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RickMTB ( 161.114.1.184 ) at 2:41 PM EST Saturday, December 25, 2004
Snow!!!

Ron H: You bet Ron... saving the really heavy boxes for ya... :-)
Geo. ( 63.184.49.191 ) at 12:58 PM EST Saturday, December 25, 2004
Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from me to all, as well. We had snow on the ground yesterday and in the shady areas, some of it is still there. That's how cold it's been in So.AZ.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 12:56 PM EST Saturday, December 25, 2004
Snow!!!

RickMTB: Sonds like I need to take a trip to see your new toys.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.184 ) at 12:31 PM EST Saturday, December 25, 2004
Snow!!!

Ron H: Merry Christmas all. And yes, we had a white Christmas. I was working in our church's parking lot last night and let me tell you it was a beautiful surprise and added a lot to the joy of Christmas. Made for a fun ride home on the motorcycle too.

Enjoying opening up boxes now (receiver, DVD player, and GPS)...
Tony C ( 67.167.112.213 ) at 12:21 PM EST Saturday, December 25, 2004
Music

I made an MP3 disc of Christmas music weeks ago. It's great. I put on one disc and it plays for 12 hours.

Tell you what...it's weird not having little kids around.
Tony C ( 67.167.112.213 ) at 12:14 PM EST Saturday, December 25, 2004

Joe: Got a light dusting here this morning. Looks beautiful.
It's 14 with a wind chill of -2.

Had a great Christmas Eve at Mom & Dads. What a feast. Today is at our house. My wife's a pretty good cook as well.

Hope everyone has a great Christmas.
Joe ( 68.188.180.131 ) at 12:09 PM EST Saturday, December 25, 2004

My mistake 8 with a -6 windchill :)
Joe ( 68.188.180.131 ) at 12:08 PM EST Saturday, December 25, 2004
Snow!!!

Ron H: I have to go out and shovel.... It's around 4 here, plus whatever the windchill is
RichF ( 68.98.123.152 ) at 9:58 AM EST Saturday, December 25, 2004
Paypal on the way

Sent the $20. Let me know if you need more.
RichF ( 68.98.123.152 ) at 9:55 AM EST Saturday, December 25, 2004
Merry Christmas

Hope everyone has a great Christmas.

Ron H: Richie is living in Austin now but he is visiting us for the holiday and his Houston friends were all calling him about their "White Christmas". Now that is a miracle.

Gar: Congrats on a great car.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 1:06 AM EST Saturday, December 25, 2004
Merry Christmas

All: I wish a wonderfuland safe Christmas to all.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 1:05 AM EST Saturday, December 25, 2004
Snow!!!

We have snow in Houston at least two inches and still coming down. some people have lived here their whole life and never seen snow. Even adults are outside playing and yelling like they are little kids.
Joe ( 68.188.180.131 ) at 11:48 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
Merry Christmas

Well I hope everyone is having a good one.

I did get the best DVD of the year....Ren and Stimpy :)
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 11:22 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
btw, those interested in a H&K 630 receiver...

RickMTB: I am waiting for there next top of the line receiver that has HDMI switching, I know Onkyo already has one.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 11:21 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004

Merry Christmas to All!!!
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 4:28 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
Another PSA... NHT SuperOnes $86 ea

Another option? http://ww1.onecall.com/PID_1089.htm

Plus the SuperZeros at $63 ea...
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 3:58 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
Rockets ELT?

Ron H: Another review: http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_11_1/onix-rocket-elt-1-speakers-3-2004.html
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 3:12 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
btw, those interested in a H&K 630 receiver...

... Fry's has on sale today ("one day sale") for $499 (reg $799). Since the update (635) is on the way (and supposedly resolves a long-standing prob H&K has had with delays when starting up disks) folks may decide the 635 is worth waiting for. I also think I read that the 635 does *not* offer bass management on DVD-A and SACD disks (where the 630 and older H&Ks do) so perhaps the 630 is the better option anyway...
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 2:11 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE 5

BYork: And am I correct that you are set up for PayPal?
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 2:10 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
Rockets ELT?

Ron H: Thanks... I had just come across that same review. I also saw someone describe them as a less expensive Totem Dreamcatcher setup (and easier to drive, since I believe the DC's are 4 ohm). I may give them a trial. I also was considering a setup around Vandersteen VSM-1s but that would get expensive...
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 1:59 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
Rockets ELT?

RickMTB:http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/rocket_elt.htm
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 1:56 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
Rockets ELT?

RickMTB: Is it the ELT system you are looking at?
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 1:53 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
Rockets ELT?

RickMTB:BC and I listened to the monitors also. Quite nice for the price. Ihave not heard the Mini yet.
Joe ( 205.188.117.11 ) at 1:23 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004

BYork: I just sent again from my AOL account
Joe ( 205.188.117.11 ) at 1:23 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004

BYork: I just sent again from my AOL account
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 1:18 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004

Curtis, Joe - Your email addresses (from the messages you sent ME) were both rejected...
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 1:17 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE 5

I'll send out a note to everyone who has stepped up....if you don't want to wait, just send $20(I'm sure that will cover it). OTW, wait for the exact amount...I figure on waiting until the 31st to let those who haven't dropped into the forum yet to see the news of our renewal coming due...
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:14 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004

http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomframe.jsp?query=Fujitsu+Ten+Car+Stereos&page=1&offset=0&result_url=redir%3Fsrc%3Dwebsearch%26requestId%3De0046f0af6ff18%26clickedItemRank%3D4%26userQuery%3DFujitsu%2BTen%2BCar%2BStereos%26clickedItemURN%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.fujitsu-ten.co.jp%252Fenglish%252Foutline%252Fdatabook%252Fdb-e-hst.htm%26invocationType%3D-%26fromPage%3DNSCPSuggestion%26amp%3BampTest%3D1&remove_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fujitsu-ten.co.jp%2Fenglish%2Foutline%2Fdatabook%2Fdb-e-hst.htm

Ah maybe this one will work..... Same as the model 5444
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:12 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004

http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomframe.jsp?query=Fujitsu+Ten+Car+Stereos&page=1&offset=0&result_url=redir%3Fsrc%3Dwebsearch%26requestId%3De0046f0af6ff18%26clickedItemRank%3D4%26userQuery%3DFujitsu%2BTen%2BCar%2BStereos%26clickedItemURN%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.fujitsu-ten.co.jp%252Fenglish%252Foutline%252Fdatabook%252Fdb-e-hst.htm%26invocationType%3D-%26fromPage%3DNSCPSuggestion%26amp%3BampTest%3D1&remove_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fujitsu-ten.co.jp%2Fenglish%2Foutline%2Fdatabook%2Fdb-e-hst.htm

Here is the link, this is basically the same model minus the memory stick.
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:05 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
Car Stereo

Anyone looking for a kick (|) car stereo let me know. I am putting one up on e-bay in a few days. I took my Eclipse unit out of my old car that was about 6 months old, and the new Car comes with a Navi/Stereo etc.. Fully loaded with XM radio. So I have no use for this unit, it is very very nice and comes with a remote and a hook up for an iPod or another MP3 player. I am selling it for half of what I paid for it. I thought I would give anyone here first crack at it and of course a better discount. garman1@mac.com Model 5433
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 12:52 PM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
Rockets ELT?

Since it appears my AVS speakers are EOL'd and adding two more my be a challenge... I know Ron H has the Rockets (floorstanders) and I think he is happy with 'em... also think BC has heard the Rockets at a local shootout. Anyone with knowledge or experience with the Rockets mini HT package?
Robert ( 65.103.22.78 ) at 11:37 AM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE 5

BYork: Byork, I'm not too worried about sending $20.48 or $19.33, and I don't think anyone else is either. I think we'd just like to make sure you are not upside down.
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 10:42 AM EST Friday, December 24, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE 5

ChrisL, Curtis: Got your email!

Our renewal is due 01/18/05, total of $348

Contributing so far(total of 17 without counting Joel yet..., $20.48 per contributor):

AVB, BYork, cai, ChrisL, Curtis, Gar, Geo, JJ, JT, PuppetMaster, Rich F, RickMTB, Robert, Ron H, Simm, Tony C, and Trav1

AVB - Will send out my snailmail address to everyone who "signed up" once we get a final tally
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 7:09 AM EST Friday, December 24, 2004

Puppet Master: Rush in Rio's pretty good but the crowd noise is a bit distracting.
Check out your sub about halfway through Neal's drum solo. It sounds like a wave of very deep, low-end bass rolls right through the house. Very impressive.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 10:07 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE 4

BYork: email coming.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:59 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004

Wew, must proof read ;>
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:58 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004

Since we are slow and I have not talked about food for awhile. I had the chow from a local Itilian Resturant. Meat Balls, Chicken, Mosicholli (sp)Red Skins patatoes, antipasto salad, bread, cheese cake and some chocolate cake/pie thing.

I feed the crew of 16, the EE and the boss. We have bunch of left over in the fridge and we are all working the christmas shutdown.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:53 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004

Oh and Rush in Rio....about $115 to go
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:52 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004

Evening all, I bought my crew dinner tonight for christmas. They where nice enough to give me $150 BB gift card.

Lets see, King Arthur and what else
Tony C ( 67.167.112.213 ) at 9:50 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE 4

BYork: You should count on Joel to contribute as well. He's on vacation I think. He'll respond soon.
Tony C ( 67.167.112.213 ) at 9:49 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
Unscientific Poll

Thanks guys. I agree with all that has been said.
Joe: The SACD you are fond of is a "hybred". And that's the idea behind the Dual Disc. It can be played anywhere. And, the 5.1 side can be played on any HTIB that the common man had bought.

Geo: You expressed my concern as well. The SACD especially promised a higher fidelity. But today, most people are content to listen to their music on crappy computer speakers. And a lot of 5.1 sound cards are being sold.

Gar and Geo are right about the confusion of the consumer with the "exclusive" or "Limited" issues out there. A lot of the fans love that stuff, but it still confuses people. The Dual Disc will have simultanious releases at first with the regular CD selling for less. (like only a buck less) But eventually, titles may only come in the Dual Disc format for about the same price.

I think the marketability of the Dual Disc is that you don't need a 6 channel input and the video's can be done well.

You know as soon as I can get some samples I'll send them out to my Beta testers for a more scientific poll. :)

Thanks.
AVB ( 165.121.81.110 ) at 9:25 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
Snailer

BYork: Snail Mail, USPS. IOW, I need your address to send payment.
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 5:16 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE 4

BYork: YGM!
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 5:07 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE 4

cai: Got it!

Our renewal is due 01/18/05, total of $348

Contributing so far(total of 14, $23.20 per contributor):

AVB, BYork, cai, Gar, Geo, JJ, JT, PuppetMaster, Rich F, RickMTB, Robert, Ron H, Simm, Tony C, and Trav1
cai ( 68.227.215.79 ) at 3:31 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE 3

BYork: E-mail your way.
Geo. ( 209.180.126.2 ) at 1:31 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
Unscientific Poll

GAR: Neil Young's new Greatest Hits album has the same problem. Dual release in CD format as well as DVD format. The packaging looks the same and only the label and price differentiate the two. When I asked for the disc at Best Buy, the clerk went in the back and came out with the CD He had no idea about the other format. A confused public will not buy.
Joe ( 152.163.101.11 ) at 1:06 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
SACD-DVD-A

Some H-Res Audioslave would be cool.
Joe ( 152.163.101.11 ) at 1:04 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004

Well the drusm worked out great. Pictures later, of the future female Neil Peart :)
Joe ( 152.163.101.11 ) at 1:01 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
Unscientific Poll

Tony C: I have a universal player and buy both SACD and DVD-A. However, now if I had the choice between the SACD and the DVD-A, I buy the SACD. This is not because I can hear some big differeance, but becuase I can play the SACD on any one of my players if I chosse, the truck, garage, basement, up at the cabin, on the boat...

I only have the 5.1 feature in my HT room. The availabilty to play the DVD-A outside of a dedicated player, in my opinion has been a anchor around it's sales.

As a music lover and owner I would be happy to suffer though some test for you :) Love those Santana DVD-A I have
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:29 PM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
Unscientific Poll

Tony C: I can tell you, U2 just put out there new CD with a DVD this Chirstmas and the packaging is very confusing. There are CDs with DVDs bundled in them and a lady next to me was going to buy the CD for her son, and she looks at me and said man why are these CD so damn expensive? I looked at the CD and sure enough it had a DVD bundled with it, but it had nothing really to tell them apart from each other. The Dual concept seems like a good idea, plus DVD-A and SACD sure could use the boost. Best Buy use to have a ton of shelf space, not it is reduced to almost nothing. I would like to see Normal CD priced at $9.99 or less and have these dual disc being priced between $12.99-$15.99 depending on what you get, of course this is wishful thinking :)

I can tell you one thing, XM radio is dangerous, I just bought 3 CD after hearing some artists I never heard of before. Kind of nice, to hear music that isn't just mainstream junk, and I am starting to think XM radio just might be worth it.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 11:26 AM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
From 5.1 to 7.1 question

OK, so soon I will be adding 7.1 capability. My room is current set up as follows: four identical satellites (Mirage AVS200's, identical to Energy Take 5 satellites). The rears are installed high on the rear wall towards the corners. I suspect I could find two AVS 200's in decent shape or even two Take 5's. I believe the idea with 7.1 is to have side wall speakers and rear wall speakers (correct me if I am wrong here). Should I seek out the additional AVS satellites (as direct radiating speakers) and mount them directly across from each other pointing directly out in the room? And where (mid wall? directly in line with the listening location?). Or should I instead look for a pair of inexpensive dipole design to disperse the sound in the room (*groan*, I can't believe I am resurrecting the direct vs dipole debate). And if the latter is the better route, any suggested inexpensive dipoles that would work with the Mirages AVS (I believe Mirage used to make dipoles in the past). Thanks!
Geo. ( 209.180.126.2 ) at 11:07 AM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
Unscientific Poll

Tony C: I like the idea in concept. One of the things I like about DVD-A and SACD, however, is the quality of the high resolution audio. From what you are saying, I assume these discs are not high resolution. At the price point of an ordinary CD, I wonder how much money will go into production values for the DVD side. If mixed well for multi-channel and the sound quality is good, I could see myself buying these. Of course, if the artists are the Lindsay Lohans, Jessica and Ashlee Simpsons, and all the other cookie-cutter ones, count me out.
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 10:51 AM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE 3

Our renewal is due 01/18/05, total of $348

Here's who I have contributing so far(total of 14):

AVB, BYork, Gar, Geo, JJ, JT, PuppetMaster, Rich F, RickMTB, Robert, Ron H, Simm Tony C, and Trav1

Each year so far, we've waited until we knew how many were going to help out, then divided the cost evenly. Obviously, the more members help out the cheaper it is for each of us.

Right NOW, that would be $24.86 each.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 10:50 AM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
Unscientific Poll

Tony C: I will tell ya what I think of dual format discs as soon as I get my new universal player hooked up. :-) By chance the last CD I purchased (Michale McDonald's Motown 2) happened to be a CD/SACD disk so hopefully I will be able to test with that...
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 10:47 AM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004

AVB - "snailer"?

Not sure what you're talking about.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:40 AM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004

Ron: Not sure either, but it is getting very annoying, and it is something I didn't have with my 10HT. There where thread about some early releases of the HS20 having this problem, which Sony rectified. Well that is what I read, I could also try a Firehawk screen, not sure if that would really help though. But it would improve the overall picture quality.
Tony C ( 67.167.112.213 ) at 9:50 AM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
Unscientific Poll

I just received a new DUAL DISC. A new configuration that the industry will be pushing. One side of the disc is a regular audio CD and the other side is a DVD with a 5.1 mix as well as videos, lyrics, photos, etc. And in the case of this David Bowie disc, a short movie.

I spent some time with the disc and found the DVD side to be fairly entertaining. I for one am not a fan of Music DVDs. Live performances or otherwise. However, I am a fan of multi-channel music. The mix on this disc was pretty good. Not too gimmicky but enough to know that you're listening to surround sound. The 5.1 mix is decoded like a movie DVD. That is you do NOT need a six channel input to decode the mix like SACD or DVD-A. Just your normal optical or coax DVD hook up.

I'd like to get the opinions of my early adaptor friends. What do you guys think of SACD, DVD-A or dts multi-channel music dics? And what do you think of this Dual Disc concept? Do you think that having both sides will appeal to someone who wishes to play the disc in a car and at home?
The price is the same as a normal CD. Except it has this really cool package. Same size as a CD but with a button that opens the case. (You have to see it).

Well, I apologize if you think you're being used, or if I brought my work to the forum. I hesitated at first but knew you guys always had an opinion to share.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 9:19 AM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004
Woo hoo... DVD player arrived

RickMTB: Cool!!!
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 9:18 AM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004

GAR: I am not quite sure why the VB would get worse. That is quite strange.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 3:10 AM EST Thursday, December 23, 2004

Ron H/JT: Not sure if you guys are having this problem, but my Sony HS20 vertical banning problem has gotten much worse. I find it very annoying now, when watching certain movies, it is barely a year old and the Warr is still good, I think I might be sending this puppy in if it gets any worse. Too bad, this project has been stellar up untill a month or so ago, and ironically I never had this problem with my older 10HT.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 10:00 PM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Woo hoo... DVD player arrived

RickMTB: I have a pioneer universal, 536 (I think) I am happy with it. I suggest some Santana for break in :
)
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 9:29 PM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004

RickMTB: I just delt with that at Victoria Secrets, went to there store and they didn't have anything my wife hinted around in the Magazine. I asked the girl, who was quiet hot, what the hell is up with that? She smiles and bends over to pick up a garment exposing herself of course and says in a very sexy voice we are two different companies. I smiled and said well at least you have models that look similar in your magazine and the store. So of course I said show me what you got :) Well sounds like my experience was much more pleasant!
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 7:11 PM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Woo hoo... DVD player arrived

Fedex arrived with a package from One Call... a Pioneer DV578AS universal player. The player and the receiver are supposed to be Christmas gifts so I can't start playing with them until Saturday but Woo Hoo!!!!!
AVB ( 165.121.80.244 ) at 5:04 PM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004
DOH!

BYork: I didn't get your snailer yet, please send again if you already have.
RickMTB ( 24.175.71.164 ) at 4:28 PM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004
BustBuys... the final chapter

LOL... well, spoke with a live person at BestBuy.com... he said "gee, understand your frustration, but rules are rules...". Said BB maintains separate inventory at each store for retail and web (yea, right...). Said sorry.

Then I found my receipt, saw I was charged $425 for the receiver. Figured $25 or so wasn't worth any more of my energies (dummy me thinking the diff was $50). Never mind...
Tony C ( 65.214.102.5 ) at 4:20 PM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004
I hate Best Buy

RickMTB: Yeah, like Gar said. One time I went in with the printed copy from the web site and they just credited my account $20.00 on the spot. Do that before you bring in the box and order a new one.
RickMTB ( 24.175.71.164 ) at 3:45 PM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004

RickMTB: So after 45 minutes on hold I redialed, hit the 0 for opretaor, and spoke with someone in Customer Service and explained the situation. He got a manager, and the manager said no, they couldn't match thier own web. He realized how much more work it would cause to have me return the box I had (causing him to carry a 40 lb box from the customer service desk to reshelve) and then for me to re-order it via their web for store pickup (causing him to carry another 40 lb box to the customer service desk).

He asked me to call their 1888-bestbuy number to get somene there to approve me just resolving the paperwork tranaaction. So after figuring out their cryptic automated phone system I am now on hold for another 15 minutes or so...

B&M stores aren't nedangered by the mail order vendors but rather the large B&M stores that also have web sites. WOrst of all worlds, and next time I will simply go to OneCall... :-(
RickMTB ( 24.175.71.164 ) at 3:01 PM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004

GAR: Thanks Gar... I am calling them beforehgand to ask if I need to bring in the receiver and re-order it or if they will do the smart thing and just let me bring in my receipt and the printout from their web ad. I have been on music hold for over thirty minutes, so this may get ugly...

btw, they do have a "fine print" on their web site saying they don't match prices with bestbuy.com but again, if they want to go through the entire process including re-shelving the one I have and pulling a new box to wait for me at the customer pickup I am happy to play the game.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:45 PM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Tony C: Tony my mother is 100% Italian, she moved to Chicago when she was about 5, so I am a WOPS transplanted in rural Wisconsin. ;)
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:43 PM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004

RickMTB: That has happened to me before, but they honored the web site price after I printed it off and showed it to the store manager.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 12:09 PM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004
I hate Best Buy

Just bought my new receiver from them (1014) for $473 minus 10% (from a coupon that expireed the day after I used it). Just saw a post on another HT site that BB is now selling the receiver for $399 through the BB web site. Unfortunately, I know the folks at BB won't just honor the web site price at the store... instead, you need to order it online and choose the store pickup option. So, no I have to get the receiver (still in box fortunately), drive to the store, return the one I just bought... after, of course, ordering a new one at the $399 price. $50 to me, but look at all the extra work BB AND I have to go through.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 9:59 AM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004
DOH!

BYork: Does it seem our numbers are dwindling (or have dwindled)?
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 9:12 AM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004
DOH!

YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE 2

Here's who I have contributing so far(total of 13):

AVB, BYork, Gar, Geo, JJ, JT(didn't get your email, JT),PuppetMaster,Rich F, RickMTB, Robert, Ron H, Simm and Tony C

Chris L - Yes, I do have a paypal account set up. It's pretty convenient for eBay...
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 9:10 AM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE 2

Here's who I have contributing so far(total of 12):

AVB, BYork, Gar, Geo, JT(didn't get your email, JT),PuppetMaster,Rich F, RickMTB, Robert, Ron H, Simm and Tony C

Chris L - Yes, I do have a paypal account set up. It's pretty convenient for eBay...
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:37 AM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004

RickMTB: I am up for Plasma once they get a good 55" or 60" set for a decent price for the upstairs. I still think some of the Sony LCD sets look damn good, if not as good as some Plasmas. But there are a ton of off brand named Plasma now that look horrible. Some of the nicer sets, that I have seen Panasonic/Pioneer etc.....
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:33 AM EST Wednesday, December 22, 2004

Tony: Was driving around for hours today with the new car. The Honda Accord Navi system is way cool, and I get XM radio free for 6 months, which I never thought I would like. Ironically I love it. Hell I hear new music that I would have never heard of listening to FM. Now I have to figure how to get the iPod to work without using a FM modulator. Off to Training in Austria for a few weeks at the end of January, looking forward to that.

Kieran: Glad to hear your doing well and good to hear from you.
Tony C ( 67.167.112.213 ) at 11:23 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Gar: Congratulations on the new car and the new job. I hope you're very happy with both.

Puppet Master: Don't discourage her!

Kieran: Nice to hear from you. In fact to see Kieran and Curtis on the same page was a real flashback.
Tony C ( 67.167.112.213 ) at 11:20 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Hey guys, I've been away for a while. My middle son got married on Saturday. Friday night was rehearsal and a party at my house. Saturday the wedding (and a great time) with the after-party at my house. That lasted till 8AM Sunday morning. Then we had people over tonight as well. I'm really tired.

Ever see "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"? That was the same differences in family. Her's from rural Wisconsin and a bunch of WOPS from Chicago. Our side of the hall started dancing the Tarantella before the salad came out. I'm sure we frightend them.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:49 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Today as I got ready for work I had Rush playing. I came out of the shower and my daughter was dancing on the bed, I told her to get down. She said "Look dad I can dance and hang on to the pole"

A fathers nightmare, hearing those words.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:47 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Chris

I found the cymbal mount and snare today. I got a "L" cymbal mount for the tom-tom. The snare is a RKO and the stand is small. So it cost me $50 for all three. He may have taken me, but a couple of days before Christmas.


Oh and there is a new guitar under the tree from my bro. This shoudl be interesting
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 5:37 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Robert: Mail
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 5:20 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE!

BYork: Don't remember if you are set up for PayPal or not. Might make things easier for us lazy folks who don't want to write out a check. :)
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 4:09 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
B York

Mail on it's way
JT ( 167.136.246.141 ) at 3:14 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE!

BYork: I sent you an email last night about contributing. Let me know if you didn't receive it and please count me in.
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 12:55 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE!

(make that 8...thanks all!)

AVB, BYork, Geo, Rich F, RickMTB, Robert, Ron H, and Tony C

(Don't forget to include your HTOC alias in the email you send, OTW I'll have a hard time matching them up!)
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 12:23 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
DVI vs component.

Kieran: -

That's how it's supposed to work, yes. In actual practiece...YMMV depending on how each manufacturer implements the spec(apparently)

Here is the FAQ from HDMI.org aboiut the technmology....
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 12:19 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004

(Nice TV by the way...)
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 12:18 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Um....

I've heard that the Toshiba 5970 is really poor build quality, and have heard there are issues with the Samsung's(have also heard just the opposite about them, though...)

