One last thing; Merry Christmas & Happy QualiaDaze to all!

Anything special coming on in HD over the next few days? Looking forward to catching a few great flix and REALLY need a good comedy, so I'm looking forward to catching "The Producers" with Mrs. T and Mini-Tee. Elmo loves Mel Brooks, but it's awfully hard to sneak him into the average cinema...

brt3,
"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" followed by "Johnson Family Vacation" are on HBO HD tomorrow night. Far from a comedy, but "The Silence of the Lambs" is on HDNM tonight.

Here is a stat to figure out - how many kids have asked Santa for a 006 :D

Far from a comedy, but "The Silence of the Lambs" is on HDNM tonight.

Depends on how well you think Anthony Hopkins can imitate a chipmunk during the Chianti spiel. ;)

Only 2 more days til Christmas and just 3 more days til JA and "Into the Blue" :D
It is going to look great on the 006.

:D

QUALIANS W/MEMORY STICKS: Here's a very cool trick for your 006 while you are entertaining friends and families over the holidays! Take the two images that I linked to below, and put them in a folder together (with no other images) on your memory stick. Put it in your 006, set the Slideshow to "Repeat: On" and "Transition: Fade", and enjoy the "Merry Christmas" scene complete with falling snowflakes! It looks like an animation, and the colors are beautiful on our screens! I just made these for our own Christmas parties this season, and you are all free to use them as well. If you do, let me know - I hope you all enjoy them as much as we do! :)

Christmas Image #1 (http://gtplanet.net/misc/christmas2.jpg)
Christmas Image #2 (http://gtplanet.net/misc/christmas3.jpg)


Now I thought when I clicked on the images I would see the traditional Christmas fire :( :)

Very nice though, should impress all your visitors.

Have some nice avi files on my pc, some in HD. How do I view them on the 006. Computer is not in same room as Qualia but there is an ethernet outlet at the Qualia.

You are either going to have to pipe the output from your PC to the Q via the traditional DVI/HDMI/component, or get yourself a DVD player that will play the avi file (I have the Oppo 971H for playing divx/xvid encoded material); I also have an HTPC connected to the Q but since getting the Oppo haven't really used it all that much...easier to burn the files to dvd and pop them into the Oppo.

I suddenly feel like PM, four posts in a row :)

A fire is a good idea - you could use the same fades to create a cool looking flicker!

I also have an HTPC connected to the Q but since getting the Oppo haven't really used it all that much...easier to burn the files to dvd and pop them into the Oppo.I've been out of the HT world for a few months and just looked up the Oppo (hadn't heard of it before). I take it you like it?

Stew, if you can recall the exact steps you should post them for us as apparently that is a Sony sanctioned method to determine bulb hours and reset the clock....so if anything goes wrong in the process, people can always plead that they just followed Sony protocol.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and all the rest.............
Penton (a.k.a. KTM ;) ) - Man

Penton (a.k.a. KTM )or is it Husqvarna Man
This ones for you

A fire is a good idea - you could use the same fades to create a cool looking flicker!

I've been out of the HT world for a few months and just looked up the Oppo (hadn't heard of it before). I take it you like it?

Yes, it puts out unbelievable picture quality at such a low price...has a few minor issues, but at the price, it suits its purpose. There are a couple of threads on the Oppos, the Brain Dump/FAQ thread (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=491306&page=1&pp=30) is very informative.

[EDIT: BTW, I guess I should mention that my main DVD player is the Denon 3910; I have only occasionally played commercial DVDs on the Oppo...in the very beginning and now only sometimes for the kids' DVDs :) ]

Stew, if you can recall the exact steps you should post them for us as apparently that is a Sony sanctioned method to determine bulb hours and reset the clock....so if anything goes wrong in the process, people can always plead that they just followed Sony protocol.

Official Sony Protocol for accessing the Number of Lamp Timer Hours

The Qualia 006 is in the OFF mode
Using the Qualia remote control
Press Display once
Press the Number 5 once
Press Volume Up once
Press Power
Press Jump Three times
(Be careful here because this can get you into the service menu and in trouble)

The Qualia will power up and display DIM SER in the center of the screen
Then press the Number 2 twelve times
Lamp Timer should appear below DIM SER with the
number of hours following it to the right
Turn the Qualia off to exit

Official Sony Protocol for resetting the Lamp Timer

Continue From the above
Press the Number 1
The menu display should now be at Lamp Timer Reset
Push the Number 3
Press Mute
Press Enter
The menu should display Write - EX in red at the top
Turn the Qualia off to exit
If at any time you feel you are in trouble or where you should not be
Turn the Qualia OFF
If you need assistance call the Qualia 800 number in the manual.
The Sony Qualia people are happy to assist or walk you through the procedure.

Thanks for that info thestewman. It is now linked to post #1 :)

OMG...just after celebrating my 500th post on the 300th page...accepting congratulations from all of you...getting ready for the holiday weekend...and getting excited for the umr calibration in two weeks...

I suffer my first ever issue with my beloved Q006 :o

I was watching this afternoon and all was fine. This evening I power it on and the green power light just keeps flashing...there is no picture, but the bulb has warmed up because I do see black (lit). There is audio through my component system. I try to switch to DVD...still no picture. OMG.

I power down and wait a few minutes. Same thing. However, after several minutes (abnormally long), I do get a picture, bright and clear. However, the Video 6 label stays at the top left of the screen. ??? I try hitting display, and it gives me more info (time, etc.), that disappears, but the Video 6 label stays ???

I try switching inputs. Video 7 comes up, but the source from Video 6 stays on the screen (satellite). I cycle through all my video inputs and the labels change, but the source (satellite) stays the same. ???

Probably unrelated, but I did enter the service menu yesterday to check the hours. Followed all directions and the Q006 worked fine last night, then again today. I also viewed the memory stick pictures of Merry Christmas, posted above. No issues after that as well.

Looks like a service call may be needed :o

Penton (a.k.a. KTM )or is it Husqvarna Man
This ones for youOK, if we're turning this (briefly) into a bike forum here's a great pic. Come April this should arrive to replace my R1150GS Adventure...
:D

Depends on how well you think Anthony Hopkins can imitate a chipmunk during the Chianti spiel. ;)I smell a "Marathon Man" + "Silence Of The Lambs" double-feature...
:eek:
Actually, I'm the sensitive type -- if I attempted that I wouldn't sleep well for a week or so...
:rolleyes:
Elmo and I constantly compete to see who is the biggest baby...
:D

OMG...just after celebrating my 500th post on the 300th page... I suffer my first ever issue with my beloved Q006 :o Probably unrelated, but I did enter the service menu yesterday to check the hours... Looks like a service call may be needed :oTell me you did NOT just say that; I believe what you MEANT to say is that you were reading my Qualia Page info on how to enter the service menu, thought (briefly) about entering the service menu, but didn't do so because of potential warranty implications...
;)

You are either going to have to pipe the output from your PC to the Q via the traditional DVI/HDMI/component, or get yourself a DVD player that will play the avi file (I have the Oppo 971H for playing divx/xvid encoded material); I also have an HTPC connected to the Q but since getting the Oppo haven't really used it all that much...easier to burn the files to dvd and pop them into the Oppo.

Thanks for the advice. I like your DVD suggestion. I just bought a Sony 975 DVD player and wonder if it is capable of playing divx/xvid encoded files?

Thanks for the advice. I like your DVD suggestion. I just bought a Sony 975 DVD player and wonder if it is capable of playing divx/xvid encoded files?

No, the Sony 975 does not play divx/xvid...unless I am wrong and then those on this thread that do own the 975 will chime in and set me straight :)

OMG...just after celebrating my 500th post on the 300th page...accepting congratulations from all of you...getting ready for the holiday weekend...and getting excited for the umr calibration in two weeks...

I suffer my first ever issue with my beloved Q006 :o

I was watching this afternoon and all was fine. This evening I power it on and the green power light just keeps flashing...there is no picture, but the bulb has warmed up because I do see black (lit). There is audio through my component system. I try to switch to DVD...still no picture. OMG.

I power down and wait a few minutes. Same thing. However, after several minutes (abnormally long), I do get a picture, bright and clear. However, the Video 6 label stays at the top left of the screen. ??? I try hitting display, and it gives me more info (time, etc.), that disappears, but the Video 6 label stays ???

I try switching inputs. Video 7 comes up, but the source from Video 6 stays on the screen (satellite). I cycle through all my video inputs and the labels change, but the source (satellite) stays the same. ???

