Consumer Electronics - 7 September 2007

Okay. Well, my iPod nano broke recently, and I signed up on a site to recieve a free one, or another gift of my choice. Well, the site is xpango.com. you can get all sorts of gifts by earning credits, which you get by having friends sign up (1 credit each) or completing offers (4-7 credits). I need about thirteen credits
to get the iPod nano. The good thing about this site is that you can get free gifts without buying anything. My birthday is tueasday, yes, september 11th. And my parents can't afford an iPod for me. I'll be turning 14. Please? PLEASE. If you want to sign up, go to xpango.com. Use the referral ID 90055440 . It's in a box at the bottom. If you don't activate the account by checking your email, it's no use. You can also ask your friends to sign up. A few of mine have. One even got his free iPod! Go get yours, and please help me get mine.. =( My birthday wish.

2007-09-07 09:51:13 · 3 answers · asked by Alex 1 in Music & Music Players

... a "do it yourself" project? Don't they realize there is the potential for severe electrical shock if the capacitor that charges the flash is discharged? I'll bet a dollar to a donut that every Owner's Manual has a WARNING! about this. Yet time after time someone says "Open it up and try to fix it."

2007-09-07 09:28:05 · 5 answers · asked by EDWIN 7 in Cameras

I have a Sony DSC-W30 MPEGMOVIE VX
I no longer have the box it cam in and
its now broke.

When I turn it on it says Access
then the zoom part thing goes in and out 3 times.
then
its ays to
'turn the power off and on again.'

And when I do that it does the same thing.
Anyone know what I can do or who to
call or anything?

2007-09-07 09:16:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cameras

The room in my apt. comes with wall outlets that do not have a ground hole in them. I saw something at WalMart that converts them into outlets with grounds. It is just something that plugs into the 2-prong and you plug the grounded device into that.

I was wondering if it would be safe if I am going to be using a grounded surge protector with this converter. Will the ground actually be functional? If not, is this unsafe?

2007-09-07 09:12:50 · 3 answers · asked by IBM ThinkPad X60 4 in Other - Electronics

Our condo unit has 6 smoke detectors throughout. When smoke in one condo (from cooking or fireplace) sets off smoke detector in one unit, all other units go off. The detectors are connected to the ceiling and have a battery. When the battery is low, it emits a beeping sound. When I have replaced the battery, there are wires that come from the ceiling that are plugged alongside the battery. That leads me to believe the smoke detector was hardwired with a battery backup. Now condo assoc. is saying the smoke detectors must be electrically connected with one another mandated by the fire dept. and that we will be charged $40 for the replacement of our individual smoke detector. My question is, what is the difference in what I have now and something they say will be electrically connected when all of our alarms go off at the same time now. They say it is in case the electricity goes off. But isn't that what the battery backup is for? Thanks.

2007-09-07 08:56:20 · 4 answers · asked by Chloe 3 in Other - Electronics

2007-09-07 08:49:01 · 4 answers · asked by Mr Smith 2 in Other - Electronics

2007-09-07 08:39:35 · 2 answers · asked by Lea K 1 in TiVO & DVRs

I have a Sony Sureshot (i think that is what it is called) and when I take pictures indoors with all the lamps on the pictures still come out looking reddish in color.

2007-09-07 08:39:00 · 4 answers · asked by loststar 1 in Cameras

like type a message on your computer and then transfer the message on your watch... like cheat sheet type thing where you can have formulas and notes on your watch... does this exist? and if it does where can I buy it?

2007-09-07 08:35:26 · 1 answers · asked by Comrade Gutierrez 1 in Other - Electronics

I want to make a FM receiver to operate in the ranges of television audio, but I'm not sure if it is even possible to listen to television that way. My objective here is to be able to watch tv with the sound turned down while listening through headphones on the receiver. I don't have a headphone jack on my television so if you can think of any other way I'd like to hear it. Plus I've already built an ear amplifier but that really wasn't what I was going for. By the way, I ordered samples of the MAX2607 (150-300MHz), the MAX2608 (300-500MHz), and MAX2609 (500-650MHz).

2007-09-07 08:24:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Electronics

To everyone who owns a Sony Ericsson mobile phone, is the sound quality good? I'm thinking of buying a Sony Ericsson mobile. Does yours have Bluetooth?