About the only one that I've only read good things about is the Denon, but it's $$$$

You might browse the AVSForum DVD Player Forum. AVSForum has some of the geekiest members around....and I mean that in a GOOD way. They were my key data point for deciding on my TV.

(I'm actually still looking for one myself, since my new DLP has 2 HDMI inputs. It's one of the features that separated it from the ohters I was looking at)
Kieran ( 209.148.114.55 ) at 12:16 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004

RickMTB, Yeah, I moved to norcal in fall 2000.
Kieran ( 209.148.114.55 ) at 12:14 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004

FYI... The sat box they have is the samsung sir-ts360, and the tv is a a samsung HL-P5063W.
Kieran ( 209.148.114.55 ) at 12:13 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
DVI vs component.

So let me get this straight... if I use a dvi connector, from the hd satellite box to the dlp rptv, there would be no digital to analog conversion?
Kieran ( 209.148.114.55 ) at 12:12 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004

BYork: Their DirecTV box is a brand new samsung with dvi output. Their dvd player is s-video only... we're shopping for a new one. Any recommendations?
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 12:09 PM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE!

(Make that 5 members contributing....)

Thanks RickMTB. Got your email!
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 11:55 AM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Kieran -

DVI and HDMI are essentially the same connector. The difference is that DVI only carries the picture...HDMI carries the sound signal, as well.

DVI/HDMI is SUPPOSED to provide a better picture because both do not put the signal through a digital to analog conversion, but there have been reports all over the web from people that component signals are sometimes better. If you have both cables, I'd try each out to see which you like better. Assuming, of course, the signal source your parents have actually has a DVI/HDMI outpout. They're not very common yet, unless you buy new equipment.
BYork ( 64.172.7.194 ) at 11:51 AM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...UPDATE!

Update on our site renewal....

So far, including me, there are only 4 people that are planning on helping pay for our site and site name renewal. This is due on January 18th, and I can't front the cost...had a transmission die on me at the beginning of December.(2nd tranny for my truck in 15 months. UGH!)

So...I need to find our pretty quickly who all is going to contribute to see if we have enough members interested. If not, the cost for each person contributing will be prohibitively high.

Renewal of our site name and our contract with our ISP totals $383.

So far, here are those who are contributing to the cause:
BYork, Rich F, Ron H, and Tony C

If you haven't yet sent me an email:
* Please send me an email so I can keep track of who will be participating. My alias above is always a link to my email
* Please also include your HTOC alias name in the email, as there are a few people here who have very similar names
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.182 ) at 11:33 AM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
annual holiday post

Kieran: hey, what it be? Have you fully recovered from the bike crash? Still rowing? Still down in SoCal (or did you move back to the Santa Rosa area... its been a long time).
Kieran ( 209.148.114.55 ) at 11:23 AM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
annual holiday post

Hey everyone... Figured I'd pop in for a holiday hello. Hope all is well here. I'm doing very well.

My parents recently bought a Samsung 50" dlp rptv. What's the best connector to use for hdtv and dvd video quality, dvi, hdmi, or regular component?

Also, anyone know anything about the Marantz dv-4500 dvd player? My folks need a new dvd player to go with their tv, and the local boutique wants to sell me a floor demo dv4500 for $250. My folks just need a good prog scan player, with good video quality no dvd-a, sacd, or fancy doo-dads. $150 to $250 is the price range.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.182 ) at 10:12 AM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Sony denies pulling out of plasma TV market

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/12/21/sony_plasma_denial/
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.182 ) at 9:39 AM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004

GAR: One more advantage (Plasma over LCD) is the ability to see a good image from less than directly in front of the set. Plasma's provide a good image from the sides; LCD's still require you to be more or les in front of the screen. May make less difference depending on your room layout, but in my room folks in the the love seat would be SOL.

Also, the cost of a equivalent size LCD is much greater than a plasma. And I think the plasma is still a lot thinner (if wall mounting is a goal). I think the last figure I saw was LCDs were about twoce as expensive for the same size screen.

I believe the plasma's life expectencies are getting better... I believe the last figure I saw was fourtnee years of six hours per day of average viewing (or 30,000 hours of gas life dimming to half brightness).

One thing that is attractive about plasma sets... they are less demanding of light control in your room... and since my room has a wall of windows on one side that's a big factor with me.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 8:16 AM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Puppet Master: LOL
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 8:14 AM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Big, really big plasma

Curtis: Like the story says, they can make 4 50" panels at a time, I doubt they are going to make a 106" plasma set. I'd be way cool if they did just as an engineering example though.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 8:00 AM EST Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Big, really big plasma

AVB: Just imagine the shipping nightmares in getting them from Korea to consumers here.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 11:58 PM EST Monday, December 20, 2004
New Car

Well since I landed a new job with some extra perks I decided to upgrade my car. I bought a car about a year ago for the first time ever, it was a used Honda Accord LX so since I am going to be driving clients and distributors around I decided to go with a new 2005 Honda Accord EX Navi/Hybrid car fully loaded, it has a Moon roof and XM radio along with the Navigation system, which I know I will use, Now I just need to figure out if I can hardwire my iPod to it. Oh joy!! My first new car ever :)
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 11:54 PM EST Monday, December 20, 2004

Scott V:

Plasmas are great, and getting better.
Advantage over LCD, Black levels.
Disadvantage Burn in as Ron stated and life of set is still in question.

LCDs can in most cases be cheaper and produce a great picture for the money, and if your a game player like Xbox or Playstation you definately want one of these.
LCD tend to last longer, but the jury is still out on that.

There is also some LOCOS TVs that is another alternative and some of these sets look fantastic. JVC and a few other manufactures are making these.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 10:29 PM EST Monday, December 20, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Chris, have you experianced taht "New baby smell yet" :)
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 9:00 PM EST Monday, December 20, 2004

Ron: Back to you twice.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:58 PM EST Monday, December 20, 2004
LCD or PLASMA?

scott veirs: There has been some concerns over the life of Plasma'a and problems with burn in. LCD is a ptoven tech with no bur in problems.

I can't say for sure if the Plasma concerns are a real issue. Maybe some else can confirm or not.
scott veirs ( 69.170.37.24 ) at 8:37 PM EST Monday, December 20, 2004
LCD or PLASMA?

Hi guys, I went to MicroCenter the other day and saw some VERY nice LCT TV/Displays. Whats the difference in these over Plasma? The guy at the store said they last longer and have better images.

Is this accurate? I dont remember if the prices were better or worse.

Any input?

Scott

PS: Happy holidays everyone, hope you have a good year end and new year.
simm ( 24.167.173.48 ) at 8:13 PM EST Monday, December 20, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Chris L.: Congrats on the addition to the family. Enjoy as they grow up fast.

RickMTB: Congrats on your additions as well. Looks like you are setting yourself up for much additional joy on the HT front.
Robert ( 65.103.22.78 ) at 6:28 PM EST Monday, December 20, 2004
Big, really big plasma

AVB: Holy crap, my FP screen was 106".

Seriously though, who buys something that large in plasma form?!?!
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 2:56 PM EST Monday, December 20, 2004
Big, really big plasma

Read about it here http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1093&ncid=1093&e=1&u=/pcworld/20041220/tc_pcworld/119000
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 2:08 PM EST Monday, December 20, 2004

Robert: You have mail.
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 9:30 PM EST Sunday, December 19, 2004

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOU V!!!!
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 9:29 PM EST Sunday, December 19, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

cai: Thanks cai!
Well...last night was his first night home and he slept less than we did. :)
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 6:53 PM EST Sunday, December 19, 2004
Update - HT Upgrades in process

Just ordered a Pioneer DV587AS universal DVD player from onecall for $116.10 plus shipping. Should be here in time for Christmas. Didn't want to spend a lot on a player until I get whatever HDTV display I decide on and until the format wars get settled (if they ever get settled). I figure for $116 the Pioneer is essentially a disposable but the unit has gotten a few decent reviews (including a good review in Home Theater magazine). Can't wait to put it together with the 1014 receiver (the fairly similar Elite version of which was also reviewed in Home Theater magazine). I may need to track down a pair of Mirage AVS200 satellites and somehow mount and wire as side speakers.
cai ( 68.227.215.79 ) at 3:51 PM EST Sunday, December 19, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Chris L.: CONGRATULATIONS ON AN EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS GIFT.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 6:48 PM EST Saturday, December 18, 2004
History made.... RickMTB Upgrades HT!

Yes, I know... not a major upgrade. But seven years with the Yamaha RXV793 was long enough. I just returned from Best Buy (*groan*) with a Pioneer VSX 1014TX-K. They don't carry Pioneer DVD players (they did have the Samsung and almost got the 941) so I have to get that somewhere else, but I can't wait to get the puppy out of the box (unlike Rich, the box king). Heck, its even got THX is Kool...

While there I also picked up a Garmin GPS-V Deluxe package and a House of Blues acoustic guitar for my daughter. The Pioneer was on sale for $473. The Garmin for $250. And I talked them into taking into a 10% discount coupon for all three ("what do ya mean, the Garmin isn't a mobile electronic device?").

Can't wait to wrestle the old Yammie out of the cabinet and hook up the Pioneer. Also can't wait to run MCACC and get the speakers set up correctly. Woo hoo!
Geo. ( 63.184.97.254 ) at 5:45 PM EST Saturday, December 18, 2004
Old newspaper story

Joe: He's pretty much retired and not in real good health but we laugh about the whole thing now. Ironically, Tom Collins is now the presiding judge of our county. We're all too old now to fight those kind of wars anymore. :(
Joe ( 152.163.101.11 ) at 2:01 PM EST Saturday, December 18, 2004
Old newspaper story

Geo.: So where is the judge now???
Robert ( 65.103.22.78 ) at 11:45 AM EST Saturday, December 18, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Chris L.: Congratulations on the little one. good luck geeting any sleep. by the way, make sure she slleps when the littel ones sleeping.
Robert ( 65.103.22.78 ) at 11:44 AM EST Saturday, December 18, 2004
Old newspaper story

Geo.: Bullshit ;)
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 8:22 PM EST Friday, December 17, 2004

Oh...and tonight I'll be doing some serious HT'ing...since I probably won't get a chance to do it much more.
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 8:21 PM EST Friday, December 17, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Thanks for all the well wishes, guys! Spent most of the day doing some serious house cleaning.
Hope I'm ready for this. :)
Geo. ( 209.180.126.2 ) at 2:31 PM EST Friday, December 17, 2004
Old newspaper story

I came across this while doing some research on something else. It brings back old memories. I think you all know which one I am in the story. I laugh when I remember this whole episode.
http://phoenixnewtimes.com/issues/1996-07-25/feature2.html
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:24 AM EST Friday, December 17, 2004

Puppet Master: That is good news about your job, it is nice to see that the US still can keep some manufacturing jobs here. The plant I visited yesterday makes all there dental equipment in a Chicago plant, and has done so since 1908. Although I am not taking a job with them I was very impressed. Got 2 offers yesterday and I should have a signed aggreement today. Best Christmas present this time of year :)
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 9:25 AM EST Friday, December 17, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Chris L.: Congrats!
Tony C ( 67.167.112.213 ) at 9:22 AM EST Friday, December 17, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Chris L.: Big congrats you you and your new family.
Tony C ( 67.167.112.213 ) at 9:20 AM EST Friday, December 17, 2004

RickMTB: My friend just got the same machine you did on my recommendation and I installed it for him. I keep mine in my family room system as that's where I listen to music. I love being able to play both DVD-A and SACD on the one deck. And it sounds great. I use it on a TV that only has an S input and it does a very good job.
Geo. ( 63.184.49.157 ) at 8:51 AM EST Friday, December 17, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Chris L.: Congratulations to you and your wife, Chris. Your life has now changed for the better, forever! In January, my son will be 17. My wife started having contractions at about midnight the night before he was born, so she woke me up to tell me. Well, I sprung into action and immediately realized that if we were eventually going to make a safe trip to the hospital, ONE of us was going to have to get some sleep. So, again, I analyzed the situation and came to the conclusion that I would probably be the one driving, therefore, it was more important for ME to get the sleep than her. (Please don't call me a hero.) Anyway, at 5:30am she called the doctor who told her she still had plenty of time, but to get ready to go to the hospital. By the time we left for the hospital, she was doubled over and holding on to the kitchen counter in pain. We're only ten minutes from the hospital and I signed her in at 6:00 and my son was born at 6:38. I'm reminded of that every year on his birthday when she goes through a minute-by-minute account of the events of that night. :) Best of luck with the little one.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:56 AM EST Friday, December 17, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Chris L.: Congratulations to Mom & Dad. I was there for the birth of all 3 of my children - I know what you mean. It still feels like yesterday and boggles the mind to think that it was actually 17, 20 and 28 years ago.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:58 AM EST Friday, December 17, 2004

Chris L: Great News a Big Congrads to the new Dad!!!!

Good news all around. Gar excepted a Job offer today, I got 2 offers and decided to go with the Medical company. Looks like I will be doing my training in DC and Austria come January.
Ron H ( 67.10.16.226 ) at 12:10 AM EST Friday, December 17, 2004

Puppet Master:Great to hear some good news on the job front.
Ron H ( 67.10.16.226 ) at 12:08 AM EST Friday, December 17, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Chris L.: Congrats Dad!!!
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 8:52 PM EST Thursday, December 16, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Chris L.: Cool, enjoy and best wishes
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 8:51 PM EST Thursday, December 16, 2004
A New HT Freak Arrives

Evening guys.
At 4:40 pm today my wife gave birth to our first, Andrew James Lorentzen.
Andy is 7 pounds 11 ounces, 20.5". Both he and mom are doing very well and will be home this Saturday.
I was present for the entire birth. I never realized what people meant when they talked about "the miracle of childbirth" until I saw it with my own eyes. A very surreal experience to be sure.
Wish I had some cigars to pass out. :)
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.182 ) at 3:44 PM EST Thursday, December 16, 2004

Tony C: I am sorry... I should have asked you more about how you like yours, and if there are any quirks....
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.182 ) at 3:43 PM EST Thursday, December 16, 2004

Tony C: Howdy Uncle Tony... :-). Haven't gotten it but I think I will save a few and get the Pioneer DVD player. Yes, its a universal (plays DVD-A and SACD) and is ridiculously inexpensive. I know there are better ones out there, but I really don't watch movies that seriously anymore (mostly kids movies) and hopefully the Pioneer DVD player will work better (at least easier) with the Pioneer receiver. I will mocve the Yammie receiver and Toshiba DVD player upstairs so the kids can watch DVDs upstairs (now they are limited to videotapes). If I get it I need to buy it this week (Best Buy's 10% coupon expires this week).
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 3:43 PM EST Thursday, December 16, 2004

Some good news for my job

http://abclocal.go.com/wjrt/news/121604_NW_r2_gm_flint_announce.html
Tony C ( 67.167.112.213 ) at 3:30 PM EST Thursday, December 16, 2004

RickMTB: What did you end up buying? That Pioneer DVD is the new model of mine (I think) and should be a universal player. I like mine a lot and it was inexpensive.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:48 AM EST Thursday, December 16, 2004

BC: I agree, the effects in that movie where really good. Also the sound was excellent, some of the best sound I have heard on a DVD in a long while

Ron: Since that is a nice Denon piece I would also try to get it repaired. Also that Panasonic I sent you a link to is supposed to be really good for the money and have HDMI hookups.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:09 PM EST Wednesday, December 15, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...!

BYork: Well I will send a note from my home computer, but for the 20 bucks or so, thats coffe money for a few days. So I am in
BYork ( 171.72.5.133 ) at 1:23 PM EST Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Probably not, and no.

I don't have the time to look into it(work has been a real bitch...), and frankly have the attitude of "don't fix it if it ain't broke".
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 1:13 PM EST Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Damn refresh button :<
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 1:13 PM EST Wednesday, December 15, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...!

BYork: Do we really use up $400 worth if space and bandwidth? Has anyone looked into moving our ISP since last time? Just curious.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 1:00 PM EST Wednesday, December 15, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...!

BYork: Do we really use up $400 worth if space and bandwidth? Has anyone looked into moving our ISP since last time? Just curious.
BYork ( 171.72.5.133 ) at 12:34 PM EST Wednesday, December 15, 2004
YEARLY SITE RENEWAL...!

ALl - It's that time of the year again...so I am again soliciting particpants in the yearly "pledge drive" to pay for our site. Renewal of our site name and our contract with our ISP totals $383.

To make it easier on me this year:


Thanks to all who help pay fo ranother year!
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 11:22 AM EST Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Robert: You have mail.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 11:22 AM EST Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Ron: Gotcha!
You may still send it in and see about a repair, then you may be able to sell it off and recoup a little bit of money to go towards the new player.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 11:01 AM EST Wednesday, December 15, 2004

BC: No i have not considered it since I want to try a DVI connection.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 9:56 AM EST Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Ron: Have you considered sending it in for repair? Pyramid-Audio in Austin is the regional repair station for Denon.


I watched I-Robot last night. Good flick, lots of great action and surround effects.
I also added a pair of Von Schweikert VR-1's to my arsenal. I'm either going to set them up in the bedroom or try and build another complete Von Schweikert set-up for downstairs in the family room. Then move the little JBL's that are down there to the bedroom. That will give me 2 5.1 set-ups and a 6.1 set-up. And my wife is the one who suggested the idea!
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 8:46 AM EST Wednesday, December 15, 2004

GAR: The DVD 3800.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:15 AM EST Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Aragon Amps: Anyone heard there new Amps? Just wondering if there any good. Looking for a good 3 or 5 Channel.

Leaving for DC tomorrow, interviewing for a company European Medical Company, there flying me out, this is a good thing. I also have a on site interview with a Chicago based company in Dental surgical Inst. Hu-Friedy is the name of the company, been in business since 1908 so they must be doing something right!
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 9:28 PM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Ron: Ron what Denon died? Try the new Panasonic at Onecall, it is supposed to be damn good for the money. And if I land a Job tomorrow I am going to buy it. Although I got a great deal on a Denon 5910.

http://ww1.onecall.com/PID_26170.htm
Robert ( 65.103.22.78 ) at 9:06 PM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Ron H: business@ceiva.com
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:32 PM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Robert:What is your email addy?
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:31 PM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

RickMTB: Way cool. you have waited a long time.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.181 ) at 8:27 PM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Robert: I am even in a market (the budget market). I am about to pull the trigger on the Pioneer 1014 receiver at Best Buy (@$475, plus there is a 10% coupon this week) and either a Pioneer 578A ($129) or the Samsung DD841 ($179). Sure, there are better players and better receivers, but I am upgrading a 6-7 year old receiver (Yammie 793) and a 6-7 year old DVD player (Toshiba 2107), so anything will be a quantum improvement, and I am saving my major investment for the display (a plasma, some day...).
Robert ( 65.103.22.78 ) at 6:30 PM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Ron: I'm in the same market so I'm interested in what is said on the topic as well. FYI, I may be able to get Denon at a robertTM deal price.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 2:26 PM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004
DVD Player

Does any one have any info or thoughts on the Sony DVP-NS975V
trav ( 192.76.80.74 ) at 10:51 AM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Ron: I agree with BC, try to find one of of the older highly regarded component players. The Denon DVD-1600 comes to mind as one of the better ones. Its rated at the top on the Secrets site. I'm sure you can pick one up now for pretty cheap. I'm enjoying the picture out of one.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 10:41 AM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Anyone else gonna be watching DVD's tonight? Big release day today, I-Robot, Collateral, LOTR-extended version, Top Gun special edition. woohooo
My ass is getting firmly planted in my lazy boy as soon as I get home. hehe
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 10:32 AM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Ron: Check out the Secrets test that they have run.
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cgi-bin/shootout.cgi?function=search&articles=all&type=&manufacturer=0&maxprice=0&deInt=0&mpeg=0

The Bravo has gotten lots of comments about poor build quality, while still putting out a decent pic.
I'd recommend the Denon 1910. It has a few flaws but puts out a pretty good image over DVI. Build quality is decent as well.
You may just try and find a player that doesn't upconvert but is still known for a great picture. (X30, some of the older panasonics like the rp82, denon 2900, etc)
Geo. ( 209.180.126.2 ) at 10:03 AM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Ron: Does the V Inc. Bravo D2 upconvert. I know it has DVI and has gotten very favorable reviews for a MSRP of $250.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 8:56 AM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

patest =latest
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 8:55 AM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

I am loooking for a DVD player in the $300 range that does upconverting and has DVI. My Denon died and I do not want to spend major dollars untill DVD HD is avaialble.

The AVS forum does not seem to of help since they seem to tear apart every player made and seem to always be waiting for the patest nd greatest.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:20 AM EST Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Tony C: Did the snailman ever deliver something to you from Florida?
Geo. ( 209.180.126.2 ) at 9:58 AM EST Monday, December 13, 2004
SACD

AVB: You're right, my bad. It is a DTS disc, not DVD-A.
simm ( 24.167.173.48 ) at 8:11 AM EST Monday, December 13, 2004
SACD

Puppet Master: I have all 4 of them. Great recordings in my opinion. I prefer the MC mix.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 7:23 AM EST Monday, December 13, 2004
Have a good trip

Joelc: So where are you vacationing?
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 7:22 AM EST Monday, December 13, 2004
AVB

Puppet Master: Nope, I don't know anything about Iron Brigade Armory, never heard of them.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 7:20 AM EST Monday, December 13, 2004
SACD

Geo.: Actually it was the DTS version that had the weird mix on it. I don't have the DVDA but it seems like they used the same mix as DTS did.
Geo. ( 63.184.112.204 ) at 6:49 AM EST Monday, December 13, 2004
SACD

Puppet Master: I have both Allman recordings on SACD and have the Fillmore recording on DVD-Audio. The performances themselves are incredible, IMHO. The Fillmore recording on DVD-A is strange, though. It has Duane Allman's guitar in the right rear speaker and is not mixed for a realistic concert sound. The disc has been greatly criticized for this. Because the performance itself was so good, the mixing didn't bother me until I heard the SACD version, now the DVD-A version sounds silly. AVB mentioned this months ago before I heard the SACD version and he was right. If you like the Allman's, you'll love both of these recordings, but stick with SACD.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 10:32 PM EST Sunday, December 12, 2004
SACD

Puppet Master: Not me.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 10:10 PM EST Sunday, December 12, 2004
AVB

You know these guys? Ever handle some of thier work?

http://ironbrigadearmory.com/index.asp
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:56 PM EST Sunday, December 12, 2004
SACD

Evening all

Anyone heard the SACD versions of Elton John's Captain Fantastic or Madman across the Water? What about the Allman Brothers Eat a Peach or Live at the Filmore?
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 8:49 PM EST Sunday, December 12, 2004
good news

Robert: Excellent! Now we can all live vicariously through our friend.
My wife and I have been seriously looking for a new home. Room for an HT is high on the list.

Thanks for the link to the Wal*Mart thing. That was funny.
The industry polices itself on Parental Warning stickers. If we miss one little word or even a sexy photo we get called out on it. It's the labels fault. They should have not only cought it, but put the stickered version out. The only retailer that buys the Parental Warning label product is Wal*Mart. Man, do they loose market share.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 7:41 PM EST Sunday, December 12, 2004
good news

Robert: Way cool.
Robert ( 65.103.22.78 ) at 2:41 PM EST Sunday, December 12, 2004
good news

HEy guys, so my wife and can't really decide what to get each other for Xmas,,so bless her heart, she says this morning, why don;t we start on teh theater. I said Really, you sure, we said no projects for a year? She says yes, but I want it like a media room, not a dedicated theater.