Probably unrelated, but I did enter the service menu yesterday to check the hours. Followed all directions and the Q006 worked fine last night, then again today. I also viewed the memory stick pictures of Merry Christmas, posted above. No issues after that as well.

Looks like a service call may be needed :o


JB, sorry to hear the disturbing news.

Electronics can sometimes, unexplainably, and in no predictable manner (i.e., the hardware and/or software designers will swear that what is happening can't happen ;) )...in those cases, I like to pull the plug for a bit, removing all power. Give that a shot and see if it doesn't "reset"

Alternatively, maybe brt can look through the service manual and see if there is some way to restore the TV to factory settings/defaults.

JB, sorry to hear the disturbing news.

Electronics can sometimes, unexplainably, and in no predictable manner (i.e., the hardware and/or software designers will swear that what is happening can't happen ;) )...in those cases, I like to pull the plug for a bit, removing all power. Give that a shot and see if it doesn't "reset"

Alternatively, maybe brt can look through the service manual and see if there is some way to restore the TV to factory settings/defaults.

Unplugging the set is a good idea if the lamp is cool. Resetting to factory settings is generally a horrible idea. This can frequently make a huge mess of things with a Sony set. I doubt it is a service mode problem.

Unplugging the set is a good idea if the lamp is cool. Resetting to factory settings is generally a horrible idea. This can frequently make a huge mess of things with a Sony set. I doubt it is a service mode problem.


I was presuming that he hasn't had any calibrations done and that resetting to factory defaults, even if possible, would only bring him back to his out of the box state, which presumably isn't too far away from where he is at now. But of course, I defer to umr's expertise :)

I was presuming that he hasn't had any calibrations done and that resetting to factory defaults, even if possible, would only bring him back to his out of the box state, which presumably isn't too far away from where he is at now. But of course, I defer to umr's expertise :)

That is not the way Sony sets typically work when resetting to factory defaults. It may not be what your set was delivered with. Using this option in the SM can result in some serious work to restore the picture to a reasonable level of quality. I have had to do this a few times for customers and it is a real pain. I never use this function because the results can be so bad.

OMG...just after celebrating my 500th post on the 300th page...accepting congratulations from all of you...getting ready for the holiday weekend...and getting excited for the umr calibration in two weeks...

I suffer my first ever issue with my beloved Q006 :o

I was watching this afternoon and all was fine. This evening I power it on and the green power light just keeps flashing...there is no picture, but the bulb has warmed up because I do see black (lit). There is audio through my component system. I try to switch to DVD...still no picture. OMG.

I power down and wait a few minutes. Same thing. However, after several minutes (abnormally long), I do get a picture, bright and clear. However, the Video 6 label stays at the top left of the screen. ??? I try hitting display, and it gives me more info (time, etc.), that disappears, but the Video 6 label stays ???

I try switching inputs. Video 7 comes up, but the source from Video 6 stays on the screen (satellite). I cycle through all my video inputs and the labels change, but the source (satellite) stays the same. ???

Probably unrelated, but I did enter the service menu yesterday to check the hours. Followed all directions and the Q006 worked fine last night, then again today. I also viewed the memory stick pictures of Merry Christmas, posted above. No issues after that as well.

Looks like a service call may be needed :o

JB... I had a very similar problem with my Sony GWIII (OSD screwy, lamp on, no pic, audio didn't switch with inputs, volume + - stopped working....) Did it over the course of a day.. finally unplugged for about an hour, and the problem never came back. Maybe the ghost of GWIII problems coming to pass upon the Q :)

If that was involving the Kabanatuan (? sp.) camp, my Filipino father-in-law was there as a fighting force and guide for the American’s. :)



I initially removed "The Great Raid" from my que on Netflix, because of so many releases for this week and I can only rent 3 at a time, but after reading your recommendations, I decided to add it back again. Sounds very interesting, I too have filipino ties.

Ray, it's always nice to put a face to the voice :eek: now, about that "Marathon Man" thing.............................

P.S.
Why are your paws apparently in your mouth ?

Yikes, AKA Cookie Monster! Looking good Ray!

OMG...just after celebrating my 500th post on the 300th page...accepting congratulations from all of you...getting ready for the holiday weekend...and getting excited for the umr calibration in two weeks...

I suffer my first ever issue with my beloved Q006 :o

I was watching this afternoon and all was fine. This evening I power it on and the green power light just keeps flashing...there is no picture, but the bulb has warmed up because I do see black (lit). There is audio through my component system. I try to switch to DVD...still no picture. OMG.

I power down and wait a few minutes. Same thing. However, after several minutes (abnormally long), I do get a picture, bright and clear. However, the Video 6 label stays at the top left of the screen. ??? I try hitting display, and it gives me more info (time, etc.), that disappears, but the Video 6 label stays ???

I try switching inputs. Video 7 comes up, but the source from Video 6 stays on the screen (satellite). I cycle through all my video inputs and the labels change, but the source (satellite) stays the same. ???

Probably unrelated, but I did enter the service menu yesterday to check the hours. Followed all directions and the Q006 worked fine last night, then again today. I also viewed the memory stick pictures of Merry Christmas, posted above. No issues after that as well.

Looks like a service call may be needed :o

jb007,

I really feel bad for you and apologize if my suggestion to check the lamp hours caused your problem.

Have you gone into the regular menu and told it to skip the Video 6 label, just to see if that makes it go away. (menu - setup - Label Video Inputs - Program)

OMG...just after celebrating my 500th post on the 300th page...accepting congratulations from all of you...getting ready for the holiday weekend...and getting excited for the umr calibration in two weeks...

I suffer my first ever issue with my beloved Q006 :o

I was watching this afternoon and all was fine. This evening I power it on and the green power light just keeps flashing...there is no picture, but the bulb has warmed up because I do see black (lit). There is audio through my component system. I try to switch to DVD...still no picture. OMG.

I power down and wait a few minutes. Same thing. However, after several minutes (abnormally long), I do get a picture, bright and clear. However, the Video 6 label stays at the top left of the screen. ??? I try hitting display, and it gives me more info (time, etc.), that disappears, but the Video 6 label stays ???

I try switching inputs. Video 7 comes up, but the source from Video 6 stays on the screen (satellite). I cycle through all my video inputs and the labels change, but the source (satellite) stays the same. ???

Probably unrelated, but I did enter the service menu yesterday to check the hours. Followed all directions and the Q006 worked fine last night, then again today. I also viewed the memory stick pictures of Merry Christmas, posted above. No issues after that as well.

Looks like a service call may be needed :o


You know what guys! I don't think it is necessary for me to check my hours. It would really make no difference to me. My plan all along was to change my bulb every year anyway. You can call me CHICKEN all you want! hehehe :D

As suggested by FilmMixer and BenDover, the gremlin is now gone. When I fired it up a third time last night, it worked correctly :D .

My next step would have been to unplug the power, but that hasn't become necessary. It's working today normally as well :D .

I don't believe it had anything to do with accessing the service menu. That was just a coincidence. I followed the directions very carefully (brt3, is there a way to update your .pdf to reflect pressing "2" 12 times, not 9?) Besides, when I ordered the *replacement* bulb from Qualia, they sent me an email requesting the hours on the bulb. So, I'm not concerned about any warranty issues.

Bottom line is, everything is working normally again, watching the Chargers in HD.

Happy Holidays all, and thanks for your input and support!

Before it gets busy for me, I'd like to wish everyone a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

JB, Glad to hear your set is back to normal, I may now have the guts to back and check my hours! :D

Merry Christmas to all . . .


Mini Dive has a Christmas movie festival planned for tonight on the 006 :D

Which brings up an interesting question. Obviously MiniDive wasn't breast-fed (thus his obsession w/Pam's Mams), but if MamaDive HAD fed him in this manner...

would it have been chocolate milk?

:D


brt3,

Mmmm . . . milk chocolate :p

Who will make the 10,000th post?

Zechman, can you translate the individual thread post counts into statistical likelihoods???
Well, obviously the statistically most likely is Penton-Man.

But I'll be trying my darnedest to nab that one myself! :cool:

Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a good night.

--Dwayne

I forgot to mention this earlier, but thanks to all in this thread for helping to get my 006 sold... It has a great new home and is to be calibrated by umr in a couple of weeks.

I'll have to survive with my new Sony Ruby for the time being :)

The Q will be replaced by a JVC 1080p set... and the Q will be sorely missed :(


HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

I followed the directions very carefully (brt3, is there a way to update your .pdf to reflect pressing "2" 12 times, not 9?)Glad to hear all is well, JB -- can't imagine a Qualia-less Christmas...

