FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Register  Log in  Dramas: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p r s t u v w y z 0-9 Top 50 Artistes: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p r s t u v w y z Top 50 DramaArtisteCastSoundtrackLyricsSynopsisJDictJDict-NamesJDict-ComputingJDict-ScienceALL termsAny termEnglish/RomajiJapanese SJISRomaji onlyEnglish only Get direct anime, jdrama and manga downloads! Home Theater/HDTV/et al... Goto page 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566 Previous  1, 2, 3 ... 63, 64, 65, 66  Next          jdorama.com Forum Index -> General Discussions View previous topic :: View next topic   dochira Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Posts: 8291 Location: California Country: Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:33 am    Post subject: bmwracer wrote: Was it plutonium? Oh wait yeah... The second generation car ran off of garbage, right? That's correct. I want to say it was a Mr. Fusion (ala Mr. Coffee). You just need the power to generate the 1.21 jigawatts. Back to top bmwracer Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 79261 Location: Driver's Seat Country: Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:36 am    Post subject: dochira wrote: That's correct. I want to say it was a Mr. Fusion (ala Mr. Coffee). You just need the power to generate the 1.21 jigawatts. LOL. Being an engineering dweeb, it always irked me that they kept saying Jigawatts instead of Gigawatts... _________________ Back to top bmwracer Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 79261 Location: Driver's Seat Country: Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:24 pm    Post subject: For those out there with HDTVs, what brand/model do you have and what do you like and dislike about your TV? _________________ Back to top Tu_triky Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 34093 Location: Los Skandolous, California Country: Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:44 am    Post subject: Someone auctioned a 37" Panasonic Viera for less than $100. Seems unreal. http://www.swoopo.com/auction/panasonic-viera-tc-37lz800-37-1080p-lcd-/98234.html?from=12&gclid=CPypp-mZ5pUCFQQCagodXFNKeg Back to top bmwracer Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 79261 Location: Driver's Seat Country: Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:58 am    Post subject: Tu_triky wrote: Someone auctioned a 37" Panasonic Viera for less than $100. Seems unreal. http://www.swoopo.com/auction/panasonic-viera-tc-37lz800-37-1080p-lcd-/98234.html?from=12&gclid=CPypp-mZ5pUCFQQCagodXFNKeg It never mentions whether or not it works. _________________ Back to top Tu_triky Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 34093 Location: Los Skandolous, California Country: Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:10 am    Post subject: bmwracer wrote: It never mentions whether or not it works. I catch your drift. Back to top bmwracer Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 79261 Location: Driver's Seat Country: Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:24 am    Post subject: Memorex Busts Out Budget Blu-ray Player The MVBD-2510 Blu-ray disc player from Memorex will be available for $269 in November. Sept. 18, 2008 ― by Arlen Schweiger We won’t hold our breath that the price is a sign of things to come from other Blu-ray manufacturers, but those looking for a budget Blu-ray player will be happy to hear that Memorex has a $269 model coming out in November. The company’s MVBD-2510 looks like it has the basics for the Blu-ray fan who wants the high-def movies and isn’t asking for a whole lotta jazz to go with―which, judging from what you told us when asked if you trade up for downloadable extras, is the majority. With the MVBD-2510 touting BonusView 1.1, and not BD-Live 2.0, the only downside for Memorex is it can’t play off of its old marketing slogan, with a Blu-ray spin of course, which could have asked “Is it BD-Live, or is it Memorex?” They’ll have to wait for the next model I guess. What the MVBD-2510 does give you is 1080p video in 24p and 60p frame rates, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio bitstream audio playback, and 7.1-channel HDMI or 5.1 analog output. It comes in a pretty sharp chassis, too, with brushed metal accents and a white LED display. And of course that price tag is pretty sleek too. Back to top Tu_triky Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 34093 Location: Los Skandolous, California Country: Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:43 am    Post subject: bmwracer wrote: Memorex Busts Out Budget Blu-ray Player The MVBD-2510 Blu-ray disc player from Memorex will be available for $269 in November. Sept. 18, 2008 ― by Arlen Schweiger We won’t hold our breath that the price is a sign of things to come from other Blu-ray manufacturers, but those looking for a budget Blu-ray player will be happy to hear that Memorex has a $269 model coming out in November. The company’s MVBD-2510 looks