Well OK,
I guess the HItachi TX100 and perf screen are coming my way sooner than I anticipated. got to go guys, I have to measure and get my punch list started!!
Joelc ( 64.229.123.235 ) at 7:19 AM EST Sunday, December 12, 2004

Heading away for a lst minute two week vacation... looking forward to speaking with everyone on my return...
BC ( 69.152.113.181 ) at 11:02 PM EST Saturday, December 11, 2004
BC

Robert: I used to live in Plano, now I'm up the road in McKinney. I don't recall someone living in the Colony. I thought I was the only one here in the DFW area.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 3:30 PM EST Saturday, December 11, 2004
Tony C

Check this out
http://entertainment.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=175750
walmart sued over evanessence album/song.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 3:28 PM EST Saturday, December 11, 2004
BC

BC: You live in Plano correct? Isn't there someone else here that lives in the Colony?
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:24 PM EST Saturday, December 11, 2004
Curtis

You said you had a friend looking for one of these units. Here is one that is pretty cheap.

http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?homevdeo&1106527561
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:22 PM EST Saturday, December 11, 2004

http://ww1.onecall.com/PID_22384.htm


Seems the new Panasonic DVD players is pretty sweet, for the money.
BC ( 69.152.113.181 ) at 11:33 AM EST Saturday, December 11, 2004
BC

Robert: Hey, I probably drove right by you! I drive past 75 and Plano Pkwy on my way to and from work.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 11:26 PM EST Friday, December 10, 2004
BC

Guess where I was today? how about the corner of 121 & 289, and the corner of Plano Pkwy & Central Expressway, i'll bet you can sense a pattern. Nice weather today huh?
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 11:23 PM EST Friday, December 10, 2004
Sony VPL-HS50

Joelc: Great news on the FP.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:15 PM EST Friday, December 10, 2004
OT - GB photography

AVB: I have to get to the coffee before the computer. What I meant to say was giga pixel (GP) photography vs. megs.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 6:12 PM EST Friday, December 10, 2004

Ron H: Sorry that I did not call you either yesterday or today... have been entirely swamped... will try the next day or so...
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 4:10 PM EST Friday, December 10, 2004
Sony VPL-HS50

Just saw this projector... wow... blows away all other LCD's that I have seen... do notthink that it is dramatically better that the HS20... this is the one that I am getting... no doubt about it!!
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 1:03 PM EST Friday, December 10, 2004
OT - GB photography

Curtis: GB like in Great Britain?
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:15 AM EST Friday, December 10, 2004
OT - GB photography

A computer monitor doesn't do the images justice - take a peek at what's possible ... all analog. http://www.cliffordross.com/R1/R1-detail.html
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 9:47 PM EST Thursday, December 9, 2004

http://www.dkdesigngroup.com/index.asp?contact_thankyou=true#


This equipment looks pretty darn cool.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 2:37 PM EST Thursday, December 9, 2004

Joelc: Today try after 2:15 PM at the office and after 4:00 PM on my cell. Tommorow I will be at the office until 3:00 PM.
Trav ( 192.76.80.74 ) at 1:47 PM EST Thursday, December 9, 2004
Disney to back sony and Blu Ray

Figures. Why cant we all just get along.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/biztech/12/09/tech.disney.dvd.reut/index.html
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 10:31 AM EST Thursday, December 9, 2004

Ron H: Will attempt to call you later... when is the best time both today and tomorrow
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 9:16 AM EST Thursday, December 9, 2004

Joelc: Hey guy.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 9:07 AM EST Thursday, December 9, 2004

Joelc: Good morning & mail coming to you too.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 8:39 AM EST Thursday, December 9, 2004

Good morning gang...

Curtis: You have e-mail
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 7:06 AM EST Thursday, December 9, 2004
Drums

Puppet Master: It might be easier to find a free standing cymbal stand with a boom on it. That way she can put it anywhere she wants. Or there are straight stands without the legs that might fit into the bass drum. It's kinda hard to tell from the pic what kind of mounting hardware is on the bass but here are some ideas..
http://www.mannysmusic.com/catalog/search.asp?Method=3&CategoryID=25&BrandID=&PriceRangeID=0&PageNum=0&Word1=&departmentkeeper=4&SortMethod=6&pagesize=

As for the snare I don't have anything on hand but any local music store should have something inexpensive that will fit.

Sorry I don't have anything laying around that you could use.
Good luck and keep that kid playing! :)
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:04 AM EST Thursday, December 9, 2004

http://www.pbs.org/wttw/soundstage/xmas2004/featured.htm
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:04 AM EST Thursday, December 9, 2004

Movie: Blade Trinity, overall good show. The guy that was in Van Wilder is in it and he is funny as hell. The effects and fight sequences kicks some major butt.

HD Christmas Special: Chirs Issak on PBS a must see and listen if you have HD or not. I believe it is on again on Sunday night, very good CD to boot.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 11:35 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Chris

This is the set she has, jsut missing the snare and the little cymbal stand on front of the bass


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38097&item=3767029195&rd=1#ebayphotohosting
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 11:30 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Chris

Chris

Maybe you can help me out with this one. My brother got my daughter a 5 piece kit. However the snare never made it from NY to us. So I mounted one of the tom’s to the floor base and set the other tom on a stool, were the snare should be. I have the Hi-Hat in position and I wanted her to get the feel of having a snare.

Anyways I then took the second mount for the bass tom, turned it sideways, bent a hanger in the end and mounted a splash cymbal on it. So she has a floor base with a tom and cymbal mounted, a floor tom, a tom pretending to be a snare and a Hi-Hat

I am looking for a cymbal mount / stand I can put on the floor bass. It has the hole just in front of the tom’s. The cymbal would be a little higher and in the middle. I also need a small snare.

Maybe you have a old cymbal stand around or know of a place I can get one. She plays everyday at 3.5 so I am trying to encourage it.

Joe
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 10:21 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!Plasma

Scott Veirs: You should find a wealth of info on the AVS forum. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=40
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 9:24 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004
a little holiday music

http://home.nc.rr.com/keehyun/stuff/jew-heyya.html
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:16 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Tony

Tony C: Yea, everything here in the Flint area is gone. I thought lastnight driving home about our resident drummer Chris L.

Chris you out there?????
scott veirs ( 69.170.37.24 ) at 8:43 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004
plasma

by the way, she just said she is not interested in wide screen because most of her viewing is standard cable tv.
Scott Veirs ( 69.170.37.24 ) at 8:24 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!Plasma

Hi guys and (gals?). Long time no see. Don't you love how I always pop up when I have questions? I'm sorry I am not active, I can't afford to have the hobby anymore so chatting and looking at gear is a bad idea.

In any case, you might wonder what brings me here this time. Well my roomate is seriously interested in buying a flat screen TV about 42"ish.

While I am here on the sofa, posting and waiting for replies, I am also trying to find a place to research how to shop for flat panel tvs. I wanted to ask if any of you had any good input on tvs or websites.

She has no idea what they cost so no budget yet, until I can give her an idea of what they cost. It wont be an issue though.

Thanks for any input gang and chat laters! I'll be watching ;)

Scott Veirs
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 7:45 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Joelc:Good evening.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 7:27 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004

GAR: Figures that I heard that news while I was in Minneapolis. :)

Hey, best of luck with the interview. YES, you can take the stress of making the numbers. You'll find the family time you need.

My kid was in kindergarten when asked to draw what daddy did for his job.
My kid said that I worked in a restaurant.
That's because he would always ask him mom before bed, "where's daddy?".
She would say, "He's working. He's at a restaurant."

I asked my three sons if they felt they were cheated out of time, and they all said that they never felt like I missed anything important for that I wasn't there to talk to. You can do it.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 7:22 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Tony

Puppet Master: Guitar Center is nation-wide. See if you can locate one. If they can't help you, they can direct you to the right place.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 7:20 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Here's some good DVD news

AVB: I just read today in S&V that Toshiba is backing the Blu-Ray as well. However they did say that they thought that they would be able to steer it in the right direction.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 5:42 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Joelc: I got plenty of time to post right now ;) But it doesn't seem that too many people use it as frequently.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 4:13 PM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Geez... where is everybody... not one posting in near six hours.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 10:38 AM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Good morning gang..
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 10:31 AM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Good morning gang.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 8:09 AM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Here's some good DVD news

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=738&e=1&u=/ap/20041208/ap_on_hi_te/japan_toshiba_dvds

Looks like Sony is backing another loser IMO.

TOKYO - Two Japanese companies said Tuesday they have developed a DVD that can play on both existing machines and the upcoming high-definition players, raising hopes for a smooth transition as more people dump old TV sets for better screens.

Toshiba Corp. and Memory-Tech Corp. said their disc has a dual-layered surface that can store both types of data on the same side.

For consumers, that would eliminate the potential headache of having to own two types of DVD players: Both will be able to read such discs, though only the newer equipment can take advantage of the higher-resolution technology.

The discs, which took six months to develop, will be able to hold 4.7 GB in the current format and 15 GB in high resolution, Memory-Tech spokesman Masato Otsuka said. Making the discs won't cost any more than the companies now spend on producing current DVDs, Otsuka said.

The new DVDs rely on the HD-DVD format, which has the backing of the DVD Forum, an international association of electronics makers and movie studios. New DVD players using the format are expected to hit stores by late 2005.

Its competitor, Blu-Ray, is backed by Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE - news) (news - web sites)., its Hollywood studio and News Corp.'s Fox Entertainment Group Inc. Blu-Ray has more storage space, but HD-DVD is expected to be cheaper to produce because its technology closely resembles current DVDs.


It's still unclear which will become the dominant technology.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 2:56 AM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004

RichF: I am interviewing with a company tomorrow that manufactures all of it's products in a plant in Chicago. Been making Surgical equipment since 1908, now that is impressive.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 2:51 AM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004

RichF: ironically I saw a segment on TV on how IBM opened plants in China years ago, and it looks like that backfired on them.. The selling off of corporate America only means one thing in the long run, less jobs here. I just glad Dell decided to move there tech supports mostly back to the US. It is nice talking to someone who you can understand when you have a problem with your PC ;)



http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/11/16/ibm_lenovo_jv/
RichF ( 216.43.47.228 ) at 12:32 AM EST Wednesday, December 8, 2004
IBM sells it's PC division to Lenovo

Another one bites the dust.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:19 PM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004

hmmm, lets try that link again.

http://www.startribune.com/stories/535/5123205.html
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:17 PM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Tony C: I know about that deal, I have friends that work at both Metronic and Guidant. I am interviewing for a job with Metronic in there pace division next week, big bucks, and with it a ton of stress. Not too sure if it would be a good fit for me with 2 young kids.

http://www.startribune.com/stories/535/5123205.htm
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 8:57 PM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Ron H: HP, but I suspect someone else manufacturers them (such as Sampo making the Gateways and I bet the Dells).

http://www.shopping.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpdirect/shopping/scripts/product_detail/product_detail_view.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1700359402.1102470984@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdjadddfhefhmkcfngcfkmdflldfjk.0&landing=null&category=flat_panel_tvs&subcat1=plasma&product_code=901280&catLevel=3
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:17 PM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004

RickMTB: What brand were they.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 7:31 PM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004
Tony

Hey guy, I am looking for a place to get some parts for my daughters drum kit. She has a Gold Percussion set, but I need a cymbal mount for the floor bass and a small snar. Any suggestions?
Tony C ( 65.243.221.110 ) at 5:05 PM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004

GAR: J&J was just in the news today. Looking to buy a company that makes medial wires.
P&G is letting 4,400 employees go this week. Merry Christmas.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 4:07 PM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Cai: Was at a job fair today. Grim picture almost everyone there was over 40. But on the bright side I have an interview with J&J Medical.
cai ( 205.254.147.8 ) at 1:45 PM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004
Magazines

Joelc: On their way, let me know when you receive them.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.181 ) at 11:35 AM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Just saw some guys playing around with the new HP 42" plasma and 30" LCD sets. Nice! Especially like the black lacquer (piano finish) they used on the frames... very Elite-like. They were just running a Sarah McLachlan DVD running off their lap top but it looked and sounded nice.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 10:33 AM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Joelc: It is a improvement over my previous unit, being a DVR is just a plus. At this moment the inability of it to have multiple outputs at the same time is not a issue but I do see it as a problem for many.
Joelc ( 216.223.143.92 ) at 10:07 AM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004

cai: My mistake... I meant street address. In any event... you now have it via e-mail.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 9:43 AM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004
Magazines

cai: It's not that the sound is bad, I'm just always looking to improve upon things. Without any panels in the room, there was alot of echo. The panels make a huge differe in taming the echo and ringing, which in turn improves the imaging and soundstage. Any room with bare walls can benefit from some type of absorbtion.
Basocally, I'm a tinkerer and can't leave things be, always looking to improve things. Kind of a pain when you have an expensive hobby like we do, but on the other hand, it makes me stand out here at work because I'm always looking to do better, where most of my co-workers are content with the way things are.
Joelc ( 216.223.143.92 ) at 9:16 AM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Good morning gang...

cai: E-mailed me at joelc@dion-durrell.com and I will send you my e-mail address.

Ron H: So... now what do you think about the unit.
cai ( 205.254.147.8 ) at 8:41 AM EST Tuesday, December 7, 2004
Magazines

JoelC: If you send me your home mail address I will send you two copies of the Widescreen Magazine that has the projector technologies comparison articles. You will find my e-mail address in the members' section.

TonyC: Congratulations on your new job. All we now need is find one for Gar.

BC: Great looking speakers. If they sound as good as they look you have a winner. Question: why are you fussing so much and installing all this wall treatment? Is your bass or basic sound really that bad? Your room looks great anyway.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 8:53 PM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

BC: I forgot you were in Dallas. We are going to have to connect one day soon. I'm in Dallas this week(Thurs/Friday), but tied up, perhaps the next time we can connect.
simm ( 24.167.173.48 ) at 8:37 PM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

BC: I think that your room looks great. Sometime in the next couple of years I think I am going to go back to tower speakers. I am very interested in the Von Schweikert.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:12 PM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

Joelc: No multiple outputs on the box.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 3:06 PM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

Ron: That would be awesome.
I messed around this weekend with making some different size "acoustic" panels and stuck them up on the front wall, just trying to see if I can improve upon the sound. I think Christy is gonna kill me though, cause she hates them on the wall. hehe I keep telling her "but you said this is my room".
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/brian.corr@sbcglobal.net/detail?.dir=1b99&.dnm=59cb.jpg&.src=ph
Eventually, I'm gonna have to make or buy something that gets by the WAF.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 3:04 PM EST Monday, December 6, 2004
5 dvd's for $25

Best Buy is offering this deal online only... not the best selection, but you might find 5 in there that you want. If so, it's a good deal:

5 dvd's for $25 at BB
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 2:29 PM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

BC: Hopefully after the first of the year I will hav a meeting in Dallas. I really want to check out your setup.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:11 PM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

RichF: Doh! Totally forgot you worked for Dell. We have a Dell desktop and my wife has a laptop. Microsoft has a software package that is pretty good "Digital Image Suite"
Trav ( 192.76.80.74 ) at 12:39 PM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

BC: You have email.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 11:59 AM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

Ron: Thanks. I had seen that review. Another one just came out also at: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1204/vonschweikertvr4jr.htm
I'm loving them!
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 11:53 AM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

BC: I thought you might want to see this review.

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/newsletter/151/von_schweikert.html
RichF ( 68.98.123.152 ) at 9:05 AM EST Monday, December 6, 2004
Canon D20

Curtis: Thanks Curtis. I get several programs for Canon including Adobe Elements. I think I may also have Photo lite somewhere from a scanner. I also have an old Mac version from a while ago but my Mac is pretty old now. Maybe I can use the license to do an upgrade.

As for RAW, I am still trying to understand what it is. AS I start to look at the programs, it appears that it takes all the data and then lets me apply the affects that I would have done before I took the picture only after like changing the white balance, brightness, etc. Just not sure if that is the main feature and if I would get more computer control using a RAW file over a JPG.
RichF ( 68.98.123.152 ) at 9:01 AM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

GAR: As a Dell employee, I am sure I will just get an updated Dell. My wife wanted a new computer in the kitchen anyway for her emails so that is my excuse and I'm sticking with it.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 8:58 AM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

Ron H: Trust me on this one... I have been tested and tested and tested... suppose to be fixed "any time now". This really pissed me off as I was planning to use the cable box to both feed my projector, my lcd panel in the living room and my lcd panel in the bedroon... now, there is no way to do so.

Let me know whether your can get the multiple outputs to work?

Curtis: I am now on my way out to get a new pair of glasses for your novel!!! :)
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 8:53 AM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

Joelc: Still putting it in novel form ;-) Will send it off tonight - sorry for the delay.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 8:31 AM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

Joelc: DVI not working here either. I will need to check the muliple output issue tonight.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 8:12 AM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

Ron H: I too have the Scientific Atlantic 8000 HD cable box with the built in PVR.. including HD PVR. It works great with two exceptions:

1. DVI output does not work... this is a firmware/software issue which will soon be fixed, noting that soon has been for over 4 months now.

2. The box will not output either a composite or s-video signal when either of component or dvi are specified... this is a major problem because i) it precludes recording any items saved on the pvr and ii) it precludes using the cablebox to feed a second source. This too is la firmware issue discussed above.

Curtis: Still no PM from you!!!
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 8:07 AM EST Monday, December 6, 2004

Good morning gang...
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:25 AM EST Monday, December 6, 2004
Canon D20

RichF:Don't let the manual intimidate you. If unsure what settings to use, go with auto (green box indicator) in the beginning. Experiment w/ variuous exposure modes 1 at a time & you'll get it. Glass, contrast, aperture speed & metering have a lot to do with quality of images - along with the digital imager of course.

I wouldn't save everything in RAW format, JPEG is plenty of info. PhotoShop still rules - find the lite version bundeled with all kinds of stuff. Any modern CPU can handle the files - it's the videocard & monitor that limit you so get the best you can.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 8:48 PM EST Sunday, December 5, 2004

RichF: I am using a G5 Mac with 2 250gig hardrives. iPhoto works great for general organization, and then there is Adobe Illustrator CS that works really great. You can get a good PC laptop or Desktop, alsoI believe Microsoft has a photo suite that isn't too bad. I have a friend that uses a G4 laptop and then he stores most of his pictures on hardrives, with one large hardrive for backup. Frankly I think DVDs are a good way to store them also.
RichF ( 68.98.123.152 ) at 4:55 PM EST Sunday, December 5, 2004

GAR: No question that the overall imaging and glass are more important than mere pixel counts. I started to read the book and OMG, I feel like I better take a class to learn how to use this thing. It is incredible. The first thing I will likely need is a new computer to handle the files in a reasonable time.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:15 PM EST Sunday, December 5, 2004

RichF: Greater Megapixels can be good, depending on the camera. Example Sony's new Cybershot 7.2 unit is nice but it does not take very good pictures when you compare it to a Nikon or a Cannon SLR. Hell Cannons new small cameras take some of the best pictures that I have seen, for non-SLRs and of course Nikon. The Nikon 880 3.2 MP took better pictures that the Sony I bought, so the Sony went back, I have a feeling though there might have been something wrong with the unit I had.
RichF ( 68.98.123.152 ) at 10:50 AM EST Sunday, December 5, 2004
Almost joy in Arizona

GAR: The Nikon D70 made camera of the year from one photo mag recently. I looked at that but then went with the Canon because it was faster(5 shots per second) and had 33% more megapixels, 8 vs 6 although I don't kojnw how much real difference you would see unless you do bigger blowups. I also really liked Canons image stabilizing lenses and when you added the lenses, the difference in cost between the 2 was not as great although the canon was still more. As you say, either way, they are both awesome camera's.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 9:48 AM EST Sunday, December 5, 2004
Cable Box

Ron H: I have the Comcast DVR and I find it cumbersome.
I bought my Dad a 40gig Tivo for Christmas which I'm going to set up here first so I can also set up the lifetime service.
If the Tivo works "much" better, I'm going to switch.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:08 AM EST Sunday, December 5, 2004
Almost joy in Arizona

JJ: The cable company is Time Warner and the box is the Scientific Atlantic 8000 HD.
AVB ( 165.121.81.70 ) at 10:35 PM EST Saturday, December 4, 2004
Sex in London, UK

RickMTB: Maybe but the IP addy is from Moscow and not London. Cigs are really cheap in Russia. I think I was paying 35 cents a pack for Marlboros a few years ago.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.184 ) at 9:46 PM EST Saturday, December 4, 2004
Sex in London, UK

AVB: Maybe Marina would like to buy some cigarettes...
AVB ( 165.121.81.70 ) at 9:32 PM EST Saturday, December 4, 2004
Sex in London, UK

The exact same spam is on 2 other boards that I know of, most likely hundreds more that I don't know of too.
JJ ( 67.80.225.109 ) at 9:18 PM EST Saturday, December 4, 2004
Almost joy in Arizona

Ron H: what cableco / box? tia
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 4:44 PM EST Saturday, December 4, 2004
Almost joy in Arizona

RichF: I hear you on the Hughes unit. Also I had a Canon 10D, but me and my sister traded cameras a while back ago, and now I am using the Nikon D70. D70/10D and now the 20D are all excellent cameras and they take fantastic pictures.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 1:39 PM EST Saturday, December 4, 2004
Almost joy in Arizona

RichF: I picked up a new HD box from my cable company and it acts similar as a TVIO and records HD and std. feeds. You will really enjoy your HD TiVo.
Sion ( 129.44.246.179 ) at 10:28 AM EST Saturday, December 4, 2004
Jedi -> Sith Switch

funny.

http://www.pixelred.com/pages/sw_switch.htm (Jedi commercial spoof)
Sion ( 129.44.246.179 ) at 10:10 AM EST Saturday, December 4, 2004
MP3 5.1 Surround format

Might be fun/cool... obviously, if we choose dts over dd, then we're definitely not going to choose mp3 for our HT applications, but this still might be good for games, computer audio, etc. Of course, I currently have the NVidia Soundstorm audio processor in my motherboard, which encodes DD5.1 on the fly (same chip as used in the X-Box) so I probably wouldn't use it for games, either. BUT, it's still cool:
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/041202/25197_1.html
RichF ( 143.166.171.205 ) at 10:09 AM EST Saturday, December 4, 2004
Almost joy in Arizona

Well, I got my new Canon 20D on Thursday but the flash memory and second lens is stil enroute so I can't play with it yet. I think Monday I should get everything. I am loving the Hughes HD Directv TiVo unit. How did I exist before this???
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 11:20 PM EST Friday, December 3, 2004

NO Joel dont do it.....Just kidding :)
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:48 PM EST Friday, December 3, 2004

Man you got to love it, the crap is really starting to flow in here.
MarinaV ( 213.167.55.98 ) at 9:15 PM EST Friday, December 3, 2004
Sex in London, UK

Kind time of day, boys.
I badly know English (I the Russian girl),
but I work in London and I hope that you will understand me.
I the prostitute, shall not hide...
But I was very much bothered with my work! I quite decent girl,
I am 23 years old, my photo placed on a site escort services of London (a profile " Marina V.")
I Shall be very glad, if there will be worthy a man and will write to me...
my address marinav1982@mail.ru

I know, you will find me!
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 7:22 PM EST Friday, December 3, 2004

Tony C: Unfortunetly I think I have replacd most of them with DVD's. I need to check and see what titles I have.
Joe ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 7:22 PM EST Friday, December 3, 2004

Ron: I keep thinking I am going to sell my LD's, but it is such a hassel. I would like to dump them all at once.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 7:01 PM EST Friday, December 3, 2004

Ron: Then it's time for that DVD recorder!
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 10:35 AM EST Friday, December 3, 2004

Joelc: Back at you. How is your construction project moving along?
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 8:56 AM EST Friday, December 3, 2004

Good morning gang..
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 8:45 AM EST Friday, December 3, 2004

Puppet Master: I have a stack of LD's and no longer have a LD player.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 11:23 PM EST Wednesday, December 1, 2004

I still have a stack of LD's. My DVL700 is know under my bed :)
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 11:23 PM EST Wednesday, December 1, 2004
DVD Recorders?

Tony C: That is my main purpose is time shiffting. My hours are from 1430 until 0000 or 0330. So I time shift alot. Tonight, will be lost and maybe some pizza.

I found that the directv has more to offer for kids shows. The ability to burn to dvd, would come in handy for long trips in the truck. She could watch a show. I tend to take my time on purchases, so a dvd burner will probably be around this time next year.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 11:00 PM EST Wednesday, December 1, 2004
DVD Recorders?

Puppet Master & Robert: The need for me is to put all my old home movies from VHS and 8mm onto DVD. I think I'd like to put my Laser Discs onto DVD as well.
Now the only problem I see is the time to do it. But a friend of mine said that I should just record the tapes as is. Then go back to edit because the DVD will show real time.
I don't see this to record TV shows. That's why I don't have a TIVO yet. However, I did get a cable box with a DVR and find it quite handy for time shifting.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 10:06 PM EST Wednesday, December 1, 2004
DVD Recorders?

Robert: The main feature I could see at this time woudl be the ability to record shows from the tivo. Suppose you have a movie or a special, even a kids show on tivo. You may want to save it to DVD an free up the hard drive for future recordings.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.183 ) at 5:01 PM EST Wednesday, December 1, 2004

BYork: No worries... I suspect the "ignore" will work well enough. btw, in Vegas, at a computer conference. Free web access... ya gotta love it.
BYork ( 171.72.5.133 ) at 11:46 AM EST Wednesday, December 1, 2004

RickMTB -
I checked...and don't believe we have blocking capabilities that I can employ with any of the tools superb.net natively provides...(too bad)
BYork ( 171.72.5.133 ) at 11:16 AM EST Wednesday, December 1, 2004
PULLED THE TRIGGER

Derb -

Congrats! Hope you're as happy with the choice you made as I am with mine. (..and everyone should expect Derb to suddenly be scarce around here, if he becomes as glued to his new TV as *I* have!)

;-)
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 10:42 AM EST Wednesday, December 1, 2004
DVD Recorders?

