Re: [H] Utility that sets the timestamp of folders/directories to...
preserve timestamps? use robocopy! there's even a fancy GUI for it now free from MS On Sun, 09 Dec 2007 23:54:03 -0600, W. D. wrote > ...the oldest file in the folder? > > I am making backups by copying via Windows to a > USB drive. Really dislike it when it sets > the timestamps of the folders and subfolders > to today's date. > > Has anyone run across software that will > preserve the timestamp of the folders? > > I was thinking of using WinRar to compress > each folder. I know that it preserves all > the time stamps. But that takes a heck of > a lot of CPU and time. > > Any suggestions? > > Start Here to Find It Fast! -> http://www.US-Webmasters.com/best- > start-page/ $8.77 Domain Names -> http://domains.us-webmasters.com/
[H] Utility that sets the timestamp of folders/directories to...
...the oldest file in the folder? I am making backups by copying via Windows to a USB drive. Really dislike it when it sets the timestamps of the folders and subfolders to today's date. Has anyone run across software that will preserve the timestamp of the folders? I was thinking of using WinRar to compress each folder. I know that it preserves all the time stamps. But that takes a heck of a lot of CPU and time. Any suggestions? Start Here to Find It Fast! -> http://www.US-Webmasters.com/best-start-page/ $8.77 Domain Names -> http://domains.us-webmasters.com/
Re: [H] DVD burner suggestions
It was a cheap repair, IF you like taking things apart... What got me looking for the cause was -- I just got two DVRs for myself, refirbs, (currently $50ea) both Lite-Ons, and heard (after purchase) that they have a high failure rate in a very short time frame... Mine are DVD only units. (No VHS.) Sort of the modern "time shifting" equivalent to an old VHS tape machine... You might call it a poor mans Tivo. (I mean a thrifty man...) FWIW: I think they are rated for DL-DVDs... Rick Glazier From: "JRS" I had one that exhibited the same issues. I didn't find the cause, just replaced it.. Hmm... I recently took a Lite-On burner out of a DVR. (A Lite-ON VHS/DVD set-top copy machine.) The DVDs would _not_ eject.
Re: [H] DVD burner suggestions
I had one that exhibited the same issues. I didn't find the cause, just replaced it.. Hmm... >>I recently took a Lite-On burner out of a DVR. (A Lite-ON VHS/DVD set-top >>copy machine.) >>The DVDs would _not_ eject. >> >>It turned out the contact surface of the hub had an extra layer of ribbed >>plastic, with sticky stuff on it. >>(And it looked like it came from the factory that way, but a lot less >>sticky...) >>Almost like a ring of clear tape stuck to the hub surface. AND the surface of >>that tape was >>exceptionally sticky and transferred lots of sticky "glue" to the DVD in the >>drive and caused >>it to be glued to the hub. >>(This did not allow the internal drive "section" to drop down and away, so >>the disk could eject.) >> >>I peeled off the sticky "tape like" hub ring, cleaned the hub, and the burner >>worked fine... >> >>Has anyone seen or heard of anything "resembling" this? >>I actually have some pictures I could post if there is some interest... >> >>I gave it back to the friend (owner) for testing and evaluation and do not >>have the model number, Sorry... >>I do know the internal DVD burner was made in Jan 2005. (Pretty short >>life...) >> >> Rick Glazier >> >> >>From: "JRS" >Liteon. Avoid Samsung and Sony ones like the plague. Also good are the >Asus (liteon based) and the pioneer and plextors. > >>> >>> I use Lite-On these days as well.. :) -- JRS<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Please remove **X** to reply... ...Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult...
