I realize that I'm replying to a much earlier post. If you are running a Mac, you want to use SwitchResX ( http://www.madrau.com/html/SRX/About.html ), which is the PowerStrip of the Mac world. There is also supposed to be a version for the new Intel based Macs.
Bryce, thanks for the info. I was able to look up that color, and confirmed that it closely matches the color of the LaZBoy couches that we will eventually move downstairs (C851186 Midnight). I wish I could afford real theater loungers, but the couches have low backs, and are very comfortable...
Bryce, I was able to look up all of the paint colors on Behr's website. Nice color choices, and are something similar to what I was considering for my theater (currently beige and beige). I was trying to find the La-Z-Boy fabric color on their site, but they list it as fabric number, but not...
If your in Hollywood, why not try Fry's? I'm 99% sure they have what you are looking for. I bought mine at a local Microcenter, and they have one at their online store as well: http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0001350 No idea on what shipping will cost.
Personally I don't want to drill holes in MY walls, rip up my sheetrock only to have to patch and paint to be able to watch my LCD TV in my kitchen. Just saw the Belkin RemoteTV device in Home Theater mag, and it might do this trick. 5.8ghz MPEG2 streaming, component video, IR remote pass...
I have the DELL W1700 LCD TV with DVI-D. While I don't have a Mini (yet), it works perfectly with my wife's G4 tower and with my 15" Powerbook. If memory serves, it runs at 1280x768. Unless the monitor is running some non-standard resolution, it will probably work perfectly.
Smartly, Apple doesn't want to cannibalize their higher end systems with the Mac Mini. It's purely a 'get you foot in the door' system, and from everything I have heard about it, a good one too. I have been using Mac since the beginning. I am also an IT back office guy during the day. I have a...
No recommendation on Mobos, but be aware the Dell uses custom power supplies the don't conform the the ATX wiring standard. Plugging it into a new non Dell Mobo will fry it. EDIT: Sorry, apparently I was having the same problems as Seth and didn't fully read your post and the part about the...
Try this: Go to http://www.apple.com/applescript/safari/ and download the Safari Scripts to you hard disk. A DMG (Disk Archive) file will open and install a folder call Safari Scripts to your download directory. Drag this folder into the following path. /Macintosh HD/Library/Scripts...
Ron, why not use one of the additional lines off of the triple LNB and avoid the hassle of an A/B switch? The A/B switch will limit you to having one operable receiver at a time.
BUMP. There are some great product ideas in this thread. There's still time for last minute gift ideas.
I'm leaning towards one of the Color Kinetics lights for theater/office mood lighting.
GREAT THREAD!
Chris, I don't think that there is even a difference in firmware as it is the Apple iPod sold by HP (yeah, I don't get it either). As others have noted, a better warranty and slightly lower price can be found on the HP boxed unit. The best best prices and warranties can usually be found by...
Anthony, it would be nice to see altitude rating on applicable plasma panels and/or make a special section listing higher altitude displays (6000-10000ft range). Since LCD panels are not altitude dependant, I would love to see the newer Sharp and Samsung 1080i/p compatible LCD panels listed.
What a pain. Makes me happy I gave up my SB 5.1 card a while ago. Get a M-Audio Revolution 5.1 or 7.1 card with has an RCA Coax-Out on the back. I never need to change any settings, and it passes DTS every time, something I was having a problem doing with the SB card.
Gabriel, thanks for the words of wisdom. I am sire that there is dust on the LCD panels, and will probably get around to cleaning them soon. Do you by chance know which lens assy does the keystoning?
Background I have an older InFocus LP-720 projector connected to my HTPC. In my previous installation, I built my own ceiling mount for it. However, I noticed bad motion artifacts when I selected the ceiling mount mode. I ended up using Nvidia's nView utilities to flip the image on the video...
Do you have the latest drivers installed for your Nvidia card? Go out and download them, then give it a shot. Had them same problems with my Dell W1700 @ 1280x768 on my old Dell with a TNT2 card. Once I upgraded the drivers to the latest, it worked perfectly.
The audigy 5.1 is about $45 or so if you look. The REVO 7.1 can be found for about $80 or so. I had the hardest time getting the Dolby Digital out working on an older SB card I had, and DTS was always dropping out. It also does not have an RCA style connector for the COAX out. I believe...
Guys, GET OFF OF Internet Explorer. Yeah, I know the truth hurts, but the HOURS I have spent fixing clients/friends/family removing this crap is ridiculous. Yeah, it's pretty easy to accidently pick up a malicious BHO these days, even by accident. Get onto a browser that is not affected...
To not venture too off topic, I will say that you COULD use these in a HT setup as well: Look at this product from Hella. I use it for exterior lighting when camping. It is fairly bright for an LCD fixture, but pretty directional. It also uses only 0.7W...
To not venture too off topic, I will say that you COULD use these in a HT setup as well: Look at this product from Hella. I use it for exterior lighting when camping. It is fairly bright for an LCD fixture, but pretty directional. It also uses only 0.7W...
I have always wanted to install this little guy in my home theater. I currently use it in my VW camper for a low wattage, non blinding task lighting. I LOVE it! It give off a nice cool white glow at about the intensity of the full moon. http://bosunsupplies.com/ProductMicroStar.cfm
Those are nice, but does anyone know of a good source of vector based logos (ie EPS, PDF or illustrator format)? It would allow you to scale them to various larger sizes better.