen Beta Test
Curtis: Good suggestion on Dark City. I will need to find a few scenes that I can replay and burn into my brain.
Gar ( 169.207.194.217 ) at 2:13 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Stewart Screen Beta Test
Curtis: I have the movie Dark City and it looks very good on the 10HT.
I was supprised.
Ron H ( 63.28.252.23 ) at 2:13 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
RickMTB/Derb: Are you guys busy this saturday? I was wondering if you wanted to help with the install of the new screen (should take about 20 minutes) then participate with the Beta test. It would be nice to have another pair of eyes to look at the Dalite and then see the Stewart right after the change.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 2:08 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Stewart Screen Beta Test
Ron H : You want contrast? Ever seen Pitch Black?
Curtis ( 206.170.6.50 ) at 2:06 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Stewart Screen Beta Test
Ron H : I suggest looking at movies shot dark. A good DVD is (of all names) Dark City. I saw it on a friends crappy Sharp LCD FP and renamed it Gray City. Your FP is miles ahead of it just shooting onto a wall.
Ron H ( 63.28.252.23 ) at 1:54 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Stewart Screen Beta Test
Joe: One of the main things I will be looking for will be a improvement in blacks and if so what if anything else is sacraficed. I will probaly ;ook at the same demo's I tend to use to check out video sources. That would include 5th Element, Lost in space and a select few others. I think I may add U571 to this test due to a lot of darker looking scenes which will alert me to a loss of contrast or color problems.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.130 ) at 1:52 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Curtis: Yep!
Curtis ( 206.170.6.50 ) at 1:40 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Kieran: Testing your 16:9 display (apples) vs. my 4:3 display (oranges). Is it clear now?
Kieran ( 156.153.255.250 ) at 1:37 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Curtis: Apples vs. Oranges, how do you mean?
Joe ( 205.188.199.156 ) at 12:57 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Stewart Screen Beta Test
Ron H : Thats a nice size screen. Do you have any special DVDS to try out in mind?
Curtis ( 206.170.6.50 ) at 12:55 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Oops. Kieran: Oh sure NOW you tell me not to lug that heavy mutha out of the garage. Just kidding, I got what you meant right away & it's an apples v. oranges proposition.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.50 ) at 12:54 PM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
HBO HD
Kieran:
Ron H ( 63.24.14.35 ) at 11:59 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
HBO HD
Kieran: Most of the movies on HBO HD are changed to 16:9 from the theatrical original format. So they are not quite the original format but for me it is fine. Some of the specials or sitcoms are not in 16:9. NFL review etc. I would say that the majority of the movies are a widescreen format.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 11:51 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
HBO HD
Curtis:No need to hook up your dtc to a ntsc set. That's not what I was asking. I just want to know if the HD HBO material is in widescreen or not. Disregard anything I said about my non-hd set. If it's in widescreen for you, it will be for me too. So, what is, and what is not, in widescreen on HBO HD?
Ron H ( 63.24.14.35 ) at 11:50 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Stewart Screen Beta Test
I just received a call from Stewart Screen. I will be recieving a 54"x96" Grayhawk 88 screen for my beta test next week. I will keep you all posted.
Joe ( 64.12.105.163 ) at 11:43 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Look I have a completed room
Ron, these have some color in them.
http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=get_album&ID_Community=JoeAnniesremodeling&ID_Topic=5&ViewType=W
BC ( 166.35.145.38 ) at 11:08 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
directv
is the $200 credit you guys are talking about for new customers?
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 10:58 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Yeah it may be hard to find a comperable unit to the Elite for your price. But I think the Philips would be a step up from the Mits.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:51 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
epinions.com
www.epinions.com
Interesting site, it doesn't have opinions on everything, but the site is for real people to post their thoughts on almost any consumer product.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:46 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Darian: Ahh, the 55". Have you seen it work? Will have to compair tv's to the Mits. I don't think I can find a tv as good as the Pioneer Elite for the same or better price.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 10:38 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Cleaned out my cash and the link worked fine here. That TV is a 55" 16:9 TV in the same price class as the mist you mentioned.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:36 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Darian: Tell me your not talking about the $10,000 64PH9905
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:35 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Darian: Strang, I clicked it and it said the session was timed out. I will try to cut and paste the link...but that page seems to reset if you have been idle so long.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.109 ) at 10:34 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Wild Bill
I'm not sure if this will make you feel any better about your company's stock price. Of 215 publicly traded Internet companies, yours is doing better than the average 90% price drop from 52 week highs. This was as of 11/30. Some are in worse shape than then.
http://www.vtoreport.com/other/wasteland.htm
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:33 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Wild Bill - Camera
Wild Bill : Nope. Actually you didn't say anything about the film. But you kind of did answer to the power issue.
My camera powers up, but sometimes do to different issues, it wont shoot, or respond at all (But the LCD display for the settings works) That is why I asked if it was a power or shoot issue.
I did not know if you meant "Nothing, it wont power up" or "nothing, it wont take a shot"
Some cameras that dont read enought light wont respond, and sometimes if the battery is cold for any reason (if you took it outside to take a pic and the camera got cold, the batt wouldn't function. With an old camera of mine, you had to keep the batt warm when it was ice cold outside.) I was trying to get precise details.
But enough with this issue.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 10:32 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
ScottV:
http://www.philipsusa.com/cgi-bin/pusaimgr/PUSA/products/prod_template.jsp?BV_SessionID=815828697.976288998&BV_EngineID=faljgfkheeibeflcffcgecggk.0&oid=12622&mpath=/Television/Digital+and+HD+TV&msection=Television&msectLinks=products/tv_main
Take a look at that one.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:22 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Wild Bill
Wild Bill:
Gotcha, I read, just for some reason didn't register.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 10:22 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
TVS
ScottV: I have never been real fond of the Mitsubishis picture. The doubling in some of the sets is the worst i have ever seen. The Elites beat them to death for over all picture quality. The Sony and Toshibas offer excellent sets that are not to expensive. The Toshibas have more HiDef inputs and that is my main problem with my Sony. From what I have been shown in tech Data the Philips HD projectors have much better video amps then many HD ready sets.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.109 ) at 10:17 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Santa the stock picker
This years holiday card from a major local venture capital firm has a picture of a worried looking Santa pinning up strips of paper over the fireplace in lieu of traditional stockings. The verse above it reads
"He hung up the stock picks with a grin on his mouth, in hopes that the market would stop going south."
Wild Bill ( 206.217.144.160 ) at 10:14 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Wild Bill
Scott Veirs: You didn't read my posts. There is no film in the camera and and a new battery was tried. As I indicated previously, it won't power up.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:11 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
HDTV porn
LOL - someone just mentioned this to me at my office, talk about a FUNNY subject. Pull up a chair and you can feel like your sitting there watching in person :). (Hope this didn't offend anyone, just found it funny myself)
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:05 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
hahahahahahaha - .tv = joke
Scott Veirs: crach = crack
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:04 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
hahahahahahaha - .tv = joke
I tryed www.hd.tv (.tv is a new internet extention) and got this:
http://www.tv/en-def-7a59471beac3/cgi-bin/lookup.cgi?domain=hd
If you want a laugh, click on it and look how much they want for it.
Tell me these people are smoking crach and added too many zeros.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.109 ) at 9:57 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
DTC100/ DirecTV $200 credit
Scott Veirs: You are correct. Echostar is Dish. DirecTV is offering the credit for their current non-HD customers in order to keep them from jumping ship to ES.
However asked about Showtime HD. It is currently only available via ES. Rumors have been floating that DirecTV will pick it up but it hasn't happened yet. Discovery HD should show up on both services soon (I hope).
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:57 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Wild Bill
Is there film in the camera? ( I ask because for some reason that could be casing a problem depending on what you mean by does not work (power or shoot)
Unfortunatly the only things I could suggest without sending it in or looking at it is, remove any film that is in there, replace the battery and drop it a few times on the driveway... hehe j/k.
Your saying it won't power up, or wont take a picture?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:53 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Mitsu 55" WS55907
I found it for $3750 online. This is the cheapest I have seen. I looked for the P-Elite's but they don't go down much on price. The price I saw for the Pioneer was 5500 for a 53" and 6800 for a 58" They are beautiful but....I can't just drop 6-7G's on a tv (not right now anyway
Has anyone seen any of the Mitsu Diamond 55" for under $3750?
Or, do you recomend any other brands that are better for less? As much as I would love a FP, it's not going to happen for many years.
Thanks for any input!
Curtis ( 206.170.6.109 ) at 9:52 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital camera
Wild Bill: Well if you decide to ditch the F3 remember there's always a strong market for used Nikor lenses. Enough to pay for a DTC100/dish?
Curtis ( 206.170.6.109 ) at 9:47 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
pompous teenaged prima donnas = models.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.109 ) at 9:46 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Scott Veirs: Allright another photographer. I was trained as a fashion phog'r believe it or not about 14 years before you! Not exactly the swinging Austin Powers life I thought it would be. You have to live in NYC or LA (no thanks) in order to really make a name for yourself. Then there are the pompous teenaged prima donnas constantly abusing you. Impossible schedules, clients with the largest egos on the planet ... you get the idea.
What I would like to do is photojournalism on accounta I enjoy writing as well. In a few short years my kids will be off to college so I figure if not then, when?
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.175 ) at 9:41 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital camera
Scott Veirs: 1)I'm not sure
2)I don't know
3)As you can tell by Curtis' response it was VERY high-end. The model was used by professional protograghers.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.109 ) at 9:39 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
BIG AL: I would think that a $200 credit would be good for any programming sells, not just HD, so you wouldn't have to subscribe to HBO. You don't have to switch to the oval Plus dish to see both sats. Just install a 2nd standard 18"er and point it at the HD sat and add a multiplexer.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:39 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Darian: YES, please do keep us informed.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:36 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
OK OK WHAT IS IT????
Ron H: Thank you!
::sigh:: feel better
Ron H ( 63.24.183.90 ) at 9:33 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Darian: Keep us posted.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:31 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
ScottV: I am supposed to pick up my OTA (Over the Air) HDTV module for my DiSH 6000 today. Hopefully I will be at home tonight enjoying local HDTV!
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:27 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital camera
Ron H: The olympis are nice, and if your looking for small and convenient, the Canon S100 is decent. I was looking at picking one up after Xmas for my "snapshot/web pics" camera.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:25 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital camera
Wild Bill:
1> how old is the camera
2> do you know what the problem is
3> if it was a high end camera when you bought it, It is still worth being operational, even as a second camera.
I have been a photographer since 85 and did it professionally for a period and still time to time freelance. I have 2 cameras Its nice if your driving around looking for good pics to have the good one with slide, the older one with black and white, and soon to have a Digi.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.90 ) at 9:22 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
OK OK WHAT IS IT????
Scott Veirs: Over The Air.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:21 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
OK OK WHAT IS IT????
What is OTA!??
I'm going nuts trying to figure it out.
JohnO ( 128.190.9.22 ) at 9:18 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital camera
Ron H: I bought the wife a Nikon Coolpix 800, takes great pictures. I have also heard excellent reports about the Olympus, which is a little less expensive with similar features.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:18 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
DTC100/ DirecTV $200 credit
Curtis: EchoStar is DiSH right? Thats who I have.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.90 ) at 9:01 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital camera
Jeff S.: Thanks for the suggestion
Jeff S. ( 198.133.22.71 ) at 8:55 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital camera
Ron H : Take a look at the Olympus D490. I have the D450, but I think it was replaced by the D490. Works well and is in the $350-450 range.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.90 ) at 8:54 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Joe: What is the link to your site?
?
Ron H ( 63.24.183.90 ) at 8:46 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital Camera
What sort of pixel number should I be looking for?
Ron H ( 63.24.183.90 ) at 8:42 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital camera
Joe: I do think the 3000 is more than I want to spend.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 8:41 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Princeton DVD: GAR
There was a lot of talk about that thing about 1 year ago. It was the original HTPC. NOw you can build one for way less than the Princeton that does the same thing. Well Princeton postponed this unit.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.90 ) at 8:37 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital camera
Joe: Thanks for the info. My addy is ronhtx@msn.com
Joe ( 205.188.199.24 ) at 8:27 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Well today is sand day. Three more rooms will then be ready for primer and paint.
The kitchen cabnets are in my garage. They will begin moving into the kitchen on Monday. I have a day of scrubbing tile and applying sealer in my masterbath. I also have to polyurathene (sp) the wood work.
I am installing Hickoy cabnets, Forest Terra counter tops, Black appliances and black sink. The floor is Oak wood T&G with a butterscotch finish.
I have to pick a wall paint color, any suggestions?
Joe ( 205.188.199.24 ) at 8:16 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Digital camera
Curtis: Ron I have the Olympus C3000 zoom. I am extremmly pleased with it. It is also real wife friendly. One of the best things is the size, it's not large and bulky.
All my pictures on my site was taken with it. It has a 3.3 megapixel. I have a few shots of lots of colors. What is your E-Mail again and I will send them to you.
Joe ( 205.188.199.24 ) at 8:11 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
FYI
AVB: DIDO is the band that does the Theme song for Roswell, right?
NJMike ( 63.238.186.10 ) at 8:05 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Popcorn - My email has in fact changed several times, I just never notified you guys. I can't remember which addy you had, but I've switched ISPs twice in the last year....I may have given the hotmail address but am not sure. I'm going to try the password thing now....
AVB ( 64.41.32.124 ) at 7:25 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
PSA
EAD Theatermaster with DTS and DVD upgrades, no reserve on ebay. Currently $1800. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1201113174
AVB ( 64.41.32.124 ) at 7:19 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
FYI
DIDO will be on Howard Stern on Monday
Ron H ( 63.26.163.46 ) at 7:05 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Good Morning all.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.67.103 ) at 3:03 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
BYork: hmmm... I just checked the file a while ago and NJMike's e-mail hadn't changed... note that the member list e-mail is in the root directory, not in the member's bio database I e-mailed NJMike info anyway
Kieran: I would much rather add AC-3 RF than try to fiddle with PCM... I did my CLD-703 and it was quite easy. In fact, I even used off-the-shelf components, rather than the surface mount stuff that the plans called for... works great.