Re: [H] DVD burner suggestions
I recently took a Lite-On burner out of a DVR. (A Lite-ON VHS/DVD set-top copy machine.) The DVDs would _not_ eject. It turned out the contact surface of the hub had an extra layer of ribbed plastic, with sticky stuff on it. (And it looked like it came from the factory that way, but a lot less sticky...) Almost like a ring of clear tape stuck to the hub surface. AND the surface of that tape was exceptionally sticky and transferred lots of sticky "glue" to the DVD in the drive and caused it to be glued to the hub. (This did not allow the internal drive "section" to drop down and away, so the disk could eject.) I peeled off the sticky "tape like" hub ring, cleaned the hub, and the burner worked fine... Has anyone seen or heard of anything "resembling" this? I actually have some pictures I could post if there is some interest... I gave it back to the friend (owner) for testing and evaluation and do not have the model number, Sorry... I do know the internal DVD burner was made in Jan 2005. (Pretty short life...) Rick Glazier From: "JRS" Liteon. Avoid Samsung and Sony ones like the plague. Also good are the Asus (liteon based) and the pioneer and plextors. I use Lite-On these days as well.. :)
Re: [H] Which TV would you choose...
Eli, Are you saying that the standard TV picture will be worse on this size TV? Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eli Allen Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 8:29 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Which TV would you choose... 1080 resolution is kind of wasted on a screen that size if you're just using it for TV. Well assuming you aren't just a few inches away. Plus there is the problem that if you're mostly watching standard tv (i.e. not hdtv) the not high end tvs don't scale the signal as well. -Original Message- To tell you the truth, you should look into Gateway - 24" Widescreen Flat-Panel TFT-LCD HD Monitor http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8550588&type=product&id=118856 0797577 Just connect your Cable box via Component connection or S-Video and your set. Also, you want to get at least 1080i for your TV. Regards, -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 3:02 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Which TV would you choose... Hey, Looking to get a small TV for the kitchen. I went up to Best Buy to look at their TVs ( I have a gift card there) and narrowed it down to these two: LG - 20" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8259449&st=LG+20LS7D+&lp=1&typ e=product&cp=1&id=1169858021075 and Sharp - 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV/DVD Combo http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=830&st=sharp+lc19ad22u&lp= 1&type=product&cp=1&id=1174091786466 I only have a 17" clearance and the 19"-20" TVs look about the right size. Any comments? Thanks, Bobby
Re: [H] Which TV would you choose...
Tharin, Between the two (opposite sides of the aisle, ugh), the Sharp seemed to have a better picture, but not by much. I saw that about the LG speakers. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tharin Olsen Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 8:12 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Which TV would you choose... The Sharp unit seems to have the better contrast ratio and a higher pixel count. It's a 16:10 display which should make it slightly more squarish than the LG. However, television programming and movies don't come in a 16:10 format; so, you will likely see vertical bars on the top and bottom or distortion if it does some kind of stretching. It would only have the better screen utilization area with 4:3 programming. There would be some pillarboxing but less than the LG. The LG has a higher brightness and slightly better response time of 8ms. It is a 16:9 display which would mean none or less vertical bars for widescreen programming. Standard def 4:3 programming would have a larger pillarboxing effect than the Sharp. According to user reviews the built-in speakers seem to suck . A tough choice with all the pros and cons for both displays. I'd want to see both in action in the store but since I can't I would probably go with the Sharp just because its cheaper. (its always about the dollar!) -Tharin O. Bobby Heid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey, Looking to get a small TV for the kitchen. I went up to Best Buy to look at their TVs ( I have a gift card there) and narrowed it down to these two: LG - 20" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8259449&st=LG+20LS7D+&lp=1&typ e=product&cp=1&id=1169858021075 and Sharp - 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV/DVD Combo http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=830&st=sharp+lc19ad22u&lp= 1&type=product&cp=1&id=1174091786466 I only have a 17" clearance and the 19"-20" TVs look about the right size. Any comments? Thanks, Bobby
Re: [H] Which TV would you choose...