Tony C: Interestingly enough, that's one product that currently doesn't fill a need for me. Maybe I haven't figured out the "invisible feature" yet. When I say invisible feature, I mean that if you are not inclined to buy, is it something you just don't need or has a feature of the unit not yet ben revealed yet. case in point, my Father in law now has Tivo, after he figured out he could pause live tv (during a visit to my house). He's been at my house a 8-10 times before and we've always watched something via Tivo, one time I paused the Tivo to take a break and came back and unpaused it, you would have thought my FIL saw Elvis he was so excited, that was his invisible feature, until you figure it out, you may not be inclined to buy.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 6:30 PM EST Tuesday, November 30, 2004

GAR: I saw a Pioneer DVR-320 that I liked. I have to look around for a price.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:40 PM EST Tuesday, November 30, 2004

The Pioneers are nice and a few of the Sonys I have seen, also the Panasonic. I would make sure you buy one that has good editing features, some of them lack detail features that allow you to make even the simplest edits.
Tony C ( 65.214.102.5 ) at 12:28 PM EST Tuesday, November 30, 2004
DVD Recorders?

Any opinions or suggestions on DVD recorders?
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:50 AM EST Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Good Morning Joel! What is up.....
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 8:30 AM EST Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Good morning gang...
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:51 PM EST Monday, November 29, 2004

Sion: Thanks for the info, I actually put the Mac addresses in a few days ago and bingo, everything worked fine. Thanks for the heads up. I called Belkin and that is what they told me to do.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 1:11 PM EST Monday, November 29, 2004
Computer Question

GAR:

Virtually all wireless routers have MAC address blocking. Basically you go into a part of the setup, and you can specify exactly which MAC addresses are allowed on your network ALL OTHER network cards will be denied access. So if you have 4 devices on your network, and you don't want anyone else allowed, you list your 4 devices' MAC addresses, and you're done. If you ever want to add someone, it's easy. Firewalls are not what you're looking for here. Password protecting is useless for your situation, too. Well not really useless, but just redundant, and less secure than MAC blocking. check your owner's manual for this feature. Many routers will auto-detect what network cards are already accessing your wireless router. If you recognize all four, then add them to the list and you're done. If there're five devices using your network, and you only know of four, then a neighbor or someone is piggybacking on your wireless LAN. Don't add that MAC number to the list, and they'll be SOL.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 1:00 PM EST Monday, November 29, 2004
Get your holiday shopping done at target

Who knew Target was so progressive...
special product at Target.com
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 7:48 AM EST Monday, November 29, 2004

Good morning gang... it is going to be one of those crappy days... just spilled my Raisin Bran all over my desk!!

Curtis: Nver got any e-mail from you -- as I would have responded had I refceived it. Try me again at joelc@dion-durrell.com

Derb: Looking forward to some pictures of the new digs!!!
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 7:39 AM EST Monday, November 29, 2004
PULLED THE TRIGGER

Derb: Enjoy the new toy!
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 9:53 PM EST Sunday, November 28, 2004
PULLED THE TRIGGER

Derb:Digs are fine. Let me know when you want a visitor. I would love to check out your set-up.
Geo. ( 63.184.96.199 ) at 7:43 PM EST Sunday, November 28, 2004
PULLED THE TRIGGER

Derb: Congrats. I like the picture put up by the LCD RPTVs. It looks very smooth to me. My friend has the 60" Sony and I've been very impressed by it. Enjoy!
Curtis ( 65.7.160.208 ) at 7:30 PM EST Sunday, November 28, 2004
nice monitor

If you can get your hands on one of these used on ebay - nab it.

http://www.formac.com/p_bin/?cid=solutions_displays_gallery2010_awards

Just installed one for a friend along with a suitable new videocard running at 1,600 x 1,200 native res. It's 4:3 but for <$500 all in it's a steal. Yes he's using a PC.
Derb ( 209.223.49.166 ) at 3:27 PM EST Sunday, November 28, 2004

Joelc: I can't wait till it shows up. I'll start today to dismantle the exsiting set-up to make ready. Might have to get a new center channel. The ML Logos is just too big. Might get the ML Cinema and use the Logos for a rear channel sometime later.
Derb ( 209.223.49.166 ) at 3:24 PM EST Sunday, November 28, 2004
PULLED THE TRIGGER

Ron H: Flooring is done, carpeting is done, painting is done, new furniture done & bathrooms have been done. I am offically ready for guests to help set up the new 60" RPTV and enjoy. I'll have to have everyone over.
How goes the new digs on your end of Houston??
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:40 PM EST Sunday, November 28, 2004

Well, good thing for Audiogon and Ebay. I made enough money in the last couple of days to at least let me relax while looking for a new job. Anyone need any good speakers? I can get Dynaudio new at a very very good price. :)
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 9:59 AM EST Sunday, November 28, 2004

Joelc: Good morning yourself. Quiet is right. What's new w/ you & did you ever get my email re how nuts things can get?
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 8:39 AM EST Sunday, November 28, 2004

Good morning gang... sure is quiet around here lately.

Derb: Great to see you... also, congrats on the new toy. Looking forward to your review on it.
Joe ( 205.188.117.11 ) at 9:19 PM EST Saturday, November 27, 2004

Well I went to the fun show today. Everything was high priced, except for those Wisconsin Deer Hunting Rifles, they were selling for $160-240. The mags weree all high priced and the shotgun selection was low.

I was looking for a Colt LE6920 or Le6721 for the wife. I was alos looking for a .35 lever action, for a trip I am trying to put together next year. If I dod not find the one I want I might go with a 45.70 or maybe a 300 WSM.

There is a group of us talking about going for a moose hunt. I know my 30-06 is plenty of rifle and I am very much at ease shooting it, but this trip I might want to step it up a bit.

You know the funniest thing about fun shows? All these fat old guys that claim they are ex seals, spec ops green berets and force recons. now they are trying to rip off people.

The worst I seen today was a guy trying to sell a century FAl as a true FN FAl. Whats the old saying a sucker and his money.

BC, yea that woudl be fun
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 7:52 PM EST Saturday, November 27, 2004
PULLED THE TRIGGER

Derb: Way cool. Congrats. We will awaiting your review. Did you ever complete your flooring?
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 7:50 PM EST Saturday, November 27, 2004

RickMTB:Now if he had some deals on cigars.....
T-Man ( 151.201.227.171 ) at 1:10 AM EST Saturday, November 27, 2004

Joe: I really have my doubts about Harrington. I would like to see McMahon start next week.
BC ( 66.142.185.62 ) at 11:31 PM EST Friday, November 26, 2004

Joe: Boy, I'd like to go to one of those fun shows and find a modle to take home for the wife too. ;)
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 9:50 PM EST Friday, November 26, 2004
PULLED THE TRIGGER

Derb: Nice!
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 9:34 PM EST Friday, November 26, 2004

Derb: Sounds awesome enjoy especially all the good games in HD.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 9:34 PM EST Friday, November 26, 2004

Curtis: When I was working for the Genetic software company I was the Mac guy that did a lot of the testing so I ended up with 2 Macs a G4 Laptop and a G5 desktop. Actually we have 6 computers here right now a couple of them are up on Ebay, and my older Sony Vaio just sold. Since I am using a mixed network I went with Belkin which seems to to work well, the G - Wireless extender is where the problem is and when I am not using it, I should just unplug it, it should resolve the problem with people trying to jump on my network for free. A firewall should work fine but I think it could screw up my connection to my Tivo through my Mac. What is really cool about that is you can access iTunes and iPhoto using your Tivo on your TV, the network feature on Tivo is really cool.
Derb ( 209.223.49.166 ) at 7:30 PM EST Friday, November 26, 2004
PULLED THE TRIGGER

Hitachi 60" LCD RPTV is on order through jerk-it-shitty
60VS810 should be in-the-house 1-2 weeks
I can't believe the search is over, this damn thing better work
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 6:35 PM EST Friday, November 26, 2004
Computer Question?

Gar: 1st of all do you have 4 computers because you can?! RTFM re: firewall protection/ Ad-hoc vs infrastructure wireless mode settings & all that stuff. If you're using an AirPort Extreme all of the software you need is included, providing you're also running panther v 10.2.x or higher.

If you ever have a Mac to sell lemme know.
Joe ( 64.12.117.11 ) at 5:48 PM EST Friday, November 26, 2004

Tony C: Yea I got some toys, real toys for the kid. I did look at some toys for myself, I held off. I am going to a fun show tommorrow and may pick up a new toy for the wife. If they have the modle I am looking for.
Joe ( 64.12.117.11 ) at 5:44 PM EST Friday, November 26, 2004

T-Man: Well I almost got excited about the lions at the start of the season. Now wiht #18 gone, whats the point
RickMTB ( 24.175.71.164 ) at 2:07 PM EST Friday, November 26, 2004

RickMTB: Um... make that 6am... gee, it WAS early!
RickMTB ( 24.175.71.164 ) at 2:07 PM EST Friday, November 26, 2004

Tony C: The wife dragged me to the mall at 6pm this am... which was OK since I needed to pick up another b-day gift for her (today's her birthday). So in addition to the Sony under cabinet CD/Radio and Ralph Lauren Romance Perfurme (oh, and Motown 2 by Michael McDonald... too cool, and SACD to boot!) I got her a new purse and wallet. Picked up lots of toys for the kids and she even got me a pair of Ray Bans for me. Glad to get home tho... too many distractions at the mall. ;-)
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:06 PM EST Friday, November 26, 2004
Computer Question?

What is the best way to keep other people from accessing your wireless network? Password protect it? I have 2 laptops(wireless) and 2 desktops that are wired to the network along with a Tivo unit that accesses it. Is there a way to password protect the extender that I have upstairs in our additon? That is where I know they are getting access to it. Thanks for any help.


Happy Late Turkey Day and Happy Holidays to come!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 10:18 AM EST Friday, November 26, 2004

BC: I just got back from Home Depot. Got a 9.2v cordless screw-shooter for only $20 with a bit set. I went in to get the 7.6v one for $10.
BC ( 66.142.185.62 ) at 9:21 AM EST Friday, November 26, 2004

Tony C: I ran out at 7am to check out some of the sales. Best Buy was a mad house. I'd like to get a new pc, but I want a little more than the emachines had.
Home Depot has a Rigid shop vac for $30, reg. $70, 5hp, like 12 gallon. REally good deal for a shop vac of that size.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 8:49 AM EST Friday, November 26, 2004

Did anyone go out shopping early today?
A $200 eMachine at Best Buy was a good buy. Lot's of DVDs (that I already own) were cheap.
I would have gone if my family gave me the slightest indiication that they would have been interested in a new laptop. But no. So I slept in and saved myself $500 bucks.
RickMTB ( 24.175.71.164 ) at 5:52 AM EST Friday, November 26, 2004

The guy asking about cigarettes is back... do we have blocking?
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Rich ( 24.91.53.227 ) at 1:16 AM EST Friday, November 26, 2004
Happy Thanksgiving !!

Hope everyone Has a Great Holiday!!!
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:07 PM EST Thursday, November 25, 2004
Ron H

Joe:I have my amp pluged into a surge protector that has a couple of tined delay plugs. I have the trigger from the Anthem plugged into it and snd so far no problems.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:04 PM EST Thursday, November 25, 2004

Joelc:I really can not tell any difference between the AVM30 and the AVM20.
RB ( 68.36.166.235 ) at 6:15 PM EST Thursday, November 25, 2004
Happy Thanksgiving

Have a good one everybody!
RB ( 68.36.166.235 ) at 6:14 PM EST Thursday, November 25, 2004
Help Needed

Ron H: Ok, thanks.
RichF ( 68.98.123.152 ) at 4:22 PM EST Thursday, November 25, 2004
Happy Thanksgiving

Hope you all have a great day.
T-Man ( 151.201.235.78 ) at 10:43 AM EST Thursday, November 25, 2004

Happy T-Giving to all. Enjoy your day. Go Lions. Please hit a receiver for a change Joey!
BC ( 66.142.185.62 ) at 10:07 AM EST Thursday, November 25, 2004
Ron H

Good morning all and Happy Thanksgiving.

Joe: Does your amp or processor have an adjustment for the trigger voltage? It may be a matter of the trigger voltage not being quite enough.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 8:17 AM EST Thursday, November 25, 2004

Ron H: Soooooooooooo... what is the AVM-30 like!
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 8:15 AM EST Thursday, November 25, 2004

Good morning gang..
Geo. ( 63.191.33.84 ) at 7:59 AM EST Thursday, November 25, 2004
HAPPY THANKSGIVING

I have a great deal to be thankful for this year and I fully realize it. I hope that everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving and that all those who are between jobs, looking for a new job, or just starting out in a new job has as much to be thankful for as I do, very soon. Thanks for all of your encouragement this past year as well as all of your well wishes and congratulations after the election. Pretty good group of people for a group of people I've never met (with a couple of exceptions).
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:52 AM EST Thursday, November 25, 2004

Happy Thanksgiving to all
Joe ( 64.12.117.11 ) at 12:13 AM EST Thursday, November 25, 2004
Ron H

Ron H: So how do you like that Anthem? The only small problem I see with mine is sometimes it does not shut off the amp. I have to turn it on and off a couple of times.
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:11 PM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Ron H

http://www.avrev.com/equip/anthemd1/index.html

Thought you might like this considering it isn't too different from the unit your using, and it is on my sort list to buy once I land another job.
JJ ( 67.80.225.109 ) at 10:08 PM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004
motorola dct6412 dvr

njmike: check AVS. there are some threads on that unit.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 10:01 PM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Help Needed

RB: I had that problem with the mouse wandering on my Tosh laptop. There was some exercise I went thru moving the mouse around to different points that helped recalibrate it. Do a search for mouse calibration.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 9:59 PM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Ron H

Gar: Very nice unit bu more than I wanted to spend. By the way at last I have the AVM-30.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 5:20 PM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004

BC: Thanks for the infor on the website.... A few follow up points:

-- I too am in your camp... prefer hard button remotes as I find teh "soft button" ones requires hours and hours and hours of programming... waste way too much time geting it "just right"

-- Regarding the Harmony and your statement

Personally, I don't care for Harmony's format for programming. I like to be able to build my own marco's and add codes as necessary. But it definitly depends on how "in" to programming you are as to which may be more appealing. I do like the physical shape and layout of the harmony though.


You CAN build your own macros... I have done this with absolutely no problem. It is also, in my view, the best remote for nonthecnical people to use as all they have to do is select what they want to do. Another great feature is that their STS technology removes the need for discrete codes... very cool.

-- WIth respect to the URC MX-3000 can you please provide more insight into your thoughts. TIA!!!
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 4:22 PM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004
motorola dct6412 dvr

njmike: I think I have the same unit, wouldn't know what to tell you about copying to a computer. I had a hard enough time trying to figure it out without a manual.
I don't think the ethernet input or the PC card are operational on the unit. At least not yet.
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 3:51 PM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Ron H

http://www.avrev.com/equip/anthemd1/index.html

Thought you might like this considering it isn't too different from the unit your using, and it is on my sort list to buy once I land another job.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 12:40 PM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004
motorola dct6412 dvr

njmike:Time Warner here, sorry.
RB ( 68.36.166.235 ) at 12:36 PM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Help Needed

Hi everyone. My Mom was telling me her mouse is freezing up and every now and then the cursor shifts to a different point on the screen. She's tried a different mouse but the same thing happens. Any ideas on what could be causing this and what the fix is? Thanx in advance...
njmike ( 65.196.66.136 ) at 10:24 AM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004
motorola dct6412 dvr

Hey all, its been a long time since I checked in.

I just got this DVR from Comcast and wanted to know if anyone has one and how do you transfer programs from dvr to pc? It has an ethernet port but no documentation whether its functional or not.
njmike ( 67.99.52.136 ) at 10:22 AM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004
motorola dct6412 dvr

Hey all, its been a long time since I checked in.

I just got this DVR from Comcast and wanted to know if anyone has one and how do you transfer programs from dvr to pc? It has an ethernet port but no documentation whether its functional or not.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 9:50 AM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Joelc: The 850 has just started shipping and Universal Remote hasn't updated their site yet. There are some pics and info about the new models at www.remotecentral.com.

I've played with a 3000 while up at the store. It's very cool. Something like that could possible make me go back to that type of remote (more screen than hard buttons)

Personally, I don't care for Harmony's format for programming. I like to be able to build my own marco's and add codes as necessary. But it definitly depends on how "in" to programming you are as to which may be more appealing. I do like the physical shape and layout of the harmony though.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 8:34 AM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Good morning gang...

Tony C: The URL for the Home Theater Line of remotes is http://www.universalremote.com/ A quick look indicates that the 850 is nolt listed. FWIW... I would look at the Harmony line of remotes... their URL is http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/features/harmony/CA/EN,CRID=2078

BC: Have you ever used the MX-3000... the URL is http://www.universalremote.com/htm/mx3000/index.html
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 8:16 AM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Remote Question?

GAR: I have been selling the 800 for $350. The 850 keeps the same price so if anyone wants one, I'd be happy to do it for that price (shipped).
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 2:46 AM EST Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Remote Question?

BC: I use to have the 500 but sold it with a componet of mine. The 850 looks promising but $500 bucks for a remote is out of the question right now.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 4:36 PM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Remote Question?

BC: Well I am using the Anthem remote for most of my stuff. I use the DirectV remote for the RPTV and the DVR. I have a pronto I have not used in years. I seem to prefer hard buttons.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 2:40 PM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Somebody slap me to knock this smile off my face!!!

Tony C: Those pics were right after unboxing them and bringing them upstairs. I'll end up with at least a foot behind them. They are kinda deep so I don't know if I can get away with pulling them out more.
This particular model was supposedly designed to work well in small rooms and close to walls. I'm just thrilled with the sound so far.
Another neat idea is they have a rear firing tweeter with their own volume control. The idea is to deepen the soundstage. They don't recommend turning it up very loud but the effect is amazing. Listening to Diana Krall last night was just something else. I've never had the kind of 3d soundstage before like what I was experiencing last night.
I'm also going to try moving the subs towards the back of the room, maybe behind the couch, so they are less visible. It will all depend on how good they sound once I take some measurements.
The new speakers are just so purdy that I can't stand seeing those big black boxes in between them anymore. ;)
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 2:36 PM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Remote Question?

Tony C: The company is known as either Universal Remote or Home Theater Master. The link to their site is:
http://www.universalremote.com/htm/mx800/index.html
You can order it at lots of places online.
One is http://www.surfremotecontrol.com/
The MX800 is the one that does IR and RF. The newest model which just was released is the MX850. But the new RF base station isn't out just yet (january).
It should work all over the house. The new RF base station is supposed to have more features regarding the RF part so it may be worth waiting for.
Let me know if you can't find a good price. I can get one and ship it.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 2:15 PM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Remote Question?

BC: That's the name of the remote? Like Gar I was curious about getting one myself. Where do I find one, and how much?
And will it work from my second story to my basement?
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 2:14 PM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
5.1 7.1 question

Robert: I'm 7.1
Last night MNF in 5.1 sounded a little strong in the surrounds around the room. But the rears made it really cool adding those crowd noises behind you. And at one point, you could here, "BULL-SHIT, BULL-SHIT!" coming just from the right side. I was impressed.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 2:12 PM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Somebody slap me to knock this smile off my face!!!

BC: They sure are purty! Hey, it looks like you have them set right against the wall. Do they sound good there? Do they recommend you putting them there?
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 11:27 AM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004

Good morning gang...

Was at a friend's house last night... he has an iPronto... very very slick.. great IR capability as it send the ir signal out of all four sides of the device...meaning no need to point it an the gear... I still prefer hard buttons but this makes on think.. very very expensive too... I am still sticking with my Harmony Remote!
RichF ( 208.54.15.129 ) at 9:40 AM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Joy soon in AZ

Gar: Yes, I got the HD10-250 but I am in Hollywood right now so I did not get to see the game last night. With Directv sunday ticket, I see a ton of HD games every Sunday and the picture is awesome. I actually find it difficult to watch regular games now since they look so fuzzy compared to HD. Most o fthe games are on HD though with all the channels in the 90s, off-air and ESPN HD it is now down to only a couple games in regular broadcast.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 8:26 AM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Joy in AZ

RichF: "It was really upsetting. I could barely replay it the 5th time"

LOL
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 7:55 AM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Remote Question?

Gar: I've been using the Universal Remote MX-800 for myself and a number of clients. They work pretty good although the RF is a little finicky sometimes. Works 90% of the time though. Their new models are due out any time now and their new RF base station is due out in January, which will hopefully resolve what issues they had.
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 3:38 AM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Joy soon in AZ

RichF: I think you will enjoy the EOS 20D, My sister has the 10D and the 20, and some higher end model, she be the photographer in the family. I am using the Nikon 10D and you really can't go wrong with either brand.

Also do you have the HD10-250? I got mine about a month ago, and last night's NFL game in HD was awesome!!! Didn't get a chance to see this one I should have recorded it.
RichF ( 208.54.40.203 ) at 12:23 AM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Joy soon in AZ

I also finally took the plunge and got a Canon EOS 20D with the longer image stabilizing lens. I should get it on Friday.
RichF ( 208.54.40.203 ) at 12:22 AM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Joy in AZ

I got the Hughes HD DVR yesterday. It is my first Tivo and what a way to "break" it in. I caught Moses Smith's leg being broken in slow motion during the Ravens game. It was really upsetting. I could barely replay it the 5th time. I happen to have 3 cables running out to the area so I am trying to decide if I have a reason to set up the old HD receiver. One would be to have double screens showing on the Pioneer 630.
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:05 AM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Remote Question?

What is a good RF remote with learning functions? I need to have it run my HD10-250 Direct TV receiver. Right now my Oneforall remote doesn't have the codes I need. Go figure...
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:03 AM EST Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Dealer on the Side

Trav: If I was a full dealer, I wouldn't see it being a problem. But I am trying to get to that point. Move them to the rear and use the 72SE up front. Friend just bought the 72SE X 4 along with there Sub 500 and there center channel, nice setup.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 11:25 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
5.1 7.1 question

Curtis: Yea I have 2.0 in the garage. The old Yamaha 2090, a Yammie 5cd changer a Kenwood cassette and BIG ol Kenwood speakers mounted on the wall. It works great :)

Plus I have one of those Frog speakers in the back. Yyup thats good for a couple of laughs, at a drunk friends expense! singing frogs
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 11:05 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
5.1 7.1 question

Robert: Try 2.0!
Trav ( 4.4.46.189 ) at 10:44 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
Dealer on the Side

GAR: You take Dynaudio's back on upgrades in the same lineup? :) Heh.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.184 ) at 10:42 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
5.1 7.1 question

Robert: 5.1 here... old skool...
Sion ( 129.44.145.72 ) at 10:37 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
5.1 7.1 question

Just 5.1 here, too. I have a Yamaha receiver that has a psuedo 6.1 matrix surround field that it can apply to either dts or dd 5.1 signals, but I can't tell the difference between psuedo-6.1 and real 5.1. Maybe that's because my 5.1 system is very well balanced and in close quarters.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 10:21 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
Robert

Did you get my E-mail from last week? it should have ended @gm.com
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 10:20 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
5.1 7.1 question

Robert: 5.1 here, plus tactile transducers...oh buyt my sub bite it months ago, so it's 5.broke plus transducers :)
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 9:29 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

Anyone watch the Football Game last night in HD on ESPN? Wow, looked damn good, and I especially liked the out come of the game ;) Seems l like the old guy still has a damn good arm.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 9:20 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

Anyone watch the Football Game last night in HD on ESPN? Wow, looked damn good, and I especially liked the out come of the game ;) Seems l like the old guy still has a damn good arm.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 9:14 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

Anyone watch the Football Game last night in HD on ESPN? Wow, looked damn good, and I especially liked the out come of the game ;) Seems l like the old guy still has a damn good arm.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 9:12 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

Robert: No need to go to a 5.1 system right now for me. Most viewing and listening material is still recorded in 5.1, although I do have a 7.1 receiver. Someday when I have some extra cash maybe, and a much larger room.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:27 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
5.1 7.1 question

Robert: 7.1 here.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:27 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
Somebody slap me to knock this smile off my face!!!

BC:The wood looks amazing.
BC ( 131.146.38.201 ) at 8:23 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
5.1 7.1 question

Robert: Actually, I do have a 6.1 system. There is a 6.5" in-wall speaker behind the acoustic panel that is directly behind the sweet spot. I figure it's such a minor part of the soundfield that using an in-wall isn't that big a deal. It does a great job of just adding that little bit extra envelopment.
Robert ( 67.121.0.93 ) at 8:14 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
5.1 7.1 question

curious? BC's got some kick ass 5.1's,,anyone else staying wiht 5.1 instead of 7.1/6.1? I know CAI also has 5.1.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 8:04 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

Speaking of Dynaudio, if anyone is interested in these speakers I am pretty much going to become a dealer on the side for awhile. So if anyone wants a great deal on these speaker feel free to contact me. Will be advertising on Audiogon in the next month or so.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 8:02 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

BC: They are on my short list as one of the better speakers on the market. Here is Gars ranking :)

1.)Dynaudios seem to like all of there models
2.) Joseph Audio
3.) Vonschweikert
4.) VMPS depending on model
5.) Martin Logan
6.) Triangle
7.) Montana still own a pair in my upstairs system.
8.) Sonas Faber
and I am sure there are many others I have not yet heard
BC ( 131.146.38.201 ) at 7:51 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
Somebody slap me to knock this smile off my face!!!

