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  1. TyC

    BMW films on DVD info

    Hasn't that always been the case?
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    Mafia is AMAZING!

    You didn't know how to steal a cop car of that type. As time goes on, Ralph or Lucas will teach you how to steal a similar sedan. Then you can take cop cars for a joyride. (No, you can't pull other cars over.) :D Also, if the police see you commit an offense and get to a phone booth or their...
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    Mafia is AMAZING!

    More stuff is unlocked as time goes on. Also there are lots of easter eggs and hidden sites in the game.
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    Books on Audio CD - does it counting as "reading"?

    I will listen to an audiobook (books aren't just on tape, I listen to CDs, MP3s, and Audible downloads -- always unabridged) when I don't need to know every word. If I am reading, I will often reread passages for greater comprehension or enjoyment. I cannot do that easily with a spoken verison...
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    mp3 bitrate question...

    A recent Hydrogenaudio listening test showed the iTunes encoder performing poorly.
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    help with skipping audio using WMA lossless

    FLAC has really good decoding speed for lossless compression.
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    dvd-a & SACD

    Currently the only way to play DVD-Audio on the PC is with a Creative SoundBlaster Audigy 2 card (and included software). SACD is not playable on a PC.
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    DVD Audio sound

    Hi-Rez refers to the high sampling rate and bit precision (e.g. 24-bit 192 kHz). The sounds coming from different speakers have nothing to do with high resolution audio.
  9. TyC

    Polar Express (merged)

    Another film tries to imitate a favorite book from childhood. :thumbsdown:
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    dvd-audio is 96 khz, correct?

    OK, thanks.
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    dvd-audio is 96 khz, correct?

  12. TyC

    Have you heard this Swedish DTS radio stuff?

    I have those. They are pretty good, but I don't speak Swedish.
  13. TyC

    Best Sound Card To Get...

    The latest version of EAX is Advanced HD (which translates to 3 or 4). I don't know how much of a difference it makes, but it is featured on a lot of popular games.
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    Best Sound Card To Get...

    I've actually heard that the difference between the two is marginal. I guess it depends on your speakers. CD ripping is the drive's job and the ripper program's job; the soundcard plays no part except to play back the finished product. I would recommend Exact Audio Copy for an audio...
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    Best Sound Card To Get...

    What will you be using the soundcard for?
  16. TyC

    Stereophile magazine reviews the iPod

    So AAC supports 96kHz but not surround sound?
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    How To Make Dolby Digital audio CDs??

    I tested my Swedish Radio disc in another player and it worked perfectly.
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    Who honestly thinks that Video On Demand will overtake DVD.....

    I oppose VOD because of the probable lack of extras and OAR. Furthermore, I fear the transient nature of VOD. If I buy a DVD, I can watch it on my player for as long as my components last. If I download a movie, I may be able to watch it today, but what's to say that I'll be able to download it...
  19. TyC

    Apple iTunes is a hit!

    I refuse to download songs from sites such as iTunes until they offer songs uncompressed or use lossless compression.
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    How To Make Dolby Digital audio CDs??

    I found an article about the process: Burning For Surround by Mike Sokol. Also, you can download and burn Swedish Radio programs in this format. I made my own "Sveriges Multikanalsljud" disc unsuccessfully. The player I had on hand played my PCM warning track but not the the DD and DTS tracks.
  21. TyC

    Linux on Xbox (spoof)

    M$ A Meditation On Value
  22. TyC

    Vinyl to 24/192 DVD conversion Hardware

    Actually, DVD-Audio authoring software can be had for the bargain price of $500. Minnetonka's discWelder Steel will import high-res WAVs and burn them to a DVD. I'm not sure if it will do MLP compression though.
  23. TyC

    Any info on Serial LCDs?

    You can get character LCDs, graphic LCDs, and VFDs (Vacuum Fluorescent Displays). A popular vendor is Matrix Orbital, but some find their prices too high. The [H]ard|Forum's LCD FAQ is pretty helpful, and many people who know LCDs visit the Cool Cases section. You may also want to search the net.
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    Is this bad for my games?

    There is nothing that would scratch the disc; the laser never touches it.
  25. TyC

    Does anybody have any good jokes?

    I saw this on the forum today: "Did this realtor screw me?" with this right below it: "Buying a cordless drill..." Kind of funny.
  26. TyC

    How much will this computer cost?

    The Audigy 2 is considerably improved over the original. I would be surprised if it caused problems.
  27. TyC

    buying a PC DVD burner....suggestions?

    From what I've read a firmware update will change a DRU-500A into a DRU-500AX.
  28. TyC

    buying a PC DVD burner....suggestions?

    The only burner I know of that burns to all formats is Sony's DRU-500AX. It comes with Sonic's MyDVD.
  29. TyC

    Where can I find a Giant Insect DV film technique?

    How about Forced Perspective?
  30. TyC

    PC Speakers: Any Decent Ones Out There?

    What are you looking for? 2.0, 2.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.1 with decoders? Also, what is your budget? "Not ridiculously overpriced" is pretty vague.
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