Sorry bud, but composite in isn't HDTV. Quick rundown: HDTV is a 16:9 standard (4:3 TVs aren't truly HDTV) that runs at higher than 480p - i.e. 540p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p. If your TV is only capable of 480i and 480p then you only have an EDTV, and were misinformed. As far as composite goes; the max it carries is 480p, and that's rare. It usually only carries 480i signal. If you want HDTV, you'll need component (Y, Pb, Pr + R&L audio) connectors. Component easily carries the 1080i standard. If you have any other questions, feel free to email me at cybercifrado[atsymbolhere]gmail[dot]com.
You know, I'm actually quite surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet; but given the players and recent ly released hardware -- this actually comes as no big surprise. In fact, this action looks as if it were specifically designed to cause consumers to REPURCHASE media rather than allow us our free use rights. My angle? The Sony PSP. Who brought him down? Sony. Who had the "new unhackable geek-proof DVD format"? Sony. Who stands to make money by selling UMD copies of their movies to PSP consumers? Sony. Until I saw this, my take on the PSP was something like, "Cool, I'll just take the DVDs I have and convert them to MPEG-4 to watch on the go." But now, I'm not so sure I want to own a PSP or PS2 or PS3 anymore...
The Tesla Coil in truth wasn't really about electricity being used against humans a la bug-zapper. The Tesla Coil was actually a ginat coil that Tesla devised that could shake an entire building apart. The Tesla coil was actually a harmonics device. But, I like the idea of the zapper better...;)
Actually, Comcast also offers a version of this (I happen to work for them in the middle TN area). While standard service is $49.95/mo (no cable TV) with 1500 kbps down and 128 kbps up, they do offer a "Comcast Pro" version which is 3500 kbps down and 384 kbps up. That goes for $95.00/mo. with or without cable modem rental. (If you need a modem they give it to you, if you already have one, still same price.) It comes with 5 IPs (all dynamic, though the lease is 6 months). They don't really promote it because it isn't really a tiered package. It's the commercial package available residentially. I personally think it's a good deal, and have been sorely tempted to shell out the $95/mo. to get it. About the only downside I see is that the bandwidth isn't guaranteed, but that's only important if you're doing somethings you shouldn't;).
Just thought that I might remind everyone of a very important fact: In the wee days of what we now know as the internet, it was known as ARPANET and was funded by none other than the DoD. At that time, there was no such thing as Windows, or DOS for that matter...Unix had barely even begun for that matter. Just a reminder.
You post linux bugs to bugzilla and they thank you. You post M$ bugs publicly and they flame you. I think more than anything, M$ is pissed because more and more people are starting to realize what a true truckload of CRAP their OS really is. So, we post the bugs in an effort to encourage them to fix it, and for us to give them another chance. What do they do? They blame those who would help them fix it for their own stupid code. I mean come on...it's high time they started taking responsibility for their inadequacies.
What is the deal with all these inflatable items hitting the stores nowadays? I can understand sofas and chairs, where flexibility is better and more apt to be comfortable. But the entire concept of speakers and acoustics relies upon static materials to create smooth, clear vibrations. About the only other reason I can see to make inflatable speakers would be to fill that space with a "lighter-than-air" gas to either lighten or float the load. Besides that, the only other pro is the ability to store in a smaller space...
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Sony reminds me of Vader from this clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOaCRGVYGTc
And if I weren't laughing, I'd be crying at the stupid shit Sony is trying to force the consumers into.
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Sorry bud, but composite in isn't HDTV. Quick rundown: HDTV is a 16:9 standard (4:3 TVs aren't truly HDTV) that runs at higher than 480p - i.e. 540p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p. If your TV is only capable of 480i and 480p then you only have an EDTV, and were misinformed.
As far as composite goes; the max it carries is 480p, and that's rare. It usually only carries 480i signal. If you want HDTV, you'll need component (Y, Pb, Pr + R&L audio) connectors. Component easily carries the 1080i standard. If you have any other questions, feel free to email me at cybercifrado[atsymbolhere]gmail[dot]com.
You know, I'm actually quite surprised this hasn't been mentioned yet; but given the players and recent ly released hardware -- this actually comes as no big surprise. In fact, this action looks as if it were specifically designed to cause consumers to REPURCHASE media rather than allow us our free use rights. My angle? The Sony PSP. Who brought him down? Sony. Who had the "new unhackable geek-proof DVD format"? Sony. Who stands to make money by selling UMD copies of their movies to PSP consumers? Sony. Until I saw this, my take on the PSP was something like, "Cool, I'll just take the DVDs I have and convert them to MPEG-4 to watch on the go." But now, I'm not so sure I want to own a PSP or PS2 or PS3 anymore...
Senator Orrin Hatch from Utah. That's who it was, IIRC
Actually, according to the IMDB link, Ian McDiarmid already _WAS_ playing the part of the emperor in 1983.
How about less time law-making, more time talking to your children?
What OS will they run? Turtle LOGO?
www.tritonlabs.com is the original carrier of said GBA MOD.
The Tesla Coil in truth wasn't really about electricity being used against humans a la bug-zapper. The Tesla Coil was actually a ginat coil that Tesla devised that could shake an entire building apart. The Tesla coil was actually a harmonics device. But, I like the idea of the zapper better... ;)
My $0.02.
Actually, Comcast also offers a version of this (I happen to work for them in the middle TN area). While standard service is $49.95 /mo (no cable TV) with 1500 kbps down and 128 kbps up, they do offer a "Comcast Pro" version which is 3500 kbps down and 384 kbps up. That goes for $95.00 /mo. with or without cable modem rental. (If you need a modem they give it to you, if you already have one, still same price.) It comes with 5 IPs (all dynamic, though the lease is 6 months). They don't really promote it because it isn't really a tiered package. It's the commercial package available residentially. I personally think it's a good deal, and have been sorely tempted to shell out the $95/mo. to get it. About the only downside I see is that the bandwidth isn't guaranteed, but that's only important if you're doing somethings you shouldn't ;).
Just thought that I might remind everyone of a very important fact: In the wee days of what we now know as the internet, it was known as ARPANET and was funded by none other than the DoD. At that time, there was no such thing as Windows, or DOS for that matter...Unix had barely even begun for that matter. Just a reminder.
Just my $0.02.
Wow...that sounds suspiciously like the "Mark of the Beast" mentioned in certain popular texts. (hey...SOMEONE had to bring it up)
...Tank has all those touch-monitors on the Matrix. It MUST be the wave of the future. :)
You post linux bugs to bugzilla and they thank you. You post M$ bugs publicly and they flame you. I think more than anything, M$ is pissed because more and more people are starting to realize what a true truckload of CRAP their OS really is. So, we post the bugs in an effort to encourage them to fix it, and for us to give them another chance. What do they do? They blame those who would help them fix it for their own stupid code. I mean come on...it's high time they started taking responsibility for their inadequacies.
What is the deal with all these inflatable items hitting the stores nowadays? I can understand sofas and chairs, where flexibility is better and more apt to be comfortable. But the entire concept of speakers and acoustics relies upon static materials to create smooth, clear vibrations. About the only other reason I can see to make inflatable speakers would be to fill that space with a "lighter-than-air" gas to either lighten or float the load. Besides that, the only other pro is the ability to store in a smaller space...