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Marantz 2230 receiver - (pictures) - PeterI

Battlestar Galactica Season 1 coming to HD DVD in December - Jack G 09:29:07 08/14/07 (2)
- Too bad I already have season 1 on DVD. - oscar 05:22:26 08/17/07 (1)
  - I've got the UK version - Jack G 07:09:21 08/17/07 (0)
Cable Alternatives - marco916 12:26:58 08/13/07 (10)
- Try Netflix & an antennae - ruxtonvet 19:09:42 08/13/07 (1)
  - Even better: Tivo and antenna - Jazz Inmate 11:40:53 08/14/07 (0)
- RE: Cable Alternatives - johnvb 18:24:28 08/13/07 (0)
- What I would suggest............... - Cut-Throat 13:03:35 08/13/07 (2)
  - CUT throat, you have an indoor antenna with great reception?? - Duilawyer 05:18:09 08/17/07 (0)
  - Thanks - marco916 13:16:02 08/13/07 (0)
- RE: Cable Alternatives - racerguy 12:43:12 08/13/07 (3)
  - another site - blue_z 14:04:31 08/14/07 (1)
    - RE: another site - marco916 17:09:52 08/14/07 (0)
  - Thanks - marco916 13:17:27 08/13/07 (0)
AP article on HD v. Blu - Duilawyer 19:51:43 08/12/07 (21)
- Consumers, many of whom are still smarting from the VCR format battle - Duilawyer 22:55:57 08/12/07 (3)
  - Nah; I bought my Beta VCR to watch rentals - Bubba 19:36:21 08/13/07 (0)
  - I agree. I bought my first and only Betamax unit sometime - townsend 16:53:22 08/13/07 (0)
  - I agree, it's a silly article - Jazz Inmate 23:14:43 08/12/07 (0)
- true to form - Jazz Inmate 20:14:47 08/12/07 (16)
  - Yep... nothing new here. - oscar 08:40:15 08/13/07 (15)
    - Holiday Season Will Only Add More Confusion - Robertc88 09:52:58 08/13/07 (14)
      - If Blu-Ray maintains 2:1 (or greater) software sales advantage through the holidays. - oscar 18:01:20 08/13/07 (10)
        
        That's what I keep hearing - Jack G 07:20:20 08/14/07 (0)
        
        We'll See Considering Toshiba Will Roll Out More Players - Robertc88 06:08:09 08/14/07 (8)
        
        HD DVD players have consistently been cheaper than the Blu-Ray players. - oscar 18:51:40 08/15/07 (6)
        
        RE: HD DVD players have consistently been cheaper than the Blu-Ray players. - Jack G 05:08:28 08/16/07 (0)
        
        Don't forget the "X" factor! - 4season 20:54:40 08/15/07 (4)
        
        XBOX360 HD DVD Add On - Robertc88 05:53:05 08/16/07 (0)
        
        "Halo 3" doesn't need the HD DVD add-on, does it ? - oscar 05:08:23 08/16/07 (2)
        
        Something for you to chew on - 4season 10:50:21 08/16/07 (1)
        
        They'll be too busy mastering "Halo 3" than worrying about HD DVD. :0) NT - oscar 14:47:46 08/16/07 (0)
        
        Onkyo is joining the HD DVD camp in time for the holidays too - 4season 09:20:09 08/14/07 (0)
      - I'm leaning toward doing nothing right now. - jsm 11:31:59 08/13/07 (2)
        
        Building A Collection Is Presently Too Expensive - Robertc88 06:28:04 08/14/07 (1)
        
        RE: Building A Collection Is Presently Too Expensive - Jack G 07:26:33 08/14/07 (0)
Can I use a DVD Recorder as a SET-TOP Box? - Cut-Throat 15:17:47 08/12/07 (3)
- RE: Can I use a DVD Recorder as a SET-TOP Box? - Jack G 07:26:40 08/13/07 (2)
  - RE: Can I use a DVD Recorder as a SET-TOP Box? - Cut-Throat 08:21:53 08/13/07 (1)
    - I don’t know if this will be helpful…… - three_sox 18:07:28 08/13/07 (0)
VCR to PC - CD 13:15:57 08/12/07 (2)
- RE: VCR to PC - Bubba 21:23:04 08/12/07 (1)
  - thanks much! (nt) - CD 17:09:29 08/13/07 (0)
If you get Planet Earth... - Jack G 09:47:34 08/11/07 (6)
- thanks for the advice got #3 and #4 BBC on the player for tonight!! - Duilawyer 17:07:11 08/11/07 (3)
  - My Reigning Champion - Robertc88 04:27:43 08/12/07 (2)
    - Funy you should mention that - Jack G 14:18:14 08/12/07 (0)
    - NEITHER would play last night, The player (with guests - Duilawyer 11:14:53 08/12/07 (0)
- RE: If you get Planet Earth... - usafwso 13:00:13 08/11/07 (1)
  - Honestly, I wasn't that impressed with the BBC script or the narration by David Attenborough NT - Jazz Inmate 21:06:34 08/12/07 (0)
At THis Point, PS3 Would Be My Choice For BD - Robertc88 08:47:59 08/11/07 (1)
- Go for it. (nt) - Jack G 09:39:00 08/11/07 (0)
More DIY screen building - DavidLD 08:40:24 08/11/07 (0)
Ok PC screen very rought as video monitor - wlee 02:33:28 08/11/07 (0)
Flat Panel TV - MEC 16:49:17 08/10/07 (33)
- Just in case you're still looking... - Charles Hansen 19:26:50 08/17/07 (6)
  - Not 1080p. That's disapointing. (nt) - Jack G 08:09:44 08/19/07 (5)
    - Don't be too disappointed. The 60" is 1080p. - Charles Hansen 11:15:12 08/29/07 (4)
      - The 60" is 1080p and Now the 50" 1080p units are available - proth@allenmatkins.com 11:45:20 08/29/07 (3)
        
        Elite - violinist3 13:02:23 08/31/07 (2)
        
        RE: Elite - Charles Hansen 10:51:08 09/01/07 (1)
        