I will update the pdf you describe. The weird thing is, that was a direct copy from the Official Sony Qualia 006 Service Manual (which I purchased). Guess even Sony has typos...

Hey Qualians -- anyone looking for a smaller flat panel set should check out Sony's 26" Bravia XBR. (http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=KDLV26XBR1&Dept=tvvideo&CategoryName=tv_hdtv_flatpanel_26%22to42%22) I just bought one of these to use in a workout area, and it's a GREAT little set! Very nice picture, good features, and a very stylish design to boot.

Here's something I find interesting; perhaps someone here can help me figure this out. In our house we run two Comcast/Moto 6412 DVR boxes. Now, I plugged the new Bravia into an existing cable outlet, turned it on, and let it auto-program the channel memory. When I came back to the set I was stunned; it had something like 200+ channels that it found! Although it is NOT fitted with a CableCard or run off of a box, it is receiving almost triple the number of channels than the Samsung it replaced. It gets all the networks + PBS in HD, and picks up all the multicast network digital channels. Also gets all the HBO & Showtime stuff, though not in HD, along with all the MusicPlus channels. I assume this should not be the case, but do not plan on filing a complaint with Comcast...
:D

BTW...

Merry Christmas, Dammit!

Anybody get a Qualia for Christmas?

Hey Qualians -- anyone looking for a smaller flat panel set should check out Sony's 26" Bravia XBR. (http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=KDLV26XBR1&Dept=tvvideo&CategoryName=tv_hdtv_flatpanel_26%22to42%22) I just bought one of these to use in a workout area, and it's a GREAT little set! Very nice picture, good features, and a very stylish design to boot.



brt3,

Agreed, I have had the 40" version of that TV in my bedroom for two months. Glad to hear you are enjoying yours. The folks that have these sets are very happy with them. Looks like another winner from Sony :D

Official Sony KDL-V26/32/40XBR1 Bravia LCD Thread (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=593405)

Mini Dive awoke early this glorious Christmas morning to find that Santa had left a present for him under his mini-tree :D

brt3,

Mini Dive is wondering what the Evil Twin and Elmo got from Santa ?

Please help a Katrina survivor. We lost everything and are replacing and adding to our new home. Need to know is an 006 a good buy now. I am reading all of this stuff, and the "bob and weave" and all. It is a lot of money but life is so short now, after Katrina, why not have what is great. So I am planning a 70" for one room and a 60" for another. Are they what I should have or is there something else. Will have great B&W's for the main TV room so tell me, I have the sound nailed but the TV???

Help please.

directions, directions, directions!... oh wait, that's not right. Oh, now I got it -

Ho Ho Ho!

That's better. ;)

Merry x-mas... to all here!!!!!

Please help a Katrina survivor. We lost everything and are replacing and adding to our new home. Need to know is an 006 a good buy now. I am reading all of this stuff, and the "bob and weave" and all. It is a lot of money but life is so short now, after Katrina, why not have what is great. So I am planning a 70" for one room and a 60" for another. Are they what I should have or is there something else. Will have great B&W's for the main TV room so tell me, I have the sound nailed but the TV???

Help please.

Mothaselin,

Sorry to hear of your plight, but happy to hear you are back on your feet :).

Not sure if I understand your question about the Q006 being "a good buy now." In fact, I thought you already got a Q006 last spring (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=5419475&&#post5419475).

BRT3, I have the same in Portland. Before I got the 6412's my ATSC sets got TONS of channels, including Music and ONDemand Movies!!

Hey Qualians -- anyone looking for a smaller flat panel set should check out Sony's 26" Bravia XBR. (http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=KDLV26XBR1&Dept=tvvideo&CategoryName=tv_hdtv_flatpanel_26%22to42%22) I just bought one of these to use in a workout area, and it's a GREAT little set! Very nice picture, good features, and a very stylish design to boot.

Here's something I find interesting; perhaps someone here can help me figure this out. In our house we run two Comcast/Moto 6412 DVR boxes. Now, I plugged the new Bravia into an existing cable outlet, turned it on, and let it auto-program the channel memory. When I came back to the set I was stunned; it had something like 200+ channels that it found! Although it is NOT fitted with a CableCard or run off of a box, it is receiving almost triple the number of channels than the Samsung it replaced. It gets all the networks + PBS in HD, and picks up all the multicast network digital channels. Also gets all the HBO & Showtime stuff, though not in HD, along with all the MusicPlus channels. I assume this should not be the case, but do not plan on filing a complaint with Comcast...
:D

Now, how can that happen? It would take 4 Santa's to deliver it! :)


Anybody get a Qualia for Christmas?

Now, how can that happen? It would take 4 Santa's to deliver it! :)

Pursuant to the Sony Owner's manual, elves and reindeer count ;)

Merry Christmas everyone and many blessings for the New Year !!

One of my friends informed me today that Hanukkah actually also begins tonight – which he said was the first time it has done so (on Dec. 25) for something like decades !

Now, if we can just get that Kwanzaa to start on Dec. 25……………..then when we proclaim Happy Holidays, it won’t just be politically correct, it will actually be accurate.

I know one thing, it sure is great not to work on Christmas day because I worked too many of em in the past or got called in during the most inopportune times…..like carving the turkey. :(

So, I’ll raise a glass and offer a toast tonight to all Qualians and everyone around the table will look at me like I converted to paganism until I go into a lengthy discussion of one fine TV and a great group of comrades . :)

Any recommendations for a DVD player if I own the Qualia 06? I am not looking to spend a large amount of money because I will buy a Blueray player - something to tide me over till then.

Has anyone had their Qualia professionally calibrated and has it made a difference? I recall some early posts here saying that the picture was good out of the box.

Merry Christmas everyone and many blessings for the New Year !!

I know one thing, it sure is great not to work on Christmas day because I worked too many of em in the past or got called in during the most inopportune times…..like carving the turkey. :(

So, I’ll raise a glass and offer a toast tonight to all Qualians and everyone around the table will look at me like I converted to paganism until I go into a lengthy discussion of one fine TV and a great group of comrades . :)

PM,

A very Merry Christmas to you :) I also know the joys of being on-call 7x24 and working the holidays, including Christmas. I have been an IT manager for 25 1/2 years. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to be put in a position where I am not on-call, I just set standards and bring in new technology now. So I will raise a toast to not being on-call :D

And as you explain the joys of being a Qualian tonight, you can tell them that it sure helps someone with cancer get through the ordeal :) :)

And as you explain the joys of being a Qualian tonight, you can tell them that it sure helps someone with cancer get through the ordeal :) :)
Will do !

And at this point, TODAY, you should be walking on air, my friend, with the recent joyous news. :)

Merry Christmas !

DD you bring back memories. In the days when Main Frame systems were installed in rooms bigger than a Qualians house, I used to work especially during Holidays. I was on call, of course, and at one time worked something like 45 days in a row.

I did not meet my goal though. We got Double Time for Sundays and I wanted 24 hours of Double Time and only got 20 hours. I even got called into The World Trade Center...but that was many years ago when we lived on the East Coast (where my wife and I are from).


PM,

A very Merry Christmas to you :) I also know the joys of being on-call 7x24 and working the holidays, including Christmas. I have been an IT manager for 25 1/2 years. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to be put in a position where I am not on-call, I just set standards and bring in new technology now. So I will raise a toast to not being on-call :D

And as you explain the joys of being a Qualian tonight, you can tell them that it sure helps someone with cancer get through the ordeal :) :)

Upon further review (too much football) my manual only mentions the Elves.

Pursuant to the Sony Owner's manual, elves and reindeer count ;)

Any recommendations for a DVD player if I own the Qualia 06? I am not looking to spend a large amount of money because I will buy a Blueray player - something to tide me over till then.

punkzip,
Some of us on this thread have purchased the Sony DVP-NS975V for that reason. I have had very good luck with mine. I believe it has been replaced by the DVP-NS90V. And Sony also has the DVP-NS70H for less money. I can not tell you how well they work, just that the 975 works fine. Other on this thread may have some other alternative suggestions.

DD you bring back memories. In the days when Main Frame systems were installed in rooms bigger than a Qualians house, I used to work especially during Holidays. I was on call, of course, and at one time worked something like 45 days in a row.

I did not meet my goal though. We got Double Time for Sundays and I wanted 24 hours of Double Time and only got 20 hours. I even got called into The World Trade Center...but that was many years ago when we lived on the East Coast (where my wife and I are from).


mpsan,
As my boss used to tell me, I could have all the overtime and double time I wanted, I just didn't get paid extra (being a manager with a salary) :(

Will do !