Listening to a little Norah now, with my mains set as large and no subs. (couldn't do that with my M&K's, hehe) Right out of the crate, they sound pretty nice. A little edgy but I think it's just because they are new, and maybe because I haven't put the bases on or put the spikes on, etc.
They sure are purty too.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/brian.corr@sbcglobal.net/album?.dir=1b99&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos
Suckers came in crates made of 1/2" thick wood.
Johnbr ( 69.193.177.74 ) at 4:06 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
Vr

BC:I have the 150's you will love when you 1n about 200hr's.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 3:14 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

Good afternoon gang...

Tocy C: Congrats bud... taht is GREAT news!!!
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.184 ) at 2:27 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

BC: Sweet... when do I move in?
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 1:18 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

These are the fronts:
http://www.vonschweikert.com/vr4jr.html
center:
http://www.vonschweikert.com/lcr15.html
surrounds:
http://www.vonschweikert.com/ts150.html
I'm keeping my diy subs.
Should be a fun week!
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.184 ) at 12:40 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

BC: which speakers? I live vicariously through the upgrades of others...
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 12:11 PM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

BC: I have read a bit about them. I can't wait to hear your review. They should be fantastic.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 10:32 AM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

Good morning gang.

New speakers should be here today! woohoooo
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 7:41 AM EST Monday, November 22, 2004
Connect laptop to HS20

JT: Thanks. I'm heading up there on the 6th for a gig at MOA.
Don't know if I'll have free time. I might be doing a lot of schmoozing.
Maybe if you guys could break away for lunch?
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:12 AM EST Monday, November 22, 2004

I have one, breakout cable for my Mac computer, but DVI cables tend to be expensive. I have another site that has them.
JT ( 69.240.233.156 ) at 6:36 PM EST Sunday, November 21, 2004
JT

Gar: Thanks man. I don't really need to use the Sony PJ multi connector. I think these specialized cables are a bit more. I figured I could find some sort of breakout cable that wouldn't cost more than twenty bones or so. Maybe I was too optimistic.
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 2:15 PM EST Sunday, November 21, 2004
JT

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/750069274

I believe these will work, there are better more expensive ones from what I have been told.

My Mac G4 laptop came with a cable. Video card is going to either make it look great or really bad. Hopefully you have a decent video card.
JT ( 69.240.233.156 ) at 12:35 PM EST Sunday, November 21, 2004
Connect laptop to HS20

Tony C: Hey man, congrats on the new job!! Glad it worked out! Heading this way anytime soon?
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 12:27 PM EST Sunday, November 21, 2004
Connect laptop to HS20

JT: I saw those cables at Extreme Geek and at Cyberguys.
JT ( 69.240.233.156 ) at 12:23 PM EST Sunday, November 21, 2004
Connect laptop to HS20

Guys, what cable do I need? I have a laptop with standard VGA out. My projector can take component or DVI. I think it is the copy protected DVI which, if I remember correctly, is a slightly different plug than regular computer cable DVI. Can I just get a VGA to DVI converter that will work? If so, anyone know a good place to buy it?
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:09 AM EST Sunday, November 21, 2004

Joe: I am sure this is his intent. ;) Hopefully he will help him find is God sooner than later :)
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 9:23 PM EST Saturday, November 20, 2004

Curtis, the guy got that DTC for a steal if it works of course. He almost made it sound like it doesn't work right. If I decide to sell mine it will be on Audiogon or Videogon and for much more coin than that. I need to get some cash to help pay bills :)
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 6:34 PM EST Saturday, November 20, 2004

GAR: Let me know. Like a fool I didn't watch this auction for him that won a DTC100 for $55 - it's even local. Work always gets in the way.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5732389829
Geo. ( 63.184.96.196 ) at 5:52 PM EST Saturday, November 20, 2004
Good News for Tony C

Tony C: That's great news, Tony. Best of luck in the new gig. Best of luck to all others who are searching as well.
Joe ( 66.227.251.161 ) at 4:44 PM EST Saturday, November 20, 2004

GAR: Maybe your friend help this guy find his god :)
simm ( 24.167.168.238 ) at 2:27 PM EST Saturday, November 20, 2004

Tony C: Congrats on the job.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 12:19 PM EST Saturday, November 20, 2004

Thanks to all you guys for the congradulatory remarks. Yes, it does feel good, because as you know I never liked my old job.
I am going into this with a lot of optimism, but also a healthy does of reality. The industry will continue to decline. Selling those plastic discs will go the way of the vacuum tube, the type writer, black & white TVs, and all the other old technology. If I can get five more years with a good company, I'll be very grateful.
Thanks again.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.184 ) at 12:18 PM EST Saturday, November 20, 2004
Another budget equipment question...

... and by coincidence, another Pioneer unit. This one, a Pioneer DV-578A-S which I believe is a single-play, multi-format player. My current player is an old Toshiba single play that doesn't even do dts (shows you the age). I am considering upgrading on the cheap (as you can tell)...
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:08 AM EST Saturday, November 20, 2004

Curtis: I might sell my DTC-100, just not sure how much. Frankly I could use the cash since I have been jobless now for almost 2 weeks.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:00 AM EST Saturday, November 20, 2004
antenna/ ota HD

The guy next door wants to try HD on the cheap. He's got a nice 23" widescreen LCD with VGA & DVI ins. We're a whole 11 miles from the digital station towers ... nothing but f-l-a-t FL land between his 2nd story & there.

I'm thinking a used DTC-100ish OTA reciever coupled with an inexpensive indoor antenna should do the trick. Anyone have a reciever they want to part with? Antennaweb says just about any antenna should work. TIA
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 6:41 AM EST Saturday, November 20, 2004
Good News for Tony C

Tony C: I'm proud of you man. Not only for landing on your feet work-wise the way everyone (except perhaps you) knew you would, but for making the tricky decision to downsize your space & the bills that come along with it. Your boys are grown & practically out on their own, so why do you & your wife need such a big house? Not all spouses would have been in agreement - you lucked out finding her.

Speaking of building out in the sticks, I don't suppose you're interested in something in Plano? I didn't think so! BTW pls email me your snailmail addy. I have something to send you. seenhear@mail.com
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 11:40 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
We're not worthy, we're not worthy!

BC: I have seen and sold a few systems similar to that. Most are single guys that are making a ton of cash they don't know what to do with. Looks more like a museum. ;)
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 11:37 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
Tony

That is awesome, I am still searching. And what sucks is the holidays are approaching and everything gets put on hold. :(
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 11:36 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004

http://cnn.netscape.cnn.com/news/story.jsp?idq=/ff/story/0002/20041117/0829988971.htm&photoid=20041105NY190&floc=NW_1-T

You got to love this, just got a call a few hours ago from a friend who is a Navy Seal, my best man in my wedding, and he said it is a "shit storm" over there" he did point me to an article but wouldn't or couldn't say anything else.
T-Man ( 68.162.151.159 ) at 10:37 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
Good News for Tony C

Tony C: Good for you Tony. Best of luck.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:28 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004

Puppet Master:Back at you.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 7:49 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004

Evening all

Great news Tony!
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.184 ) at 7:35 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
Good News for Tony C

Tony C: Wow.... great news, congrats!
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 7:05 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
Good News for Tony C

Tony C: Congrats!!!
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 6:46 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
Good News for Tony C

I got a job.
And not only that, but I get to stay in the Show. I have a place at the newly merged company of Sony BMG as the Regional Sales Manager.

Man, I hope that Sony discount is happening. I'll let you know.

Oh, and the wife and I decided to sell the house and downsize. Finding a new place is going to be tough because new construction on smaller houses is WAY out in the sticks. I would be fine with finding something pre-owned closer in but I want to downsize a payment as well as the square footage. And I still want to build a kick ass HT!
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 6:43 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
We're not worthy, we're not worthy!

BC: To me it looks like a cold an lonely place. I dunno.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 6:38 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
OT: job search/resume advice

simm: Then you're going in with the right attitude. Best of luck to you.
Gasgeek ( 4.21.3.3 ) at 5:26 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
We're not worthy, we're not worthy!

Joelc: When you've got that kind of money, you don't have to ask permission from the Mrs. You build her whatever room she wants. I'm estimating the cost of design (notice the Rives consultant reference), construction and equipment to be in the neighborhood of $250K.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 4:52 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
We're not worthy, we're not worthy!

Gives brand new meaning to "Being Like Mykel"... :)
simm ( 24.167.168.238 ) at 4:50 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
OT: job search/resume advice

Tony C: I have resigned myself to starting near the bottom in a new field. I guess realizing realistically that I have another 25 years or so to work before retiring made me realize that I don't want to be miserable for those 25 years. I have been trying to reduce what debt I can as well as cut back on unneccesary expenses to get a good feel on the minimum salary I can live on and still support the family comfortably.
Trav ( 4.4.46.189 ) at 3:32 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
We're not worthy, we're not worthy!

BC: Wow, is all I can say. What has me terrified though is the comment "pictures for Theatre room are pending." I can only imagine!
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 2:36 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
We're not worthy, we're not worthy!

AVB, BC: Wow.. what I want to know is how one can talk a wife into letting... er allowing... you to spend that kind of coin on a room which looks as though it is designed for one person. Any ideas?

And yes... the room is gorgeous!! I wonder what the rest of the house looks like!
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 2:01 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
We're not worthy, we're not worthy!

AVB: I don't know much about the equipment he has, but the room design/layout itself is beautiful.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 12:59 PM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
We're not worthy, we're not worthy!

BC: I like the shelves and music collection better than some of the equipment. Rockport system excluded!
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 10:32 AM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
We're not worthy, we're not worthy!

OMG!!!!

http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/663.html
cai ( 205.254.147.8 ) at 10:26 AM EST Friday, November 19, 2004
Articles

JoelC: The fax machine does not dial foreign countries. We have had a tremendous clampdown on what we can do regarding computers and information transfer. We operate with a centrally controlled system that restricts what we can and cannot do. This has affected the way we used to operate. Sorry about that.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 12:36 AM EST Friday, November 19, 2004

RickMTB: Pretty much true. The power supply is usually a little beefier on the Elite and a feature or two may be turned on for the Elite, but essentially they are the same unit sans a two year warranty.
Tony C ( 66.128.123.242 ) at 11:15 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004
OT: job search/resume advice

simm: You can try for a new career, but generally you are worth more to a competitor or another company within the industry. If you want to change just be prepared for starting at the bottom.

Other than that, the advice given below is also right on.
Sion ( 128.205.174.15 ) at 5:43 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004
THX Select

THX Select AV Amplifiers and Receivers

Feature: THX Select power requirements more exactly match the needs of multichannel digital program material.
Benefit: A THX Select Receiver's amplifier section can now be easily built using a single common power supply of reasonable and cost-effective size. The peak levels remain the same as with THX Ultra systems (105 dB).


Hmmm... not to happy about the single power supply thing, but I guess that's what you get for $500. Still an amazing amount of features!
Sion ( 128.205.174.15 ) at 5:36 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004

RickMTB: That truly is amazing what you get for only $500. I wonder what quality the amps are? I've never been a fan of THX marketing, but in the case of a low end receiver, I'm thinking if it's THX select, it can't be all that bad of an amp section. Maybe I'm just falling prey to the marketing ploys...
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 5:06 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004
Byork

Hey guy, now that you have spent some time wiht the Toshiba DLP, what do you think about it? Any short comings?
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 4:47 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004

RickMTB: It does do upconversion. It is awesome how much you get these days for the money!
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.183 ) at 4:17 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004

BC: Thanks Brian... does the 1910 have video upconversion? The Pioneer does (which I believes reduces the cabling needs). MCACC sure seems like a nice feature. Also pretty amazed how much you get for the money nowadays... I am pretty sure I spent more on that Yamaha 793 than this receiver costs...
simm ( 24.167.168.238 ) at 2:56 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004
OT: job search/resume advice

Sion:Thanks for the tips. I am still in the soul searching phase right now as I am not sure what I want to do. Additional schooling is not a real option for me at this point.

Puppet Master: I am getting ready to review the link you posted.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 12:29 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004
This is interesting.

http://www.cs.bham.ac.uk/~mer/colour/primaries.html
JJ ( 67.80.225.109 ) at 12:19 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004
Yellow

Ron: remember the combination of red+green+blue make white. with paint it probably makes black
JJ ( 67.80.225.109 ) at 12:18 PM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004
Yellow

Ron: red light combined with green light look like yellow to our eyes. doesn't work the same way as say, paint, where green and red make, uh mud?
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 11:32 AM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004
Yellow

If the tube/panels/wheel colors in a projector are Red, Green and Blue how is yellow created?
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 10:50 AM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004

RickMTB: You may also check out the Denon 1910. The Pioneer only has 2 component video inputs which always is a deal breaker for me. The Denon has 3. But you give up the room eq function. Just food for thought.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.183 ) at 10:19 AM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004

Robert (who I think is familiar with Pioneer stuff) or anyone else... thinking of getting a new receiver (move the Yamaha RXV793 upstairs). The Pioneer 1014 TXK. Folks are saying its basically the Elite 52 without the RS232 and trigger (and w/o the Elite graphics). Had been looking at the HK receivers but this one sounds like a lot of receiver for the money... thoughts?

http://ww1.onecall.com/PID_24628.htm
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 9:15 AM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004

Good morning gang...
Sion ( 129.44.145.72 ) at 8:36 AM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004
OT: job search/resume advice

simm: Have you thought about going back to school? A Master's degree doesn't take too long, and can go a long way towards helping give your shift of careers some validity, if you lack any experience in the new path. If you have a degree in econ, an MBA wouldn't be much of a stretch, and is applicable to many, many fields. If management is what you're trying to get away from, then think about other graduate degrees you might be able to pursue. I'm doing this right now... working on a graduate degree (MS now, PhD probably next) after several years in the work place. I just did some soul searching and realized that what I was doing at work was daydreaming about what I really wanted to do, so now I'm studying for that "dream". Think about what it is you really enjoy doing or thinking about, and try to find a career that matches.
Robert ( 66.18.146.76 ) at 1:30 AM EST Thursday, November 18, 2004
OT: job search/resume advice

simm: Good luck. My two cents/tip on your resume, while its certainly ok to have a two pager, do this trick, take the first page and fold it in half. Now take a look at the top half, would an interviewer be convinced to hire you ased on teh top half? Position yourself here the rest is filler.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 10:55 PM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004

http://www.shrm.org/
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 10:55 PM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Simm

This site may help you. I am a member, so if you find an article you need drop me a e-mail and I will retrive it for you
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 10:54 PM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
OT: job search/resume advice

simm: I find that interviewing skills are the most important. My cousin is a HR Consulant for several corps. She teaches how to interview to some people that can afford her.

She once told me to videotape myself answering questions. Then i coudl see how my composure is. I interview well :)
simm ( 24.167.168.238 ) at 8:25 PM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
OT: job search/resume advice

Curtis:Gar, and T-Man: Thanks for the feedback so far. My plan is definitely to hang in there until the first of the year for bonus and other benefit reasons. I'll rework my resume to get down to one page or so. Keep the ideas coming. Thanks.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 8:19 PM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
OT: job search/resume advice

simm: There's nothing wrong with multiple page CVs so long as you don't expect anyone to read anything >1. Some think that as you grow older & more experienced your resume should get shorter if anything. Why? Because hiring managers / HR departments don't have the time to read your whole story, nor are they particularly interested in plowing through the macro level stuff before they have even met you. The whole purpose is as a BRIEF introduction. If you do a good job they will ask you about what's pertenant to their position later on.

Outside of very specialized professions I know of few people who did not change careers at some point. Good skills are transferrable, esp. if you made &/or saved your employer money - so describe those areas. Back in my hiring days that got my attention quicker than anything. The interview process is where you can get into the details. YMMV & good luck in your search.
T-Man ( 68.162.128.10 ) at 7:41 PM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
OT: job search/resume advice

simm: Since , presumably, your most recent job function reflects the the broadest skill set, spend the most time there. Work your way down through your other resposibilities spending as much time as appropriate, but I would think you should spend far less time describing your entry level positions than those you have held lately. Of course, if you are looking to switch careers, then I would emphisize those things that you have done that dovetail most closely with the new career choice, if posssible. Good luck.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 7:00 PM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Tivo betrays their user base.

AVB: Those Bastards!!!!! :)
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 6:59 PM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Simm

simm: I am an expert now at interviewing. Took a few classes on it etc.., if your going to leave believe me wait till after the 1st of the year. Now a days more than one page is fine, I just talked to a Major recruiter today that is local. However if you been with one place more than 12 years I would just list the top accomplishments that you have done there. garman1@mac.com e-mail me, you can call me also. And I am sure that there is plenty of good information from the rest of the guys on this board, one of the main reason I come hear, because of the smart people that belong to this forum!!
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 6:58 PM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Simm

simm: I am an expert now at interviewing. Took a few classes on it extra, if your going to leave believe me wait till after the 1st of the year. Now a days more than one page is fine, I just talked to a Major recruiter today that is local. However if you been with one place more than 12 years I would just list the top accomplishments that you have done there. garman1@mac.com e-mail me, you can call me also. And I am sure that there is plenty of good information from the rest of the guys on this board, one of the main reason I come hear, because of the smart people that belong to this forum!!
simm ( 24.167.168.238 ) at 6:41 PM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
OT: job search/resume advice

I need some advice. I have been at the same company for 12 years and over the last year or so I have come to realize that it is time to go. I have a decent job on the management side in a major trucking company. I have held several positions with them from entry level supervisor, district staff member, office manager, and am currently an operations manager. The problem is that I just don't like what I'm doing anymore nor the demands it places on my personal/family life. I am not afraid of work or long hours as long as it is something I feel is worthwhile. I am researching different careers to decide what I want to do. I have a degree in Economics.

I know many of you have changed jobs several times over the last several years but have any of you gone into a completely differnt line of work where you had no prior experience and if so how did you approach your search and interviews? When doing my resume I ended up taking each postion I have held with my current company and treating it like I would a separate job with the various descriptions, responsibilities, and results but I found that I filled 2 pages with just this one place and had 3 pages altogether which I know is way to long. How should I address each postion I have held at this company? I would appreciate any feedback you guys could give as I have not seriously looked for a job in about 10 years. Thanks.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 2:28 PM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Tivo betrays their user base.

AVB: I wonder how I doubled up 20 minutes apart?
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 11:46 AM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004

cai: Are there restrictions about sending faxes... if not then my fax number is 416-408-3721... just make sure you use a cover page addressed to Joel Cohen. Thanks for all your help.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 11:45 AM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Good morning gang...
cai ( 205.254.147.8 ) at 11:38 AM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Articles

Joelc: Will try, but there are restrictions against sending e-mails with attachments from work.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 11:05 AM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Tivo betrays their user base.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=2026&ncid=2026&e=1&u=/latimests/20041117/ts_latimes/tivowillnolongerskippastadvertisers
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 10:42 AM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Tivo betrays their user base.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=2026&ncid=2026&e=1&u=/latimests/20041117/ts_latimes/tivowillnolongerskippastadvertisers
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 9:34 AM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
WTB: DVI card on the cheap

Sion: Tks - will check them out.
Sion ( 129.44.145.72 ) at 9:22 AM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
WTB: DVI card on the cheap

Curtis: Sixty Bucks:
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=323274

I've used zipzoomfly before. They're a good shop. Probably 2nd or tied for 2st with newegg on my online computer store list.
Sion ( 129.44.145.72 ) at 9:00 AM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
WTB: DVI card on the cheap

Curtis:
Nvidia cards:
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=2259&p=3
ATI cards:
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=2259&p=2

Scroll past the graphs to see a list. But read the intro, as he talks about what are the best values in there, vs. best technology, etc.
Sion ( 129.44.145.72 ) at 8:57 AM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
WTB: DVI card on the cheap

Curtis: It's actually not that bad to use an adaptor. IMO, with computer displays, if it's a good video card to start with, dvi vs db15 (vga) there's not much difference.

However, if his card in the dell sucks, just buy a new card. There are lots of very decent cards available for very cheap, almost all of them have dvi and vga outputs (both) nowadays. If his video card doesn't have dvi out it's probably old enough or low end enough that it's worth replacing anyway, even with a fairly low end new one. Check www.anandtech.com for reviews and price comparisons (find their buyer's guide for video cards, published monthly...)
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:38 AM EST Wednesday, November 17, 2004
WTB: DVI card on the cheap

A friend is getting a 21" LCD display with a DVI interface to mate w/ his Dell P4 w/ whatever videocard that has ?VGA out only. He just wants an adaptor, my opinion is that's like putting retreads on a new Benz. Native resolution is 1600 x 1200 @ 24 bit depth. TIA & good morning to all.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 9:48 PM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Slightly off-topic; Canadian restraining orders

AVB: I don't believe in them because negative attention to her is still attention. My limited experience is that ignoring her will eventually make her lose interest & go away to make someone elses life miserable. Yes you can call the cops & jail her anytime she says boo but if she has the resources she'll just be back in a few hours.
BC ( 66.142.184.81 ) at 9:28 PM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004

I think the video effects have always been there, they have just gone unnoticed. As you spend more time watching, things become more noticeable.

I think brighter projectors also show more flaws than one with less light output. In the same regard, a screen like the greyhawk may help to mask things that you may see with a higher gain screen. I believe this is also the reason that so many people that are bothered by rainbows don't have as much of a problem with the infocus 4805, because the light output is a little less than many other dlp's.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 7:21 PM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004

GAR: So are y0ou saying something has changed with your projector.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 7:20 PM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Banding and Screen Door

cai: I found that the GrayHawk helped to hide the SDE compared to a high contrast screen. I am not sure why that would be but that was my observation when I made the change when I had the 10HT.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 7:14 PM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004

cai: Anyway that you could scan those articles and e-mail them to me at joelc@dion-durrell.com?
cai ( 68.227.215.79 ) at 7:05 PM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Banding and Screen Door

Gar, et al: There is a good article in the November issue of Widescreen Review magazine concerning artifacts and other display problems with digital and analog displays. This is the third of a series of very informative and very technical articles. This may throw some light, pun intended, into the banding problems that some of you are experiencing.

Regarding the screen door, I do not think that a different screen is going to do much to solve the problem. This effect is inherent in the type of display technology.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 11:26 AM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004

Ron/BC: Never noticed it before, you can see the screen door effect at times and the vertical banning is there. Odd, my Sony 10HT never had any of these issues. I hear a Firehawk can help on the screen door effect, from what I was told. I am sure there some user settings that can help, there where a ton of them on my 10HT.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 11:08 AM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004

Joelc: The Canadian equal to a restraining order might be the next step then. Or learn to hang up the phone.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 10:12 AM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Sony HS20 and Screen Door Effect

Ron H: I agree. When I had my LCD, defocusing just made the image look out of focus, even a little bit. I couldn't see giving up focus so that I couldn't see the screendoor effect. That's like saying "if you pull the power cord, the screendoor effect goes away" ;)
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 8:57 AM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004

AVB; Been there.. done that...
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:54 AM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Sony HS20 and Screen Door Effect

Joelc: I had tried the defocus thing and found even a slight amount reduced over all clarity and the picture looked out of focus. The better the source the more you could notice the soft focus.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:50 AM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Ron/JT

GAR: I do not remember the site you sent. I am getting on a plane but when I return I will send you my settings
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 8:32 AM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Thoughts

Joelc: Only having one woman that was fixated on me I can't give you a wealth of knowledge on the subject. What worked for me and it took 18 months to get to that point, was abject, supreme public humiliation.

In the middle of another reconcilliation dinner (her idea) at a fairly popular place, I stood up and in a loud voice told her that I would rather sleep on glass then have her ever in my bed again. And then I got rude. After tossing enough cash on the table for the meal and her cab, I walked. Never heard from her again.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:04 AM EST Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Ron/JT

What do you have the Sony HS20 set for user settings? Contrast etc.. Ron I sent you a web site awhile back ago and the guy had some good settings for the HS20, but I can't find them anywhere.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:19 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004

JT: I also read that a much better screen can help it. Ironically I never saw it with my HT10, and I have only seen it a few times with the HS20. The DLP units I have had in the past, the wheel effect to me is much more aggrivating.
Joelc ( 64.229.13.237 ) at 10:10 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004
Sny HS 20 and Screen Door Effect

Also, SDE is most notable (and only noticable) on bright scenes. Put in a DVD, play a bright scened, hit pause and "play away".
Joelc ( 64.229.13.237 ) at 10:08 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004
Sony HS20 and Screen Door Effect

Gar and Ron H: Taking everything from AVS with a grain of salt... the alleged pundits suggest that SDE cand and should be eliminated via a slight, emphasis on slight, defocus of the image.