        RE: Elite - proth 13:11:01 09/01/07 (0)
- RE: Flat Panel TV - MDavis 16:52:31 08/13/07 (0)
- CRT for best picture. - Duilawyer 16:55:16 08/12/07 (0)
- hitachi - rosconey 01:22:29 08/12/07 (0)
- RE: Flat Panel TV - KLS 23:14:20 08/11/07 (0)
- The real skinny - Charles Hansen 20:26:26 08/10/07 (11)
  - RE: The real skinny - rosconey 07:07:32 08/12/07 (0)
  - \\\As long as 34" was big enough///.......... - three_sox 21:20:41 08/10/07 (0)
  - CRT HD is the best! - tesla 21:15:22 08/10/07 (4)
    - How close do you sit to it? (nt) - Jack G 09:12:01 08/11/07 (0)
    - Put the TV on casters. - GTF 06:33:05 08/11/07 (0)
    - RE: CRT HD is the best! - Dawnrazor 21:40:21 08/10/07 (1)
      - RE: CRT HD is the best! - tesla 22:51:00 08/10/07 (0)
  - RE: The real skinny - unclestu52 20:58:07 08/10/07 (2)
    - RE: The real skinny - Dawnrazor 21:38:44 08/10/07 (1)
      - RE: The real skinny - unclestu52 00:02:03 08/11/07 (0)
  - RE: Have you seen the Pioneer FHD-1 ? - Pinkus 20:32:20 08/10/07 (0)
- Consumer Reports, March 07 issue. - free.ranger 19:51:25 08/10/07 (0)
- RE: Flat Panel TV - Mr_bill2 19:45:47 08/10/07 (0)
- RE: Flat Panel TV - Todd B. 19:05:35 08/10/07 (3)
  - New Mitsu fan here - Road Warrior 20:24:18 08/10/07 (2)
    - RE: New Mitsu fan here - Dawnrazor 22:43:39 08/10/07 (1)
      - Simple switching - Road Warrior 20:10:21 08/11/07 (0)
- RE: Flat Panel TV - Hansson3 17:09:11 08/10/07 (0)
- RE: Flat Panel TV - The Real Dick Hertz 17:07:27 08/10/07 (2)
  - RE: Flat Panel TV - unclestu52 17:25:19 08/11/07 (0)
  - RE: Flat Panel TV - sunseeker 18:50:16 08/10/07 (0)
ISF tech in Chicagoland area - Bill OConnell 19:55:23 08/09/07 (1)
- RE: ISF tech in Chicagoland area - Prisoners 23:43:51 08/09/07 (0)
Most new game console users are unaware of the HD capabilities - Jack G 09:14:31 08/09/07 (2)
- That's because they are viewing at 480i - 4season 07:13:13 08/10/07 (0)
- Most new game console users are unaware of the real world. nt - Quadzilla 05:37:39 08/10/07 (0)
Who rates Blu-Ray for quality of transfer? NT - violinist3 06:47:52 08/09/07 (3)
- We're working on getting a review section up and running at blu-ray.com - Jazz Inmate 12:03:48 08/09/07 (1)
  - There should be plenty of bandwidth ... - Quadzilla 05:36:25 08/10/07 (0)
- RE: Who rates Blu-Ray for quality of transfer? NT - Jack G 07:50:59 08/09/07 (0)
Amazon picks G3 HD DVD players as one of the Top Picks for the Holidays - Jack G 11:42:10 08/08/07 (1)
- Jack, you're such a mixer (grin). - Audiophilander 12:01:23 08/08/07 (0)
Is Blu-ray really beating out HD - DavidLD 06:28:01 08/08/07 (10)
- RE: Is Blu-ray really beating out HD - GoingCoastal 14:16:25 08/11/07 (0)
- In my household right now,..... - millen 17:05:06 08/08/07 (4)
  - Which projector do you use? I'm in the middle of an upgrade - DavidLD 04:44:07 08/09/07 (3)
    - I’m using the older Sony VPL PX-20..... - millen 14:01:06 08/09/07 (0)
    - What you need to ask yourself is... - 4season 12:13:22 08/09/07 (1)
      - Good Post (nt) - Jack G 12:21:17 08/09/07 (0)
- I don't know - 4season 12:55:27 08/08/07 (0)
- Tosh Lowered Prices on HD Players - Robertc88 10:50:59 08/08/07 (0)
- Blu-ray is outselling HD DVD at about a 2-to-1 clip - Jazz Inmate 10:38:41 08/08/07 (0)
- Too soon to say - Jack G 06:53:56 08/08/07 (0)
300 Breaks HD Record - Jack G 05:57:06 08/07/07 (2)
- Sad commentary on movie watchers.. - oscar 05:00:23 08/11/07 (1)
  - I agree (nt) - Jack G 09:02:38 08/17/07 (0)
What's on your high def movie shopping list? - 4season 16:59:32 08/06/07 (9)
- Revised list now including Ratatouille - 4season 18:45:42 08/11/07 (0)
- RE: What's on your high def movie shopping list? - Bubba 23:20:01 08/08/07 (0)
- Wild Bunch, Oldboy, Infernal Affairs - 4season 14:30:01 08/07/07 (1)
  - Oldboy coming to BD in US.. (nt) - Jack G 15:19:38 08/07/07 (0)
- whatever's on hd pay-per view...nt - musiclistener 13:41:49 08/07/07 (0)
- RE: What's on your high def movie shopping list? - Jack G 05:23:45 08/07/07 (1)
  - Addendum - Jack G 07:31:00 08/13/07 (0)
- Internal Affairs, an HK release - Jazz Inmate 22:38:07 08/06/07 (0)