And at this point, TODAY, you should be walking on air, my friend, with the recent joyous news. :)

Merry Christmas !


PM,
Doing the elevated moon-walk :cool:

Upon further review (too much football) my manual only mentions the Elves.


mpsan,
Are those the short Elves like they have at the North Pole or the taller Elves like in "The Lord of the Rings" ??

Any recommendations for a DVD player if I own the Qualia 06? I am not looking to spend a large amount of money because I will buy a Blueray player - something to tide me over till then.Guess it all depends on how you define "large amount of money". I had the Sony DVP-NS975V but found it unreliable. I upgraded to the Pioneer Elite DV59AVi, which has been a much better player for me. You might find a good deal on the 59, as Pioneer recently introduced the DV79AVi to replace it...

Regarding the term "Happy Holidays"; technically, the word "holiday" is derived from Holy Day. Therefore, the term "Happy Holidays" is -- by definition -- religious, and is clearly not politically correct!

I thereby wish everyone on this thread a very merry Christmas, hope that you have a superb whatever-you-celebrate, and also suggest you have an excellent new year...

:D :D :D

Regarding the term "Happy Holidays"; technically, the word "holiday" is derived from Holy Day. Therefore, the term "Happy Holidays" is -- by definition -- religious, and is clearly not politically correct!

Well that’s good news to me as I didn’t know the original derivation and couldn’t agree MORE…………since I hate being politically correct. :p

Dinner was superb!............After a thorough explanation of “Qualians” following my toast, all my relatives are convinced I/we are not pagans and it’s off to look at some of dem fancy Christmas displays around the neighborhood before everyone runs out tomorrow to take them down before they go back to work.

divedude – Monday night is scheduled for “The Great Raid” on Qualia-vision to watch the rescue mission at Cabana-TWO-on, as I was corrected by my in-laws this evening regarding the pronunciation…….as I had said Cabana-twan after a few glasses of vino ! :D

Well that’s good news to me as I didn’t know the original derivation and couldn’t agree MORE…………since I hate being politically correct. :p

Dinner was superb!............After a thorough explanation of “Qualians” following my toast, all my relatives are convinced I/we are not pagans and it’s off to look at some of dem fancy Christmas displays around the neighborhood before everyone runs out tomorrow to take them down before they go back to work.

divedude – Monday night is scheduled for “The Great Raid” on Qualia-vision to watch the rescue mission at Cabana-TWO-on, as I was corrected by my in-laws this evening regarding the pronunciation…….as I had said Cabana-twan after a few glasses of vino ! :D

PM,

Let us know what someone who was actually involved in the raid thought of the depiction. And by all means, do not miss the footage during the ending credits. It is of the actual people, and I found it very interesting.

I will be heading outside in a little while to take down all those Christmas decorations since we are going to be approaching record highs in the Dallas area. I plan to send Mini Dive up to run along the rain gutters to unhook the lights.

For any of you planning on getting the new DirecTV KA/KU Dish and the corresponding H20 MPEG4 HD Receiver there are several threads on AVS discussing various aspects. However, you can learn a lot by watching the DirecTV Installation Training Video for the KA/KU Dish on channel 592. Even though DirecTV is doing all the installations, the video will give you a good look at the new larger dish (with 5 LNB's), and special installation considerations.

The rollout is by region and will provide the major local channels in HD. HD content for many of the satellite channels will be provided in the future. A compliant replacement for the HR10-250 has not been released, but will be coming in the future.

A compliant replacement for the HR10-250 has not been released, but will be coming in the future.

Hi DD! I hope you are feeling better and restrained from too much holiday nog.

I've been a little lazy in my reading of other threads. Do you (or anyone else) know if the new D* HD DVR will allow (at extra charge) continued access to the Tivo service? I think Tivo combined with the 006 will be tough to beat. My 5 year old can work through the menus and operations like a champ!

Hope Mini is enjoying his new toys and not ignoring the master of the house. :rolleyes:

hiya,
Has there been any discussion here about Sony dumping the QUALIA project? I know a guy that worked for the group out in SD who recently had his last day after several years with the company.
It's such a great product, I dont understand why they would dump it. Apologies if this is old news for you guys.

Hi DD! I hope you are feeling better and restrained from too much holiday nog.

I've been a little lazy in my reading of other threads. Do you (or anyone else) know if the new D* HD DVR will allow (at extra charge) continued access to the Tivo service? I think Tivo combined with the 006 will be tough to beat. My 5 year old can work through the menus and operations like a champ!

Hope Mini is enjoying his new toys and not ignoring the master of the house. :rolleyes:

RonB63,

Thank you. I only had a half bottle of wine. Mini Dive drunk the other half :eek:

Since DirecTV has come out with their own version of DVR (not TiVo), I think the HD DVR receiver will use the same new DirecTV version of scheduling software (not TiVo).

According to the folks over at the Tivo Community forum (sister of AVS), Ron who is the owner of Value Electronics (a forum sponsor I believe), writes the HR10-250 will be replaced by the HR20-250 (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=3566004&&#post3566004). He writes the replacement High Definition Digital Video Recorder is being engineered by NDS, not TiVo. It appears the replcement unit (with MPEG4 capability) will have the new DirecTV software, not TiVo :(.

According to the folks over at the Tivo Community forum (sister of AVS), Ron who is the owner of Value Electronics (a forum sponsor I believe), writes the HR10-250 will be replaced by the HR20-250 (http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=3566004&&#post3566004). He writes the replacement High Definition Digital Video Recorder is being engineered by NDS, not TiVo. It appears the replcement unit (with MPEG4 capability) will have the new DirecTV software, not TiVo :(.

jb007,
Thanks for the link jb. I got a second HR10-250 for Christmas and plan to stick with it until DirecTV can offer me something I don't have now. I get perfect OTA reception of all locals and have heard complaints about various problems with the new MP4.

All the timeshifting the HR10-250 allows me to do with HD content allows me to make the most of my 006 :D

What he said...I think the 975 is a great player!

punkzip,
Some of us on this thread have purchased the Sony DVP-NS975V for that reason. I have had very good luck with mine. I believe it has been replaced by the DVP-NS90V. And Sony also has the DVP-NS70H for less money. I can not tell you how well they work, just that the 975 works fine. Other on this thread may have some other alternative suggestions.

Well, that is why they made me a Manager! I think it was to get me on a Salary!
P.S. I made it to VP of a big International company! I never made so little Penton Paper/hour in my life!

mpsan,
As my boss used to tell me, I could have all the overtime and double time I wanted, I just didn't get paid extra (being a manager with a salary) :(

They did not say, but I want the taller ones. :D

mpsan,
Are those the short Elves like they have at the North Pole or the taller Elves like in "The Lord of the Rings" ??

Yes I did get one but now gone in Katrina.

With record heat in the Dallas area, it was a great day to take down the Christmas lights. Mini Dive did his part by running the rain gutters to pull down light strings. Good thing he could tell the difference between the lamp cord and coax :)

Don't jump, Mini-Dive -- don't do it!

I do hope he left the DISH alone!!

With record heat in the Dallas area, it was a great day to take down the Christmas lights. Mini Dive did his part by running the rain gutters to pull down light strings. Good thing he could tell the difference between the lamp cord and coax :)

Yes I did get one but now gone in Katrina.

Wow, really sorry to hear that. So, your question to us is should you replace the Q006 with another Q006?

I am just short of my 1 year anniversary and I don't know if I am just seeing things (remember I am in my early forties and my eyesight is beginning to deteriorate), but I am starting to notice the brightness dimming. I decided to check my lamp hours prior to replacing the bulb, and found out that I only have 1,258 hours. I held off replacing the bulb thinking it's much to early. Has anyone out there replaced their bulb based on the brightness and with a similar low count. Should I go ahead and replace it even with this low count?

I am just short of my 1 year anniversary and I don't know if I am just seeing things (remember I am in my early forties and my eyesight is beginning to deteriorate), but I am starting to notice the brightness dimming. I decided to check my lamp hours prior to replacing the bulb, and found out that I only have 1,258 hours. I held off replacing the bulb thinking it's much to early. Has anyone out there replaced their bulb based on the brightness and with a similar low count. Should I go ahead and replace it even with this low count?

I think many Qualians are above 2000 hours and not noticing any deterioration. UMR told me and others he is seeing the bulbs lasting 3000 hours.
You can expect different results depending on voltage surges and spikes and how often you turn the set on and off etc. Also I would imagine using the reduced power setting would prolong the life of the bulb.
If you have a replacement change it and let us know if you observe much of a difference. If there is not a noticeable difference don't reset the bulb timer and put the old bulb back in.

