What things bother you the most?

Anime Dad wrote:

Wrong voltage :( Maybe EBay?

As Eve has mentioned, you could use a transformer to turn your 240V work on the 110V player. A bigger issue is to make sure the player is compatible with PAL. But most of these "region-free-able" players that we mention support both NTSC and PAL.

Eve wrote:Transformer possible? I used mine in Europe so I could run my laptop.

Typically, most AC adapters are 120V/240V and 60Hz/50Hz compatible. :)

bmwracer wrote:
Typically, most AC adapters are 120V/240V and 60Hz/50Hz compatible. :)

That applies to laptops and other "portable" devices. DVD players are typically limited to the voltage of the market.

dochira wrote:That applies to laptops and other "portable" devices. DVD players are typically limited to the voltage of the market.

Yeah, that's true... I think some of those off brand players might also be autoswitching as well... Saves them from having to stock two different versions, ne? :)

Anime Dad wrote:

It's not nearly as bad as it used to be, i'm told. Just damn expensive :(

About $6000.00. :shakehead: :sweat:

gaijinmark wrote: I have to go in next Thursday for a root canal. :beaten: Between the two of us we should keep the dental profession occupied for quite awhile. [/list:u]

Yikes! From what I hear, I think I have it easier than you do. :sweat:

On Topic: Everyone in my department signing my Birthday card with "baby of the department" or "birthday kid". :shamefulcry:

Wynter wrote:On Topic: Everyone in my department signing my Birthday card with "baby of the department" or "birthday kid". :shamefulcry:

Enjoy it while you can... :)

dochira wrote:
As Eve has mentioned, you could use a transformer to turn your 240V work on the 110V player. A bigger issue is to make sure the player is compatible with PAL. But most of these "region-free-able" players that we mention support both NTSC and PAL.

Yeah, true. I think i'll use some of my tax return for one :)


@Wyn-chan: Now you know why I can't afford a DVD player :(

@g-mark: Mrs A.D. is currently undergoing root-canal (in several stages). More pain and expense :( Good luck with that :)

bmwracer wrote:
Enjoy it while you can... :)

Being the youngest has it's rewards. i.e. I'm the only one in the department who can actually fit all her birthday candles on her cake. :twisted:

My kids' school is being visited by the local radio station today. My youngest daughter got selected to sing karaoke live on the radio, but I can't pick up thr radio station at work, so I missed hearing it :grumble: :banghead:

Anime Dad wrote:My kids' school is being visited by the local radio station today. My youngest daughter got selected to sing karaoke live on the radio, but I can't pick up thr radio station at work, so I missed hearing it :grumble: :banghead:

Awwww. But that's so cool! Mebbe they'll have her a recording of her performance?

Maybe... if she wins, she'll have to sing again. We'll see :)

Anime Dad wrote:
@g-mark: Mrs A.D. is currently undergoing root-canal (in several stages). More pain and expense :( Good luck with that :)

Thanx, but just pain for me, the company insurance is picking up the expense. (I think :sweat: )[/list:u]

My left ear seems to be blocked. It doesn't hurt or anything, but it's annoying that it's a bit muffled. :grumble:

cori wrote:My left ear seems to be blocked. It doesn't hurt or anything, but it's annoying that it's a bit muffled. :grumble:

I had that last year. It was a buildup of wax (yucky!) but it was easy enough to fix, a quick trip to the doc who syringed it out.

cori wrote:My left ear seems to be blocked.

Remove your finger. :beaten:

Thanks for the advice, AD! I hate going to the doctor, but if it doesn't get better soon, I'm going to have to. :(

bmwracer wrote:
Remove your finger. :beaten:

Or something else. :beaten: Nah, I'm not *that* kinky...I think. :mrgreen:

cori wrote:Thanks for the advice, AD! I hate going to the doctor, but if it doesn't get better soon, I'm going to have to.

I think I've seen kits for clearing ear wax yourself: some kinda drops and a rubber ball syringe for rinsing...

I've heard you can use a Q-Tip dipped in alcohol... But you have to be careful stickin' that thing in your ear canal. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
I think I've seen kits for clearing ear wax yourself: some kinda drops and a rubber ball syringe for rinsing...

I've heard you can use a Q-Tip dipped in alcohol... But you have to be careful stickin' that thing in your ear canal. :sweat:

Yeah, I got the drops on the doctor's advice: Supposed to soften the wax. But it just made it stick to the eardrum. It was quite uncomfortable in the end :bleh:

Anime Dad wrote:Yeah, I got the drops on the doctor's advice: Supposed to soften the wax. But it just made it stick to the eardrum. It was quite uncomfortable in the end :bleh:

I thought the drops were to soften and loosen the wax for the syringe... :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
I thought the drops were to soften and loosen the wax for the syringe... :sweat:

They were, and they did, but soft wax=sticky wax.