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I didn't know you could have the 360 shut off when it's done downloading. That's cool. I'll have to go play with it now. You learn something every day. I suppose I should try to actually update my PS3 before I do that, though. I want to see how well that Trophy system works. It'll be my...

In my personal experience, about 6 months ago, I was looking for a longer HDMI cable for my theater setup. I had been using a 10M (33ft) DVI Gear SHR cable from my HD-DVD player to my 720p Panasonic projector and all was well. I decided to upgrade my receiver to the Denon 3808ci and it was a...

Well, after evaluating the options, my wife and I decided to go for the "Stay the Same" option... Of course, I'll be putting the wires in the walls, and I am still pushing for a Cinemascope screen, but I'll be using the same gear and cables, etc... We still might change the room color to...

Yeah, the battery would only last so long. But in my particular situation, it wasn't the power that failed, it was just the pump. *sigh* In any case, It's work the $350 for insurance I think. Btw, does anyone have any in-wall speakers that they are in love with? The acoustically...

The backup sump pump is a great idea. I was at my local Lowe's last week and saw a unit that it smaller and fits beside the current sump pump. It also includes a battery backup system, so if the power fails or if the first pump just stops working, then it will kick in. It was about $350 with...

That's a nice combo Photo you whipped up, Tom! I'd watch that show too!! Actually, I do watch Battlestar Galactica already. And not for just for Six, either. I never watched Farscape, but Cauldia Black was in Stargate the last few seasons it was on. You sure hit the head on the nail when...

$2 for a show hurts when you can often get a season of whatever when it's on sale for about $1 to $1.50 an episode. Plus, you have the physical media that you can do whatever with. You aren't locked into any DRM or special size or format. And, yes, I am getting spoiled by HD content, but...

So many bad puns in that first paragraph... *grin* And don't worry, I won't sell my soul to the devil for audio... or for anything, actually. *laugh* It's nice to see some background on MB Quart. I have seen several speakers from them on the Audioholics store and had wondered about the...

If the U.S. would just have the mind set of taking over all the adjacent countries in a forceful military sort of way, then we wouldn't have these problems. :D Of course, military expansions will cost money, so all the current Canadian citizens will have to give up half their pay to cover the...

Well, I am running it at 1080p/24 on my Panasonic AE2000u projector. The panny runs at 96hz in 24p mode so I get a perfectly smooth picture playing movies (but not extras). I guess I'll probably upgrade to the latest rom if my discs start to lock up. I am sitting at right about 40 HD DVDs...

Woah, thanks for the warning, Wayde! I have been pretty lazy about upgrading my firmware, and I think I am still at 1.3 on my unit. I haven't seen any major problems... Well, other than the stupid A35 plays 30p content like crap when it's res is set to 24p. I just wish it could know which...

Yeah, if I was a big international company, I'd be greedy and try to make a lot of money at the expense of my customers, too. That's what the stock holders want. That's what would pay my over-the-top executive salary. But of course, I am the greedy consumer, who wants to have it all for...

So many replies!! What do I say first... Microsoft is Awesome! I love them. Bow to Bill! *laugh* Just kidding... It's true, MS doesn't always do the best in the hardware arena. I do like gaming on my 360 better than my PS3, even though I am on my second unit. There's something about...

<Rant> I don't cry about hardware. I complain... And when I complain, you'll hear it! Am I audioholics staff? Well, probably not "Staff" but a contributing writer sometimes. And yeah, the end of HD-DVD bugs me. I like completed specifications. I like cheaper prices. I like HD...

What a great idea! Let's take the worst possible resolution and highest compression available... Then, let's mix in the dumbest things you can think of and play it on our home theater systems. For me, that = 106" of complete crap. Not that a big name studio and HD video and audio can't do the...

What the heck? It's Adobe's fault that Apple can't get flash to work well? Sounds like someone didn't make the hardware powerful enough to run rich apps that require more processing then simple graphic swipes on the screen. I don't know why, but this is really bugging me. :mad: Jobs, stop...

Wayde, that's the funniest iPod pic I have ever seen! Nice mock up! :D

Well, it's not really a myth. It's just difficult to burn in plasma screens these days. For example, I have a coworker who recently bought a 50" Panasonic plasma. This was less than 6 months ago, so it isn't one of the older models. His wife was playing some kids cartoon for their children...

Yeah! Great Idea! I could own every HD DVD ever made! All in perfect condition! Maybe even still in the shrink wrap! J, if you ask me, I'd say keep it. I'm gonna say it's not worth it to take the time to ebay the stuff off. *shrug* And, for reference, I own as many BDs as I do HDs...

In case anyone is interested... BestBuy.com has them for $49.99, if you want one for the heck of it. I picked one up this morning as a backup, in case my real HD DVD player dies and can't be replaced. Still has the 5 free movie mail in rebate, if Toshiba is still doing that. *shrug*...