Kaduku.......... My first bulb croaked just a few hundred above your hours but others seem to be getting more. I have simply resigned myself that its gonna cost $600 a year to watch this baby.

I could drop that in Vegas within the first 20 minutes without even trying.

I am just short of my 1 year anniversary and I don't know if I am just seeing things (remember I am in my early forties and my eyesight is beginning to deteriorate), but I am starting to notice the brightness dimming. I decided to check my lamp hours prior to replacing the bulb, and found out that I only have 1,258 hours. I held off replacing the bulb thinking it's much to early. Has anyone out there replaced their bulb based on the brightness and with a similar low count. Should I go ahead and replace it even with this low count?


I decided to change my first bulb a couple months ago at 1585 hours because the brightness seemed to be waning . You won't believe how really bright a new bulb is for the first 50 or so hours, but it then levels off to a very nice level.

It's really your preference for a bright picture, and willingness to spend for new bulbs. If you sometimes prefer the VIVID mode or COOL color temp (and there is no sin in that no matter what anyone else tells you since it's your set to watch it in whatever way you want) then you will likely prefer a brighter bulb.

I decided to change my first bulb a couple months ago at 1585 hours because the brightness seemed to be waning . You won't believe how really bright a new bulb is for the first 50 or so hours, but it then levels off to a very nice level.

It's really your preference for a bright picture, and willingness to spend for new bulbs. If you sometimes prefer the VIVID mode or COOL color temp (and there is no sin in that no matter what anyone else tells you since it's your set to watch it in whatever way you want) then you will likely prefer a brighter bulb.

Thanks everyone for the replies, I've have the Q on standard mode for TV and DVD viewing, and vivid for the XBOX 360. I will not use Pro mode until it has been calibrated (too dark). Definitely the brightness has dimmed slightly, but the picture is still awesome. I watched "The Phantom of the Opera" last night on HBO and it just looked great. I calculated (and I might be wrong), that I have so far averaged 3.5 hours a day, If I change my bulb now, by the time Superbowl comes around, the new bulb brightness would have leveled off already, so I will wait another two or three weeks. I really want to blow away my friends on Superbowl! :D

Kaduku.......... My first bulb croaked just a few hundred above your hours but others seem to be getting more. I have simply resigned myself that its gonna cost $600 a year to watch this baby.

I could drop that in Vegas within the first 20 minutes without even trying.


Guys,
I had 2844 hours on my bulb when I changed it. That works out to about 10.5 cents per hour. I also did a quick calculation and the electricity to run the 006 costs about 3 cents per hour. A small price to pay for all the enjoyment the 006 gives us. ;)

Guys,
I had 2844 hours on my bulb when I changed it. That works out to about 10.5 cents per hour. I also did a quick calculation and the electricity to run the 006 costs about 3 cents per hour. A small price to pay for all the enjoyment the 006 gives us. ;)
As my grandma would say.........
"You darn tootin !"

esp. given the fact that I believe the price of the bulb for the Ruby and the 004 are 1K each. :eek:

This, when my wife thinks that once you buy a TV......... the bulbs are good for the life of the display.

PM,

Let us know what someone who was actually involved in the raid thought of the depiction. And by all means, do not miss the footage during the ending credits. It is of the actual people, and I found it very interesting.

O.K.-
The Penton clan review……………………

It is a very good DVD, sort of like the old war movies but it didn’t have that Are-TEASE-tic graininess like Band of Brothers (which BTW we love in our household :) ) nor like that of the recently reviewed Cinderella Man (at least in the first third or what not).

So, for me that was actually a pleasant surprise. :)

In regards to my father-in-laws impressions, he wasn’t privy to the actual raid on the camp itself, because he was fighting at the bridge.

He thought that the director could have emphasized a little bit more about how difficult it was just to maneuver behind enemy lines to get to the prison camp but, there were probably time constraints with the length of the film.

He thought that they really gave a soft touch to the interrogation of one of the main characters in the movie (perhaps out of good taste or for ratings :confused: ) because he was once hauled in and “interrogated” (translation = beaten up pretty badly) by the occupiers.

I guess we’ll never know if he was in the old newsreel footing at the end because when they flashed the graphics about how many Filipino guerrillas died during the campaign, his eyes swelled up and he had to leave the room as he was starting to weep. :(
Which I presume indicated that he lost at least one good friend at the bridge.

Today he mentioned to everyone that he was glad at least somebody remembered that mission and he was happy that, in the end, the Army did NOT leave any man behind despite the fact like the movie said, the mission had no real strategic significance.

(That was from an 18 year old fierce Filipino guerilla that went on to become an engineer, move his whole family to the U.S. and participate in design, etc. of such projects as Bangkok’s airport, a super-secret place for jets in Saudi Arabia and the D.C. subway system.)

Quite an accomplishment, I’d say.

What does Tom Brokaw call that generation ?

Penton (a.k.a. KTM )or is it Husqvarna Man
This ones for you
And back to you !(Yep, I did ride dem bikes too!)
see
http://www.ahrma.org/supply.htm

and scrawl down to "The Thrill is On"

BTW, good job on the Sony Protocol. :)

As my grandma would say.........
esp. given the fact that I believe the price of the bulb for the Ruby and the 004 are 1K each. :eek:

The 004 bulb is $3k!!!

Then as my grandma would say……………

"That’s a REAL corker."

Or, “Don’t leave the TV on!”

Does anyone know if the Sony DVP NS70H or NS90V will output 480i over HDMI (I understand this is the holy grail for DVD players mated to the Qualia correct)? I know that the NS975 will but I hear it is not too stable.

Does anyone know if the Sony DVP NS70H or NS90V will output 480i over HDMI (I understand this is the holy grail for DVD players mated to the Qualia correct)? I know that the NS975 will but I hear it is not too stable.

With all due respect to those that went down this path and with great deference to the many discussions along these lines, is that still the current thought, 480i over HDMI?

Have the Qualia 006 owners experienced any of the color problems being reported by owners of the Sony KDSR-50/60XBR1 SXRD sets? The following thread has many comments about color issues and I have not seen mention of these on this thread. If it is the technology, as Sony supposedly said, I'm wondering why Qualia 006 owners are not seeing the same problem.

"Official 2005 Sony KDSR-50/60XBR1 SXRD Owner's Thread"

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=6798213#post6798213

Have the Qualia 006 owners experienced any of the color problems being reported by owners of the Sony KDSR-50/60XBR1 SXRD sets? The following thread has many comments about color issues and I have not seen mention of these on this thread. If it is the technology, as Sony supposedly said, I'm wondering why Qualia 006 owners are not seeing the same problem.

"Official 2005 Sony KDSR-50/60XBR1 SXRD Owner's Thread"

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=6798213#post6798213

The Qualia line, including all of the products in the family, are supposed to spare no expense when choosing components, etc. Therefore, in line with premium components being used in the Q006, the optics (lens design/assembly) is supposed to be superior; it is in the lens design that chromatic aberrations (CA) are corrected/compensated. My understanding is that CA is not specific to the SXRD technology but to any multicolored (e.g., white light) source passing through a lens. CA is addressed through lens design which includes, among other things, lens material(s) and lens design/geometry (number, shape, size, etc. of lens elements). Lastly, while many will go on and on about "shiny/reflective" screens, in the Q006, the shiny/reflective screen is part of the "optical engine" (not sure that it has anything to do with CA but more to do with uniform brightness across a very large screen, i.e., 70" ... it always seemed to me that jumping to 70" was a non-linear step in rear projection design).

My take on the *issues* in the GW SXRD owner's thread(s) is that, for the most part (I'm not closing the possibility of some defective units) there are those that will stare at a test pattern and those that will watch the TV and enjoy it :D

The Qualia line, including all of the products in the family, are supposed to spare no expense when choosing components, etc. Therefore, in line with premium components being used in the Q006, the optics (lens design/assembly) is supposed to be superior; it is in the lens design that chromatic aberrations (CA) are corrected/compensated. My understanding is that CA is not specific to the SXRD technology but to any multicolored (e.g., white light) source passing through a lens. CA is addressed through lens design which includes, among other things, lens material(s) and lens design/geometry (number, shape, size, etc. of lens elements). Lastly, while many will go on and on about "shiny/reflective" screens, in the Q006, the shiny/reflective screen is part of the "optical engine" (not sure that it has anything to do with CA but more to do with uniform brightness across a very large screen, i.e., 70" ... it always seemed to me that jumping to 70" was a non-linear step in rear projection design).