- Is "The Wild Bunch" on your list as well? It is mine (nt) - townsend 20:04:38 08/06/07 (0)
Toshiba Announces Third Generation HD DVD players - Jack G 06:44:26 08/06/07 (5)
- RE: Toshiba Announces Third Generation HD DVD players - 4season 09:06:34 08/06/07 (4)
  - Here's a picture of the A35 - Jack G 09:45:12 08/06/07 (2)
    - That's pretty uninspired design IMO - 4season 15:25:35 08/06/07 (1)
      - RE: That's pretty uninspired design IMO - Jack G 16:47:49 08/06/07 (0)
  - RE: Toshiba Announces Third Generation HD DVD players - Jack G 09:39:33 08/06/07 (0)
"300" HD DVD - 4season 12:44:53 08/05/07 (4)
- Here's my review of the BD - Jazz Inmate 23:30:47 08/05/07 (3)
  - Goodness - DavidLD 14:41:49 08/07/07 (0)
  - For a comic book movie, i was actually pleasantly surprised. - oscar 05:26:01 08/06/07 (1)
    - yeah, for what it tried to be, it did a fine job - Jazz Inmate 12:31:32 08/06/07 (0)
Blu-ray and HD DVD stats - Jack G 05:40:57 08/05/07 (4)
- pretty funny typo, "50% of titles"; Should say "50% OFF titles" nt - Duilawyer 09:55:54 08/05/07 (0)
- How to post multiple links - E-Stat 09:09:28 08/05/07 (1)
  - Thanks. (nt) - Jack G 11:53:00 08/05/07 (0)
- Great links ! I'm glad someone has the time to compile stuff like this. nt - oscar 06:56:46 08/05/07 (0)
Well, 24p had to go. - Duilawyer 22:18:56 08/03/07 (0)
Anyone notice horrible low frequency rumble on MSNBC? - Duilawyer 18:32:54 08/03/07 (8)
- Switch to Fox News. - Dalton 10:20:53 08/04/07 (7)
  - From rumble to bungle with a flick of the switch, eh? (nt) - Audiophilander 22:32:08 08/07/07 (0)
  - LOL - Good one Dalton! - bquisp 08:46:30 08/06/07 (0)
  - RE: Switch to Faux News. - Duilawyer 16:34:47 08/05/07 (1)
    - RE: Switch to Faux News. - Harry S 07:24:06 08/16/07 (0)
  - like when they mislable politicians as "D" for democrat they are arrested for having sex with minors - Duilawyer 16:31:08 08/05/07 (2)
    - RE: like when they mislable politicians as "D" for democrat they are arrested for having sex with minors - Harry S 07:29:42 08/16/07 (0)
    - RE: like when they mislable politicians as "D" for democrat they are arrested for having sex with minors - Harry S 07:27:56 08/16/07 (0)
Surround palcement in sub-optimal room - R. Totale 14:16:36 08/03/07 (0)
Kung Fu Hustle on Blu-Ray-wow! - 4season 17:03:12 08/02/07 (1)
- I never saw the BD - Jazz Inmate 12:28:59 08/03/07 (0)
Best TV for me? - SteveBrown 07:05:23 08/02/07 (3)
- RE: Best TV for me? - Bubba 23:35:14 08/08/07 (0)
- RE: Best TV for me? - 4season 10:45:50 08/02/07 (1)
  - RE: Best TV for me? - SteveBrown 12:29:34 08/02/07 (0)
TXT2793H Samsung 27" any good as a beginner HDTV? - violinist3 06:54:43 08/02/07 (0)
Blade Runner Ult Ed due Dec 18 -- but at $80 :-P - 4season 07:06:01 08/01/07 (2)
- Correction $70 - 4season 07:07:57 08/01/07 (1)
  - Hmmmm, I'm already getting Heroes season 1 HD DVD - Jack G 18:10:05 08/01/07 (0)
Knockout DVD Blu-Ray - Duilawyer 18:16:53 07/31/07 (23)
- which sound format, please ? - Ole Lund Christensen 11:15:18 08/03/07 (3)
  - Looks like it has a TrueHD soundtrack. - oscar 12:45:57 08/03/07 (2)
    - correct, but since I am running the sound through optical outs - Duilawyer 22:14:29 08/03/07 (1)
      - Time to get a multichannel analog preamp ? - oscar 09:11:27 08/04/07 (0)
- just watch it for free in HD on PBS...airing every saturday - Jazz Inmate 19:23:45 07/31/07 (18)
  - ACTAULLY, it is referred to as "Bu-Ray DVD" aLL OVER THE WEB. - Duilawyer 11:22:41 08/02/07 (2)
    - Actually, that's illegal - Jack G 14:39:46 08/02/07 (1)
      - not illegal, but may violate an agreement. nt - Duilawyer 10:00:10 08/05/07 (0)
  - Jazz, understand that he's an attorney. An attorney's job is to obfuscate... - jeffreybehr 10:35:06 08/02/07 (1)
    - if there were anyone here who did not get the gist of my post - Duilawyer 11:18:41 08/02/07 (0)
  - accuracy in defining toys is not a big concern for me. - Duilawyer 17:29:27 08/01/07 (5)
    - No one knows what you're talking about when you mix up names - Jazz Inmate 09:35:45 08/02/07 (4)
      - OK, lets play "check it out". WHO DID NOT KNOW WHAT I MEANT by "GREAT DVD-BLU RAY" ? - Duilawyer 16:05:42 08/02/07 (3)
        
