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Forum: Movie Talk
09-09-17, 05:02 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 20,884
Posted By CheapBastid

Re: It (Andy Muschietti, 2017) — The Spoiler Filled Reviews Thread

Even with the many good things - cinematography, set design, sound design, character design, kids' acting, kids' banter - it was too much of a mess for me to enjoy.

Andy Muschietti had already...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
01-17-12, 04:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By CheapBastid

Re: HTPC wireless KB+Mouse - suggestions?

The Rii Touch N7 (http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Keyboard-Removable-Adjustable-Touchpad/dp/B0050FDNI6/) is the newest version of the popular Favi...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
01-17-12, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By CheapBastid

Re: HTPC wireless KB+Mouse - suggestions?

I've been using the Lenovo for a while, and while it's been OK the connectivity isn't super. To be fair I'm about 20 feet away from the PC, so it's not an optimal situation. Also I really have...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
05-22-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By CheapBastid

Re: HTPC wireless KB+Mouse - suggestions?

Thanks for the suggestions. Still undecided.

Anyone use one of these:

http://usb.brando.com/usb-2-4ghz-wireless-flying-keymouse_p01597c034d15.html

**** Edited to update ****

I got one...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
05-05-10, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By CheapBastid

HTPC wireless KB+Mouse - suggestions?

So I'd originally really set my heart on the Logitec diNovo (http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1003836/) but I've heard some negative stuff about use-ability and flakey-ness. Then there's...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
04-09-10, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,640
Posted By CheapBastid

Re: LG 55LH40 - proper desktop resolution?

Late follow-up...

The VGA tip worked for me, thanks for that!

I have another question about this TV. I'm picky, and I notice a real problem with the up-converting that's happening. Shimmer...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-06-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,640
Posted By CheapBastid

Re: LG 55LH40 - proper desktop resolution?

The TV manual states 1920x1080. All the promotional materials and specs seem to indicate 1080p (Full HD) so it should support a non-interlaced option, but I did an experiment...

Switching...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-06-09, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,640
Posted By CheapBastid

LG 55LH40 - proper desktop resolution?

I've had quite a time with my new LG 55LH40 (http://www.lge.com/us/tv-audio-video/televisions/LG-lcd-tv-55LH40.jsp) TV. It's wonderful looking, and I like the options it has (energy savings, etc.). ...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
10-01-08, 11:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 658
Posted By CheapBastid

Media Computer time?

Hi,

I've been away for a bit, but felt compelled to come back with a question for the knowledgeable here at DVDTalk.

I had a cheap all-in-one solution for my home theater setup. It was a...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
11-14-07, 12:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 733
Posted By CheapBastid

Portable DVD Player suggestion(s)?

Hi,

It's been a while since I've posted, but I find myself in the market for a portable DVD Player. I see they've gotten mighty cheap and there are many brands and models.

I'm looking to get...
Forum: DVD Bargains
11-09-06, 05:51 PM
Replies: 664
Views: 76,961
Posted By CheapBastid

CARS (WS) $ 12.11 SHOGUN ASSASSIN $ 11.86 ...

CARS (WS) $ 12.11
SHOGUN ASSASSIN $ 11.86
(what a great double feature)
Forum: TV Talk
07-14-06, 10:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,215
Posted By CheapBastid

As I'm unwilling to create a Blogger account I'll...

As I'm unwilling to create a Blogger account I'll respond here to some items I think may be misinterpretedAs we've seen consistently in his actions, Hearst feels he needs no discretion and has not...
Forum: TV Talk
07-06-06, 03:52 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,714
Posted By CheapBastid

Never watched Buffy or Angel, forced to watch...

Never watched Buffy or Angel, forced to watch Firefly by a good friend, wasn't hooked until Our Mrs. Reynolds.

Can't recommend the series enough. Great blind buy for anyone thinking about making...
Forum: TV Talk
07-06-06, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By CheapBastid

Deductive reasoning. Ms. Ellsworth is quite...

Deductive reasoning. Ms. Ellsworth is quite bitchy, but she's intelligent and good looking. Leon is not too bright, not too charming, not too attractive. The only thing they have in common is a...
Forum: HD Talk
07-03-06, 06:09 PM
Replies: 1,453
Views: 60,409
Posted By CheapBastid

Anyone read this -...

Anyone read this - http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/business/14950018.htm ?
Forum: DVD Talk
05-23-06, 02:32 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 11,779
Posted By CheapBastid

I picked #3 Not a huge SW fan, don't own any...

I picked #3

Not a huge SW fan, don't own any copies currently. Now that there's an opportunity to get the original 3 on DVD I'm interested. My interest is only on the level where I'll wait for a...
Forum: Movie Talk
04-24-06, 06:09 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,825
Posted By CheapBastid

"...a Robot Renegade Cop!"

"...a Robot Renegade Cop!"
Forum: Movie Talk
04-12-06, 04:16 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 12,646
Posted By CheapBastid

On the 2 disk DVD there is an extended version of...

On the 2 disk DVD there is an extended version of the "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108399/alternateversions" target="_blank" title="About halfway down IMDB's alternate versions...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
02-10-06, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By CheapBastid

I'll monkey with the set tonight (I've not had a...

I'll monkey with the set tonight (I've not had a chance).

The reason I thought it might be CUE was that the lines tend to show up in the reds (the purple sky was an unusal place for them to show...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
02-09-06, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By CheapBastid

I've seen that screenshot and it seemed similar...

I've seen that screenshot and it seemed similar to the weird stuff I was seeing. I run all components off of a UPS, and these 'lines' appear only occasionally. I'll try monkeying with the plugs and...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
02-09-06, 01:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By CheapBastid

Yes, they do. Grounding?

Yes, they do. Grounding?
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
02-08-06, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By CheapBastid

Are these examples of CUE?

I finally sat close enough to my 32" CRT HD set to notice an odd diagonal pattern show up often when viewing Peter Pan on my Philips DVP642.

In the first screenshot you can see the diagonal lines...
Forum: Movie Talk
02-06-06, 04:39 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,633
Posted By CheapBastid

I watched the 'unrated' DVD and I agree with you...

I watched the 'unrated' DVD and I agree with you except I only like the 3rd quarter. Really I could just watch the bonus features and skip the movie.

First 1/2 is overdone and spotty. 3rd...
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
02-03-06, 11:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,263
Posted By CheapBastid

My current thinking is to either make a Home...

My current thinking is to either make a Home Entertainment Computer or just get another cheap Philips when they go on sale and plan on replacing it in a year.
Forum: DVD & Home Theater Gear
02-01-06, 01:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,263
Posted By CheapBastid

I'll chime in with a warning about the Philips...

I'll chime in with a warning about the Philips 642. It is a wonderfully flexible player but it is a cheap player, slow startup, slow menuing, unresponsive remote. Mine is dying a slow death and...
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