2007-09-07 08:18:36 · 3 answers · asked by entertainment fan 7 in Cell Phones & Plans

2007-09-07 08:01:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Electronics

2007-09-07 07:47:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Electronics

I'm looking for a whole new set up, except for the record player, for under $800. I have looked at Onkyo's Home Theater systems (sr600 and sr800) but I have yet to hear of the quality of sound for playing vinyl. Home theater systems may be easier but I am not opposed to a separate receiver and speakers.

I listen to mostly records but I also frequently listen to my iPod and sometimes CD's and movies. Also if it is of any help, I listen to mostly folk and indie rock.

Any suggestions??

2007-09-07 07:40:03 · 5 answers · asked by holdenn 1 in Home Theater

2007-09-07 07:32:50 · 3 answers · asked by Brian_Vincent 3 in Cameras

Please can someone out there give me an idiots guide to Cat 5??
My boyfriend is on about installing in our new house - when he gets round to building it lol.
He keeps going on about internet, house phone, dvd's,speakers etc and i'm looking like i understand him and that there will be some sort of box in one place and usb/telephone points in every room, but really i have no idea what the chuff he is going on about!!!!
Please help me??
I'm the brains normally when it comes to things like this but the way he is explaining it really doesn't make any sense in my little head!!!!

2007-09-07 07:26:58 · 8 answers · asked by Ria 1 in Other - Electronics

2007-09-07 07:23:18 · 1 answers · asked by zahra s 1 in Cameras

I have several multi-voltage (12/24) power supplies, for phones, PDA etc, and I would like to know what type of circuitry is used to regulate the output voltage. Given that the 24 volt input can vary from 19 to 26volts how does it regulate the output to 5 volts or whatever? How does it determine the input volts in the first place?

2007-09-07 07:19:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Electronics

2007-09-07 07:13:25 · 1 answers · asked by sjdj 1 in PDAs & Handhelds

2007-09-07 07:07:09 · 5 answers · asked by guess123 1 in Cameras

2007-09-07 06:52:57 · 2 answers · asked by Jarlena86 1 in Land Phones

2007-09-07 06:42:13 · 1 answers · asked by MS G 1 in Cameras

Recently we went to the WEBN fireworks and between 3 cameras none of us was able to get a good picture with our digital camera's. All cameras are kodak and 6 plus mp. Anyone have any suggestions? We used the fireworks setting and still was not able to get a good picture.

2007-09-07 06:41:57 · 5 answers · asked by lisakhart1 1 in Cameras

2007-09-07 06:41:40 · 3 answers · asked by Dougie 2 in Other - Electronics

hows does mail in rebate work? when i went online to look for an item to buy, its info states that if i "mail in rebate, i get a big discount? So how does it work and how will i "mail in rebate"???
thanks for the answers.

2007-09-07 06:39:09 · 4 answers · asked by baldoxxx6000 1 in Other - Electronics

I had my water bottle in my purse and all 27oz. spilled all over, it got my wallet , my digital camera, along with everything else wet. My camera won't turn on and the screen seems to have liquid in it. Is it over or can I save it??

2007-09-07 06:34:33 · 9 answers · asked by sandrathan 1 in Cameras

In one of my classes I chose the topic of faulty xbox 360s with the red ring of death as a research project. Best answer to whoever gives the most useful advice on links to significant information or the best idea on how Microsoft should solve the problem.

2007-09-07 06:27:28 · 5 answers · asked by myyahooanswersaccount1184 3 in Xbox

I picked up an old fashion 3M overhead projector at an auction. I would like to show some of my old family photos on the wall with it at a family reunion as well as some old childhood drawings on construction paper that are done with crayon. Can you tell me how to run this machine so it shows up on a wall. Thanks!!

2007-09-07 06:24:43 · 5 answers · asked by AnnG 1 in Other - Electronics

Sony... 1 year but HAVE TO HAVE A RECIEPT and chronic overheating problems on PS2 thin and others and chronic battery problem on PSP

Microsoft extends warranty to 3 years at large cost and takes fixes machines based on serial number not receipt.

With this expensive toy breaking so frequently I will go with the company that fixes it's stuff rather than saying " no tickie, no laundry"

2007-09-07 06:13:50 · 9 answers · asked by nukemtwox 5 in PlayStation

If anyone has any idea or leads please answer me because i'm getting desperate. Also, I tried the company Futrurlec, but they have yet to ship the part and it's been nearly a month.

2007-09-07 06:10:42 · 3 answers · asked by T-bone 1 in Other - Electronics