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  1. Ed L

    DVD's obsolete in 5-10 years?

    Agreed....let the JSP's have the VOD for their full frame fix of flicks. With HD-DVD on the horizon (1-2 yrs?) for the rest of us we can enjoy the greater experience of blue laser media in our homes. Ed -
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    Sony KP-57HW40 or KP-57WS500

    Hi all...can anyone confirm on the reflective coating difference for the two...I just bought the WS500 and have noticed quite a bit of glare for this model...anyone know of any options for this other than removing the glass screen or having a darkened room...thanks Ed -
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    Want a new VCR: VHS, S-VHS, or PVR???

    Dave... I have to agree with RichN on the PVR...once you have used one of these you wont go back to VCR ( unless you want to archive your PVR stuff!). I have been using them since they first came out and now use the DirecTivo with 115 Hr's (easy upgrade)of recording time and it is great. When I...
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    I'm almost done...recommendations for CD-RW & DVD drives.

    Ted: Have you considered a combo. CDRW/DVD drive for your HTPC? I recently built one and after a search found a Samsung combo drive that has worked great for either need. I didnt have multiple drive ports on the front of my existing case so the combo. drive really helped out. With no shipping...
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    Netflix: Anyone have a phone number to call their customer service?

    Daniel & Jeff- OOPs!!Thanks for the info. will have to check the disk? (thats what I get for having the wife load the DVD) there wasnt an option in the menu for WS so I thought I got the P&S only version...After receiving "Mummy Returns" in P&S a few months back and getting the lame excuse...
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    Netflix: Anyone have a phone number to call their customer service?

    Greetings all: I ran a search for this but couldnt find an answer? I have been a Netflix user for a few years and have been fairly pleased with service...BUT!! Have recently been receiving P&S versions of some latest releases..Argh:angry: and most recently "Bandits" which I refuse to watch in...
  7. Ed L

    Weekly Roundup 5/14

    Hello all: I may have missed it but has anyone seen the pricing for any of the new releases from Fry's? especially "from hell" ..."the others"...Atlantic city? Thanks, Ed-
  8. Ed L

    Hughes DirectTivo..wheres the Dolby Digital?

    Michael: Thanks for the response back...I have the Dolby Dig. checked in the Tivo menu but still no confirmation on my Denon 3300(only Pro Logic)or noticeable Dolby Dig. separation? Robert who replied in this post suggested the steps below but I cant find this option anywhere (maybe not...
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    Hughes DirectTivo..wheres the Dolby Digital?

    Robert: Thanks for the info....I didnt setup the Tivo initially(installer) but will check this. right off hand do you know where in the tivo menu you can check that? Will I have to do a guided setup again or is that option on a submenu of the main menu. Thanks again Ed -
  10. Ed L

    Hughes DirectTivo..wheres the Dolby Digital?

    Dan: I have the optical connected to the Directtivo (optical out) and then to the optical in on the Denon. Thanks
  11. Ed L

    Hughes DirectTivo..wheres the Dolby Digital?

    Hello all: I recently had the Hughes Directtivo system pro. installed and am having a problem receiving Dolby digital when watching shows or movies that are encoded as such? I have a Denon AVR3300 with a optical connection which is setup in both the Tivo menu as well as the Denon menu but dont...
  12. Ed L

    Portable DVD Players

    Ron: One more recommendation for the Pioneer...I have had a Pioneer PDV-LC10 for the past year and a half and it has been flawless in performance and picture quality. I have been considering upgrading to the LC20 but will probably wait until it comes down in price.These are the greatest thing...
  13. Ed L

    Looking for: Polk Audio CS400I center channel

    Hello all: I have checked the web for prices on this center channel (Polk Audio CS400I) but dont necessarilly need to have one new...and thouhgt I would check to see if anyone has one in good condition they are looking to sell. Thanks, Ed -
  14. Ed L

    Picture soft on DVP-860C? recommendations?