I looked at the Samsung and Toshiba (both my preferred brands), but the Sharp and the LG had the best picture. I know what you mean about the combo stuff. I actually picked that model (the Sharp) without realizing it had a DVD player on it until later. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe User Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 8:11 PM To: Bobby Heid Subject: Re: [H] Which TV would you choose... Hello Bobby, Sunday, December 9, 2007, 5:02:00 PM, you wrote: > Hey, > Looking to get a small TV for the kitchen. I went up to Best Buy to look at > their TVs ( I have a gift card there) and narrowed it down to these two: > LG - 20" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV > http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8259449&st=LG+20LS7D+&lp=1&typ > e=product&cp=1&id=1169858021075 > and > Sharp - 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV/DVD Combo > http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=830&st=sharp+lc19ad22u&lp= > 1&type=product&cp=1&id=1174091786466 > I only have a 17" clearance and the 19"-20" TVs look about the right size. > Any comments? I have always found that the combo things always seem to break or break to soon. I'm not a huge fan of LG but they ain't bad. I would take Samsung over them for sure. FWIW. -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
Re: [H] DVD burner suggestions
my Samsung works just fine, rip wise. Very fast. fp At 08:05 PM 12/9/2007, Chris Reeves Poked the stick with: >I don't know about that. Go buy a samsung dvdrw that will only rip at 2x vs >a liteon that rips at full speed. The fact that they are same price and its a >commodity means jack. > > >Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > >-Original Message- >From: "Brian Weeden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2007 22:02:47 >To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com >Subject: Re: [H] DVD burner suggestions > > >When anything hits the commodity stage it's all about price and not >really name brand. > >On Dec 9, 2007 9:43 PM, JRS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>Liteon. Avoid Samsung and Sony ones like the plague. Also good are the >> >>Asus (liteon based) and the pioneer and plextors. >> >> >> >> I use Lite-On these days as well.. :) >> -- >> >> JRS<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Please remove **X** to reply... >> >> ...Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult... >> > > > >-- >Brian Weeden -- Tallyho ! ]:8) Taglines below ! -- In a nuclear war, all men will be cremated equal.
Re: [H] Netopia Cayman 3341 GW modem
Hrmm I've installed many of these Netopia ADSL gateways for "business grade" dsl customers in my area. The Cayman units require a special key file be installed to unlock certain capabilities. I don't know whether yours might be locked for SBC region or what kind of settings you will have access to. The main thing with configuring a DSL modem of any sort is to be sure you are using the proper VPI and VCI settings. Most SBC modems come with a setting of 0/35. I think Bellsouth uses 8/35. Ask Bell's tech support if you need to confirm it. Encapsulation should be PPPOE. Multiplexing should be set to LLC. A google search turned up this doc for configuring the device for Bridging. http://www.netopia.com/support/technotes/hardware/CQG_020.html When did this come into the picture I thought you had a Westell modem and Dlink router??? -Tharin O. DHSinclair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does anyone have any experience with the subject dsl modem? Its' f/w is 6.3.0r7. It appears to know all about ATT. I've just spent 2 days trying to get one to work here in Bellsouth-land with an Intellinet #523295 router. No go no way. I am very close to turning in my 'network' badge! I may do it anyway. These new smart modems w/"features" are a real PITA... Best, Duncan
Re: [H] DVD burner suggestions
I don't know about that. Go buy a samsung dvdrw that will only rip at 2x vs a liteon that rips at full speed. The fact that they are same price and its a commodity means jack. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -Original Message- From: "Brian Weeden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2007 22:02:47 To:hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] DVD burner suggestions When anything hits the commodity stage it's all about price and not really name brand. On Dec 9, 2007 9:43 PM, JRS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>Liteon. Avoid Samsung and Sony ones like the plague. Also good are the > >>Asus (liteon based) and the pioneer and plextors. > >> > > I use Lite-On these days as well.. :) > -- > > JRS<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Please remove **X** to reply... > > ...Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult... > -- Brian Weeden
Re: [H] DVD burner suggestions
When anything hits the commodity stage it's all about price and not really name brand. On Dec 9, 2007 9:43 PM, JRS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>Liteon. Avoid Samsung and Sony ones like the plague. Also good are the > >>Asus (liteon based) and the pioneer and plextors. > >> > > I use Lite-On these days as well.. :) > -- > > JRS<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Please remove **X** to reply... > > ...Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult... > -- Brian Weeden
Re: [H] Gomplayer
So far I like it, seems a bit more elegant than the freeware VLC does. :) >>Hello Thane, >> >>Friday, December 7, 2007, 6:22:09 AM, you wrote: >> >>> Anyone use this? (http://www.gomplayer.com/main.html) - is it better than >>> VLC? >> >>Says no malware and no charge - so what's the scoop on it? -- JRS<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Please remove **X** to reply... ...Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult...
