Consumer Electronics - 10 October 2006

I bought a used TV from a friend recently. The picture from the A/V input (my DVD player) is crystal clear. However, the picture from my cable (using the standard coax cable) is never great, and often filled with static to the point that its unwatchable. If I jiggle the cable around, I can usually get a watchable picture for a while. (This is standard cable, not digital.)

I believe the problem has something to do with the TV's coax cable input being lose, or the attached wiring inside being loose. Any way I can fix this myself?

2006-10-10 18:18:14 · 7 answers · asked by Mike F 2 in TVs

2006-10-10 18:05:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Camcorders

I think I like the Nikon L6 from what I have looked at.

While shopping, it seems like a lot of the Nikon camera's that are similar to Canon are a better price. I've noticed that Canon's seem to be more popular in general. Is there a reason for this?

Also, how good of an option is the anti-shake/shudder/vibration option?

2006-10-10 18:01:54 · 5 answers · asked by a.b. 2 in Cameras

2006-10-10 17:59:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cell Phones & Plans

2006-10-10 17:59:09 · 7 answers · asked by Jen 1 in Games & Gear

2006-10-10 17:20:00 · 13 answers · asked by visbi 1 in Other - Electronics

What should be the ideal height of installing a LCD TV if the eye level is at 42"? What should be the minimum distance of the left and right front speakers from the screen in an 5.1 system steup?

2006-10-10 17:07:01 · 3 answers · asked by Rahul S 1 in Home Theater

i want to convert music i bought in itunes to mp3... but it is protected

2006-10-10 16:17:11 · 5 answers · asked by volley_boy04 2 in Music & Music Players

2006-10-10 16:15:55 · 7 answers · asked by happy1here♥ 5 in Games & Gear

We had purchased Sims2 and originally installed and registered it on the laptop in our home. The laptop crashed and is away for repair. My daughter wanted to play on our PC. When she set it up on the PC it wanted her to enter the registration number again. Problem is we have lost the case with the number on it. Is there a way to use this game anyway without registration?

2006-10-10 16:10:03 · 3 answers · asked by s r 2 in Games & Gear

i know he's not cheating but he doesnt remember to carry his phone and never hears it (its on vibrate most of the time)... so annoying!!

2006-10-10 16:08:29 · 12 answers · asked by ? 3 in Cell Phones & Plans

2006-10-10 16:07:55 · 1 answers · asked by John V 1 in Other - Electronics

i have a uniden UBC92XLT

2006-10-10 15:35:27 · 1 answers · asked by ray10731 2 in Other - Electronics

i recently found a spot-meter ...but does anyone know how to use one ..or what it dos?

2006-10-10 15:13:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Electronics

Newbie here. I'm trying to understand HDMI and Home Thetre systems. I currently have a Panasonic Plasma HD tv with 2 HDMI inputs and a comcast digital cable box with HDTV. I'm looking to get an economical Home theatre system and DVD player. I believe that I want to get a DVD player that does upconvert for my HD tv which requires the HDMI? Most of the lower end receivers I am looking at don't have HDMI inputs or outputs. If I get an upconvert DVD can I/should I use the hDMI port and connect it directly to the TV and then run a seperate audio cable to a receiver. Or should I fork out the money to get a receiver with HDMI ports. What are the disadvantages or advantages? Also I've seen some recievers that do the upconvert...is that a better way to go? Ultimately I'm trying to achieve a decent sounding system that's easy to use without spending big bucks. I want to hook up a DVD player, VCR, and play music through the surround sound. I was looking at the Onkyo HT-S590S Home theatre. thanks!

2006-10-10 14:56:58 · 5 answers · asked by mcw 2 in Home Theater

I want to download highly detailed maps of Malaysia and Singapore.Where can I put them ? How to I get them to my gps ?

2006-10-10 14:49:55 · 2 answers · asked by youngfellow 2 in Other - Electronics

2006-10-10 14:44:51 · 2 answers · asked by josephsto 1 in Cameras

anyone maybe can give me some advice about wat might be wrong with my flat iron. It comes on and stuff, but the pad things won't get hot at all. I CAN feel the handle warm up a bit though. maybe something cam aloose inside or something??? can anyone help me figure it out.

2006-10-10 14:39:07 · 3 answers · asked by shababe07 2 in Other - Electronics

Bought it in 2001. Should we buy a new one? some way to clean old one?

When we load in a disc we own it plays ok. But all the discs from Netflix say - load a playable disc.

2006-10-10 14:29:21 · 8 answers · asked by theMeganEffect 3 in Home Theater

The fact is they both use the same CCD sensor, which produce by Sony. But A100 has "Super Steady Shot" image stabilization which iS SoundS So Sweet to me. Also, whose lenses are cheaper and better? I am a first time DSLR buyer, am looking for detail-multi-points of view, thank y'all so much!

2006-10-10 14:19:46 · 6 answers · asked by CrapApple 1 in Cameras

Hello everyone i wanna breakdown and cry. I bought a treo 650 advertised as cingular and its say earthlink on the back. I came to use the sim card and there is no slot. I use cingular and theres not a sim slot what do i do bought if off ebay only have 3 days to return help guys help

2006-10-10 14:04:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cell Phones & Plans

Do you think the Kyocera Candid KX16 phone is a good one?

2006-10-10 14:01:46 · 2 answers · asked by Jacob 2 in Cell Phones & Plans

I remember hearing, once upon a time, that video games on a LCD TV could cause irreparable damage to the screen. It had been suggested to me that a CRT is more appropriate.

Is this still true? Thank you.

2006-10-10 13:58:44 · 5 answers · asked by Elliot 1 in TVs

2006-10-10 13:53:55 · 3 answers · asked by Chris 1 in Home Theater

2006-10-10 13:52:22 · 2 answers · asked by TOM W 1 in Other - Electronics

ok i cant get a phone but my dad has alredy offered to go get me an owners manual for a doodlebug car i want when i can drive.is that not wierd or what? of course i told him not to go get it cuz i didnt need it rite now. u think if my dad thinks i wud be mature enuf to get a car if i cud drive, dont u think im mature enuf to get a simple cell phone. i mean i got my contacts like 2 years earlier than i was sposed to because the doc thought i was mature enuf. kids my age wer not sposed to be able to get them! wat does that say? and im not tryin to act like a spoiled brat and whinin bout everything, i just wanna get my point across!

2006-10-10 13:43:20 · 4 answers · asked by *~LuV fRoM aBoVe~* 1 in Cell Phones & Plans

When I connect my iPOD to the computer it won't show up in iTunes. This means that I can't add music. What should I do?

2006-10-10 13:36:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Music & Music Players

I am by no means an Audio connisseur. I'm looking for an economical surround sound system that is easy to deal with and provides good sound. I'm not looking to hear it from my neighboors house. I plan to hook up a DVD and VCR through it to my HD Panasonic plasma TV. I have heard good things about Onkyo and this is a low end system that they have. Any comments? or ideas? Thanks in Advance for your input.

2006-10-10 13:32:51 · 3 answers · asked by mcw 2 in Home Theater

i wanna know the cheapest rates by any cellphone company in the united states that has cheap sms rates national and international..plz help

2006-10-10 13:26:59 · 2 answers · asked by sana_ahmad75 1 in Cell Phones & Plans

2006-10-10 13:24:00 · 1 answers · asked by lmhays2000 1 in Home Theater