        Sorry, you're wrong. The proper term is Blu-ray disc or BD. The DVD is a separate technology and product - Jazz Inmate 23:19:27 08/02/07 (2)
        
        Nice try. The question was, "Who did not understand my post?", and the answer was "No one". - Duilawyer 22:17:03 08/03/07 (0)
        
        Correct on both accounts (nt) - Jack G 16:33:13 08/03/07 (0)
  - Let's all be nice now. I am sure Dewy did watch a Blu ray disc …… - three_sox 00:18:14 08/01/07 (1)
    - I watched many of these. But the sound is vastly improved. AND - Duilawyer 17:26:21 08/01/07 (0)
  - It's HD DVD , and not HD-DVD . ... Obviously, accuracy is not your strong suit . OTOH , cheerleading is. LOL n - ZS KEKL 19:39:35 07/31/07 (4)
    - Now THAT is funny!!! :-) nt - Duilawyer 17:30:28 08/01/07 (0)
    - Don't worry, HD-DVD, HD DVD, both terms will disappear in a couple of years.... - oscar 19:51:02 07/31/07 (2)
      - here's a suggestion... - Joe Murphy Jr 22:30:25 07/31/07 (1)
        
        HERE HERE ...... ~t - three_sox 00:07:52 08/01/07 (0)
using component outputs HD DVD - 2ms 14:57:37 07/31/07 (12)
- I'm Contemplating It - Robertc88 10:13:21 08/01/07 (2)
  - RE: I'm Contemplating It - racerguy 09:59:14 08/05/07 (1)
    - Thanks For The Info - Robertc88 06:29:47 08/06/07 (0)
- RE: using component outputs HD DVD - GoingCoastal 15:03:49 07/31/07 (8)
  - What is "flag enabled?" - jsm 13:33:15 08/01/07 (2)
    - Update: I think I now know what "flag enabled" means. - jsm 13:45:41 08/01/07 (1)
      - Some Info At The Following - Robertc88 07:43:38 08/02/07 (0)
  - RE: using component outputs HD DVD - 2ms 15:44:11 07/31/07 (0)
  - Most comercial DVDs cannot be upscaled via component - Jack G 15:06:50 07/31/07 (3)
    - What Is Meant By "Fine" For HD? - Robertc88 08:06:43 08/02/07 (2)
      - HD-DVD signal will be sent in HD over component. - Jack G 14:42:37 08/02/07 (1)
        
        Upscaling Via HDMI on HD Players For SD DVD - Robertc88 04:25:44 08/05/07 (0)
(sigh) Star Trek Season 1 HD DVD set: $218! - 4season 14:33:55 07/31/07 (4)
- Interestingly, it will not be available on DVD - Jack G 05:18:42 08/01/07 (0)
- I couldn't bring myself to buy the DVD set at half the price. - oscar 18:28:22 07/31/07 (2)
  - My sentiments exactly - 4season 08:32:41 08/01/07 (0)
  - The DVD set is different (nt) - Jack G 05:19:44 08/01/07 (0)
Any opinions on the HD DVD add-on for X-box 360? - JoeLip 09:55:55 07/31/07 (2)
- $180 + 5 free movies - 4season 11:33:51 07/31/07 (1)
  - Wow - now that's a deal! - JoeLip 21:11:15 07/31/07 (0)
Double dip for BD 300? - Jack G 08:44:21 07/31/07 (5)
- Amazon can't keep it in stock. This is amazing NT - Jazz Inmate 15:44:29 08/02/07 (1)
  - They've sold out of other titles in the past (nt) - Jack G 16:35:38 08/03/07 (0)
- RE: Double dip for BD 300? - 4season 06:53:05 08/01/07 (0)
- Warner is screwy...as for "new latest'n greatest version", that is hardly specific to blu-ray - Jazz Inmate 13:16:29 07/31/07 (1)
  - True - Jack G 15:12:23 07/31/07 (0)
Panasonic SA-XR57 Heat Problem - Visitor 03:10:04 07/31/07 (0)
A 30" diagonal widescreen equals what width and height? - violinist3 23:32:18 07/30/07 (2)
- RE: A 30" diagonal widescreen equals what width and height? - David Aiken 00:18:11 07/31/07 (1)
  - Ahh yes very simple - violinist3 00:29:07 07/31/07 (0)
Blu-Ray gets Bluer - 4season 14:37:52 07/30/07 (0)
Panasonic SA-XR57 Receiver Question - Visitor 13:44:55 07/30/07 (0)
Feedback: Custom Installation Technician System C.I.T.S. - john@custominstallsupply.com 09:24:45 07/30/07 (1)
- RE: Feedback: Custom Installation Technician System C.I.T.S. - mtgrzfan@yahoo.com 10:09:12 09/04/07 (0)
New toy, no review yet. Harmony Universal Remote 720 - Duilawyer 16:48:01 07/29/07 (2)
- PITA to program. - Duilawyer 18:40:22 07/29/07 (1)
  - RE: PITA to program. - Jack G 05:05:14 07/30/07 (0)
300 in blu ray is now rank 2 on amazon - Ole Lund Christensen 10:37:20 07/29/07 (3)
- RE: 300 in blu ray is now rank 2 on amazon - Duilawyer 16:44:12 07/29/07 (0)
- RE: 300 in blu ray is now rank 2 on amazon - 4season 15:08:37 07/29/07 (1)
  - It would help if they put a little TLC in the HD releases of old classics. - oscar 07:43:32 07/31/07 (0)
answer where your TV has only 2 HDMI inputs - Duilawyer 08:39:28 07/29/07 (7)
- the discs are not the same - Joe Murphy Jr 13:03:25 07/29/07 (6)
  - OK, I read they are readable with same laser and same - Duilawyer 16:49:37 07/29/07 (5)
    - some issues - Joe Murphy Jr 20:14:36 07/29/07 (4)
      - RE: some issues - Jack G 05:15:11 07/30/07 (3)
        
        optical storage - Joe Murphy Jr 18:01:28 07/30/07 (2)
        
        RE: optical storage - Jack G 06:01:08 07/31/07 (1)
        
        that's nothing - Joe Murphy Jr 20:09:47 08/01/07 (0)
HD Structured Wiring? - Audio Snob 12:30:55 07/28/07 (4)
- RE: HD Structured Wiring? - blue_z 18:39:39 07/28/07 (3)
  - RE: HD Structured Wiring? - Audio Snob 17:01:19 07/29/07 (2)
    - RE: HD Structured Wiring? - blue_z 13:53:00 07/31/07 (1)
      - RE: HD Structured Wiring? - Audio Snob 18:48:51 08/01/07 (0)
When using HDMI, must the audio go through the HDMI cable? - zomax 12:30:48 07/28/07 (3)
- You don't have to use HDMI for audio - Jack G 15:14:25 07/28/07 (1)
  - RE: You don't have to use HDMI for audio - MonahanJ 19:29:26 08/12/07 (0)
- RE: When using HDMI, must the audio go through the HDMI cable? - David Aiken 14:09:45 07/28/07 (0)
I have made my choice...Sony S-300 - Pinkus 20:04:07 07/27/07 (16)
- IMO, either way beats doing nothing - 4season 09:24:53 07/28/07 (1)
  - Or do both - Jack G 05:17:48 07/30/07 (0)
- how about a Planet Earth Blu review? - Duilawyer 22:28:39 07/27/07 (12)
  - RE: how about a Planet Earth Blu review? - oscar 08:45:00 07/28/07 (4)
    - off to Costco!! :-) nt - Duilawyer 11:04:25 07/28/07 (3)
      - Are they cheaper than amazon? (nt) - Jack G 10:49:36 07/29/07 (2)
        
