Recent content by Dan D.

OK, got it, the Blu-ray player decodes the audio and passes it to the receiver, which is basically just acting as an amp. I'd seen the new audio formats and just assumed they would require a new receiver, like Dolby Digital and did when it replaced Pro Logic. Man, there was a time when I...

In fact I did not know that. So the audio I would end up with over the analog connections is better than the DD/DTS-ES I would get over the optical interconnect? Interesting, that would make the BD55 a worthwhile upgrade.

Don, if you don't mind me borrowing your thread, I have a related question I hope people can answer. I'm in the same boat, interested in the Panasonic BD35, have a newer 1080p TV (Sony KDS-60A2000) and an older receiver (Denon AVR 3801). I'm not too interested in upgrading my receiver at this...

The ETX is a great, convenient small package, but you just can't beat the light grabbing capability of 8" LXD. The mirror on the LXD is going to be 2.5x the size of the one in the 5" ETX - that's a huge beneift. The ETX is still a great scope and again, you can't underestimate the convenience...

Hi again Kyle. I get around to HTF a little less frequently these days, but saw your thread pop up again. It's funny, I haven't been using my scope much in the past year or two but took it out for a great night of viewing this past weekend, and I plan to do more. Celestron is a good company...

Alon, Thanks! Actually, that is one I did take a look at. While I was impressed with the picture, the one issue I have with it is the side speakers which make it wider than typical 26" LCD. We have a tight space we'd like to fit this into and that one is just a bit too wide. I know the next...

Hi all, I'm looking for a new TV for the bedroom, and I think a 26" LCD is going to be the right fit. This is the bedtime and back-up TV so I don't want to go too crazy here and don't need top of the line, but I would like decent quality picture. Good sound would be a plus since I don't really...

Charles, hope you are still watching this thread, I know it's a little old. I was interested in this topic too since I really like the new SXRD XBR2s, but the 60" is just to large for the space I have. I looks like Sony just showed the slim 55" SXRD at CES a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, it's...

People keep talking about his comeback in the mountains as if it was a miracle. His 6 minute gain was probably more due to the poor strategy of the pelaton which couldn't get itself organized and let him go in the first place. Regardless of his performance the day before, he is noted as one of...

Michael, I was also looking for a Bluetooth headset a couple of months ago. After quite a bit of Internet research, I finally settled on the Jabra JX10. I've been very pleased so far. It's a bit expensive, but incredibly small and lightweight, and the sound quality is very good. My wife bought a...

For the last three weeks I've been using the "It's definitely sucking" quote for just about everything.

That really pissed me off too. I've been wondering why they did that.

A sadist and a masochist are standing on a street corner. The masochist says, "Hit me!" The sadist draws back his fist, pauses and says, "No."

The problem with the Cuisinart is that it has a spinning blade grinder which makes for inconsistant coffee grounds. For a really good cup of coffee, look for a burr grinder. Not many of the combo machines have them built-in, but this Capresso does. I have a different Capresso machine and a...

I have one pair and I need a second. If anyone has a pair they would like to part with, please let me know. Thanks!