The "claimed amount" of defocus that is required is an amount which 'elimiantes the SDE yet does not diminish sharpness'.

Would be most interested with the results from those of you with LCDs who can test the theory.
JT ( 69.23.249.235 ) at 10:08 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004
Sony HS20

GAR: I haven't really noticed a screen door effect unless I walk up pretty close to the screen. Some people who are really sensitive to it will "defocus" the lens just a tiny amount.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 9:46 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004
Sony HS20

Ron: Ron, a little banning, never noticed it before till I got this new Sat Receiver. On HDTV, I never notice it, and on DVD I hardly notice it, and yes I am using Cinema settings on the HS20. I heard a better screen can also reduce the screen door effect on a LCD Projector. I never noticed it on the HT10. When I land the new Job I think I will finally spring for the FireHawk.
Joelc ( 64.229.13.237 ) at 9:28 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004

Curtis: Yes, the house will hopefully be nice... sort of a 40th birthday present as well as "a stop and smell the roses" present after the last few years -- paying off the ex-wife (now done) and putting almost all my money into my company, it was time to "live" a bit.

Hopefully I will be here for a year or two... find the right woman... move out and live happily ever after... THAT SAID, I WILL POST PICTURES WHEN IT IS DONE!!!

Anyways... always curious to find out how nuts things can get... w-mail me at joelc@dion-durrell.com
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:17 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004
Robert

E-mail on the way
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 8:34 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004

Joelc: What - you're asking me how to deal with high maintanance ex/ demanding to be current & future girlfriends? Toss in a classic passive-aggresive personality (on her part) and you're describing your basic stalker! If you want to hear how nuts things can get I'll tell you all about mine, but not in public. Email me seenhear@mail.com

The house work sounds great & it's exhausting just to read! Keep your eyes on the prize and it'll work out swell. Good luck with all of it but be careful with that woman.
Joelc ( 64.229.13.237 ) at 8:23 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004

Puppet Master: And the grand prize... is behind door # 2... already working on it!!!
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 8:00 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004

Joelc: As a person that has read about your girlfriends in the past, please allow me to advise. You have two options as I see it.

Just write the large check now and give her every last dime (oops I meant Canadian dollar) you have.

Don't bother talking to her, move on, find a nice girl from someplace outside of Toronto, maybe the states, or Ireland, maybe a nice Inuit Girl :)
Joelc ( 64.229.13.237 ) at 6:57 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004

BC: Very very funny...

AVB: Here we go... be careful, what you ask for, but the biggest issues this week/month are the following:

1. Old/ex-girlfriend is making waves about "maybe" and "on her terms" getting back together eventhough "she will likelynever be able to forgive me" for the public humiliation I caused her... that humiliation would be by breaking up with her and then renovating my house...

2. Renovation is moving along.. I am doing to three weeks (at least this is what they tell me)... major things left to do are:

a) Paint the entire house;
b) Install main floor potlights and Lutron lighting system;
c) Install main floor flooring - slate in hallway, kitchen, and bathroom;
d) Install door casings and baseboards, including "filing same".

I then figure that I have another week to go to install the carpet, the kitchen cabinets and home theater.

Did I mention that the ex drove by the house today and then called me to tell me how angry and mad she is/was?

3. Work is carzy -- between being the midlle of year end, and MBO (can you say major debt) and demanding clients life is nuts.

Did I mention the phone calls that I am having with the ex are chewing up major portions of my day?


Well... now that you know... any thoughts...

Curtis, bud, where are you when I need you?
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 4:29 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004
Cigarettes

Arnie28: Sure thing. goaway@eatshit.com
Arnie28 ( 213.234.202.62 ) at 3:58 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004
Cigarettes

Hi!
Will you be so kind to give me the address of some internet shop where I can buy cigarettes Marlboro?
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 3:15 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004
Sony HS20

Sion: Aliasing would be simliar to what people refer to as moire or FPN (fixed panel noise). You could probably group some of the other "junk in the picture" terms also. At least that's how I think of it.
The banding Ron and Gar are talking about is an LCD problem only (Vertical Banding issue). I think it has to do with the panels rather than any processing but I'm not sure. It appears as somewhat wide vertical bands when viewing bright backgrounds. Kind of like seeing greyscale bars, except only 2 alternating bars.
Screendoor is the pixel structure being apparent and is simliar to looking through a screen door. The structure of the pixels is apparent and you see thousands of little squares.
I think the VB and screendoor don't really get called anything other than VB and screendoor. Same with rainbows. I think all the other items that are a result of video processing kind of get new names depending on who is trying to describe it! ;)
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 2:36 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004
Sony HS20

Ron: or anyone else...

Could you explain what these "effects" are? I hear different terms all the time, and wonder if they're all (or some) the same thing just different words. e.g. "screendoor" "dot-crawl" "combing" "mosaic" etc. There are others. I suspect that many of these are terms for aliasing, i.e. pattern frequency interference (constructive/destructive) with the fixed resolution pattern.

The simplest example of aliasing I could describe would be like this: if you have a fixed horizontal display resolution of 1280 pixels, and you try to display a pattern of 1000 vertical lines, then slowly pan that pattern of lines across the screen, you'll get an optical effect of vertical "waves" or bands of interference moving in the opposite direction from which the pattern is panned.

I assume the image processing software that virtually all digital tv's and p-scan dvd players have tries to counter-act this effect, to varying degrees of success, and that the "effects" people describe (like screen door) are failures of the software.

Aliasing not only happens with resolution interference (as in the above example) but also with color (causing rainbows and "mosaic" patterns) but it's still aliasing, AFAIK. Are there other causes that some of these "effects" are related to?
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 1:59 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004

Joelc: What's up Joel?
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 1:41 PM EST Monday, November 15, 2004

Good afternoon gang...
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 9:00 AM EST Monday, November 15, 2004
Sony HS20

GAR: Are you getting the SD effect or are you seeing some vertical banding? I have notice the banding on bright white backgrounds. Running the FP in Cinema mode with the iris closed seems to substantialy reduce this effect.
Sion ( 129.44.145.72 ) at 10:51 PM EST Sunday, November 14, 2004
speaking of the HS20...

This vendor has at least 4 Sony VPH-1252Q CRT HD FP's for auction, some are stil listed for 'buy-it-now'... from $649. Some bids are lower. I can't accomodate or afford a 141 lb crt fp right now, but if I could these are pretty cheap...

Sony HD CRT FP on ebay
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:22 PM EST Sunday, November 14, 2004
Sony HS20

Ron/JT: Have you guys ever noticed the screen door effect with this projector? I just noticed it last night and it seems on a bright white back grounds example, a white or blue sky I noticed this. Never noticed it before on my HT10. Also I think a better screen can help from what I was told, like a greyhawk or firehawk, but that isn't happing till I land a new job. Just never noticed it before now.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 10:21 PM EST Sunday, November 14, 2004
HP Ink cartridges available

Puppet Master: yea it's #78, the color one. send me an email with your address.
Tony C ( 67.175.161.65 ) at 9:09 PM EST Sunday, November 14, 2004
Wheeling

Puppet Master: Well let me know if she needs anything or has any questions, etc. I have a customer up that way if I need to deliver anything. Not to mention that my oldest kid just moved to Glenview which is also very close.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 3:36 PM EST Sunday, November 14, 2004
HP Ink cartridges available

Robert: I am interested in the black. The color one, did you mean #78 3 pieces? If so I could use those also.
JJ ( 67.80.225.109 ) at 9:29 AM EST Sunday, November 14, 2004
Great inventions

Robert: the HTF thread is not bad, as far as these things go. Stay away from TwoP unless you've got a *LOT* of time to burn.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 11:24 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Wild Bill

Wild Bill: did you ever get my note?
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 11:23 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Mort school

Puppet Master: I guess that means solid A's right?!
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 11:22 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Posting pics on Members page

can someone remind me how to post up pics on teh members page bio's.
thx.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 11:20 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Great inventions

GAR: I sold some gear to buy it and got a Robertdeal (tm) from a local dealer. Net cost is low after discount, rebates, sold gear (thx TonyC), but now I found out that sat b is not being received, only A & C, wierd. Probably installer error,,he didn;t seem to have it going on, I should have known. Oh well,they'll come out on Monday to fix. It sucks because I can't set up anything to record because of the error message that there's no sat B so I set the old Tivo back up so my wife can watch her girlie shows.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 11:16 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Great inventions

JJ: I'll have to check out the threads. NOt too much time for internet surfing of late.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 11:15 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
HP Ink cartridges available

Hi guys,
I picked up a new Samsung color laser priner that does duplex printing, and as a result, have a few HP ink cartridges available,

#45 Black ink
378 Color Ink
HP51649 Color (older cartridge)
HP51629A Black Unk (older cartridge)

let me know if anyone needs these, sweetheart deal available.
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 7:24 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
AVB

Sorry didn't see it, right now I am watching 2 little "my boys" who are both under 5. Not much time to read anything. ;)
JJ ( 67.80.225.109 ) at 7:14 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Great inventions

Robert: yeah, I wish I could record LOST in HD. It's the one night I'm out during the week, and really the only show I give a S--- about. The svideo out of the HD cable is pretty good on the Replay tho. I just wish it was widescreen instead of letterboxed.

you following LOST thread(s) at HTF or TWoP?
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 5:22 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
AVB

Sorry didn't see it, right now I am watching 2 little "my boys" who are both under 5. Not much time to read anything. ;)
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 5:21 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004

Sion: Samsung is 19" and it has dual inputs, DVI and Analog. The MAG Innovision is a 17" but only a few months old.
cai ( 68.227.215.79 ) at 5:20 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Direct DVR

Puppet Master: Thank you. I was hoping it would be one of the recording units or an old HD unit.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 2:43 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Direct DVR

cai: It's an JVC4500, from 1997. I am open to offers :)
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 2:42 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Tony

She is going to Mortuary School. There are only a couple schools located close to Michigan. Wayne State wants her to retake too many classes. Ohio did not work out, so it looks like Chicago. She should be there about nine months to finish.

It's strange she has to go to school to learn how to embalm and run funerals. She has grown up in a Funeral Home and her first embalming was many years ago. It's just about the money and that license.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 2:41 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Tony

She is going to Mortuary School. There are only a couple schools located close to Michigan. Wayne State wnats her to retake soo many classes. Ohio did not work out, so it looks like Chicago. She shoudl be there about nine months to finish.

It's strange she has to go to school to learn how to embalm and run funerals. She has grown up in a Funeral Home and her first embalming was many years ago. It's just about the money and that license.
Sion ( 128.205.177.85 ) at 1:41 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004

GAR: What size are those monitors?
AVB ( 209.86.75.231 ) at 12:58 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Selling computer stuff besides ebay

GAR: Find my answer when you asked this question a few days ago.
cai ( 68.227.215.79 ) at 12:50 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
anyone using Firefox?

Curtis: I have been using it for years. I like the tab feature and the speed. Also consider that there are fewer malicious attacks planned against it than to IE. On Sion's word, I will try Thunderbird.
cai ( 68.227.215.79 ) at 12:46 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Off Topic

BC Bought your tickets yet?

" NEW YORK (TICKER) -- The 2005 MLS Cup will be played at the new Frisco Soccer & Entertainment Center in Dallas, Commissioner Don Garber announced Friday. The facility will be the home of FC Dallas, formerly the Dallas Burn, and is scheduled to open next spring.

It will mark the first time the league champion will be crowned in Texas. The previous nine title matches have been held in California, Massachusetts, Washington and Ohio.

"It is only fitting that the league's marquee event is staged in what will be the world's largest professional and youth soccer complex in Frisco, Texas," Garber said. "The celebration of the league's 10th season and the opening of the stadium in the new soccer capital of Texas will make 2005 a year to remember and we look forward to capping it off in Frisco with MLS Cup."

The 117-acre facility will feature a 21,193-seat soccer stadium, accommodating all FC Dallas matches, major concerts, international soccer matches and high school football. "
cai ( 68.227.215.79 ) at 12:38 PM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Direct DVR

Joe: What do you have and for how much?
Ron ( 12.153.5.243 ) at 11:53 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004

AVB: Happy Anniversary from Nashville.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:45 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004

FYI:

I have a couple of LCD monitors for sale. Here they are and if anyone has questions let e-mail me.

Samsung: SyncMaster 191T Digital and Analog about 2 years old $350
Mag Innovision: Not sure on model: less than 3 months old $300.00

Acutally I should ask this? Where is a good place to sell computers online besides Ebay?
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:43 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Great inventions

Robert: I agree, I love it. I have 3 now and for the longest time didn't have even the VCR hooked up because I hated the picture quality.

Did you get it from that site I sent you? Also if you order that unit there is a special deal you can get with Direct TV.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 9:14 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
not again

Tony C:LOL! It seems AOL is cutting off all broadband customers in 5 southern states in Jan. They'll revert you to dialup ... imagine how popular that will play out.

It's a cool idea for promos www.flexplay.com
The problem I have with it is they say the market is vs. NetFlix/ BallBuster
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 9:11 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004

AVB: Well then happy anniversary! Yeah - I'm nearly always up by 5:30. Amazing what you can get done early.
Tony C ( 67.162.15.150 ) at 9:10 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
not again

Curtis: from what I heard the disc would also be bio degradeable, not like our current plastic discs.
The record companies are looking into it for promotional purposes.
Like handing out samplers of music at concerts and such.
AOL should look into it as well. :)
Tony C ( 67.162.15.150 ) at 9:07 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
TIVO question

I really think I'm going to buy my dad a Tivo.
If you have a cable box, how do you hook it up and use it with a Tivo?
Can you use line outs?
Does the Tivo have an IR emitter to change channels on the cable box?
The only thing a cable box would be needed for would be HBO.
AVB ( 165.121.80.121 ) at 8:52 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004

Curtis: Doing fine. Today is my Anniversary so I got up to make the wife some breakfast. Since I get up at 5:15 usually, 6:30 is like sleeping in.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:32 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004

AVB: Old age? Stipidity? ... nah, I have early plans. How're you doing?
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:31 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
not again

Anyone hear of this horrible idea from FlexPlay?

"Firm betting on perishable disc that could die within hours"
AVB ( 165.121.80.121 ) at 6:59 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004

Curtis: Morning Curtis, what gets you up early on a Saturday?
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 6:49 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004

Good morning all.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 1:37 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Great inventions

Joe: IT's a beautiful thing TIVO. My wife could do testimonials all day. I finally got my HD TIVO today, ouch. found out one of my sats is down,,I can;t see the 119 for some reason. Haivng a tech come out on Monday. I GOT to have LOST and West Wing recorded in HD.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 1:34 AM EST Saturday, November 13, 2004
Tony Big Al

Tony C: enough to know it's ABT....I'm trying to get through to Mike Abt this week.
T-Man ( 151.201.47.12 ) at 11:55 PM EST Friday, November 12, 2004
Direct Tivo

Puppet Master: You can fix that by turning off that feature. I find it very irritating.
Tony C ( 67.162.15.150 ) at 8:44 PM EST Friday, November 12, 2004
Sony

Gar: I thought this over on the drive home tonight. Were as I really WANT the computer, it's something I just don't NEED right now.
Lots of expenses coming up and I better keep my budget in check.
I even asked my kid if he would be interested, but all of us are broke right now.
Thanks for the great offer.
Tony C ( 67.162.15.150 ) at 8:42 PM EST Friday, November 12, 2004
Tony Big Al

Puppet Master: I'm trying to think of what college is located in Wheeling. Maybe a branch of one of the bigger schools?
Anyway, Wheeling is nice. Typical northern suburb. It is also home to one of Chicago's five star French restaurants as well as one of my favorite restaurants. I can get you more info if you give me some more info.
OH! It's also home to APT. One of Chicagolands finest electronic stores. I'm sure that even Robert knows of it.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 4:46 PM EST Friday, November 12, 2004
Joel

Joelc: OK, I trust your opinion
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 4:46 PM EST Friday, November 12, 2004

Oh boy time to start work
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 4:46 PM EST Friday, November 12, 2004
Joel

Not my first choice... not even my 100th choice... I would pick something else...
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 4:46 PM EST Friday, November 12, 2004
Direct Tivo

Well one little thing so far. It's recording shows we are not picking. We recorded one show for my daughter, and now it is recording all kinds of kids shows.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 4:43 PM EST Friday, November 12, 2004

my niece
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 4:43 PM EST Friday, November 12, 2004
Tony Big Al

My maybe going to school in Chicago, Wheeling actually. What type of area is that?
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 4:43 PM EST Friday, November 12, 2004
Joel

I was thinking about a little investment in Canada. Any thoughts on Fidelity's Canada Fund?
Tony C ( 65.214.102.5 ) at 4:37 PM EST Friday, November 12, 2004

Sion: wow. Yeah, I posted a lot about one because I was shopping for one years ago.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 2:56 PM EST Friday, November 12, 2004
Tony C

Hey let me know about the Sony Computer, that is if your interested. I would love to sell it and see it go to a good home :) It loaded with extra hardware and software, I am next week going to put it on Ebay and sell it for $800, but the price I quoted you is much less and a bargin at that price.
Joe ( 64.12.117.11 ) at 10:54 AM EST Friday, November 12, 2004
Great inventions

Well after one night wiht my new Tivo Direct I rank it up there with
Duct Tape and Sawzall :)

I can't believe I have been hew hawing around for the past year about getting one of these. I can see the end of the stacks of tapes laying around the house.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 10:29 AM EST Friday, November 12, 2004

Good morning...
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 8:27 AM EST Friday, November 12, 2004

Tony C: O.D. means he's an optrician. I always thought it was denoted D.O., but apparently O.D. works too. This is different from an Opthamologist, who is and eye doctor who's got an MD. Google says there's a Steven Vensand, O.D. practicing at Newport Opometry in Newport Beach, CA.

Did you ever post on this or other forums that you own a Pioneer RFD? You'd be amazed how stuff like that shows up on a google search sometimes. I get emails occasionally from people asking about something I posted online back in the early 90's.
T-Man ( 68.162.128.26 ) at 6:22 AM EST Friday, November 12, 2004

Tony C: Maybe O.D. means Odd Dude. (No offense Steven)
Tony C ( 67.162.15.150 ) at 1:00 AM EST Friday, November 12, 2004

Anyone here Steven Vensand, O.D.?
And what's an O.D.?
I got an email from this person asking if I or anyone was selling a Pioneer RFD-1 RF demodulator. Which I happen to own. That's freaky, because...who uses those things anymore?
Sion ( 129.44.145.72 ) at 10:58 PM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
I don't get it...

Why in the world can I buy a decent 40 to 46 inch CRT HD-RPTV for $1499, but the cheapest HD FP is still $3000 or more? No cabinet, no mirrors, no screen, just one dlp chip a color wheel and some firmware. WTF? Marketing!!! Those FP's should be the cheap way in.
Sion ( 129.44.145.72 ) at 10:54 PM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
And the link is....

Tony C: I didn't buy it. I posted that in case anyone here wanted to bid. I just plunked all my play money for the next couple months on those Paradigm Titans I just got.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 10:45 PM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
Then there's the MS search thing

If anyone cares ... http://beta.search.msn.com/
Tony C ( 65.214.102.5 ) at 6:52 PM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
And the link is....

Sion: Congratulations Mr. grm478.

I have the Pioneer Universal player. Start stocking up on your multi-channel discs.
Trav ( 4.4.46.189 ) at 5:02 PM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004

Anyone here in CT?
Joe ( 64.12.117.11 ) at 2:24 PM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
Direct DVR

Well I am hooked up. I took the night off, to play with the new toy. I called Dish to terminate my account. They asked why, so I told them. Then they wanted to offer....I cut them off. I said I called and told your customer rep what I wanted. They could not do it so, I am becoming an ex dish customer.

So far the skip backwards is cool. I also did an quick try out on Discovery Kids.

Any advice is welcomed


Oh anyone want to buy an old Dish Network reciever?
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 12:50 PM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
And the link is....

Yamaha 2300 mk II on Ebay
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 12:49 PM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
dvd player on ebay

Not a bad deal on one of the better universal players made...

JJ ( 67.80.225.109 ) at 11:38 AM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
anyone using Firefox?

Curtis: Yes, for months now. I just upgraded to the 1.0 release. The only thing I have incountered that doesn't work as it should is when I try to use web mail @ optonline.net. Clicking on the mail link brings up a copy of the same page. I need to logout, then login in, then it works. That isn't my primary e-mail so I live with it.
Sion ( 129.44.145.72 ) at 8:08 AM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
anyone using Firefox?

Curtis: I liked Firefox so much, that I decided to try out Thunderbird (their mail client) too... I haven't looked back. Love T-bird as well. It's great if you have multiple email accounts.
Sion ( 129.44.145.72 ) at 8:07 AM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
anyone using Firefox?

Curtis: Been using it for about a year. Love it, except when I need to run the windows update website, which requires MSIE. I think version 1.0 is out now, or soon. I really like the tabbed browsing feature. Plus, it's MUCH faster than IE (seems to me, anyway.)
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:53 AM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
anyone using Firefox?

...by Mozilla. Have been using it for 6 weeks + without a hickup or popup or f#$kup. Googles' new browser is rumored to be based on it. Curious about real world feedback.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:25 AM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004

Good morning troops
AVB ( 209.86.74.172 ) at 7:01 AM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
AVB

Robert: Not bad, you only put in an extrat "t" after the "ch". Ausgezeichnet, I had to look that up for the spelling.

Just give me a heads up a little in advance, I can put you up and feed you too.
Joelc ( 64.229.150.57 ) at 5:39 AM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004

Good morning gang...
Cajun Mike ( 68.229.158.16 ) at 1:38 AM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004

GAR: The stance of Burton and Warner is that it's not a remake. I've never read the book but I'm told the movie starring Gene Wilder was entirely different than the book.....so much so that the author wasnt too happy. The book is a lot darker and even scary to children. Of course the original movie spooks some kids. Supposedly the guy who wrote the screenplay had never seen the original movie until after he wrote the screenplay. I'm anxious to see it but I grew up loving Willy Wonka, so I will go into the theater jaded. I agree on Depp, would have love to have seen Wilder cast as Grandpa Joe... Elfman is doing the music and is supposedly singing the oompa loompa song or a new rendention..
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:16 AM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004

Cajun, Good pick for the lead. But I am sick of Hollywood remaking everything. Don't the gimps get it, we want something new..... I say make a movie out of Halo....
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:14 AM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
Halo Users

Anyone interested in a online Match drop me an e-mail. The game is fantastic!! I am just playing one on one to get back into it, I use to play matches all the time, but that is before I had child number #2. :)
Cajun Mike ( 68.229.158.16 ) at 1:10 AM EST Thursday, November 11, 2004
Tim Burton has crossed the line...

what has he done to the oompa loompas? :( I say we hang him!

http://lsu.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=27&mid=42544197&sid=&tid=39634655&style=1
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 11:23 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Tony C, JT, I'll call you tomorrow.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 11:22 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004
AVB

AVB: Done, Deal, you betcha, ausgezeichtnet (sp?) I'm expecting to be back twice before the years out.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 11:21 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004

GAR: Yep still in MSP
Tony C ( 67.162.15.150 ) at 11:21 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Movie guide

Puppet Master: Me to. I heard and interview with the author on NPR and I thought it would make a great gift for some friends.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 11:15 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Movie guide

I think I might pick this up.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/books/11/09/kenneth.turan/index.html
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 5:21 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Halo II

GAR: I saw that statue in the window of GameStop where I bought H2. It looks pretty cool but not anywhere near worth 3k!
AVB ( 209.86.78.225 ) at 5:10 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004
AVB

Robert: I'm 50 miles from Harrisburg but it is a straight shot down Rt. 83. Some fine cigars and/or scotch is waiting for you if you show. :>)
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 4:02 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Robert: Are you still living in the Minneapolis area?
Robert ( 66.216.168.75 ) at 3:46 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004
AVB

How far are you away from Harrisburg? I was here for only on night and on my way out now, but I've closed some GOOD business and will likely be making a regular jaunt out here, maybe sometime we can catch up.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 2:57 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Sion: I totally agree with you!! I am a Star Wars fan and Farscape and I have bought a few things over the years, but never spent over $100 bucks on it. Hell the best gift I got was a Darth Vader Helmet from Toys are US that modulated your voice, cost about $35 bucks.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 2:07 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004

BC: $3000. That person badly needs a life. I don't care who you are, that's just stupid. I really enjoy the game Halo, but get real.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 1:40 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004

GAR: This is the auction I had seen. But Damnnnnn, I'd take the big one!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3845669036
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:10 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=45101&item=8144613832&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW


BC: I think your thinking of this one, it is 73" tall, now this one is huge...
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:08 PM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Halo II

BC: That is kick ass. But $3000? More like $300 bucks. Still pretty flipping cool looking. I have been playing SOCOM II for so long I need to get use to the controler on the XBOX again. When on line last night and I got my ass handed to me. Ironically I use to be pretty darn good, so time to jump back into it.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 9:57 AM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Halo II

A friend of mine won a master chief statue in a raffle while waiting at Best Buy. It's 39" tall and I think looks like this:
http://www.dealtree.net/img.asp?i=DT_36223_1.jpg
Last one went for $3000 on ebay!!! Crazy.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 9:46 AM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Satellite speakers

Curtis, (or anyone else) if you're still looking for a good HTIB system, there's a vendor on ebay who's been selling the Energy Take5.2 system (sans sub) one at a time. He just put a bunch of them up though at $339-Buy-it-Now price, plus $40 shipping. This is a GREAT deal on these speakers. I would jump if I were in the market.
ebay link
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 9:32 AM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Happy birthday, USMC

I think the Corps is 229 years old today. Happy Birthday, and thanks to all corps men and women past, present, and future.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 8:55 AM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Good morning gang!
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 3:50 AM EST Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Chris L: just got done playing Halo 2 for the last couple of hours, I must say it is one of the better games I have ever played.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:53 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

Puppet Master: I believe that Turntbale ws my first introduction to Crosby Stills, Nash and Young, what was that live album 4 way street????