        $54.99!! nt - Duilawyer 16:58:41 07/29/07 (1)
        
        yeah, that's like $10 less than I spent on ebay - Jazz Inmate 19:35:17 07/31/07 (0)
  - RE: how about a Planet Earth Blu review? - Pinkus 01:23:03 07/28/07 (3)
    - RE: how about a Planet Earth Blu review? - oscar 08:54:34 07/28/07 (1)
      - RE: how about a Planet Earth Blu review? - Jack G 09:02:13 07/28/07 (0)
    - gratzi' nt - Duilawyer 07:29:45 07/28/07 (0)
  - It's a must-have - Jazz Inmate 23:36:59 07/27/07 (2)
    - 530 minutes=7.4 gallons of Hagen-Daz. nt - Duilawyer 13:02:05 07/28/07 (1)
      - go for low-fat Breyers NT - Jazz Inmate 21:28:03 07/28/07 (0)
- congrats, and welcome to blu-ray NT - Jazz Inmate 22:04:06 07/27/07 (0)
Latest Costco mag has HD article. - Duilawyer 15:11:21 07/27/07 (0)
Warning number 2 - Duilawyer 07:19:29 07/27/07 (14)
- If your intention is to warn us about problems with a particular DVD player... - jeffreybehr 09:36:00 07/27/07 (13)
  - Sorry, Sony Blue-Ray 301 - Duilawyer 11:51:50 07/27/07 (1)
    - You know things are serious when they put Nora Jones on the line. (nt) - Audiophilander 22:53:21 07/27/07 (0)
  - RE: If your intention is to warn us about problems with a particular DVD player... - Jack G 10:12:13 07/27/07 (10)
    - correct. Stand alones is just the term for players? - Duilawyer 12:43:17 07/27/07 (3)
      - Unplugging reboots it and dumps memory - Jack G 13:17:32 07/27/07 (1)
        
        thanks! nt - Duilawyer 15:09:41 07/27/07 (0)
      - Stand alone = nongame console - Jack G 13:13:45 07/27/07 (0)
    - Duilawyer is constantly whining about his source players. - oscar 10:57:21 07/27/07 (5)
      - RE: Duilawyer is constantly whining about his source players. - Duilawyer 18:57:28 07/27/07 (2)
        
        You actually dug around to come up with this ? - oscar 20:04:30 07/27/07 (1)
        
        now THAT is what I call....WHINING!!! What do you say we end this nonsense? nt - Duilawyer 08:51:58 07/28/07 (0)
      - in case anyone is keeping track - Duilawyer 12:39:33 07/27/07 (0)
      - I don't whine, you just tapdance around my true statements - Duilawyer 11:53:28 07/27/07 (0)
Sony: Target says yes to Blu-ray, no to HD DVD [tgdaily.com] - 4season 16:59:18 07/26/07 (5)
- When I think high definition video, Target is the first store that comes to mind... - Dalton 19:28:21 07/26/07 (4)
  - Do I detect a bit of sarcasm ? - oscar 20:56:24 07/26/07 (3)
    - kiosks at the end of aisles showing blu-ray during holiday season - Jazz Inmate 22:07:36 07/27/07 (2)
      - RE: kiosks at the end of aisles showing blu-ray during holiday season - GoingCoastal 20:56:29 07/29/07 (1)
        
        RE: kiosks at the end of aisles showing blu-ray during holiday season - Jazz Inmate 19:34:04 07/31/07 (0)
Jolida JD 700 -- any thoughts? - MichaelS 16:28:38 07/26/07 (0)
Should a sub be adjusted constantly? - jimbill 16:18:57 07/26/07 (3)
- RE: Should a sub be adjusted constantly? - David Aiken 16:40:21 07/26/07 (2)
  - Thanks for the answer and another question. - Jim B. Harrison II 10:13:28 07/27/07 (1)
    - RE: Thanks for the answer and another question. - David Aiken 15:19:23 07/27/07 (0)
HD DVD mastering software from Apple - 4season 14:40:08 07/26/07 (8)
- Rumor has it that you can burn HD on dvd-r - Jade East 15:35:35 07/29/07 (0)
- Apple is part of the Blu-ray consortium...I bet the upcoming iMacs will have blu-ray drives standard NT - Jazz Inmate 22:13:22 07/27/07 (5)
  - I wonder... - 4season 08:44:06 07/28/07 (4)
    - RE: I wonder... - Jazz Inmate 10:56:42 07/28/07 (3)
      - Clearly we differ on what "wow" is - 4season 17:13:01 07/28/07 (2)
        
        RE: Clearly we differ on what "wow" is - Jack G 08:17:13 07/29/07 (0)
        
        I'm not saying that will be the only update in the next-gen iMacs - Jazz Inmate 21:34:29 07/28/07 (0)
- apple needs to get off their ass - Jade East 23:57:52 07/26/07 (0)
Kubrick films coming to Hi def - Jack G 13:30:36 07/25/07 (11)
- Great news, thanks ! - Ole Lund Christensen 12:21:31 07/26/07 (0)
- RE: Kubrick films coming to Hi def - 4season 10:28:20 07/26/07 (0)
- Great info, Jack! - Audiophilander 16:54:12 07/25/07 (4)
  - Careful about "Full Metal Jacket", the PQ was "disappointing". Hopefully, they'll remaster. nt - oscar 06:47:11 07/26/07 (3)
    - A Special Edition of Full Metal Jacket would be... - Dalton 19:32:01 07/26/07 (0)
    - I was refering to the remaster; early indications are that the "Deluxe edition" may be remastered. - Audiophilander 12:36:12 07/26/07 (1)
      - I'm not a big fan of Kubrick so I've not been following developments. - oscar 20:53:53 07/26/07 (0)
- Great news. I'm fairly impressed with the roll out of movies . . . - townsend 16:38:38 07/25/07 (2)
  - Bladerunner: The Final Cut - Jack G 04:49:06 07/26/07 (1)
    - Got a new piggy-bank just for that. -t - jusbe 07:29:29 07/27/07 (0)
- what is special edition of Clockwork? nt - Duilawyer 15:17:19 07/25/07 (0)
Samsung announces hybrid Blu-ray - HD DVD player [tgdaily.com] - 4season 10:26:33 07/25/07 (4)
- RE: Samsung announces hybrid Blu-ray - HD DVD player [tgdaily.com] - unclestu52 12:19:49 07/25/07 (2)
  - A dual machine from Denon? - David Aiken 02:31:31 07/26/07 (0)
  - And here's the latest - unclestu52 19:22:03 07/25/07 (0)
- I wish it was cheaper - Jack G 10:31:50 07/25/07 (0)
Is there any word on the hardware upgrades BluRay needs? - Duilawyer 06:45:57 07/25/07 (14)
- I played the HD game knowing full well Blu-Ray wasn't quite full-featured yet.. - oscar 15:59:02 07/25/07 (0)
- This isn't just a Blu-ray issue, it's a firmware issue - Jazz Inmate 09:54:25 07/25/07 (10)
  - No its not - Jack G 10:26:30 07/25/07 (3)
    - Jack, you really need to stop this misinformation campaign - Jazz Inmate 10:52:12 07/25/07 (2)
      - BD-J is not the same as BD video profile 1.1. - Jack G 11:57:48 07/25/07 (1)
        