My take on the *issues* in the GW SXRD owner's thread(s) is that, for the most part (I'm closing the possibility of some defective units) there are those that will stare at a test pattern and those that will watch the TV and enjoy it :D

Thanks and while I'm no engineer it does sound resonable. I totally agree with your last paragraph.

Does anyone know if the Sony DVP NS70H or NS90V will output 480i over HDMI (I understand this is the holy grail for DVD players mated to the Qualia correct)? I know that the NS975 will but I hear it is not too stable.


punkzip,
There was a fix made to the 975's early in the year. I purchased my unit in April and have not had one problem with it.

100 posts to go...100 posts. You take one down, pass it around...99 posts to go.

99 posts of 006 on the wall……………..

99 posts of 006…..

Take one down, pass it around,

98 posts of 006 on the wall !

Hugh,
I addition, keep in mind that the Q/A performed on ……….oh, I’d say about the first 30 006’s that were sold to consumers was/is incomparable to that performed on the typical SXRD (non-Qualia) set. I think that several people that post here are among the first 30.

The Q/A performed on the first 10 units to hit the shores of the good ole U.S. of A was down right anal !

The Qualia line, including all of the products in the family, are supposed to spare no expense when choosing components, etc. Therefore, in line with premium components being used in the Q006, the optics (lens design/assembly) is supposed to be superior; it is in the lens design that chromatic aberrations (CA) are corrected/compensated. My understanding is that CA is not specific to the SXRD technology but to any multicolored (e.g., white light) source passing through a lens. CA is addressed through lens design which includes, among other things, lens material(s) and lens design/geometry (number, shape, size, etc. of lens elements). Lastly, while many will go on and on about "shiny/reflective" screens, in the Q006, the shiny/reflective screen is part of the "optical engine" (not sure that it has anything to do with CA but more to do with uniform brightness across a very large screen, i.e., 70" ... it always seemed to me that jumping to 70" was a non-linear step in rear projection design).

My take on the *issues* in the GW SXRD owner's thread(s) is that, for the most part (I'm not closing the possibility of some defective units) there are those that will stare at a test pattern and those that will watch the TV and enjoy it :D

I would be surprised if the problem is due to CA in the Lenses. As you point out, it is easily addressed through lens design, and is certainly not new.
J

I would be surprised if the problem is due to CA in the Lenses. As you point out, it is easily addressed through lens design, and is certainly not new.
J

Regarding chromatic abberation, I'm sure there are lens compromises on the SXRD line ( not the Qualia) where they can't use a lens that's C/A free. It would run the price up too much. I suspect the trick is to get it good enough.

I have had no trouble with the newer 975...only that it is a bit slow when you first put a dvd in.


Does anyone know if the Sony DVP NS70H or NS90V will output 480i over HDMI (I understand this is the holy grail for DVD players mated to the Qualia correct)? I know that the NS975 will but I hear it is not too stable.

Yeah, what he said!

punkzip,
There was a fix made to the 975's early in the year. I purchased my unit in April and have not had one problem with it.

I haven't seen any color issues on my 006. Nothing less than outstanding!

-
Robert

http://stampededrive.net/Theater.htm

I have had no trouble with the newer 975...only that it is a bit slow when you first put a dvd in.

mpsan,
Have patience my friend. Seconds seem like minutes while waiting to see a good DVD on the 006. :D

I haven't seen any color issues on my 006. Nothing less than outstanding!

-
Robert



AMEN ! !

Oops, my bad . . .

892 posts to go, 892 posts . . .you post one down, pass it around, 891 posts to go.

Well I'm not going back and changing mine! (too lazy :D )

Because the mistake was derived originally from your calculation!

Aren't I covered by something in Tort Law or what not?

I'm out; just called Algolith and Jason and cancelled my order for the Dragonfly/Mosquito pair. Not really sure about that company; though they seem EXTREMELY nice they must use a great deal more insecticide up in Canada than down here in the States...
:rolleyes:

Good luck to Algolith, but I can't believe anyone can stay in business selling that kind of vaporware. They are -- obviously -- pretty dependent on their professional products, and I'm guessing the consumer products are something of a lark for them???
:confused:

All I know is, they'll have to create a new line of processors endorsed by Jesus H. Christ himself for me to ever purchase anything from them!
:mad:

Which brings up an interesting point: What Would Jesus Watch?
:D

Which brings up an interesting point: What Would Jesus Watch?
:D


brt3,
"Into the Blue" on a 006, of course :D

And he would have the Blu-ray version.

I am wondering how my Video Ipod compares to the Qualia?

IPOD Pros:

1) I can carry it in my pocket.
2) I can easily download content.
3) 60 gig drive
4) Plays mp3s
5) Don't need to change the lamp.

Qualia Cons:

1) Too big to fit in my pocket.
2) Cost a tad more than my ipod.
3) The lamp is bigger than my ipod.
4) Doesn't come with cool ear buds.
5) Not available in white.

I should have started a new thread. I'm sure it would have gotten plenty of posts!

brt3 -- "Into the Blue" on a 006, of course :D And he would have the Blu-ray version.Ah, should have qualified the question:
"Which Video Display Device Would Jesus Purchase For Use In His Own Domocile?"
OR, simply,
WVDDWJPFUIHOD?
:D

I'm out; just called Algolith and Jason and cancelled my order for the Dragonfly/Mosquito pair. Not really sure about that company; though they seem EXTREMELY nice they must use a great deal more insecticide up in Canada than down here in the States...
:rolleyes:

Agreed !

See………..
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=6798929&&#post6798929

Not to mention the fact that umr already made my purchasing (or lack thereof ;) )decision for me. :)

Not to mention the fact that [he who shall remain nameless] already made my purchasing (or lack thereof ;) )decision for me. :)
DITTO!

I am wondering how my Video Ipod compares to the Qualia?

IPOD Pros:

1) I can carry it in my pocket.
2) I can easily download content.
3) 60 gig drive
4) Plays mp3s
5) Don't need to change the lamp.

Qualia Cons:

1) Too big to fit in my pocket.
2) Cost a tad more than my ipod.
3) The lamp is bigger than my ipod.
4) Doesn't come with cool ear buds.
5) Not available in white.

I should have started a new thread. I'm sure it would have gotten plenty of posts!


slocko,

Qualia 006 Pros over Video iPod:

1) More than one person can watch it at once.
2) Doesn't require a PC to make it work.
3) Comes with actual speakers.
4) Doesn't require a recharge every few hours.
5) Comes with a cute little duster. :D

Qualia 006 Pros over Video iPod:
1) More than one person can watch it at once.
2) Doesn't require a PC to make it work.
3) Comes with actual speakers.
4) Doesn't require a recharge every few hours.
5) Comes with a cute little duster. :D
6) Mini Dive owns one...
7) Qualia doesn't have to have its' defective battery replaced every 18 months ;)
8) You make more new friends with the Qualia, considering it takes four people to move it...
9) You make more new friends with the Qualia, given that anyone who visits your house while the set is on (including plumbers, electricians, UPS employess, etc.) has a "come to Jesus!" moment, after which they plant themselves on your sofa (mouth agape) to watch the thing...
10) 9 out of 10 dogs prefer the Qualia...
11) iPod Video has that annoyingly reflective screen... :)
12) You could NEVER use the iPod box in lieu of venetian blinds... :D
13) Amazing lack of Artwood posts over on the iPod forums... :D :D
14) Howard Stringer can kick Steve Jobs *ss three out of four times... :eek:

Yeah, but it takes a bit for the door to even open...but at least it does open! :)

mpsan,
Have patience my friend. Seconds seem like minutes while waiting to see a good DVD on the 006. :D

Yeah, but I bet your iPod did not come with our free screen brush!!!

I am wondering how my Video Ipod compares to the Qualia?

IPOD Pros:

1) I can carry it in my pocket.
2) I can easily download content.
3) 60 gig drive
4) Plays mp3s
5) Don't need to change the lamp.

Qualia Cons:

1) Too big to fit in my pocket.
2) Cost a tad more than my ipod.
3) The lamp is bigger than my ipod.
4) Doesn't come with cool ear buds.
5) Not available in white.

I should have started a new thread. I'm sure it would have gotten plenty of posts!

Quote:
Originally Posted by divedude
Qualia 006 Pros over Video iPod:
1) More than one person can watch it at once.
2) Doesn't require a PC to make it work.
3) Comes with actual speakers.
4) Doesn't require a recharge every few hours.
5) Comes with a cute little duster.