like it has the basics for the Blu-ray fan who wants the high-def movies and isn’t asking for a whole lotta jazz to go with―which, judging from what you told us when asked if you trade up for downloadable extras, is the majority. With the MVBD-2510 touting BonusView 1.1, and not BD-Live 2.0, the only downside for Memorex is it can’t play off of its old marketing slogan, with a Blu-ray spin of course, which could have asked “Is it BD-Live, or is it Memorex?” They’ll have to wait for the next model I guess. What the MVBD-2510 does give you is 1080p video in 24p and 60p frame rates, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio bitstream audio playback, and 7.1-channel HDMI or 5.1 analog output. It comes in a pretty sharp chassis, too, with brushed metal accents and a white LED display. And of course that price tag is pretty sleek too. I saw a similarly priced Blu-ray player at Costco the other day...it was the same price if I remember correctly...I don't recall the manufacturer though...I'm sure it wasn't Memorex (obviously). Back to top krim Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 11652 Location: burunto o suimasu ka? Country: Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:30 am    Post subject: still rather have a PS3 for that price.. and you can update the firmware easily. Back to top Tu_triky Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 34093 Location: Los Skandolous, California Country: Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:50 am    Post subject: krim wrote: still rather have a PS3 for that price.. and you can update the firmware easily. I agree...I still think it makes more sense to opt for a PS3 if you're seeking a Blu-ray player. Last edited by Tu_triky on Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:10 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top Anime Dad Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Posts: 8798 Location: オーストラリア Country: Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:03 am    Post subject: Tu_triky wrote: I agree...I still think it makes more since to opt for a PS3 if you're seeking a Blu-ray player. That's what I would do. If I was allowed to _________________ Back to top Tu_triky Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 34093 Location: Los Skandolous, California Country: Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:14 am    Post subject: Anime Dad wrote: That's what I would do. If I was allowed to Take the PS3 money and go to Japan instead. Ii kangae (It's a good idea!) Last edited by Tu_triky on Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:10 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top bmwracer Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 79261 Location: Driver's Seat Country: Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:57 am    Post subject: Tu_triky wrote: I agree...I still think it makes more since to opt for a PS3 if you're seeking a Blu-ray player. Only if you're a gamer, huh? _________________ Back to top krim Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Posts: 11652 Location: burunto o suimasu ka? Country: Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:27 am    Post subject: bmwracer wrote: Only if you're a gamer, huh? Aside from the blue-ray player, it's got internet connectivity built in as well. I doubt anyone would get it just for the player, but games are wide in it's genera now. Back to top bmwracer Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 79261 Location: Driver's Seat Country: Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:45 am    Post subject: You can always build up an HTPC with a Blu-Ray ROM drive in it.... I think Fry's has been selling the drives for around $150....? _________________ Back to top bmwracer Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 79261 Location: Driver's Seat Country: Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:08 am    Post subject: Early Black Friday Forecast: $149 Blu-ray, $499 Plasma Dealnews has started making its Black Friday electronics sales predictions, and they're looking good if you're waiting to buy Blu-ray and 42 to 50 inch HDTVs. Sep. 19, 2008 ― by Arlen Schweiger Take expert predictions however you’d like―there’s a reason we’re not all living in Vegas, just ask the seven out of eight so-called ESPN experts who said the Lakers would beat the Celtics in the NBA Finals a few months ago. Of course, we love predictions on the whole, though, so we keep ‘em coming on sports talk, politics talk, celebrity gossip talk ... and electronics talk. Dealnews is already gazing ahead at this holiday shopping season, specifically Black Friday. Hey, we’re listening. Especially when the website says we’ll see 42-inch 720p plasma TVs going for $499. I’ll take two, thanks. Other speculation includes: $149 Blu-ray player, $199 name-brand Blu-ray player bundled with some discs, $599 42-inch 720p LCD, $699 50-inch 720p plasma, 46- or 47-inch brand-name 1080p LCDs for $799, $99 HD camcorder, $25 7-inch digi photo frame, and a bunch of other nice-sounding