        also here. - Jack G 12:26:25 07/25/07 (0)
  - somebody somewhere said that HD already HAS the feature? - Duilawyer 10:21:26 07/25/07 (5)
    - You mean HD-DVD? You can't use HD and HD-DVD interchangeably - Jazz Inmate 10:44:30 07/25/07 (1)
      - sorry. No, I can't imagine using PIP during a movie. Porn? nt - Duilawyer 14:29:01 07/25/07 (0)
    - Yes. All HD DVD players have this - Jack G 10:30:00 07/25/07 (2)
      - I coudl buy it back now for less than I sold it for. Besides, HD - Duilawyer 14:30:18 07/25/07 (1)
        
        RE: I coudl buy it back now for less than I sold it for. Besides, HD - Jack G 15:23:51 07/25/07 (0)
- RE: Is there any word on the hardware upgrades BluRay needs? - Jack G 07:54:42 07/25/07 (1)
  - RE: Is there any word on the hardware upgrades BluRay needs? - 4season 11:13:17 07/26/07 (0)
Anyone have trouble with video on Sony 301? - Duilawyer 05:59:40 07/25/07 (0)
Advice please.. - es347 18:49:20 07/24/07 (3)
- RE: Advice please.. - 4season 19:23:58 07/24/07 (2)
  - RE: Advice please.. - es347 19:45:54 07/24/07 (1)
    - RE: Advice please.. - 4season 23:52:00 07/24/07 (0)
Denon announces its Blu-ray player - Jack G 13:54:29 07/24/07 (14)
- I'm a Denon's fan , but - michaelv20850 14:36:22 07/29/07 (0)
- RE: Denon announces its Blu-ray player - blackpixels 19:38:21 07/24/07 (4)
  - \\\waiting for the right time to break it to the wife/// - what a pussy!! ~t - three_sox 00:44:22 07/25/07 (2)
    - Just like Audiophilander who said that he needs to negotiate with his wife before getting a movie . LOL ( nt ) - ZS KEKL 17:05:54 07/25/07 (1)
      - At least I don't have to negotiate with your ex-wife's lawyer! (nt) - Audiophilander 10:03:25 07/27/07 (0)
  - RE: Denon announces its Blu-ray player - usafwso 20:04:06 07/24/07 (0)
- But will we need to buy new B-D players to watch "The Matrix"? - 4season 16:51:05 07/24/07 (7)
  - Yes, all HD DVD players are compliant for all specs since inception - Jack G 05:00:11 07/25/07 (0)
  - anyone who buys a new player just to see PIP extras needs their head checked - Jazz Inmate 19:32:24 07/24/07 (5)
    - Those grapes must be pretty sour ;-) - 4season 06:17:25 07/25/07 (1)
      - PIPs good for simultaneously watching two (2) Sporting event. - oscar 10:56:28 07/25/07 (0)
    - RE: anyone who buys a new player just to see PIP extras needs their head checked - usafwso 20:12:16 07/24/07 (2)
      - the BD+ refers to picture in picture (PIP) or other "extra" content - Jazz Inmate 21:16:45 07/24/07 (1)
        
        No. BD+ refers to extra security - Jack G 04:52:56 07/25/07 (0)
firmware update 1.9 is here - Joe Murphy Jr 21:05:17 07/23/07 (1)
- those are some nice updates...going online to download 1.9 momentarily NT - Jazz Inmate 22:35:31 07/23/07 (0)
HT Question for the Assylum.... - Gersonic 10:11:34 07/23/07 (0)
New HD DVD goodness from LG [gizmodo.com] - 4season 08:55:04 07/23/07 (0)
HDCP: Do I have to worry? - Andrew L 03:11:43 07/23/07 (1)
- yes - Joe Murphy Jr 20:10:13 07/23/07 (0)
11'x26' available for HT/Music room Need advice Please. - cichlid 12:40:23 07/22/07 (3)
- RE: 11'x26' available for HT/Music room Need advice Please. - David Aiken 14:05:20 07/22/07 (2)
  - RE: 11'x26' available for HT/Music room Need advice Please. - cichlid 07:11:14 07/24/07 (1)
    - RE: 11'x26' available for HT/Music room Need advice Please. - David Aiken 18:20:14 07/24/07 (0)
We had company last night; watched Blu-Ray on the Samsung DLP - Duilawyer 08:37:20 07/22/07 (0)
setting up a home theater - xaudiomanx@aol.com 07:42:13 07/22/07 (1)
- DIY screens - blue_z 01:19:33 07/23/07 (0)
hitachi 42"plasma in da house - rosconey 06:09:55 07/22/07 (0)
Must resist, ahh, must resist, ah, too late! Pulled the trigger, ...& the winner is (drum roll please)... - Audiophilander 23:52:15 07/21/07 (20)
- Congratulations on taking the plunge into HD. - oscar 11:06:55 07/23/07 (7)
  - "Have you started to take a look at 1080p projectors yet?" - Naw, all 1080P is upstairs for now. - Audiophilander 13:52:30 07/23/07 (0)
  - You really need 1080p (who needs a fancy car anyway?) nt - 4season 11:12:39 07/23/07 (5)
    - Downconverting to 720 HAS to have an effect on the picture quality. (nt) - Jack G 11:26:38 07/23/07 (3)
      - The player sends 1080i and the FP converts to 720p. - oscar 11:36:29 07/23/07 (2)
        
        You missed the part where the car payment ALREADY exists. - oscar 15:10:42 07/24/07 (0)
        
