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  1. James Reyes

    Audio solution for a public area

    Muzak is actually digital. All they do is resell DISH Network audio.
  2. James Reyes

    I need a fairly cheap TV :)

    I just bought a Panny 27D31E from Circuit City last week for $259. Excellent TV for the money. I am very happy with it.
  3. James Reyes

    Microsoft Smartphone 2002 ????

    Does anyone know what the deal is with Microsoft SmartPhone 2002? I can't get much info from microsoft.com or the web. Does anyone know when the first smartphone devices will be available?
  4. James Reyes

    Multiple Inboxes in Outlook

    Thank you Rob. That was a big help. :)
  5. James Reyes

    Multiple Inboxes in Outlook

    I use Outlook 2000 and I have multiple POP e-mail addresses. I want a seperate inbox in Outlook for each address rather than have all the mail come into one inbox. Is this possible? How do I do it.
  6. James Reyes

    Out of the box HTPC's

    What companies manufacture or sell pre built PC's intended for the home theater?
  7. James Reyes

    Panasonic 47WX49 versus Mitsubishi 46809

    tommy_esq, do you have a current link to that site. It doesn't work. :frowning:
  8. James Reyes

    A black desktop case?

    I am looking for a black desktop (horizontal) ATX case for my HTPC. Any good places on the Net?
  9. James Reyes

    Here's my idea

    Thanks, Hugh for your reply. What Raedeon card would you recommend?
  10. James Reyes

    Are all dishes alike?

    In any event, you can swap dishes, but use his already mounted mast and give him your old mast from the other house.
  11. James Reyes

    Building PVC Conduits in the walls

    How would I go about building a network of PVC pipe conduits in the walls of my house. There would be a media outlet in each room with telephone, ethernet, VHF/UHF and satellite. The pipes would lead up the walls to a larger pipe in the attic that will lead to a hub in one of the rooms. Have...
  12. James Reyes

    Here's my idea

    I want to integrate a PC into my HT. I was thinking of buying a second PC to put in my HT equipment rack and use the TV (HD 1080i) as the monitor and have a wireless KB and mouse. I would network this PC with my existing PC which would function as a server for music and video files as well as...
  13. James Reyes

    Were can I get a FREE firewall?

    I second Zone Alarm. I love it and it's not buggy, but professional and well written software. I use it on all my PC's and am very happy with it.
  14. James Reyes

    How big HD for MP3 music collection?

    Why would you use a 320k bit rate when you can achieve CD quality at 256k bit rate? Do yourself a favor and read this: http://users.belgacom.net/gc247244/index.html
  15. James Reyes

    cable tv reception

    Why bother with all this? Just get DBS.
  16. James Reyes

    Lapsed gamers buying Xboxes?

    Hehe... I will become a "born again" gamer too. I haven't purchaed one yet, but I will get myself an X-Box soon. The last console I owned was a NES. Yeah the 8-bit one. I am old school :). I can't wait to get back into it. Gaming is very addictive.
  17. James Reyes

    What do you think of this setup?

    Hey thanks, for the cool feedback guys. I anticipate putting this together over a 4 to 6 month period. I'll start with the TV and the DVD player and then wait a little while before I buy the receiver and the speakers. I can't wait till I have it all built. :)
  18. James Reyes

    What do you think of this setup?

    After months of endless research on the web I have decided to put the following system together starting in January. A sort of late Christmas gift to me :): TV: Panasonic PT-47WX49 DVD: Toshiba SD4700 Receiver: Onkyo TXDS797 Speakers: Norh 4.0 Marbles all around (Fronts, Center, Rears)...
  19. James Reyes

    Good 33, 45, & 78 RPM turntable

    I am looking for a good inexpensive turntable to play 33's, 45's and 78's. I am building a vinyl collection and want to be able to play everything on one turntable. Also, what would be a good cartridge for these three speeds?
  20. James Reyes

    Oddest Last Names You've Come Across

    The other day I had an asian customer named Pum Kin.
  21. James Reyes

    Good Site for Total House Low Voltage Wiring

    Thanks, that helped alot.
  22. James Reyes

    Toshiba 42H81 or Panasonic PT-47WX49???

    Toshiba 42H81 or Panasonic PT-47WX49???
  23. James Reyes

    Good Site for Total House Low Voltage Wiring

    I am interested in re-wiring my entire house's low voltage wiring. I want to do coax, audio, CAT-5, telephone, etc. etc. What good sites offer diagrams and tips for a project like this. I was thinking of installing PVC conduits to each room all leading to a central hub to make it easier to...
  24. James Reyes

    Will a round satellite dish receive high def?

    You don't need an oval dish if your 18" dishes are pointed at 119 and 101.
  25. James Reyes

    GM board approves Echostar bid to buy DirecTV division

    There is an interesting political discussion on this at http://www.libertyforums.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=000036. [Edited last by James Reyes on October 29, 2001 at 02:39 AM]
  26. James Reyes

    Trying to choose a satellite system

    [Edited last by James Reyes on October 28, 2001 at 04:34 PM]
  27. James Reyes

    Trying to choose a satellite system

    I believe sometime before the end of this year, EchoStar will come out with the model 721 which will be a dual tuner/dual hard drive unit that will allow PinP and record one thing while watching another. For now you can get the 501, but if dual tuner is a must hold out for the 721. The...
  28. James Reyes

    Help with SAT digital out

    I have a 501 and I love it. It's not as full featured as TIVO, but via software upgrades, more features will come with both the PVR and the OpenTV. I never owned a TIVO or a DISH Player so this is my first PVR unit and I couldn't imagine going back to watching TV the old way. You will get...
  29. James Reyes

    echostar dvd player/reciever

    [Edited last by James Reyes on October 28, 2001 at 04:16 PM]
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