The sound coming out is orders of magnitude better than any
computer speakers I have ever tried.
Your advice is sound, but I'd add that there are (or at least were) some
really exceptional computer speakers. Sonigistix, for example, made flat
panel speakers that are now the stuff of legend (see
Woot.com had Refurb 30GB iPods last week for $100. You can find them on
amazon for $125.
On Sun, Apr 5, 2009 at 4:28 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall
popoz...@earthlink.net wrote:
Yeah the last thing I really need is a portable Video player or MP3 player.
(Not that I do not like them but my needs
So what was the problem with the router?
I replaced it.
It is rare for such hardware to fail, but I do see it from time to time.
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I don't know what anyone else does, but, if I want decent sound out of
my computer, I connect it from the line out jack to the aux in port
on a mini stereo that was being discarded because the CD drive was
bad. The sound coming out is orders of magnitude better than any
computer speakers I
They have a bias that can be seen pretty easily. (Ask Tom about
their reviews and recommendations on Computers)
I think it only rational to evaluate CR based on how they rate things I
do know a lot about (yes, computers). In this area their bias has been so
blatent that it throws into
Tom Piwowar wrote:
I don't know what anyone else does, but, if I want decent sound out of
my computer, I connect it from the line out jack to the aux in port
on a mini stereo that was being discarded because the CD drive was
bad. The sound coming out is orders of magnitude better than any
Woot.com had Refurb 30GB iPods last week for $100. You can find them
on
amazon for $125.
I had one of those from buy.com (which owns woot) and the hold switch was
broken when I got it. The battery life was very poor, too.
I returned it and luckily, they were out, so they issued a refund.
Does anyone know if there are length limits to this type of cable? I'm only
finding 13' as the max length. We have a video transfer unit (which is in a
fixed location), are putting a video editing workstation in the same room.
However, we may have 2 people working in the room at the same
The problem I see with CR is that they have two completely different
approaches to products. One approach is to stress test products in a
controlled laboratory environment, while the other is to have
reviewers just play with products and report on how they
liked/disliked them. If you want to
Not true IMHO.
But if I already have an audiophile-grade mini stereo in my office I
might as well use it and not clutter the place up with more speakers. For
others, getting a mini stereo may be a good move as it adds
capabilities along with the speakers. I really don't want to be playing
Does anyone know if there are length limits to this type of cable? I'm
only finding 13' as the max length.
That is true for FW400 using an alpha connector. FW800 using a beta
connector gos 100 metres.
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Seeing as how surround sound is a MUST for my gaming setup, mini
stereos are OUT. But that's okay because there's nothing wrong with my
Turtle Beach sound card and cheap Acoustic Authority 5.1 speakers with
remote volume control (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002QKUUM).
It's capable of
Ya, about 15 meters is the maximum length of a firewire cable. But you
can get extenders (e,g,
http://sewelldirect.com/firewireextension.asp). I have no idea if they
work well for capturing as we've never used one. The problem is that
you really need the deck close by to capture, not across the
Its smaller, and Sony usually has good quality sound. You won't be
using it at a party but it should provide quality sound loud enough for
an office environment.
http://www.crutchfield.com/g_10210/Boomboxes.html?c=7tp=251avf=N
Sony ZS-S2iP
S2 Sport® CD/radio boombox with iPod® dock (Black/
I have a 20 yr old JVC mini-stereo that is also losing some functions.
and I agree ... most of the new mini-stereo look like transformer robots
to me.
I see few smaller units here and there for the kitchen etc that look
decent enough but nothing very exciting.
I guess the Bose mini-stereo
On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 9:56 AM, db db...@att.net wrote:
Not true IMHO.
A set of Pro-Logic Dolby Surround speakers (a left and a right and a
woofer unit) by Altec Lansing or other manufacturers will rival serious
audiophile systems.
That depends upon what the meaning of serious is.
Steve
Betty -
If you haven't yet gone there, iLounge has exhaustive iPods discussion
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/apple-ipod-touch-second-generation-8gb-16gb-32gb/
...far more exhaustive than the shorthand responses you've gotten here. FWIW,
I use noise-canceling headphones with my
Ended up installing CCCP, i've used VLC many times, will probably install it
anyway, but I wanted something that would allow me to play media in a nicer
looking media player. Seems to go ok, no hiccups so far.
On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 8:42 AM, Tony B ton...@gmail.com wrote:
First I would just
FYI, There are skins for VLC that will make it look like any other
player you want.
On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 12:53 PM, mike xha...@gmail.com wrote:
Ended up installing CCCP, i've used VLC many times, will probably install it
anyway, but I wanted something that would allow me to play media in a
The first USB3 products are expected in Q4 2009 or 2010. It's hard to
say when the first camcorder USB3 interfaces may appear, but if I had
to guess I'd say NAB April 2010 for early prototypes, another year for
shipping models.
But you're behind the curve already. Camcorders use memory cards, and
USB 2 is actually behind firewire.
