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  1. Strino

    $600 Challenge

    Lol.... wasn't taking it as a "personal" attack. I was speaking from the perspective of one unit vs another. Sorry if that sounded confusing. You're right though, I wasn't in line with what the OP was initially after. I'm not in the least bit offended... really. The pitch-forks and...
  2. Strino

    $600 Challenge

    My intention wasn't to turn anything into a PS3 vs Stand-alone debate. I was merely offering a platform that offered Networked PC media streaming integration, something a stand-alone unit doesn't offer. The trade-off is playback performance. To date, I haven't seen any stand-alone units on...
  3. Strino

    $600 Challenge

    I've never had any playback issues with the PS3 for BD or DVD movies. I'm also a light gamer, so I tend to keep my FW updated. It would be fair to mention that a PS3 can do one thing a stand-alone BD player can't do: integrate seamlessly with your Windows, Mac and Linux network. I've been...
  4. Strino

    $600 Challenge

    I only asked because of the Dolby True-HD and MA support offered by the PS3. The OP didn't state any requirement for the receiver to have True-HD or MA, but the PS3 would be capable of decoding it, and passing it through on Multichannel 5.1 @ 192Hz/24-bit audio quality. One thing the the PS3...
  5. Strino

    Can I use GPS TOMTOM as a Satfinder?

    You can use the TomTom to discover your true long/lat just the way it is. The info screen that shows you the GPS satellites available, also shows your lat and longitude. If you're installing a motorized setup that'll at least give you an idea of which satellite is closest to you to start you...
  6. Strino

    $600 Challenge

    How do you feel about a Playstation 3 vs a BD drive? Do you care about Dolby True-HD?