6) Mini Dive owns one...
7) Qualia doesn't have to have its' defective battery replaced every 18 months ;)
8) You make more new friends with the Qualia, considering it takes four people to move it...
9) You make more new friends with the Qualia, given that anyone who visits your house while the set is on (including plumbers, electricians, UPS employess, etc.) has a "come to Jesus!" moment, after which they plant themselves on your sofa (mouth agape) to watch the thing...
10) 9 out of 10 dogs prefer the Qualia...
11) iPod Video has that annoyingly reflective screen... :)
12) You could NEVER use the iPod box in lieu of venetian blinds... :D
13) Amazing lack of Artwood posts over on the iPod forums... :D :D
14) Howard Stringer can kick Steve Jobs *ss three out of four times... :eek:


15) 4 guys don't deliver the iPod to your house.
16) The SONY logo lights up on the front, and it is almost as big as the iPod.

You make more new friends with the Qualia, given that anyone who visits your house while the set is on (including plumbers, electricians, UPS employess, etc.) has a "come to Jesus!" moment, after which they plant themselves on your sofa (mouth agape) to watch the thing...

Correcto-mundo –

Problem is, they PLANT themselves (hello, Artwood! :D ) in front of the 006 and won’t leave without some gentle urging……..

Like –

“Hey, dude, this is the third time your boss/dispatcher has called here, and he’s asking what you’re doing and why haven’t you gotten to the next job yet?”

or

“Hey, dude, I’d like to have sex with my wife now and Mr. Happy can’t get Happy if there’s a stranger in the household.”

And if all else fails to get them away from the 006 and out of your house….

Take your Sig Sauer or Glock out from the case to clean it in the background where your rear surrounds are, and keep saying things like …….

“Oops !” :eek: …….while you make alot of noise with the slide.

12) You could NEVER use the iPod box in lieu of venetian blinds... :D

Now WHO in the world would be so crazy as to . . .

. . .

Huh?

. . .

Oh.

. . .

Nevermind. :o

--Dwayne

17) The Qualia's FireWire interface is faster than the iPod's USB interface.
18) The Qualia's screen is much higher resolution.
19) There is MUCH more video content available for display on the Qualia.

and lest we not forget:

20) The Qualia can play any MP3 file that the iPod can (using the Memory Stick slot).

--Dwayne

Hi Everybody,

I'm a proud new owner of a qualia 006. Does anyone know how to retract the base of the TV. I had a custom entertainment center built but when I placed it inside the base sticks out too far. The builder of the entertainment center says the base can retract but he isn't quite sure how to do it.

Thanks,

Paul

Hi Everybody,

I'm a proud new owner of a qualia 006. Does anyone know how to retract the base of the TV. I had a custom entertainment center built but when I placed it inside the base sticks out too far. The builder of the entertainment center says the base can retract but he isn't quite sure how to do it.

Thanks,

Paul

PaulA,

Welcome to Q006 ownership and the Q Community. I don't know anything about the Q006 base retracting. Maybe your builder was referring to the base being set and recessed into the Sony stand that is made for the Q006.

However, there are some other owners on this thread that have custom built stands and perhaps they can shed more light and answer your question.

Happy New Year!

Thanks for the welcome.

The builder has done this with a couple of 006 and he is not referring to the sony stand. He states that I need to place the tv on it's back (or front I guess would work) and that there are some springs underneath the base, but after that he does not recall the steps to retract the base. By retracing the base the TV will sit in the entertainment center flush against the wood frame that hides everything but the picture. As it is now, it sits back from the frame about 3 inches due to the base sticking out in front of the display and hitting the frame.

Paul

Thanks for the welcome.

The builder has done this with a couple of 006 and he is not referring to the sony stand. He states that I need to place the tv on it's back (or front I guess would work) and that there are some springs underneath the base, but after that he does not recall the steps to retract the base. By retracing the base the TV will sit in the entertainment center flush against the wood frame that hides everything but the picture. As it is now, it sits back from the frame about 3 inches due to the base sticking out in front of the display and hitting the frame.

Paul


Paul A,

Congratulations, you are going to love the 006 :) Mini Dive says a 16 lb. sledge hammer should get it back far enough :eek: , but I would suggest calling Sony and asking if they can give you instructions. I think this is the number - 1.877.QUALIA3.

Thanks for the number. I called and Sony said dont even think about retracting the base as there would be a possiblity for the TV to tilt forward due to the shift in the weight distribution. I guess I'll take it up with the builder on what my options are going forward.

Thanks again,

Paul

Thanks for the number. I called and Sony said dont even think about retracting the base as there would be a possiblity for the TV to tilt forward due to the shift in the weight distribution. I guess I'll take it up with the builder on what my options are going forward.

Thanks again,

Paul

Paul A,

That's what I thought they might say. I hope your builder left lots of ventilation in the back, sides and top. This baby puts out a lot of hot air.

BenDover,

"Into the Blue" was released on Monday. I just checked my copy from Netflix and it loads just fine. Maybe the guy that had a problem loading his copy might try cleaning his DVD player with a DVD lens cleaner. As you said this is a new DVD, but if I get a used DVD from Netflix, I always clean it. I have a DVD/CD cleaner kit, which includes some cleaning spray and a device that sponges off the surface of the DVD. I don't want my player contaminated.

BenDover,

"Into the Blue" was released on Monday. I just checked my copy from Netflix and it loads just fine. Maybe the guy that had a problem loading his copy might try cleaning his DVD player with a DVD lens cleaner. As you said this is a new DVD, but if I get a used DVD from Netflix, I always clean it. I have a DVD/CD cleaner kit, which includes some cleaning spray and a device that sponges off the surface of the DVD. I don't want my player contaminated.

Yup, sorry :D

I was confusing it with The Wedding Crashers...I quickly realized and deleted the post(s), but I guess you already saw it ;)

"Into The Blue" is one of those unknown hit movies! Great action, unbelievable diving scenes, and of course, Jessica Alba. Two thumbs way up!!!!!

"Into The Blue" is one of those unknown hit movies! Great action, unbelievable diving scenes, and of course, Jessica Alba. Two thumbs way up!!!!!


kaduku,
I'm watching her . . . er . . it tonight :D

Kaduku ... Screened that DVD last night.. it looked great on my 006 (I secretly really have one), and what made it over the top was my new Buttkicker setup in the Berkline. That has added a completly new demension to both my movie and music experience.

http://www.thebuttkicker.com/
Need more butt to kick...........?

Scan on down to "audio accessories" or some such category if you like dem games.

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_12_4/secrets-best-of-2005-awards-12-2005.html

kaduku,
I'm watching her . . . er . . it tonight :D
You guys suck !
Just kidding.

I don't get that service you guys have so I fled to my local Blockbuster and every damn DVD (out of something like 50 in stock) were OUT !

And I'll bet if you do some search of this thread or the "Sony Jumps" thread, MOI was the first person to ever mention the name of this hot babe..................

albeit in poor company that is. ;)

If you guys need a good laugh, check out Bad News Bears...I laughed my arse off...

The Qualia line, including all of the products in the family, are supposed to spare no expense when choosing components, etc. Therefore, in line with premium components being used in the Q006, the optics (lens design/assembly) is supposed to be superior; it is in the lens design that chromatic aberrations (CA) are corrected/compensated. My understanding is that CA is not specific to the SXRD technology but to any multicolored (e.g., white light) source passing through a lens. CA is addressed through lens design which includes, among other things, lens material(s) and lens design/geometry (number, shape, size, etc. of lens elements). Lastly, while many will go on and on about "shiny/reflective" screens, in the Q006, the shiny/reflective screen is part of the "optical engine" (not sure that it has anything to do with CA but more to do with uniform brightness across a very large screen, i.e., 70" ... it always seemed to me that jumping to 70" was a non-linear step in rear projection design).

My take on the *issues* in the GW SXRD owner's thread(s) is that, for the most part (I'm not closing the possibility of some defective units) there are those that will stare at a test pattern and those that will watch the TV and enjoy it :D

I believe that the major issue being expressed by the owners of the 50 and 60 inch SXRD models is not CA, but color uniformity. Color uniformity manifests itself as color splotches and uneven colors across the screen. It appears that this problem is more prominent in low light settings. There are quotes on that forum from sources internal and external to SONY to the affect that this is a shortcoming common to all LCOS technologies. That is why those of us who are checking out the smaller sets are wondering if the expense of the 70" model is much more than premium optics and screen materials, but also due to SONY's rejecting a large portion of its chips for its flagship set, a measure that it would never be able to take for the less expensive models.