deals. Company CEO Dan de Grandpre is pretty confident about the Blu-ray odds. “Major tech blogs have predicted you’ll see a $199 Blu-ray player on Black Friday. Balderdash, I say! It’ll be much lower: We already saw a $229 Blu-ray player in August, and last year, HD-DVD player prices fell 50% overnight during the march to Black Friday. So, we’re predicting that you’ll be able to get a Blu-ray player for an astonishing $149.” Blu-ray at HD DVD prices? Black Friday can’t come soon enough. What kind of prices do you guys predict? _________________ Back to top Tu_triky Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 34093 Location: Los Skandolous, California Country: Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 4:41 am    Post subject: bmwracer wrote: Early Black Friday Forecast: $149 Blu-ray, $499 Plasma Dealnews has started making its Black Friday electronics sales predictions, and they're looking good if you're waiting to buy Blu-ray and 42 to 50 inch HDTVs. Sep. 19, 2008 ― by Arlen Schweiger Take expert predictions however you’d like―there’s a reason we’re not all living in Vegas, just ask the seven out of eight so-called ESPN experts who said the Lakers would beat the Celtics in the NBA Finals a few months ago. Of course, we love predictions on the whole, though, so we keep ‘em coming on sports talk, politics talk, celebrity gossip talk ... and electronics talk. Dealnews is already gazing ahead at this holiday shopping season, specifically Black Friday. Hey, we’re listening. Especially when the website says we’ll see 42-inch 720p plasma TVs going for $499. I’ll take two, thanks. Other speculation includes: $149 Blu-ray player, $199 name-brand Blu-ray player bundled with some discs, $599 42-inch 720p LCD, $699 50-inch 720p plasma, 46- or 47-inch brand-name 1080p LCDs for $799, $99 HD camcorder, $25 7-inch digi photo frame, and a bunch of other nice-sounding deals. Company CEO Dan de Grandpre is pretty confident about the Blu-ray odds. “Major tech blogs have predicted you’ll see a $199 Blu-ray player on Black Friday. Balderdash, I say! It’ll be much lower: We already saw a $229 Blu-ray player in August, and last year, HD-DVD player prices fell 50% overnight during the march to Black Friday. So, we’re predicting that you’ll be able to get a Blu-ray player for an astonishing $149.” Blu-ray at HD DVD prices? Black Friday can’t come soon enough. What kind of prices do you guys predict? I told you to wait for the Holiday shopping season, man. Back to top dochira Joined: 13 Oct 2004 Posts: 8291 Location: California Country: Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:32 am    Post subject: bmwracer wrote: For those out there with HDTVs, what brand/model do you have and what do you like and dislike about your TV? I have two (well, three) HDTV. My first one was a 30" Sony Wega tube unit. Great quality but heavy as *#(%. I want to give it to my parents, but I'm lazy and don't want to lift the set. My main one is a 46" Panasonic LCD-projection unit. Not wall mountable and takes forever to start up sometimes. Oh and it onlys has one HDMI input, so I need to use the multi-HDMI inputs on the receiver to switch between the satellite, upconverting (multi-region) DVD, and the PS3. But it works for now, until I decide to upgrade it. Prices are getting cheaper for more features. My third one is a 20" Magnavox unit in my bedroom. It not bright or have wide viewing angles, but it's small and light. But I don't have a HD source. Back to top bmwracer Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 79261 Location: Driver's Seat Country: Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:16 am    Post subject: dochira wrote: I have two (well, three) HDTV. My first one was a 30" Sony Wega tube unit. Great quality but heavy as *#(%. I want to give it to my parents, but I'm lazy and don't want to lift the set. My main one is a 46" Panasonic LCD-projection unit. Not wall mountable and takes forever to start up sometimes. Oh and it onlys has one HDMI input, so I need to use the multi-HDMI inputs on the receiver to switch between the satellite, upconverting (multi-region) DVD, and the PS3. But it works for now, until I decide to upgrade it. Prices are getting cheaper for more features. My third one is a 20" Magnavox unit in my bedroom. It not bright or have wide viewing angles, but it's small and light. But I don't have a HD source. I'm surprised someone finally responded... Thanks! No surprise about the CRT Sony's weight: it must weigh around 120+ pounds at least... _________________ Back to top bmwracer Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 79261 Location: Driver's Seat Country: Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:50 am    Post subject: TV Calibration: A Great Picture in Five Minutes Flat: http://www.hometheatermag.com/advicefromtheexperts/407cali/ _________________ Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First             jdorama.com Forum Index -> General Discussions All times are GMT + 8 Hours Goto page 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051