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    New Viewsat manual available

    I have not looked at it yet...but here is the link for their new manual http://www.viewsatusa.com/VS2000-Manual-rev0106.pdf
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    Toshiba adds HDMI 1.3 and 1080p to HD-DVD

    That was fast..New Tosh on the way As I mentioned...rumors have been confirmed...a new Tosh HD-DVD model is on the way...Being intro's in Europe 1st...hear it will be 1080P compatible but so any other far info is sketchy! Such is the world of electronics....had to happen.
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    Pioneer Elite BR Mailing list?

    Pioneer is asking their customers (Elite Products anyway) to put their email address in so they can be on the Elite BR spam list...ANYONE WANT TO VOLUNTEER?:D I sent in my Ph#...1-800-DIAL A PRAYER!:D :D :D
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    Should have been a mind reader...read this Link

    Here is a recent report on Hd DVD format war and possible effects....as I predicted ....unfortunately! http://money.cnn.com/2006/08/11/technology/bc.tech.highdefdvd.reut/index.htm
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    OT: I think they like the attention

    OT: I think a lot of these jerks that post about stealing stuff mostly like the attention. The one yesterday was an example. He obviously was able to write, and I believe he knew exactly what to expect.. He also went out of his way to mention our Mod's name! All you have to do is hang out...
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    HDMI 1.3 question

    Ok...Now that HDMI 1.3 has been announced ( i presume the connector will also be different)...what will this do to the early adopters of either BR or HD-DVD? I presume there will be adapters etc but will there be a significant change in PQ (sure sounds like it...as in color rendition) For...
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    And so it begins....

    it is nice being able to sit this "fight" between formats, from the sidelines for once!!!! BR is going for the "take no prisioners" approach! I want a beer now! ding ding....... Jeff
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    Wasp Saga Continues! Ot

    :D Well folks...went to harbor fgt tools today and was there for their "sidewalk tool sale" Since I gave out most of the dozen racket wasp killers ($2.99 ea) figures to get more...THEY ARE BACK AT $10 ea!!!! New sport...I put a wasp bait trap at the other end of my property (50 ft away from...
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    Wasps...The final solution!

    GOT WASPS IN YOUR BUD??:) Ok, NO MORE MR. NICE GUY:mad: I picked one of these at my Local Harbor Freight store for $4.00 + 2 D cells...yes four dollars! You hold the button; it electrifies the "web" and then swing away!....Fries em in a hurry!!! With the big guys, it fries their wings and...
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    BB HDDVD prices...

    Was in BB in Reno yesterday...HD-DVD titles were at $24.99...thought they were closer to $30? Regards jeff
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    Attention Iceberg..OT

    Mornin... Just put up a new Avatar....I wondered as I did it if YOU have ever tried to sit in a Mini Cooper....:D Actually you would be amazed at the size of some folks I have had in it!!!! regards jeff
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    Strange results with FTA on BUD and 4dtv

    I have a 4dtv and viewsat extreme. Like most, I use the 4dtv to position the dish and depend on the servo to position the "skew" or polarity. (odd or even 4dtv channels) I recently did a rescan on G10 and noticed that I was getting channels on BOTH H and V polarity. The 4dtv was set to a...
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    Wasps in my BUD ..the Saga continues

    Cleanup time and wasps again Well, weather is nice so it was time to do a bit of cleanup on my vintage 8ft Winegard dish. temps are about 80 in the days so I chose the evening (wasp safety 101) to cleanup, remove the little rust that had built up during the years and touchup paint those areas...
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    Am I missing something?

    Being the consumate early adopter (although determined to wait this one out), I had to take a look at BB today where they had a few Toshibas and were playing Last Samuari. It did look good, but I must be the luckiest Plasma Owner around, because the plasma TV's upconversions look almost 75+%...
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    You heard it here first...MS VISTA

    As I had reported in a previous thread, MS VISTA is about the buggiest POS I had tested yet. Announcement today from MS... Vista is delayed until 2007! Wonder Why! Maybe they want to boat it some more!!!:D More crapware from the guys in Redmond! Please Linux....get it ready for...
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    Mcafee Warning...CAUTION!!!

    Was not sure where to post this Was advised last night that the new Mcafee AV updates will destroy MS Excel as well as other programs. Moderators, please spread this where you see fit...was confirmed this AM in CNET news!!!!
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    New Viewsat firmware up!

    Ver 2061..for the extreme and platinium at the viewsat home page...maybe they are getting a message! I will upload to my extreme tomorrow and If I see anything...will report it! jeff
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    Clearwire Broadband

    I went ahead and dumped DSL...they threatened to sue me for the $54 remaining in my contract...My contract had an opt out clause if service was disrupted for 60 days...they got my attorney's response (a cousin so it is free) I got the Clearwire Wireless broadband and it is simply amazing. I am...
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    Archos DV500 WOW! (pers Vid recorder)

    I wanted to put this in the FTA forum, since people there are looking for receivers with built in Personal Video recorders, but it belongs here. I picked up an Archos DV 500 PVR (30 gig) and all I can say is for an early entry in this fast growing field...WOW. It is small, sturdy, and...
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    Anyone using Clearview BROADBAND?

    Anyone using Clearview BROADBAND? DSL is going downhill fast here (over subscribed probably and no bandwith) Cable Broadband is also too expensive here and they try to rip you off in this city! I have tried Clearview at their store and at Best buy...VERY QUICK! There tower for my area will...
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    Forbidden fruit!

    As most of you know, I access the usenet 4dtv forums on Usenet. They are free too! There is a company (URL witheld!) that is spamming almost all groups related to satellite, with the forbidden fruit! (you know what I mean) It started slowly now it is really on full blast! it is really...
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    Information about more new Digital feeds

    FYI for the forum: I just found this in the 4dtv newsgroup on usenet On Galaxy 13 (G9) have been added to the C-band line up. > > VCN 500: CNBC (G9-500) - CNBC signal has been confirmed. > > VCN 501: MSNBC (G9-501) - MSNBC signal has been confirmed. > > VCN 510: WPIX...
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    Information about more new Digital feeds

    FYI for the forum: I just found this in the 4dtv newsgroup on usenet On Galaxy 13 (G9) have been added to the C-band line up. > > VCN 500: CNBC (G9-500) - CNBC signal has been confirmed. > > VCN 501: MSNBC (G9-501) - MSNBC signal has been confirmed. > > VCN 510: WPIX...
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    And we get nailed again!

    Well, we are in the wind malestrom again....100mph winds here in Reno last night,,,,had my dish all the way east since I knew what was coming (eliminates the extended portion of the arm and it is sturdier that way). Unfortunately I overlooked the auto move to G1 for the guide setting and woke up...
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    Dual Layer Blue Ray

    Read somewhere that dual layer Blue Ray media is being developed! I believe unless there is backwards compatability, Blue Ray will have a problem. Jeff