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I saw that the prestige was under 3+ gig and so was another recent recording of an HD movie
Then I look and see that the 30 min Californication I had yet to watch was about the same size of a two + hour movie.
So I go wtf and decide to record a few movies I already had 'saved' on USB storage. Walk the Line I got just a few weeks ago and it was around 9 gig stored on the ext HD
It was on today so I recorded it and when done I went to back it up and it's just over 3 gig. I mean I can't see any visual difference so I deleted the 9 gig one and am backing up the 3 gig. This is a rather huge difference.
So, it seems Starz has much smaller file sizes than HBO and all are mpeg 4 right ?
I know I have a 500 gig backup drive but 9 gig vs 3 gig is more than just a slight difference. It means three times the movies I can store.
I just don't get it that a 30 min show and a 2.5 hr movie being the same size and both HD. Bitrate that much higher or just wtf is going on as it seems such a waste of bandwidth and thus storage.
Then I look and see that the 30 min Californication I had yet to watch was about the same size of a two + hour movie.
So I go wtf and decide to record a few movies I already had 'saved' on USB storage. Walk the Line I got just a few weeks ago and it was around 9 gig stored on the ext HD
It was on today so I recorded it and when done I went to back it up and it's just over 3 gig. I mean I can't see any visual difference so I deleted the 9 gig one and am backing up the 3 gig. This is a rather huge difference.
So, it seems Starz has much smaller file sizes than HBO and all are mpeg 4 right ?
I know I have a 500 gig backup drive but 9 gig vs 3 gig is more than just a slight difference. It means three times the movies I can store.
I just don't get it that a 30 min show and a 2.5 hr movie being the same size and both HD. Bitrate that much higher or just wtf is going on as it seems such a waste of bandwidth and thus storage.
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Thanks, I thought all were swapped over. Showtime also is on mpeg 2 I assume.
Superman returns i think was around 11 gig.
I would take the quality over the size but my TV is 34 inches and not one of these monsters that do show a lower res or bitrate
again, thanks as that explains a lot
Now I need the OTA as my SD locals here just suck. They have bars in then and ghosts and just really poor PQ. I was ok with my distant locals as they were pretty good PQ but now I guess I would need to 'move' and since I am pointing at 61.5 I am not sure how I 'move' to NY without a friend in that area that will me uh, stay with them
Right now I download my favorite TV shows and play them through my xbox 360 to my TV as at least I get a very good SD widescreen version of my shows.
Superman returns i think was around 11 gig.
I would take the quality over the size but my TV is 34 inches and not one of these monsters that do show a lower res or bitrate
again, thanks as that explains a lot
Now I need the OTA as my SD locals here just suck. They have bars in then and ghosts and just really poor PQ. I was ok with my distant locals as they were pretty good PQ but now I guess I would need to 'move' and since I am pointing at 61.5 I am not sure how I 'move' to NY without a friend in that area that will me uh, stay with them
Right now I download my favorite TV shows and play them through my xbox 360 to my TV as at least I get a very good SD widescreen version of my shows.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
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Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
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An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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