Gar ( 169.207.194.176 ) at 12:58 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
DTC100/ DirecTV $200 credit
Curtis: How much is the whole DTC100 and parts that you need?
Gar ( 169.207.194.176 ) at 12:56 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
BIG AL: They said they had a few units come in and there were a few pre
orders before me, which must have been you Said it would ship on Monday or Tuesday.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.97 ) at 12:56 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Sorry guys, I don't feel funny tonight.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.97 ) at 12:53 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Curtis; Is the $200 programming credit is for HD material only? I'm about to buy a new dish and receiver, as my setup is going on 7 years old, and needs an update. I would have no problem picking up the DTC-100, and using it as a standard DirecTV receiver till I go HD. I can get a regular dual LNB to replace mine fairly cheap, and then all I'd need when I decide to go HD is the new dish. Wouldn't be worth it without the $200 though.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.97 ) at 12:48 AM EST Friday, December 8, 2000
Gar; What the hell! I talked to Oade hours before you, and they had none on hand! Told me I had to pre-order to get one out of the next shipment. Now I'm pissed! My last 4 internet puchases have been f'd up! AAAAAAAAAARGH!
Curtis ( 206.170.6.146 ) at 11:15 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Sony TA-E9000ES Upgrade Kit
Good Old Oade Brothers, I forgot all about them and I think I was the one who dug them up when the pre/pro was so hard to find at the beginning. What's the difference with the new remote again? I'll order the kit in the morning.
JohnO ( 128.190.9.40 ) at 11:06 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Making Cables
cai: If you run out of cable just give me a call, I still have the spool.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.146 ) at 10:46 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Wild Bill: I have seen F3's, 4's and especially F5's used as hammers with no ill effects. Get it looked at. If you need help finding a good shop in your area just give me a zipcode. Most shops will send them direct to Nikon USA anyway.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.146 ) at 10:42 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
HBO HD
Kieran: True that I'm a lot closer to Sutro tower than you. Know what I use for all OTA DTV? A $35 ChannelMaster Stealth ant. mounted on a 4 foot tall tripod sitting on the roof. No guy wires or nothing. I could move it in 10 seconds. Worth a try at least.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.146 ) at 10:38 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
DTC100/ DirecTV $200 credit
Wild Bill: forgot to give you pricing info. RCA reduced the MSRP of the HD Plus antenna with multiswitch from $199 to $149 at the same time the DTC price dropped. It includes dual whatchamacallits for aiming at both birds with room for a 3rd. The multiswitch has 4 outputs. How tempted am I to pickup a 16:9 HD direct view for the master BR and another DTC?
There goes the car budget!
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.64 ) at 10:34 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Curtis: Thanks for the info. There was no battery leakage and the new batteries were removed when it became apparent that batteries were not the problem.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.146 ) at 10:32 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Wild Bill: The F3 is a great camera. I know 2 pros who can get anything they want and they only trust their F3's. Were the batteries left in it for 5 years? Uf so you may have trouble due to leakage from them. I would take it to a good Nikon authorized repair place. It's probably worth fixing but you can pick up used F3 bodies for cheap these days.
Just find a way to get the DTC100. You should have all kinds of digital signals available in your area. CBS will be your new best friend.
Ron H: In the $300-$400 range with a goal of posting poicts on the web many dig cams will easily fill your needs. Decide what type of memory and computer interface you want (you want USB or FireWire BTW if you're using Windoze 98/2K).
Kieran: A ton of movies are presented in widescreen HD on DirecTV 599, HBO East. I honestly don't know if they'll be displayed as WS or 4:3 on a non HD display. I'll hook a 32" TeeVee laying around in my garage and feed the DTC100 to it in non-HD mode & let you know.
cai ( 24.163.106.111 ) at 9:53 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Making Cables
JohnO: I did not see the fight since I had just gotten back from Las Vegas that afternoon. Didn't read about Wild Bill's invitation until about 11:00 PM that night. It was also my daughter's birthday and I had to take her out to supper. I heard it was one of the better fights, I am sorry I missed it.
I have ten pieces of equipment to interconnect, so as you can see I have a lot of work ahead of me. The one thing I dread the most is the measuring. I always seem to cut the wires either too long or too short.
Gar ( 169.207.193.92 ) at 9:23 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Curtis
I heard Princeton Graphics is putting out a DVD player with a very good scaler in it........ Soon if it isn't out already.
JohnO ( 128.190.9.25 ) at 9:06 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Making Cables
cai: Good luck. I was hoping to wait until you had tried making cables first, loooks like I got my wish. By the way you missed a great fight last week, did you see it?
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 9:04 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
HBO HD
Of course, I could put up an antenna mounted on the GROUND... but I don't think I have enough real estate for one that would extend 12 feet above the roof, from the ground (i.e. requires a big support base/guy wires).
JohnO ( 128.190.9.25 ) at 9:04 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Movie Popcorn
Chris L.: I bought that popcorn popper for some friends one Christmas, it really does work. Never really liked air poppers, microwave is OK, but good old fashioned is best. You really can cut back on the amount of oil you use with the crank/bottom stirrers.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 9:02 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Making Cables
cai: RS GOLD. Why pay for anything else?
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 9:01 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
HBO HD
So, is all the programming on HBO HD widescreen???? What about HD Showtime? If so, I may need to get directv. It's looking worse and worse for OTA reception in my condo in Rohnert Park. Even if I could get a signal, I may be prohibited from putting up an antenna. I've read the laws, and there's a small caveat that says if you're in a condo or apartment that shares the roof with another unit, you can't put up an antenna. You can only put one up on structure or property that is exclusively YOURS. So, even if you own your condo, if it shares a roof with an adjacent unit (which my future condo does) you're SOL.
FYI, widescreen HD material is more important to me than just the hi-res. This is because I'm still using a non-HD (but widescreen) display. So, the main benefit I get from my dtc-100 is the improvement from "zoomed-in" letterbox to anamorphic widescreen. Which as we all know is a BIG improvement. Not as big as if I had an HD display, but I can't afford it just yet, so gimme a break.
cai ( 24.163.106.111 ) at 9:00 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Making Cables
JohnO: Well, the moment of truth is here. Tomorrow I get delivery of three Salamander units. I have to then make cables for the ineterconnects. I will let you know how it goes. Maybe Monster Cables may not sound so bad after all. Wish me luck.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.150.114 ) at 8:52 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
DTC100/ DirecTV $200 credit
Ron H: I know, I know. Believe me, the temptation is there. I'll call and at least get then to send the paperwork. Then if I get it, I'll be ready for the credit. Hmmm...if I get a couple of jobs I can have the company pay for it. I think my demo room NEEDS HDTV.
Ron H ( 63.26.184.78 ) at 8:51 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
NASC stock
Ron H : Up another 16.7% today.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.150.114 ) at 8:51 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Digital camera
Curtis: Perhaps it would help if I told what this problem is with the F3. She hadn't used it for some time and went to use it and...nothing. We replaced the battery and...nothing. It has been sitting in a cabinet now for about 5 years. I was thinking of having it repaired as a surprise for her birthday in January.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.150.114 ) at 8:47 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Digital camera
Curtis: Okay camera guru. LOL! My wife has a Nikon F3 that has a problem. I'm told it is an excellent camera. Just tell me if it's worth at least a look to see if it is an easy repair.
Ron H ( 63.26.184.78 ) at 8:46 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
DTC100/ DirecTV $200 credit
Wild Bill: They are 100% correct you need this RCA unit. If you think your FP looks nice now........... I promise that you will not want to leave the house for awhile. If you make the purchase you better plan a vacation at the same time.
You will find yourself watching movies you have dispised befopre just because they look so awesome.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.150.114 ) at 8:45 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
DTC100/ DirecTV $200 credit
Kieran: Damn!! This is a really lousy time for my stock options to be bottom feeders! Where is that $138 a share price when you need it. It was there before the shares vested, oh yes it was.
Ron H ( 63.26.184.78 ) at 8:42 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Digital camera
Curtis: LOL I don't think the Nikon will fly. I wanted something good, not great just average. Something to post pictures etc. I have a Minolta Maxima for conventional photo which does a very good job and a Cannon ELPH for a very portable camera that still manages to take fairly decent pictures for a point and shoot. I am thinking of the $350 to $400 range if that is possible.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.150.114 ) at 8:41 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Now, how do I tell my wife to return anything that she purchased on my list so I can *get* the DTC-100 for Christmas?
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:41 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
DTC100/ DirecTV $200 credit
Wild Bill: You gotta get this puppy. I've been using it just as an OTA tuner (I don't have cable or DSS) and it's excellent. Even as an NTSC tuner, it's great. FULLY featured, jack of all trades.... $200 off... such a deal.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.150.114 ) at 8:39 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
DTC100/ DirecTV $200 credit
Curtis: Thanks for the info. Now I'm REALLY tempted. How much will the elliptical dish cost?
Ron H ( 63.26.184.78 ) at 8:37 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
Kieran: The 702 is the best player of the two. It weighs twice as much and is sweet just as a CD player. You can pick up the AC-# kit and install it. I think Scott PoP has done it and also AVB.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:33 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
damnit! {homervoice}STUPID MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER!{/homervoice}
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:32 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
Ron H: LOL! But then I'd have to build a new flexy rack! Honestly I had been trying to figure out which one of yours I'd prefer...
Do I want to modify one to add AC-3rf, or modify the other for PCM coax out? I assumed Scott V wanted at least one of yours.
POPCORN Which modification do you think would be easier, modifying a cld-d702 to add AC-3, or modifying a cld-d505 to add a pcm coax output?
Curtis ( 206.170.7.58 ) at 8:32 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Digital camera
Ron H: IMHO the current line of Olympus digital cams are the ones to beat for price/ performance. Check them out. The more you spend, the better it gets. Kinda like this hobby. If Nicky never got a new car I would spring for a Nikon D1 ($6K without lens!)
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:31 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
Ron H: LOL! But then I'd have to build a new flexy rack! Honestly I had been trying to figure out which one of yours I'd prefer...
Do I want to modify one to add AC-3rf, or modify the other for PCM coax out? I assumed Scott V wanted at least one of yours.
POPCORN Which modification do you think would be easier, modifying a cld-d702 to add AC-3, or modifying a cld-d505 to add a pcm coax output?
Ron H ( 63.26.184.78 ) at 8:27 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Digital camera
RickMTB: Let me kmow. Nicky is getting pushy about my Christmas. If you can can you also e-mail me a few pictures.
Ron H ( 63.26.184.78 ) at 8:25 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
Kieran: I will sell you both of mine for that price.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:22 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
Curtis: Hey, if you want to owe me a favor I'd be glad to accept! However, don't feel too bad about the Dells. Merd happens, and we all understand that. Do let me know about that LD player though, as I'd be extremely grateful. Free sounds like a little extreme... I'd be glad to pay a fair price for it. Email me w/ details, if/when you get them.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.58 ) at 8:17 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
bag=big. It's been a long day.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.58 ) at 8:16 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
Kieran: Since I owe you a bag favor I may be able to get my ex GF to return a Pionner LD player to me as she only watches DVD. If I can get it, it's yours for free. Can't recall the model but I know it has AC3 RF out and is no more than 2 years old/ barely used.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.58 ) at 8:14 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
... that would bring the effective cost of the receiver down to $349. Even if you don't have local DTV broadcasts I think HBO/HD is worth it alone for now - assuming you're into movies and like the east programming. So you fence sitters with HD capable displays have some new reason$ to jump on the bandwagon.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.58 ) at 8:11 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
DTC100/ DirecTV $200 credit
Anyone who's currently a DirecTV (non-HD)subscriber and wants to get a DTC100 should be able to get a nice rebate from DirecTV.
"got this information from another site and wanted to pass it along.
I called DirectTv, and asked for the "customer retention desk."
After giving my account #, I told them that I was going to upgrade to hdtv and get a new receiver. I asked for their upgrade offer.
They are sending out the upgrade offer letter, which I am to return with (1) the receipt for my dtc100 (if I decide to get it), and (2) the
old access card from my replaced receiver. I'll just dump the old receiver. (I already have another one in use with no plans for a third
room.)
They will then issue a $200 programming credit. Now I just have to decide whether to stay with D or switch to EchoStar.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:02 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
Curtis: I know... I know... I just have a hankerin' for an LD player is all. I've got a few LD's that I'd like to be able to watch. I picked up the original (before SE) SW trilogy for really cheap that I'd like to be able to watch. Also, I bought the SE trilogy, which I plan to keep in shrink wrap, but you never know....
Curtis ( 206.170.7.58 ) at 7:38 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
Kieran: That's the auction life for you. I suspect ther'll be other, possibly better LD players up for grabs soon. I can't even recall the last time I used my LD even though it's up & running in the rack and I have a bunch of titles. Spoiled rotten by DVD's I suppose.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 7:21 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
RGB: Well I got outbid, but I made the bastard pay a lot for it!
Here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1200072291
BYork ( 159.37.7.156 ) at 7:04 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
NJMike -
I've changed your email address to mrobbins2000@hotmail.com.
You can auto-send your current password to your email address by:
- clicking on User Preferences in the frame to the left
- Clicking the Change Member Password link at the bottom of the page that displays
- Selecting the I forgot my password! E-mail it to me please button and hitting submit
Gar ( 169.207.194.80 ) at 5:49 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Amp deals
RickMTB: Yikes, thats a good deal too and I have always liked the sound of B&K... Do you have Tweeters website Addy? Thanks
Gar ( 169.207.194.80 ) at 5:48 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
EAD
Just talked to these guys, nice people when you can get ahold of them. I think I might buy the EAD Amp and sell off three other Amps I have. I like the Haflers alot and plan on keeping one of them. And selling the other 2 off plus a Acurus Amp I have. I heard these EAD Amps do well in Small to medium size rooms, and I have a medium size room so this should do the trick...... they have about 100 Amps for sale, and in black or Silver...