Hum high school days when the only things that mattered was loud music, gas money and a couple party favorites :)
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:50 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

AVB: My friends older brother had a set. We were freshman or so, it must have been around 79. He had them powered with a big ass Pioneer amp wiht big needle dials on the front. A Teac reel to reel. There was a nice turntable and some other stuff, but I can't recall.

We were not suppose to touch the Reel to Reel or the Turntable, but hey Head East blasting from those JBL's in a 10x10 room was pretty cool.
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 7:55 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Halo 2

GAR: Picked mine up today too. A friend of mine went at midnight and said that there were easily 300 people waiting in line. I only waited for about 20 minutes and I went at 4pm. :)
So far the game is great! Dual wield weapons?? KIck ass!
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 7:32 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Halo 2

Tony C: I picked mine up today. If your ready for online shoot me an e-mail I would love to play with the HT guys. Maybe we could start a HT Clan!!! :)
Tony C ( 65.214.102.5 ) at 5:22 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Halo 2

1.5 million pre-ordered. Man...I am so done.
Tony C ( 65.214.102.5 ) at 5:18 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
what I want for Christmas

Ron: I think it could be really cool. I'll have to see if any one can sell it cheaper.
There was just an article today in one of our trades about teens abandoning radio at a fast rate. I get it. I hate radio commercials. But it's more about variety than anything else.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.58 ) at 4:48 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Ron H: In a word.... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh! Will try to post more details tomorrow as I am swamped and exhausted right now!!
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 1:57 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Joelc: How are things?
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 1:56 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004

BC: Halo II You dog!!!!!
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 1:49 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

Geo.: Only 31.5" tall but wide and deep. I traded them in for my last JBLs the 4350's in '77. These were giants, 300lbs, manditory biamp, 36x48x20" and could go LOUD! Here's a pic of one from Audio Asylum.
http://gallery.audioasylum.com/cgi/view.mpl?u=24471&f=audio-video_equipment_001_reduced_size.JPG&v=f&UserImages=24471&session=&&moniker=soundhd&invite=&w=432&h=327
Geo. ( 209.180.126.2 ) at 1:26 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

AVB: I didn't realize they were that tall. I've only ever seen pictures of them. When I was stationed in Germany, the PX had L150's and L220's, but not the 300's. What monsters! I see that they're within driving distance. Hmmm. lol
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 1:08 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

Geo.: The JBL L100's were the home version of the 4311 studio monitor which at the time, was the most popular in the world. The L200 and L300 were home versions of the 4320 and 4333 repectively. There is a good looking set of the L300's on ebay at the moment.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=61377&item=5730003166&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.181 ) at 12:27 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Home sick today

Have to have some tests... ugh. Anyway, on my way to the docs I am picking up a Dremel rotary saw. Need to trim some Lexan and though I think a sabre-type saw may work as well I have always wanted a rotary saw.
BC ( 131.146.1.126 ) at 12:15 PM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Man, I'm working from home today because I had a screw in my tire. Ran out to get it repaired and while I was out, picked up my copy of Halo II. I'm trying really hard to work and not fire up the ole xbox! hehe
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 11:10 AM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Nope nothing yet. You could also try garnetw@charter.net
Geo. ( 209.180.126.2 ) at 11:09 AM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

AVB: In retrospect, I really loved the sound of the L150's. You won't believe this, (man, am I going to take heat for this!)but I sold the L150's to get Bose Acoustimass speakers. I got on a downsizing kick at one point and just didn't want those huge pieces of furniture anymore. The Century L100's were the first "serious" JBL speakers, if I remember right. I also remember the L220's which looked like coffins. Weren't the L300's kind of short, but very heavy with a 15" woofer? I still have some of the original JBL brochures from the L series speakers.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 10:39 AM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004

GAR: My mistake, sorry. Check for it now pls.
Duane ( 192.128.166.68 ) at 10:11 AM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
DUANE!

Axis:The store I was talking about is Breiers,also on Clmt. Mesa.Most of the stuff I've purchased in the past is from Stereo Design,but they have got to be the snootiest group of people(using kidler,gentler words).
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:10 AM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Curtis: Curtis, didn't get your e-mail. My e-mail is garman1@mac.com
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 10:05 AM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

Geo.: I remember the 150's but they sounded so different then the original L100's. For awhile I had 4 L100's stacked and then went to a set of L300's. Those were "California" sound for sure.
Joelc ( 216.223.140.14 ) at 9:28 AM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Good morning gang...
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 8:50 AM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004
what I want for Christmas

Tony C: That is cool.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 5:57 AM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004

GAR: email coming your way
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:51 AM EST Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Hey Curtis, what equipment do you have left after your move? California to Florida, what made you decide to move across country?
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 9:07 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004

Duane: LOL! Hey stranger - I thought a subject like 901's might draw you out. Email me seenhear@mail.com we have a friend in common. Trust all is well with you over on that coast.
Axis ( 66.123.224.233 ) at 6:29 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
DUANE!

I had no idea that Duane was still here hi there D! still in San Diego too I see. I think the Store you mean (VERY high-end) is Stereo Design on Clairmont Dr....in Cmont. Those cats are th worlds biggest lovers of Meridian and Krell. I went in there once touting Lexicon, and was Laughed at >:( anyways, would like to se ANY meridian compete with the MC-12 V4. hope you are doing well.

Scotty
Geo. ( 209.180.126.2 ) at 6:26 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004

GAR: I know that people describe the horn sound as being "bright", but with a recording that is properly equalized, I think of the horn sound as being "detailed" or "revealing". When Cds first came out and so many of them were not equalized to the RIAA specs, I think some of the horn speakers sounded especially bad. I like the detail of the Klipsch speakers, though, like you said, it's purely personal preference.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 5:38 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004

Geo, I sold Klipsch for years but never really liked the sound of a horn. There where a couple of models that didn't sound bad, and there efficient as hell. And when it comes to speakers it is always personal perference, I don't think there are too many mid-range speakers that are that bad, well maybe a few. ;) Actually the Quartets are the ones I liked.
Geo. ( 209.180.126.2 ) at 5:30 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

Robert: I always heard that story with Dr. Bose and Paul Klipsch, with Paul Klipsch cupping his hands to simulate the horn and Bose speaking into the corner. In the early 80's when I bought my first serious speaker system, I looked at 901's and liked the sound, but I really loved the La Scala. Only problem with the La Scala was its size. I ended up with JBL L150's. Last year I bought a pair of Klipsch Quartets which have the tractrix horns for tweeter and midrange and dynamic drivers for woofers and passive radiators. I've always liked the horn sound when done well.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 4:18 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004

Curtis: I picked up a pair of Paradigm Titans for $195. I don't know the 901's, but the Paradigms are very nice!
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 4:06 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
Tony

garman1@mac.com
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 4:06 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004

Tony C: The 15" Sony Flat monitor is new, and it has two hardrives etc.. Not sure Was going to put it on e-bay for around $800, but would sell it to a anyone on here for $700 or less, I can use the cash if you know what I mean. It is a couple years old but fully loaded with new monitor. Send me an e-mail and I can send you the pics and specs if your interested. There is a ton of software that came with it, including a TV Tuner that doubles as a Tivo, which is cool because at least with this unit you can edit the commercials and then burn it directly to DVD-R.
Duane ( 12.20.58.68 ) at 3:14 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004

AVB:When I first started out dabbling with woodworking,I was teaching myself how to build speaker cabinets.Simple boxes to be sure,but my idea was to learn how to make the folded horn design...yeah,right!!!! There's a local store here in San Diego that had a pair of Klipschorns as recent as a year or so ago in one of their rooms.They also sell McIntosh.
Duane ( 12.20.58.68 ) at 2:54 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004

AVB:When I first started out dabbling with woodworking,I was teaching myself how to build speaker cabinets.Simple boxes to be sure,but my idea was to learn how to make the folded horn design...yeah,right!!!! There's a local store here in San Diego that had a pair of Klipschorns as recent as a year or so ago in one of their rooms.They also sell McIntosh.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 2:22 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

Robert: Cute story but James Lansing died in 1949 and I doubt he met Amar Bose who was only 20 at that time.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 2:15 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004

Duane: I grew up with Klipschorns, my father had a set for over 30 years. They put out with that 20(?) watt Marantz tube amp dad had.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 2:11 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
what I want for Christmas

Tony C: I know the BBY Delphi rep (he's the one who called me)!!
Tony C ( 67.162.15.150 ) at 1:57 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
what I want for Christmas

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-T88J5SxmmUH/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?i=040SA10113&cc=01&search=Delphi+myfi
Tony C ( 67.162.15.150 ) at 1:35 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004

GAR: What are you looking to get for the Sony Vaio?
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 1:09 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

Sion: No highs no lows, must be Bose.

THere's a joke in the CE circles that Dr Bose met up wiht Mr Lansing and Mr Lansing cupped his hands in fornt of his mouth and said " Hello Amar" and in response, Dr Bose turned into a corner and said into the corner, "hello Mr Lansing".

something lame like that.
Robert ( 216.160.54.208 ) at 1:06 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004

Duane: LaScalas baby,the epitome of bad ass!
Duane ( 12.20.58.68 ) at 12:43 PM EST Monday, November 8, 2004

Curtis:901's???? what the hell are you thinking? We all remember them.My brother-in-law has a pair and they just don't cut it.If you really want nostalgia,start looking for a pair of Klipschorns
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 10:05 AM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

Curtis: Not laughing either... but I find it interesting how no where on that bose site can you find any real specs of any of their speakers!

I do wonder if the new 901's (I assume the ones you are getting are new... not really 1969 vintage) are as good as the old 901's you remember. Bose is one of those companies I think used to actually make good stuff, but doesn't any more. Kind of like AR, Fisher, and Scott.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 9:08 AM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
Sell stuff

GAR: Check Craigs list. http://www.craigslist.org/
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 9:05 AM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

Curtis: A regular EQ will not do the job properly. You must use the active EQ.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 8:54 AM EST Monday, November 8, 2004

Question?

Is there a good place on line to sell a computer, besides E-bay? Thanks need to get sell a fully packed Sony Vaio with a 15" flat screen. It is about 2-3 years old but packed full of stuff, including a TV tuner etc...
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 8:52 AM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

Curtis: Hey I am not laughing, I use to have a pair of those. There a great rock speaker if you like playing them loud.. And if there in great shape 200 bills is a good price, and like AVB said you could make a decent profit on them.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 8:44 AM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

AVB: Thanks big guy - that's pretty much what I was thinking. Will likely do just that, listen to 'em for a while and flip them on ebay. What's your opinion of the active EQ, is it really better in the loop or can one do better with a garden variety equalizer? Man do these speakers bring back some fond memories!
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 8:38 AM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

Curtis: I used to sell 901's when I worked in the Audio store on Okinawa years ago and I still give a listen when I can. I've found that they work best when hanging from the ceiling and with 100wpc for most normal people. They will take a great deal of power if you have it (500+ watts) At $200 they are a steal even if you just want to turn them over on ebay for $400+. JMHO.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 8:34 AM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
Coincidence

cai: If you thought the Drug company (Big Business)was bad just wait until you spend some time with J&J. I do hope it works out and you find it to your likeing.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:32 AM EST Monday, November 8, 2004
Don't laugh pls...

It's 1968 all over again. A guy wants to barter a pair of 901's, series VI with me (the value of what he wants is maybe $200). Would y'all even do it? If so how much power do these things perform best with. Perhaps my sonic memory is unreliable - but I recall being impressed when the rich kid in town got a pair of these in '69. Specs on new ones here;

http://www.bose.com/controller;jsessionid=BPlflCrWwxTtk2bLWhdRx50Mq4VSTCcKBLL0LchtfxPdyK7m3cgs!1169073384!620318754?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=901_floorstanding_index&pageName=/home_entertainment/stereo/index.jsp
cai ( 68.227.215.79 ) at 9:18 PM EST Sunday, November 7, 2004
Coincidence

Gar: I am sorry to hear about your situation. It is never pleasant to find oneself out on the street. I am wishing you the best and hoping that the J&J connection works for you.
Trav ( 4.4.46.189 ) at 7:54 PM EST Sunday, November 7, 2004
DVR Question

Puppet Master: I sure am using the optical out and an S video on my tivo. Works just fine and haven't had any dropouts to speak of. All this bundled into a series 1 direct tivo unit.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 5:51 PM EST Sunday, November 7, 2004
DVR Question

Is anyone using the optical output on thier DVR? I am wondering if I can use the optical with the "S" video for one set of outputs. I would use one set of composite as inputs into the modulator and the second set into the RPTV.
Joe ( 24.231.197.247 ) at 1:44 PM EST Sunday, November 7, 2004

Well, good morning all.

I am off to work in a few minutes, well 30 or so. It looks like my next day off is the 24th. I might have to take a vacation day when I get the DIrect TV installed.

See people that only have a 25" TV are lucky, all they do is plop the box on top and it's ready to go!
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 4:57 AM EST Sunday, November 7, 2004

Robert: I mis-calculated it is 8 months. (16 years)
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 1:22 AM EST Sunday, November 7, 2004

Robert: I mis-calculated it is 8 months. (16 years)
Sion ( 70.104.36.190 ) at 9:16 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004
Ah, there it goes...

Weird, my browser just didn't load them at first.
Sion ( 70.104.36.190 ) at 9:16 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004
HUH?

I don't see any posts! And the archive is from 10/31 back... Hmmmmm...
AVB ( 209.86.73.223 ) at 9:09 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004
Can't resist tossing this in

Curtis: We all know you didn't get to test to see if it was functional, that would be a story!














And a whopper too. LOL!!!
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 9:05 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004
Can't resist tossing this in

Curtis: oh brother
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 7:14 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

Robert: The only down part I seen was the remote was only an IR. I will try that for awhile, but may change back to a RF system. I am going to have them hook-up the third line, in case I want to add a smaller unint to the bedroom, in the future.

I seen a open box Sony Sat-2 at BB for $54.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:14 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004
Can't resist tossing this in

... for old times' sake. I was grumbling about having to deliver & setup a custom bedroom furniture set to this creatures apartment yesterday in FL.

http://melissawitek.com/home.php?page=photos&godir=Fashion
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 5:16 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

Puppet Master: very cool. My wife last night lamented the fact that I was watching a show LIVE!! How dare me!
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 5:14 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004
Paradigm

Sion: (sales mode on) If finaces are a challenge, I would suggest get the BEST 2 channel speakers you can afford & get companion pieces to further integrate into a surround sound package as you can afford them.

(Sales mode off)
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 5:10 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

Ron H: I recall a case whereby an emplyer was graciuous enough to let a long term employee retire via the layoffs. two weeks per year equated to 13 mos severance, PLUS the 2 mos vacations (we could only keep 8 weeks on the books) and at 26 years, she was acruing vacation at an unbelievable rate + the fully vested retirement+ her 401K, she figured if she lived to 80, she would earn 125% of her current salary in retirement.

Moral of teh story, how do you get 7 mos,, WOW!! 14 yrs?
Sion ( 128.205.191.186 ) at 5:05 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004
Paradigm

Thinking of just going with a pair of Paradigm Titans for $195 at the local HT botique, rather than a cheap set of surround sats and sub. The girlfriend and I went and listened to the Titans last night, both really liked them. She liked them better even than a pair of $350 B&W's. She liked the $450 bw's better though... ;-) These will be primarily for music (in the living room for around the fireplace during winter) so no need really to get ANOTHER mini surround system (like I had been thinking). And, these will be great rear speakers for my main HT if I ever get enough coin to upgrade again.

Anyone here use the Titans before? They sound very solid to me, down to the 50's/60's Hz range. Very "open" sound, compared to the B&W's. I was hoping for some Def-Techs to listen to in the same price range, but nothing there. The store is a def-tech dealer, but they said the only thing in that price range is the pro-cinema 90's and they don't even compare. I really couldn't believe that a new pair of Titans is only $195. Retail is $235, but he's selling them at a discount. Cool.

The guy selling the Def Tech pro-tower 400's still wants me to buy them... $410 shipped he says now. It's tempting, but I just can't bring myself to do it, when I can't listen to them first, and have to trust him to ship/package them. He seems like a good guy, audiophile type, but I'm still hesitating.

I think I'm going to go pick up the Titans and be done with it. Heck these just went on ebay for $171... for another $30 (after tax) I'd rather have a new pair, support my local dealer, and have the peace of mind of buying new.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 4:11 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

Gar, sorry to hear that.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 4:11 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

My bad
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 4:11 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

Hello all

I picked up my Samsung SIR-41120R Direct TV TIVO unit, with triple LNB oval dish today. The sticker was $299 for the unit with a $100 dollar rebate and the Dish was $100.

I told the sales clerk I could get a better deal at Best Buy and he just shrugged his shoulders. I said ok and turned and started to walk out. The manager stopped me an said lets see what we can do. I ended up with the unit and the dish for $349, with $150 in rebates. So two bills for the new hardware.

The additional cost of the $4.99 per month for the DVR is a wash, as I get a $5 a month discount on my bill for being a GM employee. It should take about a week for the install, which is fine with me. I already have the RG-6 ran out to the soffit, I just need to drop it out. The install should go quick, I would do it myself, but it’s included and I don’t want to do it.

I am looking forward to setting the recorder at the start of the week and not having to deal with tapes.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 4:09 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

Hello all

I picked up my Samsung SIR-41120R Direct TV TIVO unit, with triple LNB oval dish today. The sticker was $299 for the unit with a $100 dollar rebate and the Dish was $100.

I told the sales clerk I could get a better deal at Best Buy and he just shrugged his shoulders. I said ok and turned and started to walk out. The manager stopped me an said lets see what we can do. I ended up with the unit and the dish for $349, with $150 in rebates. So two bills for the new hardware.

The additional cost of the $4.99 per month for the DVR is a wash, as I get a $5 a month discount on my bill for being a GM employee. It should take about a week for the install, which is fine with me. I already have the RG-6 ran out to the soffit, I just need to drop it out. The install should go quick, I would do it myself, but it’s included and I don’t want to do it.

I am looking forward to setting the recorder at the start of the week and not having to deal with tapes.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 3:01 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

Robert:I agree with the 6 months savings buffer. I have a 7 month severance pkg., plus about 7 weeks in vacation coming if something bad happens. Add that to my job loss buffer I will be good for more than a year. I sure hope I do not need to use it.
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 2:44 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

GAR: I used to have a 3 mos salary buffer, nowadays it should be 6 mos. It will take a while for me to get back there (6mos) after I bought my house. Good Luck.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 2:14 PM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

Robert: I will ask for a couple more weeks of severance but I doubt he will give it. I might have a job lined up with J&J not sure about this one yet but they need someone in this territory very quickly. And I will need coin coming in soon, in this day and age the way companies treat people your best off having a special savings accounts for these occasions.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:27 AM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

Tony: Damn, that is right you have gone through this several times, you don't have any idea of what it is like unless it happens to you. As a first timer, not sure what I want to do, haven't had time to, just been sending out resumes to jobs that look interesting.

Curtis, I was sending resumes out last night till 3 in the morning. I have a interview already with Johnson & Johnson. Thanks for the heads up I couldn't agree with you more.
Tony C ( 67.162.15.150 ) at 9:56 AM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

GAR: sorry to hear about the job. It's stressful, I know.
I was told that 12/31 will be my last day. Well, the last day for almost everyone at the company. I'm hoping something shakes loose with this merger.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 6:01 AM EST Saturday, November 6, 2004

Robert: Excellent advice. Most in high tech will tell you that layoffs are a part of life. Even when you survive a round you usually end up with a lot more responsibility at the same or lesser compensation.

Gar: Try not to take it too personally - easier said than done, I know. Avoid the idea of just kicking back and "vacationing" now. You should be networking 8 hours a day. I have found that it's true that when one door slams shut another one opens up ... and it's nearly always a better gig. Best of luck to you.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 10:24 PM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

Evening all
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 9:27 PM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

GAR: You should speak wiht your hiring manager and your HR director to determine if this was a layoff based on perfromance or comapny direction. IF it's comapny direction, you also need to ask what sort of referral they will provide. Unless you can get away without listing them on your resume, future employers will call for background checks. If it's performance, you need to evaluate what you can do different in the future and move on. MOst comapnies operate as an "at will" employer and can let you go without warning just like you can leave wihtout warning. The two forms you had an option to sign, one was termination wihtout severance, basically you are fired, or one wiht severance saying the two parties parted ways. Which one do you think looks better in a future interview. I've been for the most part, the top producer in EVERY position I've held and have been through EXACTLY what you are going through now. Take my advice, politely ask for another two weeks severance with Health beni's, clarify what sort of referral they will make wiht both your boss and your HR director and start networking. See if a large local church has a Job Transition group, I'll bet once you start looking for that, a whole bunch of floodgates will open up. What I did in the past STILL pays dividends today with calls from companies and thier headhunters. I've even turned some friends onto those headhunters and into subsequent jobs. You have to be carefull where you piss, sometimes the wind can be pretty strong. If you have marketing background, Oakley (sunglass)is looking (40% travel to Europe though)!
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 9:17 PM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

Trav: Acutally I did like my job, a while back ago when I was working primary care in the Pharma business is where I was getting fed up with things, so I decided to make a change into something different.

Hey Trav: need to buy any speakers? :) I might be doing this on a regular basis
Trav ( 4.4.46.189 ) at 7:51 PM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

GAR: Sorry to hear about it. I hope you find something better suited to your interests. It never sounded like you REALLY enjoyed your job there. Hang in there.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 7:00 PM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

Robert: I shoud really piss them off and file with the EOC. Won't cost me a dime but it will cost them about 10 grand. I basically got let go because I made too much money, ironically I pulled in the most money.
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 6:03 PM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

Sion here's a list of all the Directed Companies;
Viper
Definitive Technology
Clifford
a/d/s/
Orion
Precision Power
Python
Directed Audio
Directed Video
Xtreme
Avital
Valet
Hornet
Automate
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 4:30 PM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

GAR: I know EXACTLY how you feel. I would ask for 1 mos severance, INCLUDING health benefits. And by the way, even if you don;t sign, it's probably an at will employment, meaning yesterday was the last day. Your signature only consitituted acknowledgment of the seperation.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:48 PM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

Ron: Thanks, ironically I liked the job I had, just floored in the way I was treated, especially when I did nothing wrong.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 1:23 PM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

GAR: Sorry to hear that. Good luck finding something new more to your liking.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 1:21 PM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

BC: I believe it was $3,200 but I am not positive. I think you got the whole set for about the price of the sub.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 11:30 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

Ron: Looks like I may have the M&K's sold! They've lasted longer than any other piece of equipment in the last 5 years or so. Jeez, I can't even remember when I bought them from you. Also, do you recall what I paid you for them roughly, was it more than or less than $3k?
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 11:22 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

Ron: I have never been treated this badly in my entire life, never been
Reprimanded the whole ten months I was there, never been told I was doing a bad job? Come into there office and they said sign one of these two papers, I said I would have to think about it. So technically I am not fired yet if I sign the other paper. Oh well live and learn I guess, I am a outside sales guy and inside sales is not my forte'. Best of luck to everyone out there that ever has to deal with this. Ron they offered me 2 weeks salary, so I am in a tad bit of a bind. Also if your forced into
taking one of these choices you still can except the severance package and still collect un-employment, at least in Wisconsin.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 10:32 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

GAR: good luck sorry for the news
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 10:21 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

Man, some tough stuff going on.