        Still, you should get a 1080p Projector. :-) - Jack G 12:08:27 07/24/07 (0)
    - 5K or so for an RS1 and then I'd have a Sharp 10K boat anchor to dispose of. - oscar 11:26:18 07/23/07 (0)
- RE: so why not try both? - chris e. 05:56:10 07/23/07 (0)
- Free HD DVDs at thelookandsoundofperfect.com until end of Sept - 4season 23:40:05 07/22/07 (0)
- Congrats; I expect you'll love its output. I have an XA2 driving... - jeffreybehr 15:54:00 07/22/07 (0)
- Congrats . . . . - townsend 14:16:13 07/22/07 (1)
  - Thanks; you're right! I already have in std. def., but will probably purchase the HD. (nt) - Audiophilander 10:36:43 07/23/07 (0)
- So what movies have you bought for it? (nt) - Jack G 12:39:54 07/22/07 (6)
  - I'm embarrassed to say only 4 so far, & I bought them during the Deep Discount sale a couple of months ago... - Audiophilander 14:15:57 07/22/07 (5)
    - You'll like Serenity in HD - Jack G 04:49:37 07/23/07 (3)
      - Yeah, we're demo-ing it for friends; thanks for the suggestions. - Audiophilander 10:12:20 07/23/07 (2)
        
        Don't forget "Planet Earth"! - 4season 10:24:03 07/23/07 (1)
        
        My wife and I have discussed purchasing this one for awhile; it's definitely on the short list. (nt) - Audiophilander 10:38:53 07/23/07 (0)
    - Road Warrior huh? Heard it was pretty dang good - Road Warrior 20:45:26 07/22/07 (0)
"The Usual Suspects" on Blu-Ray (good/bad) - 4season 19:23:19 07/21/07 (0)
Blu Ray camcorder - Ole Lund Christensen 13:37:49 07/21/07 (0)
PS3 sales beat X360 in USA - Ole Lund Christensen 13:29:28 07/21/07 (6)
- Wii is kicking both of their butts. (nt) - Jack G 15:34:47 07/21/07 (5)
  - Wii do not matter to video (nt) - Ole Lund Christensen 16:36:07 07/21/07 (4)
    - As I said before, sacrificing gaming for movies - Jack G 10:51:18 07/22/07 (3)
      - There is no reason to get a PS3 if you don't have an HDTV nt - Jazz Inmate 15:27:07 07/24/07 (2)
        
        You can't play games on a regular TV? Perhaps Sony should state that boldly on the box. - Jack G 05:26:25 07/25/07 (1)
        
        Answer this: what's the motivation to get a PS3 if you don't have an HDTV? - Jazz Inmate 10:26:19 07/25/07 (0)
Out of the loop, need new DVD recorder - Audiogabby 11:40:52 07/21/07 (0)
Sony 301 playing dts through optic out. - Duilawyer 21:37:55 07/19/07 (0)
the movie 300 in Blu Ray went up to rank 5 on amazon - Ole Lund Christensen 14:00:43 07/19/07 (6)
- Guilty--I preordered it from amazon a couple weeks ago NT - Jazz Inmate 10:31:25 07/20/07 (2)
  - Wow, 5 of the top 25 are hi-def! - 4season 11:30:59 07/20/07 (1)
    - There aren't many places to get Bluray or HD DVD discs.... - Dalton 14:08:51 07/20/07 (0)
- Those clearance sales really help.(nt) - Jack G 07:29:17 07/20/07 (1)
  - By your logic, the entire computer industry is one big clearance sale - Jazz Inmate 10:30:40 07/20/07 (0)
- Simultaneous DVD + hi-def releases are good! - 4season 20:18:04 07/19/07 (0)
Panasonic Receivers with Class D Amps - Visitor 09:25:48 07/19/07 (4)
- Thanks - Visitor 09:11:57 07/20/07 (0)
- 83.725% less heat. I can’t understand why these bozos didn’t know the answer. ~t - three_sox 00:52:10 07/20/07 (0)
- RE: Panasonic Receivers with Class D Amps - MDavis 15:41:47 07/19/07 (0)
- An indirect answer - Jack G 10:17:24 07/19/07 (0)
what's in a cable? PS3 and Sharp xv-z21000 solved - chris e. 03:48:50 07/19/07 (3)
- that's just nuts - Joe Murphy Jr 20:20:49 07/19/07 (2)
  - RE: that's just nuts - chris e. 07:41:48 07/20/07 (1)
    - You have to be careful - unclestu52 12:22:18 07/20/07 (0)
Can someone identify this................................. - Cut-Throat 15:36:01 07/18/07 (2)
- RE: Can someone identify this................................. - Jack G 16:03:40 07/18/07 (0)
- It's a ferrite, used to block HF noise... nt - SF tech 16:03:09 07/18/07 (0)
The Fifth Element (remastered) - Jack G 08:30:14 07/18/07 (1)
- screenshots - Joe Murphy Jr 20:01:31 07/18/07 (0)
What does Amazon's bestseller list tell us? (HD DVD, B-D, etc) - 4season 06:20:21 07/18/07 (3)
- RE: What does Amazon's bestseller list tell us? (HD DVD, B-D, etc) - 4season 11:26:44 07/18/07 (1)
  - A couple of tidbits. - Jack G 11:41:41 07/18/07 (0)
- good morning. Looks like a draw to me? No? nt - Duilawyer 09:26:17 07/18/07 (0)
downconverting DVD player - violinist3 22:39:59 07/17/07 (4)
- They all downconvert - Jack G 08:13:24 07/18/07 (0)
- RE: downconverting DVD player - Robertc88 07:36:26 07/18/07 (2)
  - Hopefully better SD - violinist3 13:07:15 07/18/07 (1)
    - I'm Suffering With A Denon SD Player! :) - Robertc88 09:28:30 07/19/07 (0)
My Samsung TV does not detect my PC with a long VGA cable............ - Cut-Throat 14:50:37 07/17/07 (9)
- RE: My Samsung TV does not detect my PC with a long VGA cable............ - MDavis 16:10:13 07/17/07 (8)
  - Not sure you read my post - the 15 foot cable does work fine................. - Cut-Throat 16:29:16 07/17/07 (7)
    - RE: Not sure you read my post - the 15 foot cable does work fine................. - MDavis 13:12:28 07/18/07 (6)
      - More information................. - Cut-Throat 14:40:50 07/18/07 (5)
        
        RE: More information................. - MDavis 16:16:23 07/18/07 (4)
        