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 5:14 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
RGB: Well, its an auction (don't anybody bid against me) so I can't really check it out first. I could email the guy, but the auction closes in 2 hours. (I'm waiting to bid till I'm sure).
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 5:00 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
Kieran: Yes, I almost got one. One thing to check for, is the player's ability to do do the side changes. Make sure it stops and starts when asked to, and that it doesn't have any excess noise. Older Pioneer players (and sometimes others) will exhibit signs of needing cleaning or alignment if the tests above do not perform as advertised.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.214 ) at 4:53 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Movie Popcorn
Hey guys. If you enjoy munching some popcorn while watching you HTs, check out the Whirley Pop- http://www.hometheatersupplies.com/html/whirley.html
I just got one and tried it out and it's great! Crunchy and tender popcorn...something I was never quite able to get the hang of using a big ol' metal pot.
Well worth the $40 IMHO.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 4:53 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
RGB: Are you familiar with that player at all?
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.124 ) at 4:52 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Digital camera
MJostly to Ron H... the Fuji camera arrived while I was away. Charging the NIMHs today and I hope to give it a go tonight or tomorrow. I will let you know how well it works...
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.124 ) at 4:51 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Amp deals
A short time ago I saw Tweeters was selling B&K five way amps for under $1000 through their web site. Just an alternative...
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 4:46 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
Kieran: I think up to $300 would be reasonable depending upon the condition of the player itself.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 4:28 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Pioneer CLD-D604
I'm thinking of buying a used d604. This model does dual side play, has ac-3 rf out, digital audio out, and has s-video out. These are the four features I'm looking for in an LD player. What do you all think is a reasonable price for one of these in good condition? I want to know whether I should pass and wait, or make an offer. Is $300 reasonable? $350? No more than $250? Any input appreciated!
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 4:19 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Joe: Troy
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 4:10 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
NJMike: The NO PHYSICAL BRIDGING OUR AMPS warning is in the PM FAQ section of EAD's site.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 4:09 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
DUNE
RGB: I think the digital bits said that there was a dvd comming of this series.
NJMIke ( 63.238.186.10 ) at 4:08 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Darian - Yeah I read they use a form of power steering but did not see anywhere if you could also physically bridge the channels. I emailed EAD earlier today and asked the same questions but have not heard back. What do you guys think the MA500s are worth, at most they are 3 years old.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 3:58 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Mike: It self bridges based on deamnd. Like if you are only using 2 channels you have a 250 watt stereo amp. You can not bridge across the rear binding posts. GhostBusters voice "It would be very bad."
I think the Transformer in the PowerMasters is ment for both voltages. I am sure you could ask for a 220V version. EAD does a tone of overseas sales. When the PM500 first came out thre was a tremendous demand for the little jewl in Japan and Europe.
NJMIke ( 63.238.186.10 ) at 3:52 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
woops, that was supposed to go to Darian.
NJMIke ( 63.238.186.10 ) at 3:52 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
NJMIke: Is the PM 500 bridgeable and does it have the 220V upgrade available?
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 3:50 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Darian:E-mail coming your way. Help me spend money!
NJMIke ( 63.238.186.10 ) at 3:44 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Darian: I've been lurking a lot more lately...didn't spend much time on forums the last few months (been livin la vida broka) but things are definitely much better for me now and I'm looking for upgrades. When I saw this about the PM 500 it sounded like a sweet deal...I just don't want to lose anything....I haven't compared any amps in house in years.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 3:35 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar and NJMike: (Haven't seen you in some time Mike). The MA500s and the PowerMaster sound pretty different. The PM500 has a slightly soft tone to it. Like the trebile is not as forward as with other lower power amps. Performance in stereo is very good and pretty good for HT too. It lacks the impact of the bigger amps but is very easy to listen too. Not bright or shrill at all.
Can run a little warm. This is just based on the design and the type of speaker it is driving. At this price I have to say jump on em. Shit if they had been that cheap to dealers when it was a normal item we would have had some. I think Travis had one for a time and unloaded due to the heat issue. trav1. I think you should get his opinion too.
$800 is a screaming deal!
NJMIke ( 63.238.186.10 ) at 3:35 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
"Popcorn" - If you wouldn't mind, could I get a new username & password?email to mrobbins2000@hotmail.com?
Gar ( 169.207.193.119 ) at 3:31 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Login & password
NJMIke: As Pop he will send one to you....
Gar ( 169.207.193.119 ) at 3:30 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
EAD PM 500
NJMIke:That would be debateable, because sometimes seperate Amps have more dynamic power. And being in seperate boxes keeps crosstalk very low. Not too sure, haven't even seen one of these or heard it. The Haflers I have put out 150wpc, and sound great, just wondering if I would be taking a step backwards.......... But I would have more Rack room... For other things.
NJMIke ( 63.238.186.10 ) at 3:30 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Login & password
I have no idea what my login & password were....how can I login to change my bio?
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 3:28 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Members page
Wild Bill: Aw shucks...you say the sweetest things!
NJMIke ( 63.238.186.10 ) at 3:27 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
EAD PM 500
Gar: Yeah, thats kinda what I was thinking of doing (selling the MA500s) What a beautiful match it would make for my Encore! And make my Paradigms sound better!
Gar ( 169.207.193.119 ) at 3:13 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Wild Bill: hehehehe It is a interactive political joke,,, Pretty funny one I might ad...
Gar ( 169.207.193.119 ) at 3:12 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
EAD PM 500
NJMIke:I am thinking about one of these and just going back to one Amp for my HT system and selling two of my Haflers to pay for it.
Gar ( 169.207.193.119 ) at 3:11 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Sony TA-E9000ES Upgrade Kit
RGB: Like AVB Stated I think it is the cost of the remote and cable and software. Too bad you can't download the software update, but I heard it is a much larger file and would take too long, could be Sonys way of making more money of course.
Ron H ( 63.28.252.204 ) at 3:08 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Darian: I thought I saw posts saying that no one had the software yet. I understand that if the module is put in without the software the fan will not run and the module can overheat.
AVB ( 64.41.32.109 ) at 3:00 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Sony TA-E9000ES Upgrade Kit
RGB: It is version 2.01 the the cable and new remote, that is why the cost.
NJMIke ( 63.238.186.10 ) at 2:54 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
EAD PM 500
Darian - I'm thinking of getting one of these as I can't pass up the price (can't afford the PM 1000 right now).....one question, though, do you think it will be a noticeable improvement over my Marantz MA-500s? Opinions wanted.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 1:59 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
RGB: Felt the ending was a bit on the lame side. I remember being more impressed with the original. Also some of the acting is pretty bad on the Sci-Fi version.
Yes it was slightly letterboxed. It wasn't 16:9 ratio. Somthing bigger than 16:9.
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 1:57 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Sony TA-E9000ES Upgrade Kit
AVB: Did Oade mention what the version is of the software that you're getting? I'd be interested in just getting the software update, as I have the cable and everything else that's needed. I wonder if Sony is now charging for the E9000ES' software upgrades, or if the cost is to cover the cable, CD, etc?
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 1:56 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
RonH: Yes the software downloaded to my receiver on the 1st. It came down while the unit was shut off at night.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 1:50 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
DUNE
RGB: My roomate downloaded the movie off the internet (someone posted it in a newsgroup. He burned it onto CD and it works in my sony 300 DVD player.
Thought you might find that interesting.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.132 ) at 1:45 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar: I got your e-mail. It's a huge file and I was in a hurry so I haven't looked at it yet.
Gar ( 169.207.193.16 ) at 1:45 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Progressive/Interlaced
Progressive Scan/Interlaced Question? Some DVD players out there now are true progressive scan, and I take it the only real advantage to this is Anamorphic DVD transfers if I am correct. Because I have two players one being True Progressive(Elite DV-37) and the Other(DV-36 changer)not a true progressive unit. Well the DV-37 looks fantastic on all material, but the DV-36 seems to be picky... Most transfers look better when internally the unit is set to Interlaced, but some DVDs look better on Progressive, but few...Find it odd, that this is happening......
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.132 ) at 1:44 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Members page
SonicBit: Believe me, I'd rather watch the game with you guys than my boring neighbors.
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 1:38 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
DUNE
Darian: I didn't get to see this, but I heard it was broadcast in widescreen format. Perhaps it may soon come to DVD in anamorphic?
Bobb ( 207.229.2.244 ) at 1:32 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Bobb
Joe: I've never had any problems with St. Clair. I usually buy from a guy named Jim. He seems a little uninterested and "dopey" but he's not. I also deal with Grev (the owner) and he's cool too. I haven't bought anything from them in years but sometimes stop in to shoot the breeze. Good luck with your choice! by the way, the exchange is great (FOR you yanks)
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 1:28 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Members page
Wild Bill: I figured it was literal neighborhood party, just yankin' yer chain!
Joe ( 152.163.189.102 ) at 1:27 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Tony,
What part of Detriot are you going to be in?
Joe ( 152.163.189.102 ) at 1:27 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
I painted my niles speakers to match my cieling. I will have them installed soon. I am going to have to hook up my boom box to the other end to see how they sound
Joe ( 152.163.189.102 ) at 1:25 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Bobb
I should have finished thoughts. I wold pick some up if the exchange is still good. I have a 106 mile round trip, but that is no big deal. I might go lidten to them in a local store first.
I just hate going into this place anymore. They used to be cool to deal with. Now it's just a bunch of uptight tube assholes. When you walk in they look at you witt the " Do you think you can afford anything in here" expressions.
But I could go and listen.
Joe ( 152.163.189.102 ) at 1:20 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Joe: re St. Clair Stereo
Bobb: I am in Davison, which is outside Flint about 15 miles. I was interested in the Paradigm inwalls. I was thinking if I like them and with the exchange rate.
Gar ( 169.207.193.205 ) at 1:14 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Unit is on its way! Oade had a few still in stock. It will be interesting once this upgrade is done, since I have had the unit each upgrade has had some major improvements.
Gar ( 169.207.193.205 ) at 12:54 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Big Al/AVB:
Thanks for the info!!!!
Ron H ( 63.24.183.213 ) at 12:44 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Darian: Has the software for the module been downloaded yet?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:43 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
stock tip from the newbie trader :) LOL
Ron H : If you are waiting to see how it goes, look at the chart, its been this way all day. I don't think we will see any jumps in value today.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.213 ) at 12:41 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
stock tip from the newbie trader :) LOL
Scott Veirs: Well here it is one hour later and ramp is at 5.69
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:39 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
BLAH
It's just one of those BLAH days today.
BLAH
btw - I don't wanna grow up I'm a HTToys'R'US kid!
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 12:10 PM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Ok. Local store just called and said they will have my HDTV OTA mod tomorrow. That only took an act of god! The question now... will it actually make it there Friday.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.123 ) at 11:45 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Curtis; Sad news indeed.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.123 ) at 11:44 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Wild Bill, Joe; I just remember reading something about possible buzzing from vibration in some can light installations. Not personnal experience. I was wondering if you knew a trick to prevent this, since I planned on using them too. The article just said something about proper insulation preventing this.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.123 ) at 11:41 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar, Well AVB beat me to it. OADE Bros. Just received word from Sony this morning that another shipment left for them today. Get in a pre-order now! Sorry I didn't get on sooner, snow priorities. They are also selling the TA-9000 pre/pro WITH the 2.01 upgrade installed for $1075. The upgrade isn't on their site, use the phone. 912-228-4480 912-228-0093 I didn't want to post it till I talked to them to make sure. They've sold 55 so far over the past couple weeks. 20 left on Monday to pre-orders.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 11:34 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
stock tip from the newbie trader :) LOL
Well, I heard Nokia just bought RAMP. RAMP is at $5 right now. Could start going up.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.237 ) at 11:31 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
I accidently taped a few minutes of one of CNBC's tech report shows. It was from 4 weeks ago. Some professional investor said the following "buying YHOO today at $70 is sure to make you wealthy quickly."
Take a look where it is now you dork.
Ron H ( 63.28.252.195 ) at 11:17 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Tony C: Don't hold back tell us how it really is!! LOL
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:03 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Too Late again
Scott Veirs: Bought at $1.00 sold at $10.00.
I don't think I'll ever match that again. No more BMWs.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:01 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs.
There's also a negative side....
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 11:01 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Too Late again
Tony C: You were able to buy the car outright from your stock profits?
Hmm, that was a nice bonus.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 10:59 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Too Late again
Ron H : I adjusted my buy for Best Buy to $19. I think the trading was halted on Musicland. I was able to buy my BMW on profits from Musicland before. I really blew it this time.
AVB ( 64.41.33.80 ) at 10:47 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Sony TA-E9000ES Upgrade Kit
Gar: Call oade, mine is on the way. $110 delivered.
Ron H ( 63.28.252.195 ) at 10:46 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
NASC stock
Scott Veirs: It is up to $1.28 so far today.
Ron H ( 63.28.252.195 ) at 10:37 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Too Late again
Tony C: So far BBY is down 5 11/16 and MLG is up 2 1/16. If you did not get your order in it may have been for the best.
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 10:28 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Laser Gun Protection
TonyC and Gar: The article in this site should address some of the questions you have about effective protection against laser guns.
http://www.laserbuster.com/report.html
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:26 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Kimble.org
check out this guys website
one rich man
http://www.kimble.org/
Best with high speed connection and sound (visited the Flash version)
Bobb ( 207.229.2.244 ) at 10:04 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Joe: re St. Clair Stereo
After the bridge take the Indian Road exit (I think this will be the second exit). take Indian road south (ie hang a left coming off the ramp) and keep going till you hit confederation street(4 or 5 interesections) hang a left the address is 1030. Where are you coming from?
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:49 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Too Late again
Best Buy is set to buy Musicland/Sam Goody and another Hi-Fi chain based in Seattle. Yesterday I put a buy order in for both Best Buy and Musicland stock but I don't think I'm going to get my price now that the news hit. Story of my life.
