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NotFromHere · 10-20-2004, 06:43 PM

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Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
Fox, ABC, CBS and ESPN show their respective regular weekly games in HD, which is close enough for now. Plus, I think that NFL Sunday Ticket would lead to some serious conflict chez deLarge.

ABC and Fox have still not jumped on the satellite bandwagon. Which sucks since Boston Legal is on ABC.

I checked out the schedule and if I stuck to CBS, ABC, ESPN and FOX, the only teams I would ever see are Tampa Bay and Green Bay. How do those guys get so much air time?
Besides, I can't believe how much $$ football tickets are now. I paid $500 to see the Hawks/Niners game. Club section, but still..
whatever we paid for NFL package was worth it.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 10-26-2004, 05:03 PM

for your photos too!

In living color!

frodo corleone · 10-26-2004, 07:30 PM

Does anyone have one of these? Could you comment on how they compare to the older Blackberrys (like the 7230), particularly how easy/hard it is to input text and how annoying/non-annoying the screen size is? I anticipate using it for email that usually has MS Word docs as attachments.

Alex_de_Large · 11-05-2004, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by frodo corleone
Does anyone have one of these? Could you comment on how they compare to the older Blackberrys (like the 7230), particularly how easy/hard it is to input text and how annoying/non-annoying the screen size is? I anticipate using it for email that usually has MS Word docs as attachments.

Are you (or your firm) running Blackberry Enterprise Server? Without it, you won't be able to use attachments.

frodo corleone · 11-05-2004, 06:21 PM

Yes, the firm is running the Blackberry Enterprise Server.

mmm3587 · 11-09-2004, 11:25 AM

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Originally posted by NotFromHere
I'm not sure that what you want exists. When the public wants a flat screen, it generally wants HD. That said, Buy.com has a 27" Olevia HD ready for $1264.24.
I have not heard of the brand so Caveat Emptor.
You can get a 20" for $599. But the 27" are running around $2000.

http://www.buy.com/prod/Olevia

The 27" is now at $1120, which is pretty cheap. I went with the new 26" Dell for $1499 because it has a lot of features I like, I trust the brand, and I am a sucker for free financing, but, at this price, I might pick up a 27" Olevia for the bedroom. The recent price drops have been great; it seems like the flat panel over traditional format premium is down to about 100% for sizes up to about 42". That $8,000 60" Samsung is still begging to go over my fireplace, though.

Alex_de_Large · 11-09-2004, 12:08 PM

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Originally posted by frodo corleone
Yes, the firm is running the Blackberry Enterprise Server.

I played with one for about an hour over the weekend. The screen is fine. it's a bit narrower than the screen on my 7280, but it is higher resolution.

The keyboard, which I thought I would hate, works pretty well. With more time, I am sure that I would become as adept with the 7100 as I am with the 7280.

If RIM ever releases the 7100 for cingular, i might consider picking one up. For now, t-mobile's (very limited) network will keep me using my 7280.

sebastian_dangerfield · 11-09-2004, 03:56 PM

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Originally posted by Alex_de_Large
We bought our Samsung LCD HDTV from B&H . I found that they had the best prices of just about anyone, and have very reasonable shipping. I would definitely check them out.

ETA: I just knew this thread would drag NFH out of the woodwork...

Plasma or LCD? I'm getting one this Xmas, but I haven't decided which. I plan to decide based on which lasts longer.

mmm3587 · 11-09-2004, 05:05 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Plasma or LCD? I'm getting one this Xmas, but I haven't decided which. I plan to decide based on which lasts longer.

I haven't checked recently, but the traditional coventional wisdom is that plasmas are much more susceptible to burn-in, decreasing brightness and other manners of deterioration after only a few years.

Alex_de_Large · 11-09-2004, 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
Plasma or LCD? I'm getting one this Xmas, but I haven't decided which. I plan to decide based on which lasts longer.

LCD. We got it specifically because, based on current technology. LCD lasts about significantly longer than a plasma screen (50,000 hours v. 20,000 hours).

robustpuppy · 11-29-2004, 02:57 PM

Has anyone tried the Bose headphones, and if so, do they work? Do they only cancel out engine noise, or will they also reduce the drone of annoying cabinmates?

Also, does anyone have any experience with the less-expensive versions sold at Sharper Image?

E.g.,
http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/ca...sku=FJ450#tabs

http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/ca...html?sku=IG103

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 11-29-2004, 03:05 PM

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Originally posted by robustpuppy
Has anyone tried the Bose headphones, and if so, do they work? Do they only cancel out engine noise, or will they also reduce the drone of annoying cabinmates?

My sister's BF loves his Bose headphones, and reported they are particularly good at the engine noise, less impressive, but still decent, at conversation, which is less predictable. Just turn up the volume on your iPod.

Replaced_Texan · 11-29-2004, 03:09 PM

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Originally posted by robustpuppy
Has anyone tried the Bose headphones, and if so, do they work? Do they only cancel out engine noise, or will they also reduce the drone of annoying cabinmates?

Also, does anyone have any experience with the less-expensive versions sold at Sharper Image?

E.g.,
http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/ca...sku=FJ450#tabs

http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/ca...html?sku=IG103

I don't know which ones they were, but my sister got noise cancelling earphones for Christmas last year, and she reports that as advertised, they cancel all ambient noise. Her BART commute is much more peaceful.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.) · 11-29-2004, 03:18 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Her BART commute is much more peaceful.

No doubt--does anyone with these (or even just the in-ear, non noise cancelling headphones) worry about personal safety? If they're as good as they claim, a riot could start without my noticing. Or a a maniac who's thoughtful enough to honk might just run me over. I doubt there's a noise on an airplane that would allow me to do anything to increase my safey, but elsewhere I'm not so sure.

bill killer · 11-29-2004, 05:43 PM

I have the Bose. They rule. They are good enough that if I were given the choice of traveling coach with Bose, or upper class without, I would have to seriously weigh the options.

Benefits:
- no more engine drone
- you can actually hear the movie (music, whatever), without having to crank the volume all the way up for dialogue and then frantically cranking it down when the action scenes start
- you can listen to your iPod
- seatmates do not bother you because they assume you are listening to something, even if you aren't

Before I got them, I had no idea how wearing the noise of travel was.

Oh - they reduce, but don't totally block, intermittent unpredictable noise, like conversation; I usually take them off to give the flight attendants my drink order and so on. So, if you have some braying idiot behind you, s/he might not be totally cancelled out, but it will still be a lot better.