The Satellite Installation from h-e-double toothpicks - Page 5

CoasterMatt · 03-23-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

HD-DVD and/or Blu-Ray?

HD-DVD at the moment, Blu-Ray in about 3 weeks - and a screen upgrade by end of summer.

Moonliner · 03-23-2007, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

HD-DVD at the moment, Blu-Ray in about 3 weeks - and a screen upgrade by end of summer.

I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy!

Kevy Baby · 03-21-2007, 09:59 PM

I am sure it is the same with anyone who has HD and has a broadcast HD source: you can easily switch back and forth between HD and non HD versions of the same program (I have non HD equivalents of most of my HD channels).

I presume that the picture quality is fairly subjective as to whether it is "worth it." Some people will enjoy having it and to others it is not that big of a deal. I'm okay with that. One of the primary reasons that we did it when we did was that I have been working my kiester off for the past several months and felt like rewarding myself (OURselves since Susan has to put up with me not being home much).

Kevy Baby · 03-22-2007, 07:51 PM

I don't know if I mentioned this earlier in the thread, but when you (and by "you", I mean the general you

) do buy an HD setup, do NOT buy the cables from Circuit City/Best Buy/et. al.

For example, ANY six-foot HDMI cable at Best Buy was in the $100 (yes one hundred dollar) range. For a stinkin' cable!!! I went to Orvac Electronics and bought a 15 foot HDMI cable for about $20 and could have purchased same on the internet for even less.

There is little margin in the big TVs for the retailers so they make up for it with the "add-ons".

My $.03 (inflation) on the subject (if you are in So. Cal and looking for a big/flat screen) is to go to Ken Cranes. Avoid Paul's: they are in a world of hurt.

Betty · 03-23-2007, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I don't know if I mentioned this earlier in the thread, but when you (and by "you", I mean the general you

) do buy an HD setup, do NOT buy the cables from Circuit City/Best Buy/et. al.

For example, ANY six-foot HDMI cable at Best Buy was in the $100 (yes one hundred dollar) range. For a stinkin' cable!!! I went to Orvac Electronics and bought a 15 foot HDMI cable for about $20 and could have purchased same on the internet for even less.

There is little margin in the big TVs for the retailers so they make up for it with the "add-ons".

My $.03 (inflation) on the subject (if you are in So. Cal and looking for a big/flat screen) is to go to Ken Cranes. Avoid Paul's: they are in a world of hurt.

No no no... go to Woodwork Creations. They'll price match and give you MUCH better service!

Ghoulish Delight · 03-22-2007, 09:24 PM

For those with access to HD (or standard definition for that matter, it should be cool either way), you might want to keep your eye out for this. A nature series that utilized major advances in strategies to stay as far away from the animals as possible. Night vision lights of wavelengths outside of the visible range so they have the most naturalistic night film likely ever shot (including nocturnal hunting). Super high powered zooms to allow use of helicopters at high enough altitudes to not disturb the animals. And the fastest high speed cameras (by double the frame rate) to capture a Great White attack. All recorded in HD.

I'll be watching.

BarTopDancer · 03-22-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

And the fastest high speed cameras (by double the frame rate) to capture a Great White attack.

Must have. Now.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-22-2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Must have. Now.

You can, it's available on DVD already.

BarTopDancer · 03-24-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

For those with access to HD (or standard definition for that matter, it should be cool either way), you might want to keep your eye out for this. A nature series that utilized major advances in strategies to stay as far away from the animals as possible. Night vision lights of wavelengths outside of the visible range so they have the most naturalistic night film likely ever shot (including nocturnal hunting). Super high powered zooms to allow use of helicopters at high enough altitudes to not disturb the animals. And the fastest high speed cameras (by double the frame rate) to capture a Great White attack. All recorded in HD.

I'll be watching.

Just saw the commercial for this. The DVR is now set. Looks amazing.

Kevy Baby · 03-22-2007, 09:32 PM

Thanks for the heads up - I'll go look for that.

03-21-2007, 09:59 PM	#3
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I am sure it is the same with anyone who has HD and has a broadcast HD source: you can easily switch back and forth between HD and non HD versions of the same program (I have non HD equivalents of most of my HD channels). I presume that the picture quality is fairly subjective as to whether it is "worth it." Some people will enjoy having it and to others it is not that big of a deal. I'm okay with that. One of the primary reasons that we did it when we did was that I have been working my kiester off for the past several months and felt like rewarding myself (OURselves since Susan has to put up with me not being home much). __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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03-22-2007, 07:51 PM	#4
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I don't know if I mentioned this earlier in the thread, but when you (and by "you", I mean the general you ) do buy an HD setup, do NOT buy the cables from Circuit City/Best Buy/et. al. For example, ANY six-foot HDMI cable at Best Buy was in the $100 (yes one hundred dollar) range. For a stinkin' cable!!! I went to Orvac Electronics and bought a 15 foot HDMI cable for about $20 and could have purchased same on the internet for even less. There is little margin in the big TVs for the retailers so they make up for it with the "add-ons". My $.03 (inflation) on the subject (if you are in So. Cal and looking for a big/flat screen) is to go to Ken Cranes. Avoid Paul's: they are in a world of hurt. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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03-22-2007, 09:24 PM	#6
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	For those with access to HD (or standard definition for that matter, it should be cool either way), you might want to keep your eye out for this. A nature series that utilized major advances in strategies to stay as far away from the animals as possible. Night vision lights of wavelengths outside of the visible range so they have the most naturalistic night film likely ever shot (including nocturnal hunting). Super high powered zooms to allow use of helicopters at high enough altitudes to not disturb the animals. And the fastest high speed cameras (by double the frame rate) to capture a Great White attack. All recorded in HD. I'll be watching. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Thanks for the heads up - I'll go look for that. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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