Chris L. ( 198.144.140.231 ) at 9:36 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar: "Debating pot"
Yeah...me too.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:34 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar: 
Hello officer...
............................................have a nice day officer, see you again tommarow.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:29 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Joe: Ok, Joe I dont think we should even ask why YOU, want to HANDCUFF BIG AL!
j/k
Gar ( 169.207.194.190 ) at 9:27 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Scott Veirs: hehehehehe now that's funny.... Days that end it Y!!!
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:24 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Scott "popcorn": You all must not live in the DC Metro area, our beltway I-495. Posted 55mph Traffic 70+mph If your going slower than 70, I hope your on the burm, or your gonna get people made. LOL
Unlike my self, I never speed (except on days that end in Y)
Gar ( 169.207.194.190 ) at 9:24 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Sony TA-E9000ES Upgrade Kit
Anyone know where I can buy one of these besides the E-bay auction? Anyone, anyone........ Buller, Buller......... Life are full of ism's, I just beleive in me.......
Gar ( 169.207.194.190 ) at 9:22 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Doh! Need to go back to sleep..... that be Debating pot........
Gar ( 169.207.194.190 ) at 9:21 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
opps, excuse me
Scott Veirs: Where is the HTOC forum? Well since peoples politcal view are so strong on here it makes for a political debate pot... Frankly no one is right or wrong, it is only our differences that knock heads.. Pretty Civil so far... But the longer you talk about it the uglyer it can get. Now back to HT......... Anyone know where to buy the Sony TA-E9000ES upgrade kit?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:19 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
BIG AL: HA!!! "If they got any stains on my carpet, I'm gonna be pissed !!"
Dude, thats funny as HELL!
Gar ( 169.207.194.190 ) at 9:14 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Our Next President
Wild Bill: Yeah I heard he will be doing Viagra Commercials for Phizer
next....
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:12 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
opps, excuse me
could someone point me to the home theater forum?
heheheh
Gar ( 169.207.194.190 ) at 9:12 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Radar Jammer
Tony C: That be the model with the built in detector also. Check this site out...... http://www.speedtrap.com
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:12 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Joe: If you're wiring today, remember that the X10 swithes need a hot, a neutral and of course the lead.
Oh, and you could buy a multi-switch and place it at your entrance. Each switch on the multi could have a different scene assigned.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.237 ) at 9:05 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Good morning from me and the chickens on the left coast.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:04 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Radar Jammer
Gar: I was wrong. I just looked at the other catalog and the Phantom is the step up from the Phazer. I got a good price on it from the Heartland catalog (with rebate). I'm happy
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:02 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Lights
Joe: If by hardware, you're talking X10 stuff, and you want to use your pronto, you only need the IR converter to change the IR signals from the Pronto into X10 commands. Then you needs these really bitchin' X10 switches. It's the Switchlinc, #2380, $89.95.
It's expensive, but way way cheaper than the Lutron systems.
They are easy to program and easy to set up in your Pronto.
HAS also has a cool screen for your Pronto that you can download from there site for free. It's also on the other remote sites.
I'm going to Detroit tomorrow. Wanna meet me there?
If you want to talk about it, send me an email with your number. We'll use my dime.
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.206 ) at 8:54 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Our Next President
Gar: yeah, haha.
My point was that it is the word of at LEAST 3 women against his word. At some point his word ceases to have validity.
At the point of sounding sappy I will convey my feelings on this subject. What is infidelity? To me, it is betrayal, pure and simple. If someone will betray (multiple times) a person that they've pledged to love, honor and cherish for the rest of their days, where do I fall on their list of priorities? They'll certainly betray me in a heartbeat. End of sappy manner.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 8:51 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Radar Jammer
Big Al & Gar: I did buy the Phantom. It's a knock off of the Phaser and $100 cheaper. Looks just like the Phazer. So, I'll take your word that it works. But I don't know if I want to keep the imitation.
As you Al...You had me rolling again this morning. I thought I might get a lecture like that Tell Mrs. Al that I will never speed on her watch.
But that section of I-80 between Batavia and DeKalb is just a perfect stretch.
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.206 ) at 8:50 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Can Lights
Joe: I'm not sure about the buzzing. I've never had it. Biggest Al brought it up.
Gar ( 169.207.194.190 ) at 8:47 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Our Next President
Wild Bill: How could it be her word when her mouth is full most of the time. hahahahahahahaha...................
Ron H ( 63.24.183.236 ) at 8:43 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
consoder=consider
Ron H ( 63.24.183.236 ) at 8:36 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Scott "popcorn": One thing to consoder is most the roads were designe dfor higher speeds than currently being allowed. Too many times speed limits are just a way for a city or town to increase their income.
Ron H ( 63.24.183.236 ) at 8:30 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
JBC: Expect another bad day on the market. Motorola and Compaq are releasing some bad news.
Joe ( 205.188.199.162 ) at 8:21 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
I have to go back to HD now. I will probabley have withdrawls when this project is over and I don't go everyother day.
Joe ( 205.188.199.162 ) at 8:19 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Tony- Robert
Robert I liked you layout for the recessed lighting. I am using a close set-up.
Did you and Tony ever decide what was needed for Pronto control. I need to hardwire today. Friday at the latest. I know how to wire lights, I am just unsure how to wire for remote control.
I would like to turn on the lights from the enterance. I would like to operate them from a remote, with my back to the enterance.
Tony, care to jump in on this. You coould post or send me your number and I will give you a call.
Joe ( 205.188.199.181 ) at 7:36 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Can Lights
Wild Bill: I would like to get into this conversation. I picked up the cans for the HT room the other day. I got 6 for the room and 2 small one for the front wall.
What is this buzzing you are talking about?
Joe ( 205.188.199.181 ) at 7:30 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
BIG AL: Maybe she would just handcuff you and beat you a little
Ron H ( 63.26.171.194 ) at 6:56 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar: Yes I am using the MC-1.
Ron H ( 63.26.171.194 ) at 6:55 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Good Morning all.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.154 ) at 4:55 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Can Lights
BIG AL: I've never had a problem with buzzing. I only have 2 in the room currently. The contractor put them in when the basement was finished. Should I be concerned about buzzing? I'm also considering some tastefully placed rope lighting.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.154 ) at 4:53 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Members page
SonicBit: Hey buddy. Unfortunely (in this case), neighborhood Super Bowl Party means the neighbors. We have a (boring, I think) group that gets together for progressive dinners and guess who was nominated for January.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.154 ) at 4:51 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Our Next President
Gar: Ummm...it wasn't exactly her word against his. It was her word, and her word, and her word...well...you get the drift.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.154 ) at 4:47 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
JBC: Good morning JBC, et. al.
JBC ( 206.47.244.58 ) at 4:44 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Morning folks...
Curtis ( 206.170.6.142 ) at 4:09 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Somebody stop me!
Gar: You nailed it on the head. Either car will do 155. Remove the limiter and who knows? Imagine this thing in the hands of a 19 year-old. I'm a responsible driver but these are built for Autobahns. The flow on I-280 that runs betw. SF and SJO can be 85 to 90mph most of the time. CHP doesn't even flintch at it because it actually feels like a safe speed for a well built 4-5 lane freeway.
I have had (knock wood) an amazing ability to talk my way out of speeding tix. The trick? Just fess up, especially on a fast bike. Put me in any 5 series Bimmer and I have a bad feeling my luck will dry up in a hurry. They feel like they're going 1/2 the speed they really are. It doesn't help matters that I might choose that special color named "Arrest Me Red"
Curtis ( 206.170.6.142 ) at 4:00 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
BIG AL: email coming your way, my friend. Sorry to say it's not good news.
Gar ( 169.207.194.59 ) at 3:05 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Somebody stop me!
Curtis: There you go Curtis you wanted a reason not to buy that nice shinny new BMW... Big Al summed it up, if you really wanted to test that 540 you would be breaking the law, unless you were on a race track....
I say buy it and blow em away!!!!!!!! hahahahahahaha And then you ask yourself the question why do you need that much HP if you can't really utilize it.
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.67.152 ) at 2:59 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
BIG AL: ahh... actually, part of the problem lies in the carmakers... They have been making cars with too plush a ride... too "safe" feeling a ride... people don't feel scared, so they drive faster... As for falling asleep at slower speeds... I've got plenty of driving experience, and even faster speeds get boring after a while... perhaps you're not getting enough sleep at night? No, really, speed limits are there for a reason (though I don't *always* agree with them)... As for me driving, I stay between the limit and +5. Limits I don't agree with are 4 lane roads that are 35, for example... or 25mph zones in the middle of nowhere.
Gar ( 169.207.194.59 ) at 2:42 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
BIG AL: If you could send me there number or website that would be great, would be interested in buying it. garcom@execpc.com
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.82 ) at 2:30 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
I also read a blurb somewhere about a new technology for digital cameras that allows capability of 13 - 15 megapixels. Ultra expensive right now, mainly for medical procedures, but will be available for consumers soon. They showed a picture from this camera that was blown up to about 4ft x 6ft (my guess), and it looked perfect!
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.82 ) at 2:24 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar; I know a reliable place selling it, but don't want to post it here until I know it's fact. I'll e-mail you tomorrow when I find out, and anyone else that wants to know. They told me $100.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.82 ) at 2:22 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar; Very true. They either don't know how to drive, or don't care how they drive. According to several studies, ignorance of the proper procedures, isn't as dangerous, as a bad attitude.
Gar ( 169.207.194.59 ) at 2:17 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Big Al: Did you see the Addy I listed for the Sony TA-E9000ES? I wonder when they are going to actually release this in the states? I called Sony and they had no clue it existed.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.82 ) at 2:17 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Time for beddybye! I have to get up early, and do some X-Mas shopping before work. I don't want to deal with the crowds after I get off. I sure do wish someone would e-mail me some info, so I could hit the bank. I won't mention any names (you know who you are), but if this person would cooperate, I could finish my X-Mas shopping. Well, at least for myself.
JK
Gar ( 169.207.194.59 ) at 2:15 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
BIG AL: Devices or not, I think there are more moronic drivers that don't now how to drive period, which causes many more problems then speeding. Hell most accidents are in major cities where the speed is less than 40mph,why do these happen, many reasons.... that are too long to list.
Source from this info is my Cousin the WI State Trooper.
Gar ( 169.207.194.59 ) at 2:11 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
BIG AL: Most people will lie if there asked the question are you screwing around on your wife. Grand jury or not.. That's what people do when they royally screw up...lie more(some).... But we as American typically focus over and over on the negatives, Morally I think he is a twit, but I think he has done something for the country to keep things in our economy positive. With a ton of help from Mr.Greenspan....
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.82 ) at 2:11 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
ScottPop; I don't think you want to side with me! I NEVER drive less than 5 mph over the speed limit! I think whoever decided on what was a safe speed for any stretch of road, must have been a 90 year old lady! If you can't drive safely, in a straight line, any faster than 65mph, then you don't belong on the road, or your car doesn't. This doesn't apply to semi's because they tear up the road at a given speed. No offence to you Scott. I'd love to obey the speed limit, but I'd fall asleep from boredom at the current ones. I just don't like using a detector.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.82 ) at 2:02 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar; I said they're illegal in my household. Meaning, my wife would shoot me if I got one!
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.82 ) at 2:00 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar; I never said Clinton was the only one! It's just that he's the one that lied about it in front of the grand jury, and he also proved that everything I said about him during his first campaign was true. Did you ever meet a guy, and immediately think, "If this guy was ever in my home,I wouldn't take my eyes off him for a second!" ?
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.67.152 ) at 1:59 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
BIG AL: I'm with you... I think it's kinda STUPID to have devices which are intended specifically to allow people to break the law... Now, before anyone gets all pissy, roads are public places for everyone to use... If you build your own road that isn't a public road, then you can drive as fast as you want on it... as for the public roads, adhere to the speed limits... they are there for a reason (and the reason isn't so you can go faster than they say!!!)
Gar ( 169.207.194.59 ) at 1:56 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
BIG AL: I drive about 1500-2500 miles a month and they have saved my ass more times then not. Keeps me plenty alert, worse thing you can say to a S.T. is I didn't know I was speeding......... hahahahaha
Gar ( 169.207.194.59 ) at 1:55 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
BIG AL: Whys that? Because your in IL? There good to use here in WI.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.82 ) at 1:54 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar; I never trust the things. I got pulled over more times with a detector (pre-marraige), than without.
Gar ( 169.207.194.59 ) at 1:54 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
BIG AL:..... I bet George Washington/etc..... Broke that law many times over with the many slaves he had. The media and laws have changed many things since then. Also, I wonder if there is a Law that says no sex in the Whitehouse(Oval Office)? That must mean every First Lady and President are celibate(sp)? hahahahahaha I bet the office has been cleaned over and over, I mean come on Clinton got caught, thats about it. I bet there has been many unreported sexual events in that place over the last couple of decades.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.82 ) at 1:52 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar; I can't use them. They are illegal in my household.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.82 ) at 1:50 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Wild Bill; How do you keep the can lights from buzzing? Oh, and the Clinton quote....that's like Pee Wee Herman saying celebrities are judged by how they act in public. It's experience talking!
Gar ( 169.207.194.59 ) at 1:45 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Big Al: there is a device that works good on Radar guns called a Phaser, friend has one and it does work.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.82 ) at 1:44 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Gar; Since the oval office is a public office, owned by the people, I believe it is illegal to have sex there. I mean technically he's in OUR house. If they got any stains on my carpet, I'm gonna be pissed !! I'll bet the first thing George does in office is fumigate the place. Hmmmmm....I wonder if they have to give a security deposit when they move in?
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.82 ) at 1:39 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
TonyC; Let me get this straight...you want me to ask a state trooper if an item will prevent you from being caught when you break the law??!! 
Especially a state trooper that told her husband (me) that if I ever got caught breaking the law, not to even think of asking her for help. I shudder at the thought of the lecture I'd get for even THINKING of asking her that one!
