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  1. Marty Christion

    WTB: Pioneer BDP-HD1 or BDP-94HD Blu-ray Players

    I need to buy Pioneer BDP-HD1 and BDP-94HD Blu-ray players. If you have one you would like to sell, I can offer you $700.
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    Any Player/Blu Ray Deals going on right now?

    You can find the lower level sony at Costco and Sam's club for
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    Need some PS2 recommendations for a 10 year old...

    I'm late to the PS2 party, but was gifted a console a week ago as a PS3 hand-me-down. I gave it to my 10yr old son, and now I need to pick him up some games. I got him the first Sly Cooper and the Midway Arcade Classics, but he would like a first person shooter that can be played online...
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    Star Wars discussion from The Bits...

    In the September 1993 issue of Widescreen Review, THX Technical Supervisor Dave Schnuelle describes the process of making the Definitive Collection Laserdiscs. Here are some comments from the interview: "In this case, for all three films, we used interpositive elements that had been made...
  5. Marty Christion

    What's the best way to get rid of my Passat?

    Thanks for the input guys. Since my time is kind of tight right now, I haven't been able to move forward with this. I'm going to think a little more about the financial angle.
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    New York Doll - beware of edited version!

    For those interested in this excellent documentary, please be aware that there are two versions available. The theatrical version is available through traditional outlets, while an edited version is available from Mormon bookstores. A few swear words have been excised. If you typically do...
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    What's the best way to get rid of my Passat?

    After $1200 in repairs in the last 4 months, and probably twice that in the last 2 years, my wife has finally put her foot down and demanded that I get rid of my Passat. Having never sold/donated/blown-up a care before, I'd like to get some feedback from the auto experts in the forum. It's a...
  8. Marty Christion

    Remote desktop recommendation: Norton PC Anywhere or something else?

    I use GoToMyPC, and it is great. I also use VNC whenever possible, but you'll need a tech guy to configure the router to forward that port to his computer. And then there might be security issues. If he's using XP, he might also try the remote desktop connection feature. It will also need a...
  9. Marty Christion

    B&K Ref 20 (with upgraded firmware) Pre/Pro

    I used some self powered speakers by Blue Sky, so I can't make amp recommendations. I did quite a bit of shopping when I invested in this piece of equipment, and I was preferred the B&K compared to any other controller.
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    Holy Crap! Someone stole $1600 from my ATM account!

    About 10 days after my first call, the bank credited all the lost funds back to my account. I've called twice since then, and both times I've been told they were "still investigating". I still haven't heard if the matter was fully resolved, but I'm assuming (hoping?) this is the end of it...
  11. Marty Christion

    B&K Ref 20 (with upgraded firmware) Pre/Pro

    Price Lowered. Going to Ebay in 3 days...
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    B&K Ref 20 (with upgraded firmware) Pre/Pro

    I've got a black B&K Ref 20 for sale. The manual is here: http://www.bkcomp.com/support_pastman.asp This unit has the $900 upgrade, which adds the following: -Ref 30 processor -5.1 inputs -Dolby EX and DTS EX -7.1 Pre-Outs -Enhanced room correction software -RS 232 port...
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    Holy Crap! Someone stole $1600 from my ATM account!

    Yesterday I went to get some cash from the ATM, and I was denied. Sure enough, when I checked my account, there were withdrawls each day for the last four days for $400 (the maximum cash withdrawl amount, plus a few bucks for using an out-of-network machine). It drained my main account, and some...
  14. Marty Christion

    Need recommendation for Xmas: Wife likes Canon S400

    We are looking to replace an older Fuji camera, and my wife loves a friend's Canon Powershot S400, which I believe is last year's model. A refurbished one is here: http://www.refurbdepot.com/productde...rerid=dealtime She likes the size and image quality of the pictures. Is the Canon...
  15. Marty Christion

    The Incredibles 2-Disc Collector's Edition: Easter 2005!

    There's a good interview with Sarah Vowell, the voice of Violet, here: http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/b...p?story=583424 It should be an interesting documentary.
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    Seven Brides For Seven Brothers 2 Disc SE

    Wasn't West Side Story filmed 65mm, not scope? A negligible difference to be sure, but it was still narrower than early 2.55:1 Cinemascope?
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    Sick of Symantec...what firewall and antivirus software do you use?

    I've been using a trial copy of Symantec Personal Firewall and Anti virus that came with my router, and my computer takes forever to load and shut down now. Plus I see all sorts of Symantec stuff running in the background. What are the recommended alternatives on both fronts? Of course Zone...
  18. Marty Christion

    What's the current Sony receiver of choice?

    Thanks for the input guys. I ended up getting a good deal on a DB-series Sony (which I hear is pretty close to the ES). And it was available in black. :emoji_thumbsup:
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    What's the current Sony receiver of choice?

    Well Travis, since you asked, I'm using the receiver in an application where I need to see the exact sound format of the DVD. Meaning, the display on the receiver has to tell me whether it's Dolby Digital 1.0, 2.0 stereo, 2.0 surround, 4.0, 5.0, 5.1, 5.1 ex, DTS 5.1, or DTS 6.1. I've looked...
  20. Marty Christion

    Anyone here in Poland?

    If you could PM or email me, that would be great. Thanks.
  21. Marty Christion

    What's the current Sony receiver of choice?

    I've been out of the loop for a while, and I need an additional receiver to my DA4ES. Of the currently available Sony's (or easily available used), which is the receiver of choice; something comparable or better than the DA4ES, costing less than $1K if possible. I also prefer black, if...
  22. Marty Christion

    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: Trekkies 2

    I really liked the first one; it's one of those movies that leaves some indelible memories long after (the dentist with the spaceship office, the woman gazing longingly towards the hill across town where Brent Spiner lives, the K-S erotica !?!?.) I'll definitely check this out.
  23. Marty Christion

    World at War 30th Anniversary Edition?

    If anyone grabs the new set, I'll post the times from the old set for comparison.
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    World at War 30th Anniversary Edition?

    The original boxed set has the following bonus: -The Making of "The World at War" -Secretary to Hitler -Who Won WWII (a.k.a From War to Peace) -The Third Reich (a.k.a Hitler's Germany) -Warrior -The Two Deaths of Adolf Hitler -The Final Solution Also... Imperial Museum War Gallery...
  25. Marty Christion

    Robert Harris on The Bits - 8/3/04 column - OFFICIAL THREAD

    Too much EE: Tombstone! (Vista series) No EE: Remember the Titans And the examples here of course. http://www.videophile.info/Guide_EE/Page_01.htm
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    Replacement for Cascade Complete in the dishwasher?

    Just remember that dishwasher soap works best when there's food left on the dishes, so don't wash them before you put them in the dishwasher (unless you won't run it for a few days).
  27. Marty Christion

    Game recommendations for a 1Ghz laptop?

    Los Angeles to Warsaw. It's a ~16 hour trip, but I have two layovers. Thank goodness for in-flight laptop power :emoji_thumbsup:
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    FS: Philips DSR-6000 TIVO w/ lifetime membership

    Are you sure the lifetime subscription is transferable?
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    Game recommendations for a 1Ghz laptop?

    I'm a rather limited gamer, with my experience limited to countless hours of just a few games (Warcraft II, Starcraft, Half Life/Counterstrike). I've got a Compaq 1Ghz laptop, with 384 megs of RAM but no 3D chip. I will soon be taking a 20 hour plane trip! The plane has a laptop power jack...
  30. Marty Christion

    Post-move HT and Computer Stuff for sale

    Email sent about the Norcent
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