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Forum: Movie Talk
07-06-02, 10:48 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 14,147
Posted By Kevlar

The Doom Generation. I don't even know if...

The Doom Generation.

I don't even know if its on dvd but it was the worst film I have ever been unlucky enough to watch. I only rented it because I wanted to see Rose McGowan naked but even...
07-06-02, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By Kevlar

Why switch at all? Why not just go directly into...

Why switch at all? Why not just go directly into the tv? Anytime you add a switch to something you increase the amount of interference/jitter. Unless you have more components than you have inputs...
07-06-02, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 968
Posted By Kevlar

You give up size but get a brighter picture. A...

You give up size but get a brighter picture. A tube will not suffer from burn in like a projection set so if you plan on letting the kids play video games on your tv then the tube is what you want.
07-06-02, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 914
Posted By Kevlar

For my receiver to decode I have to set its input...

For my receiver to decode I have to set its input to 5.1DD or 5.1DTS. You also need to make sure you have the correct audio setup from the dvd player.

I also don't know what composite audio is. ...
07-03-02, 05:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,208
Posted By Kevlar

I would avoid any HTB (home theater in a box)...

I would avoid any HTB (home theater in a box) system from any manufacturer. There is just not much quality there. Since you are getting a bargain price and low quality equipment the warrany might...
06-27-02, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
Posted By Kevlar

http://dvd.ign.com/articles/038/038313p1.html ...

http://dvd.ign.com/articles/038/038313p1.html

This is the unit I own. I bought it at best buy a few years ago. When I bought my first receiver it didn't have dolby digital decoding but it was 5.1...
06-26-02, 12:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,208
Posted By Kevlar

Its all a numbers game. If you pay 10 percent of...

Its all a numbers game. If you pay 10 percent of the base cost of something for an extended warranty then that warranty is probably worth half that.

Big ticket items that *usually* dont break...
06-25-02, 10:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,053
Posted By Kevlar

Would I be wrong for bringing up a dead horse and...

Would I be wrong for bringing up a dead horse and a beating? Come on, if you really want to know do a net search. There are some interesting and thought provoking articles on both sides. I guess...
06-18-02, 11:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By Kevlar

Toshiba makes a very nice looking 24 inch flat...

Toshiba makes a very nice looking 24 inch flat screen.
06-18-02, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 660
Posted By Kevlar

It sounds to me you have what they refer to in...

It sounds to me you have what they refer to in the manufacturing plant as an open box failure.

If everything is hooked up correctly and no output its bad. I bought a powered sub a few years ago...
06-15-02, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By Kevlar

Out of those three I prefer this one: ...

Out of those three I prefer this one:

http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=11100679&m=1&cat=24&scat=25

Don't ask me why, I just like it.
06-15-02, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By Kevlar

For that price I think I would rather have the...

For that price I think I would rather have the 48in JVC they sell, but thats just me. I don't think there is anything wrong with sharp but they have never made particularly good televisions. I...
06-15-02, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,125
Posted By Kevlar

I jumped on the apex bandwagon early. All I can...

I jumped on the apex bandwagon early. All I can say is, you get what you pay for.

First night I had it the tray door fell off inside the unit. After 3 months the drive motor is dying. Slamming...
06-13-02, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 823
Posted By Kevlar

Here is a 300+1 disk dvd changer. Would sure...

Here is a 300+1 disk dvd changer. Would sure save alot of shelf space.

http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=11042166&m=1&cat=32&scat=244
06-10-02, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 930
Posted By Kevlar

You can also get a lower end 32" around that...

You can also get a lower end 32" around that price, sharp, rca, panasonic. A flat 27 would look nice but if you have alot of distance between you and the set a standard 32" might work better.
06-10-02, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By Kevlar

I would look for a minimum 500 watt 5 channel...

I would look for a minimum 500 watt 5 channel amplifier, a decent sized powerd sub (150w+ 10in+ woofer). Make sure your amp/tuner has both dolby digital 5.1 and dts decoding onboard. It will make...
06-07-02, 10:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,134
Posted By Kevlar

They can have my copied dvds when they pry them...

They can have my copied dvds when they pry them from my cold, dead fingers....

-K
06-01-02, 06:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,208
Posted By Kevlar

This is actually a good reason *for* the purchase...

This is actually a good reason *for* the purchase of the extended warranty. Take my old voodoo2 card for example. I paid like 200 bucks for it, it crapped out after 2 years of pure abuse. They...
05-30-02, 09:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,208
Posted By Kevlar

It really depends on the item. The more...

It really depends on the item. The more electronics in it the more chance the item will someday malfunction.

Standard tv sets are pretty durable. Its old technology and cost of the set is...
05-30-02, 09:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,228
Posted By Kevlar

For the most part any S/Fx intensive movie is...

For the most part any S/Fx intensive movie is only going to be watchable in widescreen....Unless the studio does a complete overhaul for home video. On the other hand most of your movies that are...
05-27-02, 10:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 553
Posted By Kevlar

Panasonic 40in LCD projo

Anyone seen this beauty? I know it doesn't look like much next to all the 53" and 57" TV's, but for the price... Its about $2500 and it has a SVGA input. I could do all my surfing in style. Would...
05-18-02, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By Kevlar

Alot of DVD's have that problem. When I watch a...

Alot of DVD's have that problem. When I watch a movie on my bedroom player that runs the regular stereo track into the TV most of the music and sfx are much louder than the peoples voices. Pretty...
05-18-02, 10:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,107
Posted By Kevlar

I use an ATI all in wonder capture card. It...

I use an ATI all in wonder capture card. It works in a similar manner to TIVO and Ultimate tv. I paid around 150 for the card, it captures directly to the HDD on your computer. There it can easily...
05-18-02, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 456
Posted By Kevlar

Just grab an rf modulator, 29.99 at best buy. ...

Just grab an rf modulator, 29.99 at best buy. Will output your rca composite+stero to coaxial.
05-15-02, 03:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,101
Posted By Kevlar

Most retailers track PS2 sales by serial number...

Most retailers track PS2 sales by serial number now so Mr. Frauds trick will not even work. Hell I think even wal-mart tracks by serial number. If you want an extended warranty, buy it. Or just...
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