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  1. Dave Bennett

    Need suggestions for Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo device

    well i got my VGA cable the other night and hooked up the computer to the LCD TV. I'm less than impressed. I can't seem to get it so that it's not scaling it and it also seems that my couch is a bit too far away for comfortable reading of web sites unless i jack the text size way up. The scaling...
  2. Dave Bennett

    Need suggestions for Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo device

    thanks Chad, that looks like a great option as well!
  3. Dave Bennett

    Need suggestions for Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo device

    Thanks, yeah the Home Page Up/Down layout isn't a big deal. As for range, I'm anticipating I'll mostly be using it on the couch only a few feet from the receiver so I think that should work out fine. I found it cheap on Ebay so I put a bid in, we'll see if I'm able to get it for even less than I...
  4. Dave Bennett

    Need suggestions for Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo device

    Thanks for the suggestions, I'm looking for something a bit more affordable. I've found the BTC 9019. It's a wireless keyboard with a small thumbstick mouse and it uses RF. Looks like it can be had for around $50. I think I may give this one a go. BTW, longtime Mac user here (Feb of 99!) but...
  5. Dave Bennett

    Need suggestions for Wireless Keyboard/Mouse Combo device

    Hi, My basement PC is currently connected to an older CRT monitor and I plan on connecting it to my 37" LCD TV instead. Once I do that however, I'll need to use some type of wireless keyboard and mouse setup. Ideally, I'd like to find something that is an all in one unit with either a trackpad...
  6. Dave Bennett

    Is my Samsung RPTV beyond saving? (Pics inside)

    well after doing some digging i found a post describing how to get into the convergence menu. After fiddling around, I managed to rest the convergence to the factory settings. The screen position and some basic geometry settings are still off but i plan on tackling those tomorrow. either way, I...
  7. Dave Bennett

    Is my Samsung RPTV beyond saving? (Pics inside)

    ok, so prison break is on and in 1080i the problem is not as bad and the picture was shifted down alot. I went into the service menu and changed around some settings for 1080i mode and it's looking almost back to normal in 1080i both for geometry and convergence (only a slight problem which was...
  8. Dave Bennett

    Is my Samsung RPTV beyond saving? (Pics inside)

    thanks for the idea, i reset it but all it did was reset the basic settings now the others :frowning: Oh well.
  9. Dave Bennett

    Is my Samsung RPTV beyond saving? (Pics inside)

    No, I did not. I'll give that a shot. Anyone else have any ideas? From what I can tell it seems to be a convergence issue but I can't be certain.
  10. Dave Bennett

    Is my Samsung RPTV beyond saving? (Pics inside)

    I have a roughly two year old 42" Samsung CRT RPTV. It seems to be having problems with convergence and geometry as of yesterday morning (see pictures below). The only thing I can think of that may have made this happen was I was adjusting the deflection in the service menu since the screen was...
  11. Dave Bennett

    HTF Xbox Live Gamertag Compilation

    Without reading all 8 pages of the thread I can't be sure but did any of you guys used to play in the HTF SOCOM group? I played with in that way back in 02 and really enjoyed it but I can't for the life of me remember who was in it (I remember Romier and Cal were but the rest are very foggy). I...
  12. Dave Bennett

    ***Official Xbox Live Gamertag Listing Thread***

    Right now just have PD Zero and Halo 2, but I'll probably be either renting and or purchasing COD 2 soon (though I hear online play sucks in it).
  13. Dave Bennett

    HTF Xbox Live Gamertag Compilation

    that's a good deal assuming it's the 360 kit as described and not the original XBox kit as pictured, though I think they're in CT so I'd have to pay tax.
  14. Dave Bennett

    HTF Xbox Live Gamertag Compilation

    I'm on a trial of Live Gold. So far the only games I have are the Demos and Perfect Dark Zero. I probably pick up COD sometime later in the month though. I remember I used to play the original SOCOM on the PS2 and Ghost Recon on Live like 3+ years ago with some of you when I was still in...
  15. Dave Bennett

    *** Official *** XBox 360 Hardware DISCUSSION Thread

    if it truly is an intention shortage, then my brother bought into it hook line and sinker. He already had purchased 3 games an a wireless controller by this past Saturday. He went to CompUSA intending to get a Premium system. He got there at 2am and was 12 in line. Low and behold all they had...
  16. Dave Bennett

    Halo 2 Team Slayer Thread

    I'm up for this if I'm ever on at the same time as you guys. Gamertag is Dugpa.
  17. Dave Bennett

    ***Official Xbox Live Gamertag Listing Thread***

    Well I ended up signing up for XBox Live again but I used a different gamertag. If you could update the list, my new tag is Dugpa. Right now I think the only Live game I have is Halo 2. Looking forward to playing with some of you again.
  18. Dave Bennett

    Locking into 16:9 Mode with Progressive Signal?

