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08-05-2005, 11:41 PM
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Now, for a date: Friday is good for me, but this Friday is a short notice, so how about the following Friday, August 12, 8:00PM?
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Darn. I work. How about he 13th ?  nah its ok, don't change just for me, but maybe next time I can make it as long as it follows on the weekend. 
Mike AkA-Frontier
My dvd collection and still more to add. **UpDated**
http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&sub=MikeySan&id=mikeysan
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08-09-2005, 07:00 PM
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Nope. I've got a wicked bad case of "overcomitted syndrome".
I'll read the reviews when it's all said and done, though. 
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08-10-2005, 10:44 AM
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Okay, to clarify: if we have only 2 PJ's, then let's also compare screens and DVD players. If we have a few PJ's, let's compare PJ's and DVD players. Okay?
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If we decide to compare screens, I can bring my 92" Da-lite Model C Video Spectra pull-down (1.5 gain). The prospect of comparing screens is intriging to me. I spent a lot of time deciding on screen material. How would the screens be mounted? I'm sure you wouldn't want to punch holes in your wall.
At this time we have these components available for the meet:
Projectors: 3 (Humphrey-12SF, James-4805, Jay-AE700)
DVD players: 2 (Humphrey, James) [both Oppo]
Screens: 5 (James_1.1 gain, Jay_1.5 gain, Frederick_??? gain, Mark_~2.5 gain, Humphrey_~2.5 gain)
Disks:
PJ calibration: ???
HQV Benchmark DVD and DVE: (James)
LOTR: 2 (Hank, Humphrey)
OUATITW: 1 (Hank. ???)
Basic: 1 (Humphrey. ???)
Super Speedway: 1 (Hank, ???)
??? indicates a shortage or info that needs to be filled
We still need to settle on the scenes.
Is there anything else that is needed for this meet? Let me know how I can help.
Friends may come and go...
...but enemies accumulate.
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08-10-2005, 11:28 AM
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Seems things are winding down and we do need clarifications on some of the things Jay mentioned.
If we compare screens also, I'm going to need help transporting my da lite model b pulldown if it's needed.
If we compare dvd players, I can also bring along some cheapie players along with the oppo. I have a sony 575 and a philips 727. I've also got the cheap ADS HDTV Upconverter II video scaler that I can bring and throw into the mix if anyone's interested in a scaler.
For DVDs, I'm going to bring Star Wars:AOTC to test out that dark scene, along with fifth element ultimate edition (since screen shots from this are ever so popular for some reason), The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, LOTR:FOTR EE, House of Flying Daggers R3, and the AVS Movie Demo DVD to name a few. Any other suggestions would be welcome.
I'm going to go ahead and send out my contact info to Hank and Jay.
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08-10-2005, 11:04 PM
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Okay, it is COMMITMENT time. Here's the list:
Mark - maybe
Humphrey - ?
Jay - ?
James - Yes
Jonathan - ?
Rich - ?
Frederick - ?
Mark dropped off his DaLite instant theater fairly high-gain screen last night, along with a business PJ and a 30-foot component-to-RGB cable with an RGB to DVI connector.
I have told Nils about this shindig twice on the phone and he hasn't either committed or rejected, so we'll see. Someone please volunteer to bring a second disc of:
Once Upon a Time in the West
Basic
Super Speedway
Do we really want to calibrate the PJ's? If so, I have the original "Video Essentials"
I was thinking about having a surprise: this week I asked execs from Screen Innovations to come to 3M and tell us about their business model. We have sold screens forever in the education market and have a line of electronic projectors (not for HT), and we have some very unique IP-protected projection prototypes and may get into selling screens in a bigger way. I thought about asking for some demo screens for Friday night, but it's a bit short notice and for the hassle, it appears our turnout might be a bit light, so I will keep it in mind for the future. S.I. has an interesting approach: screen quality as good as S.F. at DL or lower pricing.
Back on topic, we need a variety of DVD players. One low-price model only, please. Can someone bring a mid-price machine? Does anyone have a higher-end PJ to bring? Doesn't have to be a Denon 5910, but what's the highest-end machine in our group?
Hey, I'm trying to kick this thing up a notch, guys! Bring wives/girlfriends if you want - we're not boring geeks, we're, ahh...uhh...cool...funny...uh...good guys - YES! That's it - we're good guys who are into the MAGIC of that American art form, THE MOVIES!
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08-10-2005, 11:28 PM
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I'll be there. Need directions. Please IM them to me Hank. I'll bring my Oppo, my copy of Basic. Do I need to bring the 12SF?
Humphrey
Austin & San Marcos, Tx
Panasonic AE900 720P, 120" Screen, PS3 Blu-Ray, HK AVR635, 7 Mirus Audio Debrios, 2 Soundbridge Subs (for now), Oppo DVD, all in the Smallest HT in Austin (that I know of) at 10x11 feet.
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08-11-2005, 06:18 AM
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Hank,
I'm planning to be there tomorrow, however, I'm probably the only person in Austin who hasn't been to your place, so I'd appreciate a PM with directions or an address. I can bring a very low end DVD player (Denon 900) if you still need one. I'm also available to come over early to help set up if you need it. Please let me know if I can help. Thanks.
Rich
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08-11-2005, 10:20 AM
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I've got some esoteric powercords we could use!:b
Talk about some improved color saturation. |
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08-11-2005, 11:45 AM
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Humphrey and Rich, I'll PM you.
Scott: nip it in the bud, Mr. esoteric snake oil man
Okay, here's the count:
Mark - maybe
Humphrey - Yes
Jay - Yes
James - Yes
Jonathan - ?
Rich - Yes
Frederick - ?
Nils - still no word
Regarding gear: we need another screen, but can't attach a pull-down to the wall - may have to get creative. Hopefully we'll have a range of DVD players - bring 'em on. |
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08-11-2005, 11:55 AM
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I'm in. And it looks like Scott is a new addition to the list. I am supplying my AE700 PJ.
Since it appears that we will be looking at PJs and DVD players, I do not plan to bring my screen. It would be great if Frederick would bring his insta-theater screen as it may be identical to Mark's and would enable side by side full screen comparison.
I don't see how to get a fair PJ comparison without calibrating, but maybe I'm missing something.
List update:
Hank - Host [venue, chips, dip, sodas]
Mark - maybe [business PJ, screen, cabling]
Humphrey - Yes [Oppo DVDP, DVI & DVI-HDMI(2?) cables, 'Basic' DVD, 12SF PJ?]
Jay - Yes [AE700 PJ]
James - Yes [4805 PJ, DVI cable, Oppo DVDP, cheapie DVDPs, assorted disks]
Jonathan - ?
Rich - Yes [Denon 900 DVDP]
Frederick - ? [2nd Da-lite screen?]
Scott -Yes
Since one of the three PJs is business class, I propose Humphrey should bring the 12SF to add a 4th.
Are there any other cabling needs (i.e. component, RGB)?
I can come early to help with set up. Just say the word.
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