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.67.152 ) at 1:22 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
New User Preferences Shell
Oh... note that there is no CGI back-end to that yet... so don't bother trying to submit information
Gar ( 169.207.194.59 ) at 1:21 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
9000ES info
Here is some good info on new upgrade:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1201088911
Hope this helps.......
Scott "popcorn" ( 38.27.67.152 ) at 1:20 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
New User Preferences Shell
Ok, I have the new User Preferences layout done... What I plan to do is store your preferences on the server instead of in cookies... all that will be stored in cookies is your login name (and your encrypted password if you choose to do so)... It will work the same way that it does now from a user viewpoint, but a few minor differences will be noticed: Your preferences will be seen no matter what computer you use, including your last time visit (you can read only the post since you last visited even if it's not on the same computer), as long as the computer you're coming from has your login in a cookie. Also, it will allow me to include a few small icons on each post (once I get the forum re-write... for now it will just be in the DVD trader section... coming soon!) for a link to your member page, your web site, and/or your e-mail address. Have a look at the new shell here and if you have any comments/suggestions, voice them over on the adninistration forum. Thanks!
Gar ( 169.207.194.59 ) at 1:06 AM EST Thursday, December 7, 2000
Sony TA-9000ES Owners
Some guy on Audioreview is selling the upgrade kit? Whatever that is... For around $110..00 Looks like extra remote and a CD Rom for there new version of software. The Ad is under Amplifiers on the Audioreview section, too long to list the web addy.
SonicBit ( 4.3.227.78 ) at 11:50 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Members page
Wild Bill: Neighborhood Superbowl party?!?!? Why is this the first I'VE heard about it.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.164 ) at 11:31 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Somebody stop me!
Tony C: Yeah my son said the same thing last night when we watched 60 seconds. "You NEED that car dad, my friends would die of jealousy when you pick me up at school"
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:25 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Somebody stop me!
Curtis: I can't believe it.
I come upstairs from watching Gone In 60 Seconds, and you're talking about the car I was watching most.
My son and I are watching the movie and he says, "Hey Dad, that car looks like yours."
No, that's the 540, way more horse power. Those things are FAST! and $5K more than I could afford.
Then here you are talking about it.
Well, my son would be impressed. If the deal is there, you'll regret it if you don't.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.164 ) at 11:21 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
JBC: The S4 is sweet. Scroll back a few days and you'll see that my ex just got an A6 with the same engine (I think). Sucker is very quick and beautiful fit/ finish.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.164 ) at 11:20 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Somebody stop me!
Some help you guys are talking me out of this! I may decide to wait for plan B: though a friend who's a head techie at BMW USA HQ I can pickup a new M5 for $20K below MSRP. This thing is nothing less than a street legal race car, hand built by fine German craftsman even. Stay tuned.
Gar ( 169.207.194.89 ) at 10:33 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
JBC: Now you have me Drooling......... Time for some HT gear to be put on hold.....
JBC ( 206.47.244.58 ) at 10:31 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Gar: An S4 is the A4 body with the 6 cylinder twin-turbo engine. This is the "stock S4". There is also an Audi approved upgrade packsge that add another 100 HP. When I spoke to the dealer and asked how fast the stock version was he said, and I quote, "there are going to be a number of pissed Porsche 911 owners who discover that they will barely be able to outrun the S4. Add the extra HP and they are toast".
Also, the A4 body is going to change in the next year or so. I will wait for the new one.
Gar ( 169.207.194.89 ) at 10:31 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Ron H: What are you using for a Pre/Pro? Lex?
Gar ( 169.207.194.89 ) at 10:28 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
S4
JBC: Haven't seen or heard of this puppy yet.......
Gar ( 169.207.194.89 ) at 10:26 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Our Next President
Ron H: Point well taken, but I wasn't there nither was anyone else, it was her word against his etc... If someone actually seen them screwing, then I would tend to beleive it more. This goes for anyone else, CEO or whoever........ But this is a whole nother political debate, that I do not want to get into here... In this country I would say Yes to that statement, but in other countries it is common practice, ask the French!
JBC ( 206.47.244.58 ) at 10:22 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Gar: I havean A4 and it is a hell of ride. I will be moving up to the S4 pending the house purchase!!
JBC ( 206.47.244.58 ) at 10:19 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Curtis: Go for it. Cars are lkike HT and nikes ---> just do it. The only balancing act is your preference between your hobbies. More $$$ on one means less $$$ on the others.
Ron H ( 63.46.40.177 ) at 10:19 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Our Next President
Gar: Most CEO's would have been fired if what went on in the Whitehouse went on in their office.
Gar ( 169.207.194.89 ) at 10:17 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Somebody stop me!
Curtis: Somebody stop me!!!!!!!! hehehehhe Why? Your a single guy, I would buy that one in a heart beat..... I have driven a M5 several times and would love one. Once I get some of my Credit card Debit payed off from when I was younger, I am there. Haven't been in a 540 yet, but I bet it would be a fun ride. Also like the new Volvo and the new Audio A6 or even a A4.
Gar ( 169.207.194.89 ) at 10:13 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
MikeD
MikeD: E-mailed you back on the Sim Gear.. Don't have it anymore, A guy bought it right way for my asking price. Thanks for the info on EAD, checking into it right now, at that price I might go back to one Amp for my
HT system and sell off the others. Anyone ever hear the EAD 5 channel Amp? How is this unit and will it have enough juice?? Thanks
Curtis ( 206.170.6.164 ) at 10:12 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Somebody stop me!
Kieran: 3K miles, barely broken in. Being brought up in the midwest (read: we don't talk about big purchases) I would rather not devulge the price - low blue book, but still a lot of $$. Silver with black leather, xenon headlights, sport package, 6 disc CD changer with major subwoofer upgrade, 8 airbags, custom 18" wheels w/ Mich. Pilots.
I could lose my license in no time flat on I280! To be honest this thing can outrun a Z Corvette and may well be more power than I want because I always schedule too many things and run late. I would likely be perfectly happy with a 5 speed 528i or a new 530i. Problem is that I have driven a friends 540 many times (including trips to LA in 5 hours) and that engine is addictive, so I'll know what I'm missing. I take good care of my cars and drive them into 6 figures. Even if I were to fall onto hard times this car would hold its value well unless gas hits $4 @ gallon.
Gar ( 169.207.194.89 ) at 10:06 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Our Next President
Wild Bill:If that be the case then I think every company should investigate there CEO and fire them based on moral growns. I believe in morality but if it is behind closed doors and legal then let it be. And either candidate might be a step up in morality, but two steps back in the
intelligence area.
Cytotech ( 38.37.100.181 ) at 10:00 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Hey, check it out...
BC: Thanks for the info!
Wild Bill ( 206.214.150.182 ) at 9:58 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Our Next President
Gar: haha! Well, that's where we differ. I do want a President with morals. They tend to go hand in hand with ethics. Either candidate is a step up IMHO over what we have now when it comes to those two attributes.
Gar ( 169.207.194.89 ) at 9:45 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Our Next President
Wild Bill: I would have spit up too, but frankly I could care less if the President was banging the Prince of Wales, as long as he keeps the economy good and us out of a War. Unless someone deserves a thrashing.. of course
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 9:41 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Somebody stop me!
Curtis: How many miles, and how much, and why do you want to/need to be stopped? I thought you were planning on buying a new car anyway.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.164 ) at 9:39 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Somebody stop me!
I am >>>this close<<< to buying a 2000 BMW 540i 6 speed with all the goodies at a killer price. The seller needs more than 300HP and is buying the 400HP M5.
I'm reminded that this is one of the things wives are really good at. Talk me out of it please - no DON'T - ok, do.
Wild Bill ( 207.220.145.133 ) at 8:38 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
EAD amplifiers
MikeD: Wow! Great tip. Unfortunately the timing is wrong (X-Mas season) or I'd jump all over one of those EAD amps.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.164 ) at 8:27 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
We're rich & famous! The Mother of all subs
Ron H: You beat me to it. This is supposed to be nothing comparred to the new "house" he's building up the road disguised as a medevil Japaneese castle. Should put Bill Gate's place to shame - Ellison's exact goal, I'm sure.
Joe ( 205.188.192.23 ) at 8:16 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Oops
Joe ( 205.188.192.23 ) at 8:16 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
We're rich & famous! The Mother of all subs
Ron H:
Curtis ( 206.170.6.164 ) at 8:10 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
A sub to put AVB to shame
for those not reading the article, this about Larry Ellison's subwoofer.
"...Ellison doesn’t just listen to music or movie soundtracks in his home theater; when a ‘‘Jurassic Park’’ dinosaur roars, Ellison wants to feel like he’s the one being stomped. But where could Green conceal the 3,000-cubic-foot subwoofer that produces that movie-theater-quality sound? ‘‘It could be the world’s largest subwoofer,’’ marvels Green, who solved the problem by housing it in a former swimming pool beneath the home theater room. To work on the subwoofer, Green had to go through a hatch, submarine-style, then descend a ladder"
Joe ( 152.163.205.67 ) at 7:41 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Ron H: Come on guys 18 year olds, We don't want our Senior members having a heart attack
Joe ( 152.163.205.67 ) at 7:38 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Sarnia
Bobb: Could you give me directions after I cross the bridge.
Ron H ( 63.26.184.228 ) at 7:35 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
We're rich & famous! The Mother of all subs
Curtis: This is unbelievable:Ellison doesn’t just listen to music or movie soundtracks in his home theater; when a ‘‘Jurassic Park’’ dinosaur roars, Ellison wants to feel like he’s the one being stomped. But where could Green conceal the 3,000-cubic-foot subwoofer that produces that movie-theater-quality sound? ‘‘It could be the world’s largest subwoofer,’’ marvels Green, who solved the problem by housing it in a former swimming pool beneath the home theater room. To work on the subwoofer, Green had to go through a hatch, submarine-style, then descend a ladder.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.164 ) at 7:21 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
We're rich & famous!
Check out this article on the HT's/ toys in their homes.
http://www.svmagazine.com/2000/week50/features/Story01.html
Ron H ( 63.26.184.228 ) at 7:04 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
NASC stock
Scott Veirs: It went up 33% today.
Ron H ( 63.26.184.228 ) at 6:56 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Our Next President
Wild Bill: Unbelievable.
Ron H ( 63.36.106.32 ) at 6:53 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Curtis: Would either matter? A 18 year old is of age and a 18 year old scotch is aged. I will suprise you. I do not think you would object to either. LOL
MikeD ( 24.112.158.233 ) at 6:53 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Gar
Gar,
Saw your pictures, Do you still have that Moon amp for sale, could you e-mail me the details at mikedit@hotmail.com. Thanks
MikeD ( 24.112.158.233 ) at 6:51 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
EAD amplifiers
That should be bridgeable, unless someone wants to marry the thing, then I guess brideable is fine!
MikeD ( 24.112.158.233 ) at 6:45 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
EAD amplifiers
That should be bridgeable, unless someone wants to marry the thing, then I guess brideable is fine!
MikeD ( 24.112.158.233 ) at 6:44 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
EAD amplifiers
If anyone is interest go to www.eadcorp.com, the PM500 is on sale for $795, that is more than 50 percent off of a pretty decent 5x100 amp, believe it is brideable too.
Wild Bill ( 207.220.145.133 ) at 6:21 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Our Next President
I just heard something that nearly made me fall off of my chair. Bill Clinton was being interviewed and he said that the success of the next President will depend on how he behaves when he takes office. It's a good thing I wasn't taking a drink at the time. I would have spit it all over my computer. I wonder what type of behaviour he wants to see. LOL!!
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 5:24 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Curtis, I'm confused...
Curtis: And, one from me too... they'll cross digital paths, as I haven't received yours yet.
Curtis ( 206.170.6.124 ) at 5:20 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Curtis, I'm confused...
Kieran: email (from today even) coming your way
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 5:14 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Curtis, I'm confused...
Curtis I just got an email from you, dated today, but it appears that you wrote it in response to my phone call on Saturday. Did you send it again today, or did it just take that long to get to me?
I'm planing on stopping by this Saturday afternoon to pick up the Dell, if that's okay. Let me know.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 4:57 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Fireplace
Gar: Well then you're one of the lucky ones.
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 4:35 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
my best Homer impersonation
Mmmm Cubans...
(Cigars that is)
Curtis ( 206.170.7.170 ) at 4:26 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Ron H : YES!! Wait a minute, you're not talking about women are you?
Ron H ( 63.31.40.212 ) at 4:21 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Curtis:I have some 18 year and a few Cubans left. It would be great to get together.
Wild Bill ( 206.217.144.5 ) at 4:03 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Members page
Joe: www.valspar.com . Be forewarned, the website is primitive and it sucks. No color displays or ANY displays at all.
Gar ( 169.207.193.13 ) at 4:02 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Argh!
Gar ( 169.207.193.13 ) at 4:01 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
SONY FP
Scott Veirs: Lets see the cables where the biggest pain in the ass to run. One for Progressive scan outputs, well actually that be 3 cables for that. Also one for S-Video and one for Component Video.
Gar ( 169.207.193.13 ) at 4:01 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
SONY FP
Scott Veirs: Lets see the cables where the biggest pain in the ass to run. One for Progressive can outputs, well actually that be 3 cables for that. Also one for S-Video and one for Component Video.
Bobb ( 207.229.2.246 ) at 4:01 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Sarnia
Joe: Hey Joe, I do live in Sarnia. Just curious, how did you know? The only Paradigm dealer here is St. Clair Stereo. They are on Confederation Rd south end of town (in a strip mall). I haven't been there for a month or two, but I doubt they are pulling out of town. Have you heard otherwise?
Wild Bill ( 206.217.144.5 ) at 3:59 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Members page
Joe: Valspar's American Tradition line of points. Deep Cavern is a *deep* gray. I got it at Lowe's.
Gar ( 169.207.193.13 ) at 3:59 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Fireplace
Tony C: Tony guess what, oddly enough that wall where you see the my TV/Music system upstairs is one solid wall, and no fireplace. The Fireplace is in the back corner of room, where it should be...