    It's a CRT based P4241W RPTV. As for returning the set, it's a little too late for that. Any other ideas?
  19. Dave Bennett

    Locking into 16:9 Mode with Progressive Signal?

    So much to my dismay, it looks like my Samsung 42" 16:9 set locks into 16:9 picture size when it gets a progressive signal. This isn't a huge problem for movies but many XBox and Gamecube games are 4:3 and they look very odd in 16:9 mode. Does anyone know if it's possible to bypass this in the...
  20. Dave Bennett

    Need remote advice

    Thanks for the advice guys. I opted for the Home Theater Master URC-100 Unifier for 80 bucks at Tweeter. I was going to get the URC-200 Automater, but it was 50 dollars more (and I'm sure as everyone knows, it seems that when you move to a bigger place you are buying stuff left and right so...
  21. Dave Bennett

    Need remote advice

    Quick question for you guys, it turns out the remote to my cable box is made by "Universal Electronics". A quick internet search turned up the fact that one of their brand names is One For All. Is it possible that I could somehow program my one for all to the cable box remote? Some of the...
  22. Dave Bennett

    Need remote advice

    So I got my new Samsung 42" RPTV along with a new Motorola HD DVR box from Cox. I was hoping my trusty One For All remote would work for both but I'm afraid to say it doesn't work properly for the TV (the arrow keys function as channel up down and volume keys which makes the menus of the TV...
  23. Dave Bennett

    Best 42" or smaller HDTV for $1500 or less?

    Well I got the TV on saturday and just got my internet connection setup today. My impressions of the TV? I'm very impressed for the price. Great picture for DVDs and XBox in 480p and very clear and crisp picture in 1080i through my HD Cable Box. A few minor complaints though. First, the set...
  24. Dave Bennett

    Best 42" or smaller HDTV for $1500 or less?

    Just noticed the 42" Akai is 847 right now at Circuitcity.com
  25. Dave Bennett

    Best 42" or smaller HDTV for $1500 or less?

    Tim, Do you have any local places that may sell the set? I purchased mine at a regional chain (Bernie's). It's funny, when I bought my last TV, I initially didn't think I'd buy a Samsung and I definitely didn't think I'd buy from Bernie's. Low and behold, I'm buying another Samsung from...
  26. Dave Bennett

    Best 42" or smaller HDTV for $1500 or less?

    Tim, you got it; those two sets are identical save for the cabinet design and the Akai having a 1 year parts 90 day labor while the Samsung has 1 year parts 1 year labor with in home service. As for entertainment centers, I picked up this from Ikea for mine...
  27. Dave Bennett

    Best 42" or smaller HDTV for $1500 or less?

    The Samsung/Akai 42" set is very good for the price. I was able to get the Samsung version for 978 which I like because the cabinet looks a bit better and it has a better warranty. I should have mine next week.
  28. Dave Bennett

    Business Week artcile on Extended Warranties

    I've had salesmen tell me "wow are you sure you don't want the warranty? These [insert brand and product here] are really unreliable" and I've said "well if they're so unreliable then maybe I'll just not buy it". I almost did the same thing when I was buying my RPTV a few weeks ago but the guy...
  29. Dave Bennett

    Resident Evil 4-Gamecube

    Just picked it up today. So far I'm liking it though it feels very linear so far. That was one of my big complaints about Eternal Darkness so I hope it's just because I'm early into the game. It's definitely harder and more nerve racking than the previous RE games so that's a plus. As for the...
  30. Dave Bennett

    36 inch and larger 16x9 CRT direct view HDTV's?

    I agree with Jeff. Plus, if you want something bigger than 34", I'd argue most people would just go rear projection or LCD/DLP. I ended up with a 42" 16x9 RPTV that is probably about the same size but lighter than a 34" 16x9 CRT. Plus I get an extra 8" :) I can't imagine how insanely heavy and...
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