Re: [H] DVD burner suggestions
>>Liteon. Avoid Samsung and Sony ones like the plague. Also good are the Asus >>(liteon based) and the pioneer and plextors. >> I use Lite-On these days as well.. :) -- JRS<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Please remove **X** to reply... ...Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult...
Re: [H] DVD burner suggestions
Whichever is the cheapest. Paraphrasing a more articulate rant I posted here a few months back on this same question; 'tis all the same more or less, we are old men from the dark ages that grew up in a time when certain burners were either really good or really sucked. It's a non-issue today. I will say this: Plextor's current pricing suggests they still try to sucker a few of us "dark age" guys...> Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2007 19:13:21 -0600> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com> Subject: Re: [H] DVD burner suggestions> > Appreciate the comments from everyone.> > -- > Regards,> joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...> _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/connect.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_newways_112007
Re: [H] Which TV would you choose...
1080 resolution is kind of wasted on a screen that size if you're just using it for TV. Well assuming you aren't just a few inches away. Plus there is the problem that if you're mostly watching standard tv (i.e. not hdtv) the not high end tvs don't scale the signal as well. -Original Message- To tell you the truth, you should look into Gateway - 24" Widescreen Flat-Panel TFT-LCD HD Monitor http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8550588&type=product&id=118856 0797577 Just connect your Cable box via Component connection or S-Video and your set. Also, you want to get at least 1080i for your TV. Regards, -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 3:02 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Which TV would you choose... Hey, Looking to get a small TV for the kitchen. I went up to Best Buy to look at their TVs ( I have a gift card there) and narrowed it down to these two: LG - 20" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8259449&st=LG+20LS7D+&lp=1&typ e=product&cp=1&id=1169858021075 and Sharp - 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV/DVD Combo http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=830&st=sharp+lc19ad22u&lp= 1&type=product&cp=1&id=1174091786466 I only have a 17" clearance and the 19"-20" TVs look about the right size. Any comments? Thanks, Bobby
Re: [H] Which TV would you choose...
The Sharp unit seems to have the better contrast ratio and a higher pixel count. It's a 16:10 display which should make it slightly more squarish than the LG. However, television programming and movies don't come in a 16:10 format; so, you will likely see vertical bars on the top and bottom or distortion if it does some kind of stretching. It would only have the better screen utilization area with 4:3 programming. There would be some pillarboxing but less than the LG. The LG has a higher brightness and slightly better response time of 8ms. It is a 16:9 display which would mean none or less vertical bars for widescreen programming. Standard def 4:3 programming would have a larger pillarboxing effect than the Sharp. According to user reviews the built-in speakers seem to suck . A tough choice with all the pros and cons for both displays. I'd want to see both in action in the store but since I can't I would probably go with the Sharp just because its cheaper. (its always about the dollar!) -Tharin O. Bobby Heid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hey, Looking to get a small TV for the kitchen. I went up to Best Buy to look at their TVs ( I have a gift card there) and narrowed it down to these two: LG - 20" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8259449&st=LG+20LS7D+&lp=1&typ e=product&cp=1&id=1169858021075 and Sharp - 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV/DVD Combo http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=830&st=sharp+lc19ad22u&lp= 1&type=product&cp=1&id=1174091786466 I only have a 17" clearance and the 19"-20" TVs look about the right size. Any comments? Thanks, Bobby
Re: [H] Gomplayer
Hello Thane, Friday, December 7, 2007, 6:22:09 AM, you wrote: > Anyone use this? (http://www.gomplayer.com/main.html) - is it better than VLC? Says no malware and no charge - so what's the scoop on it? -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
Re: [H] DVD burner suggestions
Appreciate the comments from everyone. -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
Re: [H] Which TV would you choose...