Gar ( 169.207.193.13 ) at 3:56 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Gone in 60 Seconds
Curtis: Curtis, I know what you mean....... Don't forget I am not that young.... Sadly.... hahahahaha
Gar ( 169.207.193.13 ) at 3:54 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Members page
Wild Bill: That be my Wifes doing, I don't like the color combo too much, but It can always be changed. It matches our furniture in the room and wood. The Walls are Tan with white trim etc................
Joe ( 205.188.198.34 ) at 3:44 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
I was thinking about putting a deep coat of purple on for base. Then a mixture of a brugandry and Purple for the walls. I still don't know about the cieling.
Joe ( 205.188.198.34 ) at 3:42 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Members page
Wild Bill: Who makes the paint. I would like to see this. IS it on there web page?
Joe ( 205.188.198.34 ) at 3:41 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Well I hve spent most of the day painting. I now have to go get some insulation. I was trying to hold off to blow the cielings, but with the HT room open it's cold. I will but some batts in the cieling and that will help hold the heat until I can finish the room.
The temputure from the bedroom/ bath to the HT room must be 25 degrees or more.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.170 ) at 3:37 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Ron H : I may need to travel to Houston in the next few weeks on biz. Still got that good scotch and cigar collection w/ my name on em?
Wild Bill ( 206.217.144.5 ) at 3:32 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Members page
Gar: Nice install. Is that the final color for the ceiling and walls or is painting next? I recently purchased the paint for my HT room. The ceiling and front wall will be "Deep Cavern" and the side walls will be "Lava Stone". Since the wife calls the HT my "cave", Deep Cavern is an especially appropriately named color. I'm goin to add some can lights and sconces to brighten the room a bit when the projector is off. It will be nice when the new wall is built and it is really a completely dedicated HT room. I'm hosting a neighborhood Super Bowl party so I'm on a deadline.
Joe ( 205.188.198.34 ) at 3:30 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Gar
I was looking at your pictures. I see you projector room has winscott on the walls. Is that tounge and groove planks? I assume the top half is drywall. Is the room really bright?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 3:29 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
lol
Ron H :
1> Open the program
2> Select "new user" in the logon list
3> click Login (when you get to the page, create a user ID)
4> After you successfully sign up, log off of AIM, sign back on as you, buy typing your new screen name in the "login as" box"
5> click the icon on the lower left of the buddy list (will show up after logged on)
6> type "sdveirs" w/o the " in the line at the top, then send a message by typing in the box below.
7> or email me (sdveirs@sysnetix.com) your screen name, and I will IM you when you are online.
8> get iritated and delete the software
hehe
Ron H ( 63.24.14.43 ) at 3:24 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
lol
Scott Veirs: How do I make this thing work. I am on line at this time. It says you do not have a account.
Joe ( 205.188.198.34 ) at 3:21 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Bobb: Hey Bobb don't you live in Sarnia? What is that Paradigm dealer that is on the way out of town. I was there a few years back. It seems like it was in a little strip mall on the left. I also recall going by some school.
Ron H ( 63.24.14.43 ) at 3:18 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
JBC: I got the mail. Thanks.
JBC ( 207.164.221.55 ) at 3:13 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Gar: Nice installation on the 10-HT. I am one of those type A personality neat freaks (which Tony C can attest to as he has been in my home0 and I really like your installation.
JBC ( 207.164.221.55 ) at 3:09 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Ron H: NASDAQ is back to its old tricks; IBM -8.5, MSFT - 3 5/16; Oracle - 1.75. Also, you have e-mail...
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 3:08 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
just found "forum help"
eww need a flossing
lol funny
JBC ( 207.164.221.55 ) at 3:04 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Good afternoon all...
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 3:03 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
lol
IM (instant message) me. sdveirs
Ron H ( 63.24.14.43 ) at 3:02 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
RON
Scott Veirs: I do now.
Ron H ( 63.24.14.43 ) at 2:50 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
AIM= Instant messenger??
Ron H ( 63.24.14.43 ) at 2:45 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
RON
Scott Veirs: ?????
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 1:58 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
RON
do you have AIM?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 1:58 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
NASC stock
Ron H ::I have almost doubled my investment.
dammit !
Curtis ( 206.170.7.170 ) at 1:31 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
NASC stock
Ron H : What's amazing is that a $0.54 price increase represents a 66% bump in one day.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.170 ) at 1:29 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Ron H : Thanks. The more HD hardware sold out there the better chances of tons of programming for all of us. It was a win-win. My dealer gave the guys good prices and told me that the next major purchase I want will be at his cost as a thank you. How tempted am I to look into his Vidikron FP's?
Ron H ( 63.31.40.242 ) at 1:23 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
NASC stock
Scott Veirs: At one point it was at $1.40 today.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.242 ) at 1:19 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Curtis: Good job on the converts.!!!!
Ron H ( 63.31.40.242 ) at 1:18 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
NASC stock
Scott Veirs: I have almost doubled my investment.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:48 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Kieran: anytime. I do alot of graphics work since I'm a web developer on the side (with my own company sitting stagnent(sp)) While I work F/T as a network engineer. lol
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:47 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Curtis: Wait until SuperBowl. I am trying to talk my friend at Myer Emco into having a superbowl party at their store. They have a 100"+ FP HDTV on display in their main show room. The store has a front entrance, then a dark hall to the back where they have all the Tv's and counter.
That place can hold about 50 people easily for that one TV alone. then they have another 65" in another room, another 65" in yet another room, and a 55" in one more room, with a what looks like a 85" drop screen FP in one last room. LOL could you imagine "closing for the day" and having a party with cover charge (for refreshments of course)
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 12:45 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Scott Thanks, "imaging" worked.
Curtis ( 206.171.33.38 ) at 12:39 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
JohnO: The CBS Thanksgiving NFL game is directly responsible for 3 (count 'em) of my neighbors ordering Toshiba 65H80 16:9 HD displays with DTC100's. All of their wives are super pissed at me. Too bad ladies!
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:37 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
NASC stock
well it went from .46 cents (that I wanted to buy at) on thursday to $1.06 so far today.
damn, damn, damn, damn
Curtis ( 206.171.33.38 ) at 12:34 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Darian: Get used to Christmas crap reruns through the 25th. November sweeps are over.
Curtis ( 206.171.33.38 ) at 12:27 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Gone in 60 Seconds
Gar: The difference between your and my GT500 youth stories is that they were brand new when I was 13! The dealer 2 blocks from my house got 10 of them + 10 GT350's on the same day. My best friend & I jumped the fence at night to droll all over them. The owner caught us and of course we thought we were going to jail. He was so cool that he took us for a spin in one. There were also a couple of new Cobra's in the lot.
Curtis ( 206.171.33.38 ) at 12:23 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Stock
Ron H: Wanna know the biggest stomach churning gambling experience? I have participated in 4 freinds & family IPO's, where I get shares at the original IPO price. Then I sit in front of a live ticker with my broker on the phone changing gears between joy and sorrow within seconds.
Greed is not one of humanity's pluses. The minute these stocks opened I had already at least doubled my money. I should have just been happy with that and flipped the stock (I hate that term) ,,, but NOOO - maybe it'll go up 3x,4x etc. More often than not it went down. A few months later they were all much higher. I'm too old for this stuff! My 22 year-old son works at the Pacific Exchange as a market maker. You can tell in a minute how the market went on a particular day just by looking at his face. He stopped college for the big bucks. Last week he decided to go back to school full time and get a sane job. That's my boy.
Ron H ( 63.24.14.24 ) at 12:12 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Contest
Eric: Thanks for the info.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:07 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
graphics editor
Kieran: to what other formats. There is another program in windows called "Imaging" under Accessories. Just a couple above "Paint" by default. Depends what Win O/S your using.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 12:01 PM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
graphics editor
anybody know of a decent, free graphics editor that I could download quick?
I need to convert a .bmp to other formats, quickly.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 11:55 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
cai: Its not illegal unless you get caught (I have never owned one, but if I bought a radar detector or any of those tpes of gadgets, i would be sure to buy the built in kind. The kind that mounts back behind your grill and mounts a little or couple lights in your dash so it isnt so obvious.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:05 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
cai: Well if it acutally works, the jamming that is, then I'll go with it. It also is a detector and should give me ample warning as well.
This one is normally advertised for $299.99. I saw it for $199 (with rebate) and ordered it. You see this one (Phaser?) advertised in every gadget magazine. It's legal in Illinois. But in Illinois, the cop does not have to show you his/her radar, and the judge takes the cops word over yours.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 11:01 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Bet nobody has heard this line...
I HATE MY JOB -
I am so sick of cosulting, I get put on the worst contracts. I was 2 of the worst contracts I have ever been on at Cable and Wireless, then I go to a new consulting company and they stick me at NAS (yes thats NASC) and that contract is a joke, they canned all contractors (no money) and my company sends me to C&W again, this is the 3rd contract here and its the worst ever!
I just want to climb into a little hole in the wall company and work for them as a network admin and take a 50% paycut.
gezz - I have had it. (sorry needed to vent)
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 11:00 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
nice pics
Gar: Nice pics. I see three systems. The main, the bedroom, and the other...is it placed in front of fireplace?
Whenever I look at homes, new or old, I always look for the best HT set up in the house. Why do architects insist on placing a fireplace right in the middle of the only usable wall? Do they go home at night and watch a fire every day? Have they never heard of Corners? It just kills me.
Eric ( 128.169.190.65 ) at 10:55 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Contest
I was surfing the URL directory over at htguide.com, and found this site.
Anyway, you guys heard about the contests they are running over at htguide.com? Giving away Video Essentials, X10 Active Home, and 2 or 3 DVDs. Since I already have most this stuff, just telling others about the contest. Pretty cool prizes.
Eric
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 10:53 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Arkansas
Scott Veirs: You're right....strange question.
cai ( 205.254.147.21 ) at 10:52 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Tony C: I did some research on laser radar jammers some time ago. There are a few companies that put out a working product -NOT THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN SET THAT IS ADVERTISED IN USA-TODAY. The problem you will have with jamming a laser signal is that the officer will wonder why when he aimed the laser at your car he got garbage back. If he is smart, big if, he will stop you and find out that you have a jammer. You may or may not be in big trouble after that. For the regular K band type signals, the best weapon is a good detector that will let you know far in advance where the smokies are. Some will sniff them half a mile away, on flat terrain, even when they are in stand-by mode. These things are illegal in Virginia, so I can't use them. However, the Valentine model detects everything and is rated as the best. It will set you back about $450.00.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:36 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Arkansas
Strange question, but....
Is there anyone here from Arkansas, specifically Little Rock?
JohnO ( 140.183.114.30 ) at 10:30 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Whats the diff?
Scott Veirs: You are right HDTV is better (more resolution). The reason I broght up DTV is that the DTC100 does both, and I was having trouble with the DTV side.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:26 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Whats the diff?
Is DTV and HDTV the same thing? I thought HDTV was diff, (better)
how?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 10:24 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Darian: lol yeah, Mac is my fav too. Without her, I dont know if i would watch. Shes not the "hot type" shes more of a "really cute type" but I dig her
Due respect to "Harm" he does alot for the show too.
BC ( 166.35.145.38 ) at 10:17 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Hey, check it out...
Cytotech: check www.haveinc.com for canare.
JohnO ( 140.183.114.30 ) at 10:13 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Darian: I love my Hi Def! Since the sweet spot on my projector is right around 540P/600p, the DTC100 is squeezing the max out of my system! Better than a line doubled anamorphic DVD! My wife gets dizzy from the size and clarity of the picture, it's too real for her. The Thanksgiving football game was a thing of beauty. Sveral people have said that if HDTV is going to take off it will be because of sports. I have to agree. Oh, the strange problem I was having with intermittently losing lock on some transponders on DTV appears to have been the multiswitch, I replaced it and all has been fine since.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:56 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Ok JohnO: Tell me how much you love your HI-Def!
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:54 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Scott: You bet! USA was responable for my interest in JAG. I saw the Original Pilot ON NBC when it first came out. I was less than impressed and annoyed that they took so much stock film right out of Top Gun. I didn't watch it again till I discovered it on USA about a year ago. Then I saw Mac! I was hooked. A Few Good Men is one of my altime favorite movies. I usually like movies that are based around the law or court. However I couldn't watch Ally for more than a few minutes.
I have pretty much always been a fan of Bellisario (sp).
JohnO ( 140.183.114.30 ) at 9:52 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Tony C: I also watched all three nights. My wife preffered this version, I thought it was a tossup. I liked the plot and writing of this new one better, they got to more of the story without that terrible voice-over. But the first Dune had better visuals and better actors.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:45 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Darian: Ment to post, did you know it is on every night (repeats) on USA at 7pm?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:44 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
JAG
Darian: Love the show.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:36 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
WildBill: Only if you can get that Cheerleader, I have been drooling over for the last 4 years of high school, to say hello to me.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:34 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
If I could get my DAMNED HD OTA 8VSB module that would be a step in the right direction. Yesterday was Dec. 5 and they dropped JAG to run a Rudolph. Man was I pissed. I can only tollerate so much Christmas. It sure as crap doesn't need to start this early. Especially if it gets in the way of my fav hidef SHOW!
Wild Bill ( 206.216.87.75 ) at 9:31 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
ooops
Darian: I have some unfinished homework. Would you mind finishing it for me? LOL!!
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:28 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
recording tv shows/movies
Darian: Wont it be nice when some day we will be able to record cable/satalite/hd television onto dvd-roms like a VCR today?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 9:26 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
ooops
Darian: Its ok, I thought maybe you where having a bad day.
I appologize for the bluntness of the question "How much?" I should have reworded that myself. I kinda meant to say, Do you know of the top of your head how much? but its cool.
We all make mistakes, and I am not left out of that catagory
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:23 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Bobb: DIY Interconnects for not much money!
Go to Home Depot and Buy
50 feet of Coax RG-6 (.38 per foot)
6 Twist on F connectors ($3 at most)
6 F to RCA plugs ($12)
Cut the RG-6 into 3 equal lenths. Use a mat knife or wire stripper to strip back the coax. Twist on the F-Connectors. Then screw the f to RCA connectors into the F.
