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    BLU-RAY or HD DVD?

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    We just got an HD-DVD player over the holidays because our old DVD player was showing its age. We went with HD-DVD for many of the reasons stated above. By the time the format issue is decided, we'll likely be ready to replace this player anyway. Since we rent DVDs, it doesn't affect our "collection" other than the 10 free HD-DVDs we got with the player.

     

    The improvement in quality is definitely noticeable, we've done direct comparisons with non-HD and HD discs.

    Playing an iPod through an older stereo

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    I use the cassette adapter for my car (Audi still includes a cassette player - the adapter I'm using is about 15 years old, but works).

     

    For home, I have 2 different adapters - a Kensington one that also charges the iPod when docked, and a bare bones adapter that doesn't charge (and was cheaper). Both work just fine with both my audio receiver and with a set of basic monitor speakers (same speakers I use for my Roland keyboard). I also have an old (more than 10 years) receiver that either works with - but I'm not sure what type of stereo set-up you have (component or all-in-one).

     

    Kensington 33350 Entertainment Dock with Charger

     

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    iPod Dock

     

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    Now Watching

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    I've had a DVD of The Fountain here for months, but I haven't watched it yet. I don't really mind movies that downplay narrative, but this one looks more like What Dreams May Come than, say, Mulholland Drive, and that's not a good vibe. Hopefully my preconceptions are off base.

    I wouldn't say it goes the route of "What Dreams May Come" - but I can't say for sure, as I haven't seen that particular movie. It seemed like a really sappy movie, and I don't care for those types of movies. I wouldn't say "The Fountain" is sappy, but there is an underlying tragic love story. "The Fountain" is definitely no "Mulholland Drive" though. We mostly watched it because we had it on HD-DVD, and could directly compare it to the regular DVD version, which was on the same disc.

    Now Watching

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    "The Wire" season 4 -- finally got disc 2, which was lost in the mail over the xmas holiday. Netflix sent out a new copy, and it arrived today, so we can resume watching.

     

    Watched Darren Aronofsky's "The Fountain" last night. It has amazing visual imagery, but both "Pi" and "Requiem for a Dream" were much better films.

     

    Saw "The Hoax" the night before last. Enjoyable way to spend some time, but nothing I'd watch twice.

    The official A-man "oh no, not another headphone thread"

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    For travel with my iPod, I use the Sennheiser PX200 - they are fold up to fit in a small case and have noise canceling. I have used the Bose noise canceling headphones (courtesy of the airline I was flying at the time) and they are nice, but too pricey since I've been known to lose headphones while traveling.

     

    Sennheiser PX200

     

    For use at home (ie, no chance of losing them), I prefer Grado headphones. Expensive, but worth it for the sound quality.

     

    Grado Labs Headphones

     

    So, I would suggest that you buy headphones that suit your needs - travel, noise-canceling, or reference headphones - and your price range.

    Harold & Maude

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    Footsteps In The Dark - original release date: November 1984, cd release date: June 24, 2003

     

    Gold - released on November 15, 2005

    I wasn't disputing that Footsteps in the Dark came out first on CD - just that there's another option.

    Harold & Maude

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    It use to be the only place you could hear If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out/Don't Be Shy - until Footsteps In The Dark (Greatest Hits Volume Two) came out.

    Actually, Cat Stevens "Gold" has both those tracks, as well as other great Cat Stevens songs. It's a 2 disc CD, and the inclusion of those songs is why I bought it. Harold & Maude is one of my top ten favorite films -- too hard to rank in order, but it's among good company in that list :)

    iPod shuffle

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    If you aren't wed to the idea of an Apple product, you should consider another mp3 player for workouts. I have an iPod, but for running, I use one of several mp3 players that we got for almost-free after rebates. They are super light-weight (the weight of one AAA battery), tiny, and use a memory card for the music (not iTunes). What I like about them is that I don't have to worry about them at all - they were cheap, they do what I need them to do, they take a lot of abuse, and they aren't a theft target. The brands we have are Lexar and Creative, but do some searching on the web at SlickDeals.net and sites like that for deals. Nothing wrong with the Shuffle, I'd just rather use a cheap or nearly-free alternative for workouts.

    Top movies of 07

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    The preview for the Daniel-Day Lewis movie about oil looks pretty sweet.

    Very much looking forward to There Will Be Blood - Daniel Day-Lewis is always fantastic, and he picks his roles with care. Plus, it's a Paul Thomas Anderson film. But, alas, I don't see movies in the theatre, so it'll be a wait. And for that reason (DVD viewing only), I can't really come up with a top list for 2007 since I haven't seen all of the films for the year :ohwell

    Now Watching

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

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    Superbad

     

    Eh.

     

    I'm leaving my opinion at "eh" for now, as I'm not sure this is one of those movies everyone loves or everyone hates.

     

    Saw Superbad this past weekend, and I thought it was great. I thought the drawings were hilarious! :lol

    Guitar Project -- UPDATED (02/23/08) W/ PICTURES -- FINISHED!

    in Solid State Technology

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    My husband's first guitar is a Japanese strat from the 80s. The paint is still in excellent condition, but he did replace a lot of worn plastic on it because the white plastic yellowed over the years. He ordered the pickguard from a guy who custom cuts them - sent in a template to make sure it would line up and fit. It's a nice guitar, we have nicer ones, but it has sentimental value for him as well :)

    Official Doctor Who discussion thread

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    we're getting Torchwood series 2, starting in January. I'm excited that we don't have to wait forever, for BBC America to begin airing it.

    Thanks for the heads up, I enjoyed Torchwood, some eps were better than others, but overall a good watch. It just ended on BBC America, so very surprising that season 2 will start up so soon.

    Serious(ly Stupid) Question

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    It got a lot better when they started putting pseudoephedrine behind the counter and replaced the decongestant pills' active ingredient with phenylephrine. I was told that tachycardia rarely kills people, but it is something that should be checked out.

    I won't take cold/allergy meds with pseudoephedrine in them because when I do, it feels like my heart is racing. Although I think it's silly that you have to get those products from a pharmacist now, and show ID to boot.

    Serious(ly Stupid) Question

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    Just curious, those of you who started drinking coffee at an insanely young age - how tall are you? People always say that coffee will stunt a kid's growth, so... did it?

    I started drinking coffee at 3 with breakfast, stopped at age 25 (but still drink tea, but only have caffeine early in the day) - I'm 5'8" and female, so above average height.

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