Hello Bobby, Sunday, December 9, 2007, 5:02:00 PM, you wrote: > Hey, > Looking to get a small TV for the kitchen. I went up to Best Buy to look at > their TVs ( I have a gift card there) and narrowed it down to these two: > LG - 20" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV > http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8259449&st=LG+20LS7D+&lp=1&typ > e=product&cp=1&id=1169858021075 > and > Sharp - 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV/DVD Combo > http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=830&st=sharp+lc19ad22u&lp= > 1&type=product&cp=1&id=1174091786466 > I only have a 17" clearance and the 19"-20" TVs look about the right size. > Any comments? I have always found that the combo things always seem to break or break to soon. I'm not a huge fan of LG but they ain't bad. I would take Samsung over them for sure. FWIW. -- Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key...
[H] Netopia Cayman 3341 GW modem
Does anyone have any experience with the subject dsl modem? Its' f/w is 6.3.0r7. It appears to know all about ATT. I've just spent 2 days trying to get one to work here in Bellsouth-land with an Intellinet #523295 router. No go no way. I am very close to turning in my 'network' badge! I may do it anyway. These new smart modems w/"features" are a real PITA... Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Which TV would you choose...
Thanks for the quick comments. Nice monitor, but too tall, no chance of mounting on wall in this location either, which would allow a larger set. This will be a straight cable feed, no box, at least for now. I might try some OTH HD though. I have not found any 1080i in this size range TV. Thanks, Bobby -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of The Beave Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 6:30 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Which TV would you choose... To tell you the truth, you should look into Gateway - 24" Widescreen Flat-Panel TFT-LCD HD Monitor http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8550588&type=product&id=118856 0797577 Just connect your Cable box via Component connection or S-Video and your set. Also, you want to get at least 1080i for your TV. Regards, -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 3:02 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Which TV would you choose... Hey, Looking to get a small TV for the kitchen. I went up to Best Buy to look at their TVs ( I have a gift card there) and narrowed it down to these two: LG - 20" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8259449&st=LG+20LS7D+&lp=1&typ e=product&cp=1&id=1169858021075 and Sharp - 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV/DVD Combo http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=830&st=sharp+lc19ad22u&lp= 1&type=product&cp=1&id=1174091786466 I only have a 17" clearance and the 19"-20" TVs look about the right size. Any comments? Thanks, Bobby
Re: [H] Which TV would you choose...
To tell you the truth, you should look into Gateway - 24" Widescreen Flat-Panel TFT-LCD HD Monitor http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8550588&type=product&id=118856 0797577 Just connect your Cable box via Component connection or S-Video and your set. Also, you want to get at least 1080i for your TV. Regards, -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bobby Heid Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 3:02 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] Which TV would you choose... Hey, Looking to get a small TV for the kitchen. I went up to Best Buy to look at their TVs ( I have a gift card there) and narrowed it down to these two: LG - 20" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8259449&st=LG+20LS7D+&lp=1&typ e=product&cp=1&id=1169858021075 and Sharp - 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV/DVD Combo http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=830&st=sharp+lc19ad22u&lp= 1&type=product&cp=1&id=1174091786466 I only have a 17" clearance and the 19"-20" TVs look about the right size. Any comments? Thanks, Bobby
[H] Which TV would you choose...
Hey, Looking to get a small TV for the kitchen. I went up to Best Buy to look at their TVs ( I have a gift card there) and narrowed it down to these two: LG - 20" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8259449&st=LG+20LS7D+&lp=1&typ e=product&cp=1&id=1169858021075 and Sharp - 19" 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV/DVD Combo http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=830&st=sharp+lc19ad22u&lp= 1&type=product&cp=1&id=1174091786466 I only have a 17" clearance and the 19"-20" TVs look about the right size. Any comments? Thanks, Bobby