All done and not even $40
Video Phile quality... NO. But it will get you component.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:19 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Chris L and Derb:
I watched all three nights of Dune.
The first part played pretty close to the David Lynch movie but I noticed more info regarding the Emporer's daughter. Later you learn why. That story line was not in the first movie. I liked the "look" of the Lynch movie better. Sting as Fade, etc. I have that movie on LD and DVD. I may not buy this version.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 9:16 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Hey, BIG AL, Ask Mrs. Al if those radar jammers work. I know that no detector works if your the only guy on the road and you get zapped less than 100 feet away, but wondering if the jamming thing works.
I want to know if it's worth the money.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:14 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
DUNE
I taped all 3 nights of it. 3 SP VHS tapes and I have the day off! Will settel in for a bit and watch this.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 9:13 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
ooops
Sorry Scott: You have to understand something. I answer about 50 to 70 sales based emails in a day. There is stuff I have, stuff I can get, and dealers I can point you to. I don't know the prices of everything in these groups. The stuff I am responsable for I answer a lot of email on for not much bussiness. In the case of a $100 or so remote, there is not a lot I can do for you. However if you knew the MSRP I might be able to get Pro or another store to help you out with the price. Doing this as a minor favor thing. Like you tell me... I want this remote, can you hook me up. As long as I don't really have to go out of my way I am happy to help.
Yesterday I spent close to 4 hours on the phone dealing with dealers manufactures and customer service morons! I had been on hold for over an hour of my day.
Most of the email inquires sound just like your message. HOW MUCH... DUHHH. These people are just kiciking tires. If I know the info I will pass it on. IF I don't I am not real likely to spend time hunting.
Sorry if you were offended. It was kind of ment as a joke. You know... I am not the class nerd that you will pretend to like if I do your homework.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 8:59 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
SONY FP
Gar: Good lord thats alot of cables to come out of the ceiling. Is that normal? Will I have to run that many when I get mine (in 20 years LOL)?
Hell, they should be wireless in 20 years
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 8:50 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
STOCKS
Ron H: grrr - I didnt
Ron H ( 63.24.14.58 ) at 8:50 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Members page
Gar: Looking good.
Ron H ( 63.24.14.58 ) at 8:49 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Good Morning all.
Ron H ( 63.24.14.58 ) at 8:48 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Bobb: Unless you are making your own $100 for 12 feet is about the going price for a quality cable.
For inexpensive but good quality DVD players I would check the Toshiba and Pioneer line.
Bobb ( 207.229.2.246 ) at 6:59 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Hi guys, long time no speak. I've been getting into another expensive hobby lately: woodworking. Anyway, I need to make a few minor adjustments to my system. First I have a toshiba dvd player that has a glitch (at least with my sony DD processor). So I'ld like some suggestions on decent entry level dvd. Second, I still haven't purchased component video cables to connect the dvd to my 61" toshiba set (non hdtv ready). I need about 12' of cable. Can anyone point me to some? I've only seen Monster at a price of $100 or more. Can anyone suggest some cables for less than this and again, where can I get the best deal?
Thanks guys!
Wild Bill ( 206.217.134.253 ) at 5:01 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Ron H: You and I agree on the Greenspan thing. IMHO, he's no rocket scientist. No person can be attributed with the boom economy we've had for the past few years. Instead, it's a *thing*, the very thing we communicate on that's responsible. The Internet has done more for our current economy than any person or policies that were enacted. And we have Al Gore to thank for the Internet.
Gar ( 169.207.193.71 ) at 2:00 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Members page
Pop just posted my Pics on the members page, have a couple more, but that's my systems as we speak, don't plan on changing anything for awhile. Although I wouldn't mind a pair of the new Joesph Audio RM-25si
Thanks Pop.......
Gar ( 169.207.193.71 ) at 1:57 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Gone in 60 Seconds
Curtis: Cool I will have to pick that movie up. I too wanted a Shelby Cobra 500GT Mustang, when I was young. And got one just out of high school but sold it when I went to college.... Big mistake, I keep on reminding my parents who talked me into selling it, on how much it would be worth now....... Doh!!!!!
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.196 ) at 1:43 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Odds and ends
Kieran: I heard they opened up some of Steve's. Live oak is also pretty fun. They would never allow such a trail in the south Bay Area (they have strict slope and width guidelines). I still think that the singletrack bypass around the upper part of South Burma spoiled the challenge of that trail, as much as I like singletrack. Someday I hope to make it back out there (Laurie's cousin lives in SR).
Ron H ( 63.26.163.194 ) at 1:18 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Stock
Curtis: Well it is time to go to bed. My regular bad typing has just gone to a level I have no name for. Good night all.
Ron H ( 63.26.163.194 ) at 1:10 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Stock
Curtis:I hear bya. Itn just is nice to se a little movement in the right direction for a change. I tried the day trading bit and discovered I was not as smart as I thought I was. It was as close to understanding what a person is addicted to gambling feels as I care to be. Rushes sick stomach with tikmes of elation but always thinking the next big score is just around the corner. I would hate to admit how much time I spent during the work day for those few months.
Other than a ocassional sale and purchase here and there I am in it for the long term so most of the highs and valleys even out. A nice 8 to 10% growth is my long term wish.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.160 ) at 1:02 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Gone in 60 Seconds
... my review follows.
This is the perfect movie for a 13 year-old boy. How do I know this? I just watched it this evening with my 13 year-old son. Lots of fast cars, cute chicks but no real nudity. Macho-macho men doing naughty things and never getting caught by the law. Tons of surround and LFE stuff flying all over the room.
I related to it because (this shouldn't spoil it hopefully) the object of Cage's desire was the same as as when I was 13. A Shelby 500GT Mustang, though they got the color wrong.
Worth $14 at Fry's at least.
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.10 ) at 12:58 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
anybody in the mood for a sick laugh, go to www.stickdeath.com "non-lethal" made me fall off my chair!
Curtis ( 206.170.7.160 ) at 12:56 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Velo sub remotes
At first I thought why the hell do I need a sub remote? The answer was easy. Program material is all over the map these days. Ads can be way overdone, probably for the ad agency screening to the client. I use mine all the time on my 18".
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.10 ) at 12:56 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
TonyC; Thanks for the laugh, right back at ya!
BIG AL ( 204.248.58.10 ) at 12:55 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
RonH; One of my HT mags had an article about a charity that donates HT equipment to hospitals that care for children with cancer. They go in and set up FPs, RPs, surround, video games, whatever is donated, and allowed in the hospital. Kind of right up our alley.
Curtis ( 206.170.7.160 ) at 12:39 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
Stock
Ron H : Teh NASDAQ goes up, the NASDAQ goes down. Don't freak out over every peak and valley or you'll surely lose your mind.
These were words from a close friend about half our age who took millions in paper loses this year. Just remember it's very close to gambling. Yes you can win big but you don't see the house going broke, do you?
Ron H ( 63.26.163.194 ) at 12:00 AM EST Wednesday, December 6, 2000
JBC: Oracle was at 22 5/16 on 11/22 and today is at 31 1/2. I would say it is having a nice recovery even with al the upper managment problems.
Gar ( 169.207.193.145 ) at 11:56 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Kieran:Ah, frankly Greenspan is running this country... I vote we elect
him for president, ah, wait a minute, better not we need his brillant mind focused on our Economy.... I hope we have someone good to take his place down the road.
Ron H ( 63.26.163.194 ) at 11:50 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
STOCKS
Scott Veirs: I threw a few dollars at your stock yesterday. It actually has made me money the last two days.
Ron H ( 63.26.163.194 ) at 11:46 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
JBC: I sure did. Oracle was right behind it at 11.75%. I have my fingers crossed for tommorow.
JBC ( 206.47.244.58 ) at 11:33 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Ron H: Did you see that Cisco stock was up 13.78% today!
Ron H ( 63.26.163.194 ) at 11:27 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
JBC: Another $1.75 a share increase and I will be even with my last buy in with Oracle which is my largest investment. I never thought 9 months ago I would be glad to be even.
Ron H ( 63.26.163.194 ) at 11:21 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
JBC: I know I am just trying to be optomistic that it may be a start in the right direction.
Ron H ( 63.26.163.194 ) at 11:20 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
I just finalized the Christmas party for the office today. It should be pretty cool time. We are having it at the Dog track. A sit down meal with a choice of a filet Steak or Chicken etc. also all employees and spouse/friend will each get a 4 dollar voucher to bet with. Not too bad for $26 a head.
As we will have about 100 people they also will supply us with a private room. Drinks will be extra and I will give each person 2 drink tickets. We will aslo purchase about $2000 in gifts to give away during the day at the office and that evening. AMEX will enjoy this one.
JBC ( 206.47.244.58 ) at 11:19 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Ron H: A good day yes... but one day is not a comeback. I, like many others, feel kicked in the teeth!
Ron H ( 63.26.163.194 ) at 11:13 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
cai: Yes ???
Ron H ( 63.26.163.194 ) at 11:13 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Has anyone used one of the escrow accounts. If so what one do you recomend bI use if needed to handle the sale of my /sub?
cai ( 24.163.106.111 ) at 11:02 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Ron H:
Ron H ( 63.26.163.194 ) at 10:55 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
$$
Derb: Thanks
Derb ( 199.174.2.125 ) at 10:11 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Chris L.: It seams to follow the other dune movie. Never read the book. Like to watch Sci-Fi, but read mostly History. Go figure
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.78 ) at 10:09 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Derb: I guess I missed it then.
I've read the book but never saw the movie. Does the movie follow the book at all? Well...as close as was possible.
Derb ( 199.174.2.125 ) at 10:02 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Chris L.: It started on Dec. 3rd, I watched the first part, I think the ending shows on another day, not sure when, it was OK. I liked the story less but the setting and ships are cool.
Derb ( 199.174.2.125 ) at 9:59 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
$$
Ron H: I'll put something towards the kitty, let me know when and how.
JT: Welcome to Houston, Smog, 102 Degrees, 130% Humidity, Traffic.. Just like any other large city, except this one is spread all over the place like a cow patty dropped from 30,000 feet. I live in Katy do west of down town on I10 about 30 minutes. Plenty of housing going up all around, used to be rice fields, very flat and no trees. Traffic in to Houston on I-10 starts to back up by Fry road in the mornings, it just sucks. Lucky for me I drive west in the other direction for 15 minutes, so miss all that crap.
Ron H ( 63.22.221.248 ) at 9:54 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Joe: I am beginning to think due to Greenspan the market is already in trouble. Remember the NASDAQ has lost 50 % of its value already and the Dow has not been that great either.
I think we are not going to have the soft landing they wished for. I believe we are going to have a hard landing and who ever ends up President will be walking right into a recession that he had nothing to do with. IMHO
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.78 ) at 9:50 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Anyone been to the movies and see the trailer for "Dune" on the Sci-Fi Channel? I've seen it twice so far and still don't know when it starts. Is it a series? It looks really cool.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 9:43 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
PRESIDENTS
You know, we wouldn't have ANY of these problems if the damn Republican party had just nominated McCain instead! JM would have won easily over Gore. Pole after Pole has shown that. And, he was a much better candidate IMHO than either current candidate.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 9:40 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
cai: DAMN! I'm still at work!
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 9:40 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Joe: You mean you didn't notice this before??? The sorts of things you just posted that he said, are EXACTLY why I didn't support him. That's all I seemed to hear come out of his mouth.
Won't listen to Greenspan????? Crimony! What the F is he thinking? What, does Bush think CLINTON was responsible for our current economy? One friend of mine who voted for Bush said he finally chose him because while he though he wasn't as bright as Gore, Bush was more likely to surround himself (i.e. make a cabinet) with very intelligent people, than Gore was. If Bush ever gets inogurated (holy cow how do you spell that?), I hope my friend was right, and I hope Bush will LISTEN to those advisors (LIKE GREENSPAN).
UGH... I'm SO sick of this!
cai ( 24.163.106.111 ) at 9:36 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
TO ALL OF YOU ON LINE: YOU HAVE TO WATCH CHANNEL F/X. THEY HAVE RIGHT NOW A PROGRAM ON THE WORLDS SEXIEST COMMERCIAL. IT IS HILARIOUS.
Joe ( 205.188.199.38 ) at 9:21 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Oh Shit,
He jsut said the biggst threat is Isolationaism....is that word.
Man I was for Bush.....I hope I did not make a mistake.
Joe ( 205.188.199.38 ) at 9:20 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
So I am doing homework listening to Bush speak.
He said there is no place for his brother in his cabent
He would liten to Greenspan but may not agree or do with what he suggest.
There goes the stock market.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 9:17 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Velodyne
ScottVeirs: Funny, the specs say that both have the remote as optional... that's what threw me.
So, send email me about the details of this sub you "might" have available. For that price, I'm interested, but as I said, I live in California. (i.e. pricy shipping) Click my name to email me.
Chris L. ( 198.144.141.78 ) at 9:07 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
Ron H : Christmas is going to be tough this year as I have to register my truck and ended up taking days off without pay during my vacation, but I would be happy to give whatever I can once we all decide on a charity.
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 9:05 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Giddy as a School Girl
Kieran: lol - yup, i think i meant FSX - i think,
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 9:04 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Velodyne
Kieran: yes, he is right, remote and no remote, also this part:
High Pass Crossover: Passive 85 Hz / Passive 80/100 Hz
Wild Bill ( 207.93.155.54 ) at 9:02 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
A conversation with Dad
Tony C: ROTFLMAO!! So how is Mr. Soprano this year?
Ron H ( 63.26.163.93 ) at 9:02 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Hey, check it out...
Cytotech: Thanks
Gar ( 169.207.193.145 ) at 9:00 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Scott "Popcorn"
Pics coming your way for he Members page... If you can put them up soon, that would be great. Thanks Gar
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:53 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Giddy as a School Girl
Kieran: The link I just posted is the sub you've bought, right? You said FXS-12, but I'm assuming you meant FSX-12.
