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    Sirius/XM sound quality?

    I agree with most of the previous posts in that Sirius's sound quality is not at a CD level and is roughly comparable to FM sound quality (and may be worse). I just hooked Sirius up through my Onkyo receiver and am disappointed regarding the SQ as it was touted to me as being comparable to...
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    Satellite Radio Thru Home Audio Receiver

    I just added Sirius to my Onkyo home receiver. I used an SCH1 which has a connection to the back of the receiver, a transmitter and an antenna (everything you need). I picked it up at cc for $20 on liquidation. You can also find them at Amazon and BB.
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    I am now Purple. Time for a contest giveaway!

    $249.99
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    Why Blu Ray will win the War

    Harry Potter is not exclusive to BD -- it is currently only available as a foreign HD DVD release (no region coding so you can watch the UK edition here in the US). I would add studio support to your list. As I've argued elsewhere, I think your list is offset by the lower price and...
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    Blu-Ray 7 to 3 over HD-DVD for 2007?

    I just noticed this string. This is the most informative report I've seen so far though certainly biased towards Sony. But there's some very interesting data here. I totally agree with teachsac's comments -- I think he's given some of the most useful observations thus far and avoided the...
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    Why HD DVD has the edge in the format war

    A couple of quick responses: 1. I frankly don't know whether HD DVD has a cost advantage. I've read in some forums that they have a lower per unit cost of production in terms of the players and also that HD DVDs can be produced at a lower cost compared with Blue Ray. Even if this is not...
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    Why HD DVD has the edge in the format war

    As an HD DVD owner, I have found myself at times questioning the long-term viability of this platform. After all, Blue Ray has more studios on board, has all of those PS3s, and appears to have stronger retail support. So, how can HD DVD survive and perhaps even win this format war? It is...
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    Output connections on VOOM box

    Did you do a channel scan?
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    A1 firmware 2.1 coming

    Do we know if this is supposed to speed up the player boot up times or fix the freezes associated with playing rented HD DVD disks?
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    23" to 26" LCD HDTV

    I have a 26 inch Syntax Olevia which works great! It doesn't have a tuner but the current version (or the 27 inch version) may have one. Check the CompUSA and OfficeDepot websites.
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    Content relief coming....

    I think this is key. Universal needs to get a list of these titles offically out soon to slow down the BD momentum. These releases would definitely put HD DVD on an equal footing with BD in terms of the quantity and quality of overall releases.
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    $3000 to spend on TV at Best Buy - which one?

    I would personally go with the SXRD. The latest model has the speakers underneath so you may be able to get the 60 inch. But the 55 inch would work as well and it is a fantastic TV! Also, make sure and take into consideration your viewing distance before deciding on the size of the tv. I...
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    So fanboys, what is so great about your format?

    I have HD DVD and the argument in favor of it is simple. It is the best bang for the buck! You get equal, if not better, picture and sound quality compared with Blue Ray but at a much lower cost. For example, you can get the current or older model Toshiba HD DVD player for under $500 and...
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    Bill Hunt Picks The Winner

    I have been an avid HD-DVD supporter but I agree that BR now has a strong edge. You can see this in a number of different areas. Their is a huge difference in upcoming title releases for 2007. BR is also highly featured in prominent A/V magazines and in the big retailers -- there is simply...
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    How Can HD DVD win?

    Now that CES is over, my main question is: how can HD DVD win this format war? I have an HD DVD player and am an avid supporter of that format but I see three formidable obstacles in the way of HD DVD: 1. Marketing support - For whatever reason, the big box retailers seem to be on the Blue...
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