Consumer Electronics - 24 October 2007

2007-10-24 23:46:43 · 4 answers · asked by lamentchina 1 in TVs

I've just got a ps3 and so far its so much better than the XBOX 360!! I had to buy a additional HD DVD drive for my 360 to get HD DVDs - i then exchanged the drive for a ps3, wich has a built in Blu ray player!

Any one else out there that beleives the PS3 is better than the XBOX.

as far as im concerned im not going back with microsoft, because their stuff is rubish! i get the ring of death on the xbox and windows keeps crashing when i plug in a device made by MICROSOFT!! "unkown publisher"...

And please, no fundalmentist xbox fans - I too own a xbox360 and i know what it can do, so dont preach!

2007-10-24 23:05:22 · 15 answers · asked by djgunn16 2 in PlayStation

2007-10-24 21:52:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cameras

I really want a dvr but I am not willing to pay a monthly service fee for it on top of my already expensive cable bill. My question is, are there any brands of dvr where you don't have to pay a monthy fee? You know, just like an old school vcr only way better. Links are greatly appreciated.

2007-10-24 21:00:21 · 4 answers · asked by Natasha W 3 in TiVO & DVRs

2007-10-24 20:47:26 · 3 answers · asked by MJC 1 in Home Theater

2007-10-24 20:27:55 · 14 answers · asked by Babs 1 in Land Phones

Please help, Ergent!

2007-10-24 19:31:18 · 3 answers · asked by HelpNeeding14girl 1 in TVs

I just got a cable service because I moved and didn't want to deal with getting a new dish installed and they wanted alot of money to install if I didn't give DISH an 18 month commitment. I am starting to regret it. The Motorola cable box I got from comcast can only record about a week or less of the shows I watch.(I record alot). There is a really bad lag using the box too. I switch between fast forward and play and it take at least 2 seconds. Also I have to raise my arm up to point the remote at the box in order for it to do anything. The DISH box I could point the remote the opposite direction and it would work.

Does anyone else have these problems with the comcast box? Is there an upgrade option to a better box? I read a story about Comcast offering TiVo boxes in some areas, can you get these in San Jose?

2007-10-24 17:52:38 · 4 answers · asked by Dan B 2 in TiVO & DVRs

Does it depend on your internet? Are there limitations? I am really interested...

2007-10-24 17:14:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in PlayStation

2007-10-24 16:13:10 · 4 answers · asked by grandmascam 2 in Music & Music Players

trouble is static in the sound. Is there any way to fix this? The
tape is an original from Warner Music Video. It is not a copy.
I appreciate your help.

2007-10-24 16:12:22 · 1 answers · asked by lrsepulvado 2 in Home Theater

The camera used to work perfectly but the last few times I realized this problem and it is getting worse. The pictures are coming out with vertical lines and not focused right. Is it possible to fix this? Did you have similar problems. It is a 5 mega pixel camera about 3 years old.

2007-10-24 16:06:41 · 2 answers · asked by deedee 1 in Cameras

just wondering if you guys would get this in the ps3.. cuz i heard a lot of people is gonna get it in 360 so i was thinking maybe not a lot of people would online in ps3.. and obviously i wanna play with more people...

2007-10-24 15:43:11 · 2 answers · asked by etan_20 1 in PlayStation

2007-10-24 14:34:41 · 9 answers · asked by spartanmike 4 in PlayStation

If i was going to buy one today...which one would be more reliable...is it like compaq/HP...the elite just has better components or is it just the hard drive and the HDMI...

I need answers im considering buying tonight...

2007-10-24 14:09:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Xbox

I recently bought a S3 IS, and I've been having trouble with image stabilization. Generally what happens is the picture will show to be in focus, but when I take it, it quickly unfocuses and comes out blurry, or it just won't focus at all. I mainly have a problem with this when I use it outdoors and close up. I've played around with the settings, I use the flash, and I don't have shaky hands, but so far nothing's worked.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated, because I need the camera to work for my photography class!

2007-10-24 14:07:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cameras

When the internal mute is on and it is hooked up to my surround sound, the crackling goes from speaker to speaker. When the surround sound is off and I use the TV speakers, the crackling comes out of the TV speakers. This only happens when I am watching TV through my HD Cable box. When my xbox 360 is hooked up, the crackling doesn't come out of the TV speakers or the surround sound speakers. Should I just get a new HD cable box...could it really be that simple? I need some help please as I can't find my receipt and samsung won't send a technician(free of charge)without it.