Cytotech ( 38.37.100.158 ) at 8:53 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Hey, check it out...
Ron H: I'm in on the charity too. Great idea. My wife and I were both talking about Toys For Tots last night. We are going to do a boy toy and girl toy for that too. Hard to imagine a kid waking up Christmas Day with nothing at all. We are ALL SOOOOO fortunate it is rediculous. We should be very thankful. {Tear}
BTW, anyone know where to get some Canare RGB and RGBHV cable like I was describing BESIDES markertek.com? Canare makes solid conductor and stranded conductor, but all markertek sells is the stranded. Yuck!
Ron H ( 63.26.163.93 ) at 8:48 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Hey, check it out...
ScottVeirs: Very very wierd.
JT ( 24.160.99.191 ) at 8:46 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Velodyne
Kieran: I'm not positive, but I think the "r" comes with a remote and the "x" does not.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:42 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Velodyne
Okay, can anybody tell me the difference (asside from price) between the two subs detailed on this page:
http://www.mcnaur.com/velo.dyne/pages/productsp/f_series.html
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:41 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Giddy as a School Girl
ScottVeirs: I might be interested... but I live in California. Let me know the details.
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 8:38 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Odds and ends
RickMTB: Had my first "real" ride in Annadel (since I got back in the area) on Sunday. It was sweet. Did you know that they've opened up the portion of Steve's trail from the lake to Live Oak? And it's all re-done, too. SWEET single track, man, SWEET. I'd been off the bike for a long time, so I got a little worked technically on this ride, but still had a great time. Annadel is the best, I swear to goodness!
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 7:46 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Hey, check it out...
Ron H: I had delivery chinese for dinner tonight, my fortune said:
"A small act of charity will go along way" talk about weird timing
RickMTB ( 207.18.199.124 ) at 7:36 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Odds and ends
Greetings all. After a week in NY, Boston, and New Hampshire (brrr) I am now in Palm Desert. All work-related (drats!). Missed lots of stuff it appears. Charity idea is good... I will call you later this week when I return home Ron H. Welcome to Houston JT. As Ron H said, I am new to Houston, living about 20 miles north in The Woodlands. Lots of trees and even a bit of rolling hills. I am bout 1.5 hours from RonH, aout 45 minutes from downtown Houston, and about 20 minutes from IAH. The wife just spent more on furniture (new dining room), so my HT funds are diminishing. The camera (Fuji FinePix 1400) should be there when I get home, so I will let you (Ron H) know as soon as I get a chance.
Ron H ( 63.26.164.128 ) at 7:25 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Giddy as a School Girl
ScottVeirs: That is a great deal on the sub. I agree with you.
Joe ( 64.12.105.186 ) at 6:50 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Evening all,
I am working on my UNIX class and reading the forum. I see everyone is in a good mood. If I sit here and actually work on the class I am suppose to work on, I could finish tonight.
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 6:46 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Giddy as a School Girl
Tony C: Well, I was refering to another 12", but if I see a 15" I will post it here.
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 6:37 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
A conversation with Dad
My dad calls today,
"Yeah, hey, Ant. Your mother broke the VCR again."
"Yeah, what's wrong with it"
"Well.. you know...it rewinds and dat der, but when I press the a...waddayacallit, it won't play. No what I mean?"
"Well no Dad. What Waddayacallit are you pressing?"
"Oh, so now you gotta get smart with me?"
"Dad, just try to be more specific ok?"
"Da Remote. It won't work"
"Ok, did you try pressing the hard key, Play button?"
"Da what? Where the fongul is dat?"
"It's right on the machine. Did you try that?"
"Yeah"
"And it still doesn't work"
"no"
"And did you try another tape?"
"Yeah and it does the same ting"
"OK Dad"
"OK what?"
"OK, I think it's broken."
"I'm gonna kill your mother. So what- I just trow it out and get anoder one?"
"I'll be over, to check it out...."
"Thanks Babe"
Tony C ( 208.209.205.117 ) at 6:24 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Giddy as a School Girl
ScottVeirs: I may be interested in a 15" if you come across one.
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 5:45 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Darian: Uhm, ok? I though since you knew about it, you might know off the top of your head. A nicer reply would have been "sorry, not sure, give them a call, they can tell you"
ScottVeirs ( 64.0.251.176 ) at 5:43 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Giddy as a School Girl
I just bought a new (used 2-3 times) Velodyne 12" FXS-12 Sub from the manager at Myer-Emco (I buy everything from M-E) He upgraded his system when he moved into his new house and this one was not even hooked up. He is bringing it in tommarow for me to pick up.
I know him pretty well and trust him as well, so I'm know its a good buy...OH, how much? $600 even for a "virtually" new 12" Velodyne
If anyone is intersted, I might know of another for the same cost, email me and I will send u the #
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 5:20 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
Ron H : No problem. The issue crossed my mind, so I thought I'd bring it up. It doesn't matter to me either way, I just thought it might have been a little more easy going on everybody if each person wasn't listed every time a new person was added. And thanks for the appology, but in that case it wasn't necessary I didn't take your first remark in the wrong way. (Good thing I wasn't supposed to then, eh?)
Ron H ( 63.24.183.80 ) at 4:50 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Stock
JBC: It has been awhile since the Nasdaq put a smile on my face as big as today.
Gar ( 169.207.193.252 ) at 4:44 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
I donate to Charity, sometimes I can't do it every year. But this year me and my wife made the ICU Unit at St. Marys Thanksgiving dinner for the staff(Doc, etc..) and Parents of children there. Made me feel damn good, and I would gladly again, especially when they saved my Sons life.
Gar ( 169.207.193.252 ) at 4:31 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Joesph Audio Speakers
Anyone ever interested in these, give them a listen. The more I hear them the more I like them. Right now I have these in my Office system in basement. So Far it is the best I have heard to date as far as a Audio system goes. Go figure a 1/4 of the cost of some of the Higher End systems I have had over the years. The Threshold System and the Dynaudio was about the same as sound quality but at least 3 to 4 times more expensive. Using NAD Silver Series Int.Amp(S-300) and there S-500 Balanced CD player and Joesph Audio RM7si Signature Monitors. All I can say is WOW! Will post system pictures tonight on the members Page if Pop gets to them right away.
Carlos ( 204.254.118.1 ) at 4:27 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
Ron H : I may donate. It depends if I support the charity we're donating too.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.203 ) at 4:26 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
Kieran: As I was re reading my reply it comes across rather stern. Please do not take it that way. Sometimes the smile on the face does not come thru in the message. If you took it in that manner I apologize.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.203 ) at 4:20 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
Wild Bill: Thank you.
Wild Bill ( 206.214.105.67 ) at 4:09 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
Ron H : I agree with you. I haven't decided whether or not to participate yet. I'm on a budget this year and I have two kids to shop for. That said, I will probably contribute but if I don't I won't feel pressured or singled out if I am not on the list.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.203 ) at 4:07 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
Kieran: I guess I am saying that if someone opens their heart and wallet there is no harm reconizing them for doing so.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.203 ) at 4:04 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
Kieran: Are people skins really that thin? We are adults and should be able to make decisions based upon what we want to do and not feel some type of peer pressure from others. If someone wants to donate fine if not that is fine too. I will not think any less of anyone who does not donate nor do I believe others will. However I do think the people who do donate should be reconized for doing so.
Any thoughts from others?
IMHO
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 3:54 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
Ron H : I don't think we need to list out who's committed every time. That might make some people feel uncomfortable (they might feel like they're the only name not on the list or something). If someone new commits, just bump up the total number maybe, and don't list all the names. That way it's a little less obvious who is and isn't involved, and people who can't, won't feel uncomfortable about it. Know what I mean? The project doesn't have to be a secret, but I hate feeling under pressure about things like that, and I'd hate for others to feel that way.
RGB ( 64.18.6.191 ) at 3:46 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Sony TA-E9000ES Upgrade? 2.1?
Gar: Sony is still listing v1.18C on their site.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.203 ) at 3:45 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
All: We now have eight commitments.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.203 ) at 3:44 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
All: To date we have Ron H, Scott Veirs, JT, JohnO, JBC,Curtis, Kieran and BC who have made a commitment.
BC ( 166.35.145.38 ) at 3:40 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
good afternoon guys! I will also contribute to the charity fund.
Ron H ( 63.31.40.203 ) at 3:36 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Stewart Beta Stewart Beta Test
In respose to a e-mail I sent this morning to Stewart Screen this morning concerning the Beta test. "We are actually working on that right now."
Gar ( 169.207.193.207 ) at 2:23 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Sony TA-E9000ES Upgrade? 2.1?
AVB/Curtis/ anyone else? Have you heard anything about this yet?
Gar ( 169.207.193.207 ) at 2:21 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Sony Remote AV 2100?
Scott Veirs: DBL, you need a Tax ID number in order to use that place, I still have one with my Old company.
Gar ( 169.207.193.207 ) at 2:20 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Sony Remote
Curtis: Well that's what I read about it, but not sure, you know how some people are, say it will do everything and then you get it and almost every remoted doesn't do all that you want. I have the TA-9000ES remote they sent me a new one and it seems to do the job without having to replace the batteries, very often. But the AV-2100, if it is anything like the old unit the battieries last for at least 6 months or more and it does alot more functions etc... If you scroll down I think Scott V, listed the site with the info on the new Sony
Remote...
Ron H ( 63.24.204.43 ) at 2:05 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Stocks
JBC: It looks like the rally will remain strong for the day.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 1:50 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Scott: I am not goiong to do your homework for you. Try picking up a phone! I have a pretty good realtionship with the owner of ProVideo.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 1:46 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Kieran: LOL - Its not live. Its memorex! no, really, its not live, since I moved into that house, and we got our DSL, my pain in the arse roomate wont let me open a port to send web cam traffic thru.
I'm trying to figure out another way to do it...maybe bring it to work
Kieran ( 156.153.255.114 ) at 1:44 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Hey, Scott V. Look into the camera!
Ron H ( 63.24.204.43 ) at 1:38 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Gar: I will let you know this weekend if Gone in 60 seconds is any good. I have heard the Audio and video are very good.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 1:33 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Sony Remote
Curtis: hey bud, i found this! An answer to your question.
http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/rc-sony/thread.cgi?1546
You must set the TA-E9000ES to "2 Way + 1 Way" in the "remote" section of the Customize menu. (The unit is downstairs but I believe it's the Customize menu.) This will enable you to use the 2100 with volume control, source selection in the AMP (except LD), etc. You will NOT be able to directly access the DSP modes directly without using the learning function.
You must also have firmware 1.10 or later; 2.1 was recently released. Previous versions did not have the Remote menu item.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 1:26 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Darian: How much?
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 1:12 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Scott: They have that unit over at ProVideo in DC and MD. I do work with that company and if you need something from them let me know.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 1:10 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
holy shit
wow, some REALLY nice setups on this site I found while looking for remotes.
http://www.digitaltheater.com/pictures/ check out their pics of theaters.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 1:00 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Sony Remote AV 2100?
Gar: "" DBL distributing has the Sony Remote AV-2100 for $99.00, not bad for a remote that will do alot with out alot of programing. ""
I cant buy from there, its for resellers.
I tried to register and it told me so.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:52 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Sony Remote
Gar: opps, who is DBL?
Curtis ( 206.170.6.4 ) at 12:48 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Sony Remote
Gar: Will it do ALL of the TAE9000ES commands out of the box?
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:48 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Sony Remote
Gar: I did see, I will have to find someone around here that carries them, to take a look.
Thanks
Gar ( 169.207.194.212 ) at 12:46 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Sony Remote
Scott Veirs: Did you see the info I listed below, you asked about this remote and they can be had for $99.00. There the new upgraded version and will run just about anything, and there very easy to program.
Gar ( 169.207.194.212 ) at 12:44 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Is that movie any good Ron?
Ron H ( 63.28.252.14 ) at 12:30 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
I am going to BB and pick up 60 Seconds. Back in a bit.
Ron H ( 63.28.252.14 ) at 12:29 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
Scott Veirs: Thanks for the offer.
Ron H ( 63.28.252.14 ) at 12:28 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
RickMTB: If you volunter toi help with this project it could be a good excuse to get togather at Ruggles again or a HT saturday. Since it is for a charitable meeting I will write the dinner off on expenses.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:26 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
Ron H: or he can
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:25 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
Ron H: I can help with this. I don't have a life anyway so I have the time.
lol - pathetic huh. (laughing)
Ron H ( 63.28.252.14 ) at 12:24 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
All: Maybe I can get RickMTB to help me. He is here in Houston in case we have to meet on this. Maybe we can do something that will get a blurb in the paper or on the news.
Darian ( 207.172.11.148 ) at 12:24 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
DiSH OTA Module. My local dealer got 4 in and they were all presold. I am pretty low on the list to them. Ohh well. Next time someone needs something from that store, I know where I won't refer them.
Maybe its just me. If you presell something with absolutelty no idea of a ship date, I am thinking you need to provide a slight discount at the least. Then again there is the whole supply and deamnd thing. One way or the other I never dropped off the money a month or two back. Hence I am not one of the first on the list.
Scott Veirs ( 146.135.120.124 ) at 12:23 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Free ISP
JJ: only one I know of is NetZero www.netzero.com or www.netzero.net not sure.
scott
Ron H ( 63.28.252.14 ) at 12:22 PM EST Tuesday, December 5, 2000
Charity
All:To date we have Ron H, Scott Veirs, JT, JohnO, JBC,Curtis, and Kieran who have made a commitment.
I hope no one feels that they have to donate a certain amount. just do what you can afford. Every little bit helps and adds up.
I would like for one more person to volunter with this project so they can verify to each donator by e-mail the amount I recieve from each of you. they would also keep a running total. This way there will be no queation about the donations and their use.
Do not feel that there is some minumum amount for a donation. just donate what you can afford. The amounts donated by each individual will only be known by myself and the other person who will be sending out the verifing e-mai