        Not a noisy environment............ - Cut-Throat 16:48:29 07/18/07 (3)
        
        RE: Not a noisy environment............ - MDavis 17:47:21 07/18/07 (2)
        
        OK, I have an answer to the problem now!......... - Cut-Throat 07:52:26 07/19/07 (1)
        
        RE: OK, I have an answer to the problem now!......... - MDavis 15:36:21 07/19/07 (0)
My Blu-Ray + HD DVD impressions so far - 4season 12:04:33 07/16/07 (6)
- I don't care so much for how well the Pop-up menus work... - oscar 19:18:36 07/16/07 (4)
  - RE: I don't care so much for how well the Pop-up menus work... - 4season 00:01:33 07/17/07 (1)
    - I'm avoiding serious viewing of 1080p FP to avoid the "itch". - oscar 14:20:46 07/17/07 (0)
  - Oscar, I'm just curious: have you done any side by side comparisons of films released on both formats? - Audiophilander 21:35:16 07/16/07 (1)
    - Nope....I'd like to but I'm not buying one of each. - oscar 05:26:53 07/17/07 (0)
- Hey, I like the pop-up menus - Jack G 12:27:05 07/16/07 (0)
BULLETIN!!: MAJOR DEFECTION-COSTCO!!!! Sony 301 (? - Duilawyer 16:19:02 07/15/07 (9)
- ? - 4season 16:54:28 07/15/07 (8)
  - seems the timing of the Blockbuster announcement coincided with Costco's decision nt - Duilawyer 21:01:49 07/15/07 (0)
  - don't know, I bought a player with no discs. I believe I left the store - Duilawyer 17:47:22 07/15/07 (6)
    - You want bluraysavings.com [nt] - 4season 09:48:41 07/16/07 (5)
      - since you got me five, how about I share one with you. - Duilawyer 14:38:26 07/16/07 (4)
        
        Thanks, but no need - 4season 14:59:57 07/16/07 (3)
        
        if you change your mind.... - Duilawyer 18:31:03 07/16/07 (2)
        
        Only a small percentage of Blockbusters will be BD only (nt) - Jack G 05:22:22 07/17/07 (1)
        
        BB near my office carries no high-def at all - 4season 06:17:55 07/17/07 (0)
Up-converting DVD Player - ditherone 10:19:35 07/15/07 (7)
- get the OPPO for the upscaling - richardl 14:55:57 07/16/07 (0)
- RE: Up-converting DVD Player - dbphd 09:41:08 07/16/07 (0)
- RE: Up-converting DVD Player - David Aiken 14:02:29 07/15/07 (3)
  - RE: Up-converting DVD Player - Daryl Zero 19:32:10 07/15/07 (0)
  - RE: Up-converting DVD Player - ditherone 14:16:05 07/15/07 (1)
    - That's not a comparison - David Aiken 22:04:03 07/15/07 (0)
- RE: Up-converting DVD Player - Jack G 11:35:32 07/15/07 (0)
Amazon PS3 sales growth - Ole Lund Christensen 04:46:10 07/15/07 (6)
- did you see price cut is going back? nt - Duilawyer 09:05:01 07/15/07 (5)
  - ? please explain - Ole Lund Christensen 10:43:37 07/15/07 (4)
    - The $100 price cut is going to be revoked says Sony - Duilawyer 12:53:45 07/15/07 (3)
      - Not until all the 60G are gone. 80G will be $600. (nt) - Jack G 14:22:39 07/15/07 (2)
        
        80G will be $499 once 60G are sold ;-) - 4season 15:16:37 07/15/07 (1)
        
        Will be $399 in 2008 - Jack G 06:06:44 07/17/07 (0)
Get a HD DVD player for USD 99 - Ole Lund Christensen 04:20:49 07/15/07 (4)
- I am surpirsed you did not see the article right next to it.. - Duilawyer 09:07:49 07/15/07 (3)
  - More viral marketing. (nt) - Jack G 10:06:09 07/15/07 (2)
    - can you figure that article out? WHAT is supported by Sony, Blu-Ray - Duilawyer 12:54:43 07/15/07 (1)
      - its a website - Jack G 14:30:43 07/15/07 (0)
the movie 300 in Blu Ray went up to rank 6 on amazon - Ole Lund Christensen 23:53:13 07/14/07 (0)
PS3 and true 1080p output? need some help and suggestions (please) - chris e. 19:10:45 07/14/07 (5)
- here's some help - Joe Murphy Jr 12:54:36 07/15/07 (2)
  - Joe - a follow-up question if you don't mind - chris e. 06:52:03 07/18/07 (0)
  - RE: very helpful -- - chris e. 03:03:51 07/18/07 (0)
- Does the PS3 only provide 1080p 24 Hz signals ? - oscar 22:13:30 07/14/07 (1)
  - capable of 1080p60 and 1080p24 - Joe Murphy Jr 13:12:40 07/15/07 (0)
Warner Bros. V.P. slams Blu-ray and PS3 . .... - ZS KEKL 13:43:11 07/14/07 (14)
- Have you bought into an HD video format yet ? Are you even thinking about it ? or simply trolling ? - oscar 19:39:59 07/16/07 (2)
  - RE: " Have you bought into an HD video format yet ? " . Yes . ( nt ) - ZS KEKL 20:15:10 07/16/07 (1)
    - have fun watching the matrix and bourne identity NT - Jazz Inmate 12:44:19 07/20/07 (0)
- Now KEKL, what did I tell you about posting in other forums... Hmmmm? - SF tech 19:20:13 07/16/07 (0)
- had to find something new to obsess over since DVD audio died? nt. - Duilawyer 19:26:06 07/14/07 (9)
  - Look in the mirror , and you will see someone so obsessed that he /she has posted over 23,500 times . LOL (nt) - ZS KEKL 16:27:41 07/16/07 (0)
  - It's a good sign for Blu-Ray, ZS KEKL always backs the wrong side. :0) - oscar 21:48:54 07/14/07 (7)
    - I'm on the right side for the biggest Hi-Rez audio prize, The Beatles . EMI released The Beatles on DVD-A . .... - ZS KEKL 22:38:32 07/14/07 (6)
      - How many DVDAs came out in the last week? :- ) - Duilawyer 09:04:27 07/15/07 (0)