On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 10:19 AM, Tony B ton...@gmail.com wrote:
The first USB3 products are expected in Q4 2009 or 2010. It's hard to
say when the first camcorder USB3 interfaces may appear, but if I had
to guess I'd say NAB April 2010 for early prototypes,
You can get 32gig sdhc cards I believe.
On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 10:34 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall
popoz...@earthlink.net wrote:
Small end do cards. Most of the better ones have Harddrives and capacities
of 30 GB.
A Card tops out at 4-8 GB not good enough for more than an hour or two.
HD HQ
Does anyone know if there are length limits to this type of cable?
I'm only finding 13' as the max length. We have a video transfer
unit (which is in a fixed location), are putting a video editing
workstation in the same room. However, we may have 2 people working
in the room at the same time,
Small end do cards. Most of the better ones have Harddrives and
capacities of 30 GB.
A Card tops out at 4-8 GB not good enough for more than an hour or two.
HD HQ digital Video takes lots of capacity that outstrips cards fast.
Stewart
At 12:19 PM 4/6/2009, you wrote:
The first USB3
We only had money in the budget for one station.
I've reworked where I'm putting the station; was perpendicular to the transfer
unit, now is adjacent. This will solve the problem. Thanks.
david
David Turk
Manager, Preservation Imaging Services
Indiana Historical Society
Eugene and
You are incorrect. See http://tinyurl.com/4nms5n . And high end pro
camcorders are also doing away with tape; Panasonic has no tape models
at all this year. You're right that some tapeless systems use hard
drives or disks, but solid state memory is cheap these days so that's
the direction
I'm telling you now, if you're looking for a new camcorder, do NOT get
one with a tape drive in it, unless they offer you a _really_ good
deal.
You definitely do not want tape. It won't be long before you find it hard
to buy tape. That will make you camera very obsolete.
USB 2 is actually behind firewire.
The raw data rate for USB is higher than FW, but as is often the case,
things are not what they first appear to be. USB is processor bound, FW
is not, so effective data rates are higher with FW.
I would not be so sure that FW is obsolete. Video folks need
When I say video transfer unit, what I'm talking about is a standalone unit
comprised of various media players (16mm film, VHS, Umatic, etc.); it's not a
computer, isn't networked. There's also a DVD Recorder, with a Mini DV port.
That's where the Firewire comes in.
david
David Turk
Then they have really maxed out those cards.
I was not aware that they were putting them out. They are expensive
though (I looked 60-160 per card)
The ones with the Harddrive option are not bad.
I would not advocate getting one with tape today as SS memory is the
best option (Quicker and
That depends upon what the meaning of serious is.
Like a pair of Altec Lansing A4s? (640 lbs each)
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That sounds like a pair of Klipsch Corner Horns. BIG
Stewart
At 01:39 PM 4/6/2009, you wrote:
That depends upon what the meaning of serious is.
Like a pair of Altec Lansing A4s? (640 lbs each)
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Is the new USB spec the same as the old spec in this regard? With the raw
speed increase in USB with this new type, it must be quite an overhall.
Mike
On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 11:32 AM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote:
USB 2 is actually behind firewire.
The raw data rate for USB is higher
I keep a small computer by my entertainment system, running a toslink from
the computer to the A/V unit and keep itunes running on the computer. I can
then use my ipod touch to play music on the computer. Speakers are small
but powerful Polk units.
On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 11:39 AM, Tom Piwowar
CR will give you the results of their exhaustive testing. n
the other hand, if you want to find out which Merlot or Chardonnay is
best, maybe you should check out Food Wine Magazine. On that note, I
put personal computers and software in the latter category.
I agree. I get all my computer
Sony ZS-S2iP S2 Sport® CD/radio boombox with iPod® dock
Thanks, but no way.
I just noticed that www.audioreview.com has a section on mini systems. Some of
those look promising.
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However notice 1.5 hours on 8 GB card. Video takes a lot of room, and if
you are doing a lot of recording have lots of cards available.
What some shooters do is offload during the day. Most any laptop will
hold hundreds of hours of video footage, so you can keep shooting all
day long with 1 or
Are you drinking again today? She didn't specify a particular type of
network. Fact is, many post houses use networks - gigbit and fibre
channel - both faster even than firewire 800.
The reason I didn't implement networking (NAS - network attached
storage) for our workstations is twofold. First,
Is the new USB spec the same as the old spec in this regard? With the raw
speed increase in USB with this new type, it must be quite an overhall.
If the transfer rate is processor bound I don't think upping the raw
transfer rate means much. The slowest part of the system is going to
determine
Looks like the phone companies are thinking about selling computers and
cutting MS out of the equation. T-Mobile is making noises about an
Android-based tablet PC. After all, isn't a phone just a small computer
with a wireless network?
I understand that, but occasionally I do video taping for conferences
with a variety of presenters. I would need a variety of cards to
make sure I am always ready to tape when needed.
Also I always buy a Camera with an Audio/Mike in port so I can
directly hook into the sounds system.