How about this for things that suck - MCI released their 3rd quarter earnings and one line stuck out to me

"As a result, MCI reported an operating loss of $3.4 billion for the third quarter, "

Gee, good thing there is still one more quarter to go!
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.182 ) at 10:04 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

GAR: SOrry to hear the news Gar. As someone that works in the computer industry I am always worried about layoffs. I tend to believe that things work out for the better, and that there is a better job for you. So far every job has worked that way for me (well, except the current one)...
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 9:29 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

GAR: If you signed the paper you resigned did it include a severence package? I know that is how we handle cut backs. Basicly you accept the package and sign off on going after the company legaly.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 9:27 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

BIG AL: Sorry to hear the news.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 9:26 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004
PVR or DVR or whatever

Puppet Master: Triple LNB will do the job.
Geo. ( 63.183.209.39 ) at 9:05 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

Also, my sympathies to both of you, Gar and Big Al. I think it's a true statement that we should never assume that we know what goes on behind anyone's closed doors, either literally or figuratively.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 8:58 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

Lots of sad and bad news yesterday. I hope everything improves for all those involved.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 8:42 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

BIG AL: Sorry to hear about that. Truly sad. My best friends little brother committed suicide at 15. Truly sad.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:41 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

BIG AL: Damn, just read your post and I thought I was having a bad day. Very sorry for your loss and hopefully you will feel better soon. Got 2 options, sign a paper saying I resigned or sign another paper saying basically I was fired. I told them I am not signing anything yet. Again sorry to here about your friend.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 1:40 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

BIG AL: Damn, just read your post and I thought I was having a bad day. Very sorry for you loss and hopefully you will feel better soon. Got 2 options, sign a paper saying I resigned or sign another paper saying basically I was fired. I told them I am not signing anything yet. Again sorry to here about your friend.
Rich ( 64.12.117.11 ) at 1:21 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004

Big Al, Get Well Soon!!
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 12:04 AM EST Friday, November 5, 2004
Robert

http://www.valueelectronics.com/


They had a special deal with members from the AVS forum.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 11:32 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Robert: Sorry, didn't see your post, been dealing with the AXE in the back of my head. ;) I will look for it tonight.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 11:25 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004
PVR or DVR or whatever

I read that the Hughes, RCA, Philips and Samsung are all the same on the inside. Is this true. I went to BB today, but they did not have any Samsung 120gig units.

I am going to try CC on Friday. DOes it matter what type of dish I get? As long as it is 18'x20' and triple LNB?
Sion ( 70.104.36.190 ) at 10:29 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

BIG AL: Wow. That's rough. I'm very sorry to hear that.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 10:28 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Ron: Ah, nope I was the second newest employee and got my walking papers today. First time I was ever let go, royally sucks. Sorry for all the political post before I was waiting the AXE and it came down. Ironically I just sold Pfizer over 80 grand worth of our software a month ago and was working on a Harvard account.
BIG AL ( 68.250.73.219 ) at 9:36 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Thanks guys! Feeling a little better. Looks like no more surgery for a while. Just got some bad news though. A good friend of mine decided to commit suicide the other day. Laid out his will, wallet, keys, and a short note. Taped the doors of his garage, started the car, turned on the radio, and he wasn't found for 2 days. This guy had it made. 45 years old, healthy, owned his own successful business, his house, a couple cars, and had a couple girlfriends. What a stupid waste. Worst thing is another friend was the one that found him. He's a basket case. I'm just pissed.
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 8:59 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

GAR:Sorry to hear you had a bad day. I am assuming you survied the lay off.
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 8:23 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Sion: I didn't work for Def Tech, I just know a good portion of the employees and when the VP in ATL left, they thought I'd make a good addition. I didn't want to move for a lateral position (they weren't offering the VP title) Ever heard of Viper/Hornet Alarms. They also own Clifford Alarms and a few other CE related companies. For those who live in Calif know of the founder, darrell issa,senator.
Sion ( 70.104.36.190 ) at 8:07 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Oh, and happy b-day to anyone I missed... caught up in my own glory, I guess. I think I missed Rich and Byork, so ... hope it was great!
Sion ( 70.104.36.190 ) at 8:06 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Robert: Pioneer, and Creative... but when did you work for Def Tech? And, who is Directed Electronics? Never heard of them.

I decided not to go for the speakers. Too risky to send out $430 on my budget and not have seen the speakers first. Too bad, it was a heck of a deal.

Thanks for the b-day wish.
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 6:21 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Happy belated bday Rich, Sion, Byork and others.
Hope they were great!

I got a new set of knives for my BDay. Already almost sliced my finger off. It's been a long time since we had quality kitchen implements. My wife doesn't seem to care for what I like for the kitchen, she gave away my previous Calphalon pots and pans (she hated to wash them by hand) and Henckels knives to charity.I bitched enough to get new knives again.
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 6:17 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

GAR - what was that HD Tivo link again?
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 6:17 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

GAR - what was that HD Tivo link again?
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 6:16 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Wild Bill - email sent
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 6:16 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Big Al - get well soon.
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 6:15 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

GEO. Congrats, do us proud!
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 6:15 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Travis, got it today. Thx.
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 6:14 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Sion: As someone who was considered to work for them I'm biased, but great product. I have a PF1500TL+. I would take anything they gave me ;). Here's a did you know scoop, they got bought out by Directed Electronics.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 4:57 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Jeez, some lowlife's robbed a bank near my office and shot at the police and civilians as they tried to escape. They wrecked their get away car so they car jacked another. Wrecked it, car jacked another....they've car jacked 5 cars so far. Police only have 1 in custody and are looking for 3 more. What a mess.
GAR ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 3:14 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Ron: Sorry Ron, bad day for me. 3 people just got laid off today, first time it has ever happend to me. And the way it was done was pretty horrible.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 2:25 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Geo.: I also like the Def Techs
Geo. ( 209.180.126.2 ) at 2:05 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Sion: I don't know these speakers specifically, but I have two Def Tech PF-15tl subs and have always been very happy with Def Tech subs. Also, Def Tech speakers always get excellent reviews. I wouldn't worry about the quality of the sound so long as the price is right and they work properly. Not too helpful, but it's pretty much my input regarding Def Tech.
Sion ( 128.205.174.15 ) at 1:49 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

I thought there were some def tech guys on this board who would chime in... guess not. Here's a review:
http://www.yanman.com/HomeTheater/Reviews/Hardware/DefinitiveTechnologyPT400.htm
Sion ( 128.205.174.15 ) at 1:48 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

They are discontinued, but were $1100/pair new, around year 2000.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 1:46 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Gar:!!!!!!!!!
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 1:38 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004
non-political!!!!!

Sion: What do they retail for new?
Sion ( 128.205.196.20 ) at 12:28 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004
non-political!!!!!

Well,what about my request for advice? Is $430 a great deal, decent deal, or so-so deal for a pair of used Def Tech pro-tower 400's?

thanks... The offer expires soon!
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 12:03 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Dave: Hey.
Dave ( 64.89.109.123 ) at 12:02 PM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Hello.
Gar ( 64.89.109.149 ) at 11:08 AM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Ron: Not a problem, but please direct your frustration at all of the political posts, because I wasn't the one who started them.
Gar ( 64.89.109.149 ) at 10:29 AM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Geo: "I took that as a very unscientific poll that, although a lot of Republicans might not be crazy about Bush, the Dems had not given them anyone they could vote for as an alternative."

Totally agree with you. I consider myself a moderate and have voted for various Republican Presidents and Democratic ones. The division of the country is still pretty split, I just hope GW takes the country in better direction that's all.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 10:15 AM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Gar: you keep saying you are done with political statments but.....

It does seem the majority of americans who vote disagree with you.
I will either have to quit biting my tongue or leave the site for a bit.
Geo. ( 63.191.33.100 ) at 9:43 AM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004
An Observation

Not to belabor the point and not to take a partisan position, but in this area, politics is practiced on a grass-roots level. There is a lot of one-on-one contact between candidates and voters. When I was knocking on doors in the spring getting nominating petitions signed, a lot of registered Republicans expressed that they would not vote for Bush in November, mainly because of Iraq. Then, in October, I knocked on about 2,000 doors and made contact with about 600 to 700 people and NOT ONE expressed a negative thought about Bush. I took that as a very unscientific poll that, although a lot of Republicans might not be crazy about Bush, the Dems had not given them anyone they could vote for as an alternative.
Gar ( 64.89.109.149 ) at 9:08 AM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Cajun Mike:I knew that would draw you out into the open. And Cajun I watched both movies, have you? Don't be so judgemental, I was making a comment about Bush not the whole republican party. Voted for Regan/Bush senior, I just think current Bush is a moron. Hey Cajun, I think there is a WMD under your SUV ;)
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 8:39 AM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004
Advice, gents...

Sion: So you're saying that you're over budget for a 5.1 system by buying 2 speakers?
Sion ( 70.104.36.190 ) at 8:19 AM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004
Advice, gents...

Okay, I found a pair of Def Tech Pro-Monitor 400's for $430 delivered. More than I wanted to spend, and I was hoping to get a 5.1 mini-system, but do you all think they are worth it for that price? Seller claims they are in great condition, although they are too far away to go see. Let me know whatchall think...
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 8:04 AM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

AVB: Not too much. Getting used to the far better FL weather than the high heat/humidity/hurricane summer thing. It's unbelievable how many snowbirds are already down here. Makes one wonder if there are any NY'ers left in NY!

Making plans to visit CA over the holidays. Gotta love JetBlue with their personal LCD displays w/ DirecTV.
AVB ( 65.160.95.254 ) at 7:14 AM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Curtis: 'Sup?
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 6:41 AM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Good morning gents.
Cajun Mike ( 68.229.158.16 ) at 2:49 AM EST Thursday, November 4, 2004

Gar: "I would rather have a President getting a BJ in the White House anyday over someone spending Billons of dollars in some 3rd world country
just for a few barrels of oil, well maybe a few hundred thousand barrels ;) I mean if he would have used this excuse at least it would have been an honest one. "

I hope you dont believe that tripe.... I suggest you quit parroting that idiot Michael Moore like the democrats and Osama Bin Laden did..... you see where aligning themselves with Moore, Franken and the like got the democratic party after they got sodomized in yesterdays election...... I suggest you add FahrenHYPE 911 to your Netflix video queue. That ridiculous conspiracy theory about us invading Iraq for oil is pure idiocy...I expect it from Theresa Heinz Kerry but not you Gar... If we were to invade anywhere for oil it would be Saudi Arabia because that's where we import most of our oil from.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 8:34 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

BIG AL: Get your rest and back (no pun intended) on your feet ASAP. Know anyone interested in selling a fast black bike?
Geo. ( 63.191.32.31 ) at 7:43 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

BIG AL: Thanks. Hope you feel better.
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 5:48 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
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FOLA DAVID: No ads please, ads free zone..... Unless you have free porn! hahahaha
Gar ( 68.185.167.21 ) at 5:46 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

BIG AL:First of all take care of your back man!! Hire a good looking nude message therapist ;)

I would rather have a President getting a BJ in the White House anyday over someone spending Billons of dollars in some 3rd world country
just for a few barrels of oil, well maybe a few hundred thousand barrels ;) I mean if he would have used this excuse at least it would have been an honest one. Damn you pulled me in again :)

Anyone see any good Pre/Pros lately ;)
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Tony C ( 65.214.102.5 ) at 5:21 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

BIG AL: Hey man get some rest and take plenty of drugs.
And let me know if you need anything. I'm not that far away and I have nothing to do.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 3:59 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Sion: Yes lets get a guy in there who's only vote was to help take away the 2nd admendment. Shipping jobs overeseas, maybe he can look around his living room! NAFTA, that was a democrat that signed that, Ross Perot was correct, a giant sucking sound.

As far as being respected, the only thing I have ever seen was other countries wanting our money, when a disater hits. Our troops when they start slicing and dicing each other up.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 3:54 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Sion: Yes I have made the trip and saved money in the past
BIG AL ( 68.250.73.219 ) at 3:40 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Well, back from surgery #3 yesterday. I'm getting very tired of this!
Happy B-Day to everyone I missed.
Geo; Congrats!
Sion; I'm proud to be an American! I don't care what other "countries" think. I was even proud when we had Clinton as president. Embarrassed, but proud. :-)

Sorry guys, but I had to get one last political post in.
Time to lay down.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 3:35 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Would I do better (price wise) to shop in Canada for Canadian speakers? I'm only a few minutes from the border...
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 3:33 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Actually, I'm looking at the DefTech procinema 60 set now... A little more than my budget though... HMMMMmmmm
Geo. ( 209.180.126.2 ) at 3:27 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Paradigm

Sion: You know, for a small, inexpensive, but good quality system, you might try eBay for Paradigm Atoms, or Titans and an appropriate center and sub. You can pick them up for a fairly good price and they are very good quality speakers for the money.
Geo. ( 209.180.126.2 ) at 3:23 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Election

Before we discontinue ANY talk of the election, at least let me say thanks for all the kind words.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 2:17 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Paradigm

Anyone know about the Paradigm Cinema 90 ht speaker package?
Gar ( 64.89.109.149 ) at 1:37 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Sion: but in defense of this board, we should try to keep the discussion on track with audio and HT topics. It can get pretty ugly in here if we
stear down that course.

Hey anyone see the new Onkyo Monster receiver that does HDMI switching?
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 1:31 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

... and when I say "IT" is over, I mean America's chances at being an admired, respectable nation again. (at least for another 4 years).
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 1:28 PM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
It's over

From cnn.com:
Sen. Kerry phoned President Bush this morning to concede the election, according to White House spokesman Scott McClellan. McClellan quoted the president as telling Kerry he was "an admirable, worthy opponent." Kerry is expected to make a public concession speech at 2 p.m. ET and Bush is scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. ET.
Gar ( 64.89.109.149 ) at 11:47 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Joe: is Boxer a bitch because she wants lower gas prices? ;)
Joe ( 24.231.197.247 ) at 11:38 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Election

Sion: I was laughing at the biased media led by Dan "just make it up" Rather. Then poor katie Couric, she looks like she is going to cry this morning..

There are some sad elections that did happen, that bitch Boxer and Schumler won. That is bad for the country.
Gar ( 64.89.109.149 ) at 10:41 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Election Night

Puppet Master:Cajun maybe :) The Republican party was first concieved in Ripon Wisconsin.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 10:11 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Election

Wild Bill: Agreed. W. will serve again... even if the remaining ballots bring the margin to within the margin of error, that didn't stop W in 2000 and it won't in 04.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 10:09 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Election

Geo.: Congrats, GEO! Keep us posted on what elected office-life is like.

Hey... Maybe they'll make a movie like Office Space called "Elected Office Space" where the guy who never shows up, and doesn't do any work, gets the promotion. Oh wait... that already happened for real with W.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 10:05 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Election Night

Puppet Master: Don't forget that California went with Nixon, Reagan twice, and Bush Sr. before it went with Clinton. They just vote for the intelligent choice every time, that's all. If the GOP could put out a good candidate, I'm sure California and NY would vote for him/her. The elected Arnold, after all!!!

And the big news from CA is that the voters approved stem cell research. Way to go, Arnie and CA!
Robert ( 65.103.7.169 ) at 10:03 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Wild Bill

Wild Bill: email sent. IF you don;t mind, drop me a "test" msg at RKeeler@Ceiva.com
Wild Bill ( 68.100.245.16 ) at 9:37 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Wild Bill

Robert: The e-mail address did not show correctly when I posted it. It is Bill underscore Lucas @cox.net. Bill_Lucas followed by COx.net. Talk to you soon.
Wild Bill ( 68.100.245.16 ) at 9:35 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Election

Tony C: It's pretty clear which way Ohio will fall. Counting on nearly 100% of the remaining votes to overcome the deficit is certainly a pipe dream.
Gar ( 64.89.109.149 ) at 9:35 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Geo:Congrads on your end of things!! Now I can't say much about the other 2 people that ran for president.
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 9:30 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Election

Geo.: Congrats.
Geo. ( 63.191.32.158 ) at 8:46 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Election

Tony C: and BC: Thanks. Yeah, I was a little premature declaring victory for Bush. Mine's for real, though.
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 8:39 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Election

Geo.: Congrats Geo!
Tony C ( 67.162.79.174 ) at 8:38 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Election

Geo.: Congratulations to you! But looks like Dubya will have to wait. (again)
Florida shouldn't be allowed to vote. But now the re-count in Ohio won't post a winner for days.
Geo. ( 63.183.209.211 ) at 12:58 AM EST Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Election

Well, guys, looks like it's me and Dubya in the "win" column. Can't stay on long and tie up the phone line just in case he's trying to call and congratulate me. lol Thanks for all the expressions of support along the way. Talk to you all later.
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 7:22 PM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004
Election Night

Well here we go! I wonder how the Republik of Kalifornia will do. It's a shame they are allowed to vote with the rest of free America.
Trav ( 4.4.46.189 ) at 6:48 PM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Gar: Mail your way.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.181 ) at 2:14 PM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Sion: I prefer the magic brick and yellow highlighters for improving my system's sound
Joe ( 24.231.197.247 ) at 1:32 PM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004
Top DVR's

Rich: I am going with the Samsung 120gig Dual Tuner Direct TV tivo unit. I looked at a few and figured I would give this one a try. I just have to get out of bed and go buy it, soon.

I am skipping the HD stuff, since I do not have a HD set.
Gar ( 64.89.109.149 ) at 12:20 PM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Trav:Trav I have the Pricing list for Dynaudio, if your ever interested in the 72SE. I just recently heard these and they are very sweet sounding. Shoot me an e-mail garman1@mac.com
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 10:06 AM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Sion: That's exactly what it is. It would be easy to build something simliar. The foam on the bottom is very dense.
But the difference in sound was easy to hear. Subtle but definitly tighter.
I have spikes on my subs and for the test, I turned the second sub off. Then I simply rolled the sub on to it's side, laying it on the platform. Played a couple tracks, then rolled the sub back onto the spikes. I shifted the sub each time I rolled it so it ended up back in the same spot.

If you can find some dense foam rubber (almost like those keyboard wrist rests), it's worth a try. I think it would have less of an effect if the sub is sitting on a slab.
Trav ( 192.76.80.74 ) at 9:36 AM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Robert: You finally receive the package? It hasn't come back this time, although it went out again on Friday so it may be too soon to tell.
Sion ( 70.104.36.190 ) at 9:00 AM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004

BC: Looks like a piece of wood, covered with carpet, and mounted on foam. I dunno about that....
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 8:40 AM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004

BC: Hmmmm
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 7:45 AM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Good morning gang.

Thought I'd share an experience with a little thing called a Subdude by Auralex. I ordered one last week and got it yesterday to try out based on numerous comments over at AVS. Surprisingly, it did tighten up the bass a bit, enough to be worth the $50 to me. I went ahead and ordered a second one for my second sub. BTW, my sub is upstairs on a plywood floor so I imagine it's simply a matter of more isolation being provided by the platform that is giving the improvement.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SubDude/
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 7:17 AM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Sion: Ah yes...I'd forgotten about that. Thx
scott ( 207.36.17.232 ) at 6:46 AM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004
test

test
Rich ( 24.91.50.75 ) at 2:02 AM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004
Top DVR's

I love everything Pioneer but i bought a Panasonic. a few months ago it was thier top model, i think the model # is something like DVR-100H $1100 list. Big HD and records beatifully but... i'm sorry i bought it, it is very unuser friendly. The manual looks like a telephone book.
Rich ( 24.91.50.75 ) at 1:48 AM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004
Happy Belated Birthday Rich

Gasgeek:, Thanx Pal! i think at OUR age we don't think too much about birthdays anymore lol :)
Rich ( 24.91.50.75 ) at 1:45 AM EST Tuesday, November 2, 2004
Happy Birthday Sion

Have a Great day!!
Puppet Master ( 198.208.160.27 ) at 9:46 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. Is it time for the annual, site fee collection drive?
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 9:19 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

Sion: Happy B-Day!!!!!!
Sion ( 70.104.36.190 ) at 8:33 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

Chris L.: Doesn't take too long if you only load 100 posts or so at a time. That'll keep BYorks servers from sweating too much, too.
Sion ( 70.104.36.190 ) at 8:32 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

Thanks, Gar, Gasgeek, and BYork!
My girlfriend baked an awesome carrot cake, took me to dinner, and gave me a dvd (Bill Moyers interviews Joseph Campbell... "The Power of Myth"... 6 hour mini series). It was a good day... still is... The dvd set should arrive tomorrow.
Chris L. ( 67.21.254.61 ) at 5:20 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

Forum's taking a long time to load...even on cable.
RickMTB ( 161.114.1.185 ) at 4:50 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004
Elite DVR-57H

Gar: Speaking of non-Elite stuff, the 1014 receiver sure seems like a good deal... 110wt/ch, the auto speaker-level setup, and THX-is-kool. ALl for less than half of the equivalent Elite model (the 52, I believe).
Gasgeek ( 4.21.3.3 ) at 4:13 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

BYork: Are ya sufferin from eye strain yet? I'll bet you're really enjoying that new toy. They are addicting.
Gar ( 64.89.109.149 ) at 4:13 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

Happy Birhday Sion!
Gar ( 64.89.109.149 ) at 4:12 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004
Elite DVR-57H

Curtis:I have the non-Elite unit, and love it, it has a slight problem with OTA signal and it gets lighter and darker, something that Pioneer is working on with a software update. Otherwise the unit is excellent and burns DVDs pretty fast. It comes with the standard Tivo service for free, I had my unit updated with a 250gig hardrive to have more space for recording at the highest setting. This setting is the only setting to use, too much digital artifacts using any of the other settings, also I wish they had better editing software with the unit.
Gasgeek ( 4.21.3.3 ) at 4:12 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004
Happy Belated Birthday Rich

Hope you had a wonderful day.
BYork ( 171.72.5.133 ) at 4:11 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

(and everyone else I missed while glued to the new tube...)

;-)
BYork ( 171.72.5.133 ) at 4:10 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

Happy Birthday Sion!
Gasgeek ( 4.21.3.3 ) at 4:03 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004
Happy Birthday Sion

Hope you have a great day.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 2:19 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004
Don't panic!!!

For a retro good time, play the game online!
http://www.douglasadams.com/creations/infocomjava.html
Ron ( 63.241.244.1 ) at 2:18 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004
Elite DVR-57H

Curtis: You can pay a fee, around $250, for a life service that is tied to only that particular machine.
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 1:10 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

Thanks, BC!
Sion ( 128.205.174.198 ) at 1:10 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004
monitor deal

Not a bad price for a 21"er
http://www.surpluscomputers.com/MON10108.html
BC ( 166.50.66.57 ) at 12:17 PM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

Happy Birthday Sion!
Wild Bill ( 68.100.245.16 ) at 10:47 AM EST Monday, November 1, 2004
Wild Bill

Robert: That's probably an old or dead e-mail address. Sorry, I haven't updated my e-mail. Try Bill_lucas@cox.net please. I get a ton of spam on it so give me a title to the message that lets me know it is you sending a message.
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 9:03 AM EST Monday, November 1, 2004
Elite DVR-57H

A pal is seriously considering bidding on this DVR, Tivo unit. Any reason not to make the bid (aside from the fact that it's SD)?? Go to the Pioneer link - comes with free Tivo service - news to me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=64586&item=5728084504&rd=1
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 6:33 AM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

AVB: OK, I'm up!
AVB ( 165.121.81.249 ) at 6:16 AM EST Monday, November 1, 2004

Wake up people!
Sion ( 70.104.36.190 ) at 11:10 PM EST Sunday, October 31, 2004
Austin, TX ... good deal

on a pair of energy speakers:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5728198335&ssPageName=ADME:B:RECO:US:2
Trav ( 4.4.46.189 ) at 10:07 PM EST Sunday, October 31, 2004

Good night gang...
Joelc ( 64.229.11.34 ) at 11:44 AM EST Sunday, October 31, 2004

Good morning gang...
Curtis ( 24.49.252.180 ) at 7:45 AM EST Sunday, October 31, 2004

Top-o-the morning to all. Everyone remember to set their clocks back?
Ron H ( 67.10.17.147 ) at 6:57 PM EST Saturday, October 30, 2004

Too funny!!!
Rich ( 24.91.50.75 ) at 3:48 AM EST Saturday, October 30, 2004
Red Sox!!!!!

Most of u guys know i'm from Boston, i gotta tell ya i went over my dad's house every nite and watched the Yankee series and the world series with him. When the sox won the series and we were finally done screaming he looked at me with a big smile and said now i can die. I said you're staying above ground! We have a title to defend! lol.
Rich ( 24.91.50.75 ) at 3:41 AM EST Saturday, October 30, 2004

Hey Guys, I hope everyone is doing well! I haven't been in here for a while mostly because my almost as old as me pent 2 450 pc finally had the big one! the mother of all crashes :) Welp i shopped around a bit and decided on a HP 1050Y media center pc. It's Koool :) It's Great to be back here! u guys r the Best! The Kooolest :)
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