2007-10-24 14:00:03 · 2 answers · asked by geteazymoney 1 in TVs

is myxertones really free?
i have a minute phone and i want underclass heros by sum 41 or in too deep by sum 41 as my ringtone cuz i cant record and set it as ringtone.

so can i upload it and then send it to my phone and set it as my ringtone for free?

2007-10-24 13:37:41 · 2 answers · asked by asdfjkll; 2 in Cell Phones & Plans

not sure if i am connecting right, it says reading then says insert when already inserted? not real sure about channel to put tv on. but when i press input it goes to a blue screen and then the dvd menu pops up. does that mean it is connected correctly.? i hate tech stuff as you can see.. thank you

2007-10-24 13:36:06 · 6 answers · asked by mary 1 in TVs

Im not really after the playstation 3 for games but for the Blu Ray Player . Should i get Playstation 3 or Just normal Blu ray player ?

Anyone know whats better option ?

2007-10-24 12:51:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home Theater

you know the little black or white strips they put into clothes tags and cds.

2007-10-24 12:41:15 · 7 answers · asked by shawnablackburn 1 in Other - Electronics

Hey people !
i had previously posted my confusion of the AV receiver i should buy.!
this forum really helped me make up my mind !
now the BIGGER confusion is the speakers i should buy !!

i have thought on buying

Polk RM6750 (Home theatre package)
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/systems/subsatsystems/rm6750/

OR
Front:Polk Monitor 30
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/individual/onwall/monitor30/

Centre: Polk CS1
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/individual/center/cs1/

Surround: Polk Monitor 30 http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/individual/onwall/monitor30/

Sub: Polk PSW10
http://www.polkaudio.com/homeaudio/products/individual/subwoofers/psw10/

I am planning to hook them up to Denon AVR 1507
http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/3252.asp

What do i buy !
please HELP !

2007-10-24 12:32:28 · 3 answers · asked by whiteskull666 1 in Home Theater

Does anyone know if the playstation 3 is going down in price anytime soon ? I just want to buy a really good Blu ray player for about £400

2007-10-24 12:31:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in PlayStation

If you are doing a comparison, I thought it would be in everyones best interest to know that almost 50% of the Xbox 360s are having the dreaded redlight of death. So if you don't want to be without a gaming console for roughly 3 weeks while they are repairing it in Texas, then you should go with the PS3! Also you forgot to metion the supiriority of the Blu-ray, over the HD DVD. The Xbox 360 games run on dvd-9 or 9gb dvds, while the Playstation 3 can play Blu-ray right out of the box! Oh and I almost forgot, thats 5.555 x more than you get with the DVDs. Playstation 3 can also do dolby 7.1 surround sound, which even the Xbox 360 cannot do. Did I mention that the PS3 has 6 microprossesors and is capable of 1.2 TRILLION calculations a second. Sooner or later you will have to buy an HD DVD player for the xbox, which brings it right up to the price of the PS3. PS3 if far more supirior because of Blu-ray. Just stop being biased, now that you know the truth. PS3 is better and Online is FREE!

2007-10-24 12:23:24 · 5 answers · asked by ken s 1 in Other - Electronics

I have a JVC GR-D770US camcorder. I tried using the USB cable it came with to upload my videos to my macbook computer, but it didnt connect to my computer. Do I need to get a DV cable instead? If so, which cable am I suppose to use, a 4pin to 6pin firewire DV cable or a 4pin to 4pin? whats the difference? My computer says it has a firewire 400 port (up to 400mbps) so which cable would be compatible to use with my camcorder?

2007-10-24 12:01:34 · 4 answers · asked by ks 2 in Camcorders

I just ordered a Rebel online but heard that the batteries only last 1/2 hour. Is this true? I dont understand why such an expensive camera would come with a battery that only lasts that long.

2007-10-24 11:38:16 · 1 answers · asked by Mommyto4girls 3 in Cameras

2007-10-24 11:30:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cell Phones & Plans

Jus bought my 60 ps3 last week (stupid 80gb price drop, should of waited a week). Is there anyway or would anyone know when it was manufactured?

2007-10-24 11:28:49 · 3 answers · asked by deadStock 1 in PlayStation

Its on different dvds.

2007-10-24 11:22:13 · 3 answers · asked by jsonvaritek 1 in Home Theater

if I was to buy a new ipod... the one I have is the ipod mini 4gb.

I want to get a 80gb one.

I have 800 songs on the computer (itunes) with the mini one.

Would I lose these songs once I have the new ipod?

Do I just link the new ipod to the computer >?

2007-10-24 10:54:59 · 16 answers · asked by Rebz 5 in Music & Music Players