I
This is why MS is selling a dumbed down version of 7 for cheap to netbook
manufacturers. Trying to keep themselves in the loop with the netbook
crowd. So the question will be, is it worth 20-50 bux more to run windows
then linux? And before someone complains about the hamstrung windows, I've
Are you drinking again today? She didn't specify a particular type of
network. Fact is, many post houses use networks - gigbit and fibre
channel - both faster even than firewire 800.
Well at least you are consistently clueless. RFC 2734 and 3146. OHCI
DMA in hardware. High speed and low
Please please. This thread is clearly labeled USB3. That's THREE. A
version of firewire that even comes close to it in speed will likely
never see the light of day. Not the first time a lesser tech has won
out in the end. But the fact is, the multicore CPUs we have these days
have so much unused
I've been a car nut all my life and been reading about cars in
newspapers, Road and Track, Car and Driver, and Consumer Reports for 40
years. I've owned around 15, and driven and ridden in a couple dozen
more. I'm sure many or most people disagree with me but my perception is
that as far as
Alvin Auerbach wrote:
...from what I could tell.
As individuals, our car yarns are anecdotes. When Consumer Reports
(CR) collects all of those anecdotes, they become statistics. CR has
auto test engineers who test the cars in CR's own lab and on CR's own
test track. No individual can do all
This is why MS is selling a dumbed down version of 7 for cheap to netbook
manufacturers.
I just read that Win 7 will come with rights to downgrade to XP.
Nobody is asking about Vista.
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Where are you reading this? All reports I've read/heard said win 7 was
faster then both.
On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote:
This is why MS is selling a dumbed down version of 7 for cheap to netbook
manufacturers.
I just read that Win 7 will come with rights to
Dells Business line has offered the down grade ever since XP went of the
market - nice profit center - you can't get it with the home version -
only the business/ultimate versions for $99/$129 respectively.
Mike
Tom Piwowar wrote:
This is why MS is selling a dumbed down version of 7 for
No matter...found it.
On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 3:17 PM, mike xha...@gmail.com wrote:
Where are you reading this? All reports I've read/heard said win 7 was
faster then both.
On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Tom Piwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote:
This is why MS is selling a dumbed down version of
Speakers are small but powerful Polk units.
I guess this is close to OT, but WTH: Matt Polk (as in Polk Audio) was a
fraternity brother of mine. In his freshman dorm room he had an audio system
that he had built from scratch in high school (including the speakers). You
simply would not believe
I read a bit about camcorders for a couple years until I was sure people
were pretty happy with the AVCHD format that the hard drive camcorders
use. I finally got one in January.
One thing I think Consumer Reports is good for is checking out the
reliability of brands. When I was deciding to buy
Small end do cards. Most of the better ones have Harddrives and capacities of
30 GB.
A Card tops out at 4-8 GB not good enough for more than an hour or two.
HD HQ digital Video takes lots of capacity that outstrips cards fast.
I have a Canon Elura that's about 3 years old. It uses mini DV
Has anyone seen a good audiophile-grade mini stereo?
Sure. The Meridian F-80 has gotten good reviews.
If that's too stratospheric, Tivoli Audio makes the Music
System, which I wouldn't exactly call audiophile but like
all their Henry Kloss derived products is very nicely executed
and costs
You are incorrect. See http://tinyurl.com/4nms5n . And high end pro
camcorders are also doing away with tape; Panasonic has no tape models
at all this year. You're right that some tapeless systems use hard
drives or disks, but solid state memory is cheap these days so that's
the direction
I'm telling you now, if you're looking for a new camcorder, do NOT get
one with a tape drive in it, unless they offer you a _really_ good
deal.
You definitely do not want tape. It won't be long before you find it hard
to buy tape. That will make you camera very obsolete.
Unless you use a
Did you have to Uninstall all other individual codecs and filters (like
DirectVobSub, ffdshow, CoreVorbis, CoreAAC, etc.)??
I seem to have about 270 of them in the list provided by CCCP Insurgent.
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Just saw another new Windows ad on TV. No Lauren. A guy this time.
He says that Macs are all about esthetics, not computing power. He
wants a Windows machine because he is picky. He is an elitist.
Steve
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Would this logic apply to voting? If someone can't read or doesn't know
the 3 branches of federal government or what continent
California is in or has an IQ of 60, should they be trusted with the
installation of political leadership (voting)?
No, at least not with my sister. She's a PhD.
http://www.jvc.com/presentations/WoodConeSpeakers/index.html
Date:Sun, 5 Apr 2009 19:55:59 -0400
From:Robert Carroll carrollcompu...@gmail.com
Subject: Request recommendation for computer speakers
My Klipsch 2.1 computer speakers no longer work. Don't
know why. Power
is on, and
Plenty of pros use Panasonic. The thought was that hi def digital
instead of film would allow them to produce a quality product
with fewer crew members. What they are discovering
is that they require a dedicated crew member with training
to handle the P2 cards, in the same way that a film crew
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