    Hello all: I recently did a Sears price match on this dvd megachanger and after setting (SVideo connection)it up I noticed that the picture appears a little soft compared to my Tosh 2109? I'm curious has anyone else who owns this model noticed this and if so any solutions or recommendations? I...
  15. Ed L

    Looking for a website of hard to find dvd's.

    Terry: Let me jump in here.....I have been looking for this obscure Burt Lancaster movie "Twilights Last Gleaming" which was only available on LD (VHS?)originally...any help or direction is appreciated. Thanks Ed -
  16. Ed L

    Best price recommendations for either the Pioneer DV-F727 or Sony DVP-CX860?

    Hello All: I am researching prices for the models listed and thought I would check here as well. I know there are issues with internet vs. BM for warranty coverage but am looking for the lowest price at this point. Any help is appreciated Thanks, Ed -
  17. Ed L

    Wiring scenario: thoughts?

    Happy Thanksgiving all: I am new to DBS and after doing a search cant find an answer to what I am trying to do and thought I would try here. I have recently purchased the DSR6000 which I will use in a media niche (most viewing here) and will will want to have satelite in the master bdrm. and...
  18. Ed L

    Suggestions: Klipsch KSW10 or JBL PB12?

    Due to price and current setup considerations I am planning on purchasing one of the two subs listed in the subject line and wanted to gather suggestions and feedback from the forum before making a decision. Any thoughts Ed -
  19. Ed L

    Switches and wiring issues?

    Hello All- The previous information on the 4x4 switch is great,but does anyone have or know of a good site to see diagrams of the different wiring scenarios you mention? Also I will be a Directv newbie in the next 30 days (DirectTivo)or so and am wondering the best way to use the existing cable...
  20. Ed L

    Questions about 4x4 multiswitch

    Hello All- The information on the 4x4 is great,but does anyone have or know of a good site to see diagrams of the different wiring scenarios you mention? Also I will be a Directv newbie in the next 30 days (DirectTivo)or so and am wondering the best way to use the existing cable wire runs the...
  21. Ed L

    Multiple DirectTV setup?

    Joel: Thanks for the reply back...hopefully this will clarify my post, I bought the DSR6000 at C.C. ($99) without the dish included and am looking to take advantage of the Blockbuster $5 DirectTV deal w/"para todos" to get the 24" elliptical dish (future HDTV) to use in conjuction with the...
  22. Ed L

    Multiple DirectTV setup?

    Hello All: I cant remember if I saw this on this site or the AVSforum but recently (1st time DirecTV subscriber)bought the DSR6000 (w/o dish) on the C.C.$99 deal, and wanted to add the blockbuster "para todos" deal w/18-24 dish to use for a setup in a new house. question I have is can I be...
  23. Ed L

    Second tuner in Tivo active w/2.5?

    thanks for the info...have a good weekend all
  24. Ed L

    Second tuner in Tivo active w/2.5?

    Greetings all This may have been covered previously but I have a 20 hr.(upgraded) STA Tivo currently and understand that there is a second tuner in the box but is not active until a SW release will active it. Is the pending 2.5 update supposed to activate this feature as it will with the...
  25. Ed L

    **** Official review thread: HTF REVIEW: The Godfather (part of The Godfather Collection)

    This may be the wrong area to post but I wanted to know if anyone knows if this set or the separates (when they appear?) will by chance be available in DTS? I will probably wait if this happens.....
  26. Ed L

    Panny RP-91 Question/Problem -- Please Help.

    Scott, Thanks for the welcome & info. I will check out what is available....
  27. Ed L

    Panny RP-91 Question/Problem -- Please Help.

    Hello all: I've been reading this forum for a while now but finally registered today. I have been looking at purchasing an updated second DVD player w/Prog.Scan, DVD audio,..etc. and have found the RP91N discounted online ($419.) and wanted to gather some opinions on this unit. Any info. would...
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