I believe that the major issue being expressed by the owners of the 50 and 60 inch SXRD models is not CA, but color uniformity. Color uniformity manifests itself as color splotches and uneven colors across the screen. It appears that this problem is more prominent in low light settings. There are quotes on that forum from sources internal and external to SONY to the affect that this is a shortcoming common to all LCOS technologies. That is why those of us who are checking out the smaller sets are wondering if the expense of the 70" model is much more than premium optics and screen materials, but also due to SONY's rejecting a large portion of its chips for its flagship set, a measure that it would never be able to take for the less expensive models.

Interesting hypothesis. That could be the case. While the number of Q006 owners is small compared to the 50"/60" SXRD owners, color uniformity has not been an issue in this thread. I recall someone posting a long time ago that the chip yields were not that good and that was keeping manufacturing costs of the Q006 way up.

Penton Man has some pretty good contacts with Sony higher ups (I think he may have been the best man in Sir Howard's wedding because he's the only one I know of that received a free stand ;)), and he has posted information about the QA check (at least the initial) Qualias went through before devilvery to us.

I'm no engineer (obviously :D), so I have no idea if color uniformity is a shortcoming common to all LCOS technologies (remember when they used to tell us, or maybe they still do, that a few dead pixels was *normql* in any LCD display?!), but is there a way for Sony to check out the chips before installation into the TV set? I mean, I doubt Sony was firing up Q006's after they came off the assembly line and then rejecting all those with color uniformity issues.

If you guys need a good laugh, check out Bad News Bears...I laughed my arse off...

I would say that for the last month's rental from Netflix, many movies I rented were disappointing, but a few surprises I'd like to mention. One was "Bad News Bears", Thorton doing a great job as the coach, and even though it was the same storyline like the original, still very entertaining, and it brought back memories of when I first watch it as a child with Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neil, who I had a big crush on. I know I mentioned this already, but you guys really got to watch "Into The Blue". Alot of action, not a bad story, and the diving conditions were freakin perfect, and it all looked fantastic on the Q. I mean almost comparable to HD dive shows on the Disco Channel. I am so impressed that I am heading out to Best Buy and get the un-rated Jessica DVD version.

I know I mentioned this already, but you guys really got to watch "Into The Blue". Alot of action, not a bad story, and the diving conditions were freakin perfect, and it all looked fantastic on the Q. I mean almost comparable to HD dive shows on the Disco Channel. I am so impressed that I am heading out to Best Buy and get the un-rated Jessica DVD version.


Everyone,

"Into the Blue" is a great movie !!! Sharks, sunken treasure, beautiful bikini girls, diving great underwater vis, an interesting story and lots of action, and it looked exceptional on the 006 :D What more could you want ? This will be the first Blu-ray movie I buy.

Jessica Alba and Ashley Scott - HOT, HOT, HOT

The special feature called "Diving Deeper Into the Blue" was especially interesting with lots of shark action. Really made me want to get back into the water and chase the sharks around with my video camera - I love sharks :) :) :)

kaduku - what is the un-rated Jessica DVD version? Is there a un-rated version of this movie?

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (SF BAY) WEATHER UPDATE:
Surf's up, dudes! Man-oh-man, it is getting NASTY here; a lot of secondary roads are severely flooded. Scheduled to take the family to Cirque du Soleil, but their tents may not be there anymore (70+ mph winds). If the tix weren't so d*mn expensive I think I'd just turn the day into an extended QVS (Qualia Viewing Session). Very glad to not be living at my old place in the boonies; the genset would've kicked in a LONG time ago...

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (SF BAY) WEATHER UPDATE:
Surf's up, dudes! Man-oh-man, it is getting NASTY here; a lot of secondary roads are severely flooded. Scheduled to take the family to Cirque du Soleil, but their tents may not be there anymore (70+ mph winds). If the tix weren't so d*mn expensive I think I'd just turn the day into an extended QVS (Qualia Viewing Session). Very glad to not be living at my old place in the boonies; the genset would've kicked in a LONG time ago...


brt3,

Hope you have a Q-boat just in case. Good luck staying dry. Here in Northern Texas, we are hoping not to burn up tonight, with extraodinary drought conditions and high winds. They have banned all fireworks, a first, and a darn smart move.

kaduku - what is the un-rated Jessica DVD version? Is there a un-rated version of this movie?

A friend told me there is one. I will confirm later when I go to Best Buy!

brt3 -- Hope you have a Q-boat just in case. Good luck staying dry. Here in Northern Texas, we are hoping not to burn up tonight, with extraodinary drought conditions and high winds. They have banned all fireworks, a first, and a darn smart move.Q006 is in second story, and we are in an area that doesn't flood. As long as there are no mudslides we are Oh-Tay...

Your note reminds me of one of my favorite movies lines:

PeeWee Herman: "I remember... I remember... I remember the Alamo!"
Rodeo cowboys: "YEEEEEEEEEEE--HAAAAAAWWWWWW!!!

Everyone,

"Into the Blue" is a great movie !!! Sharks, sunken treasure, beautiful bikini girls, diving great underwater vis, an interesting story and lots of action, and it looked exceptional on the 006 :D What more could you want ? This will be the first Blu-ray movie I buy.

Jessica Alba and Ashley Scott - HOT, HOT, HOT

You two guys are absolutely KILLIN me ! :(

Did the credits at the end of the movie mention where the underwater scenes were filmed?

If you guys need a good laugh
Check out the problems people are having with the DM (Digital Mosquito from Algolith) starting around with this post from a mod of this forum....................

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=6803702&&#post6803702

Umr, brt, (what's with the three letter thing?) how does one spell RELIEF !

You two guys are absolutely KILLIN me ! :(

Did the credits at the end of the movie mention where the underwater scenes were filmed?


PM,
Sorry buddy. :o The underwater was filmed at Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas (http://www.dive-bahamas.com/) where they do shark feeds. Thus, they have lots of friendly sharks that come when they hear the sound of a boat motor. They also had a large tank where they could film during rough weather. They had 3 DC-8's, 2 sunk at sea and one in the tank. The Bahamas would be a nice place to go to work on a movie :)

Oh, did I mention the female stars are HOT, HOT, HOT :D

PM,
Sorry buddy. :o The underwater was filmed at Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas (http://www.dive-bahamas.com/) where they do shark feeds. Thus, they have lots of friendly sharks that come when they hear the sound of a boat motor. They also had a large tank where they could film during rough weather. They had 3 DC-8's, 2 sunk at sea and one in the tank. The Bahamas would be a nice place to go to work on a movie :)
:D
That's too easy !

Oh, did I mention the female stars are HOT, HOT, HOT :D
ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGH !

It's off to make another Blockbuster run before dinner !

Q006 is in second story, and we are in an area that doesn't flood. As long as there are no mudslides we are Oh-Tay...

Your note reminds me of one of my favorite movies lines:

PeeWee Herman: "I remember... I remember... I remember the Alamo!"
Rodeo cowboys: "YEEEEEEEEEEE--HAAAAAAWWWWWW!!!

Good to hear that the Q is safe, who cares about everything else! (haha), seriously good to hear that the rain is not affecting your neighborhood.

Everyone,

After seeing this picture on the internet, Mini Dive has made a New Year's resolution to never, never, ever fart in his wetsuit again . . .

PS. This is not me.

ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGH !

It's off to make another Blockbuster run before dinner !

PM
I thnk it was Showtime HD had how they made "Into the Blue" on the other night.
They showed the dive company's gear and where they were diving, The tank they used during bad weather, Also the 3 DC-8 Aircraft. The girls looked pretty in their bikini's sitting on the boat waiting to get into their dive gear.
They also showed how they have been training the sharks with bait for a long time.

PS. This is not me.
You are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

lucky that you added that P.S. to the post !

Happy New Year Everybody !

Check out the problems people are having with the DM (Digital Mosquito from Algolith) starting around with this post from a mod of this forum... http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=6803702&&#post6803702
Umr, brt, (what's with the three letter thing?) how does one spell RELIEF !I can't believe how Algolith has wasted an amazing amount of positive pre-production buzz and goodwill; the only thing worse than vaporware is crap-ware! How did I spell relief??? R-E-F-U-N-D!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

Here's to another year of pure viewing bliss!!! :D

HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR OF VIEWING THE QUALIA 006 ! ! !

back at you dd...that has got to be one of my top 3 mini dive pics :D

Need more butt to kick...........?

Scan on down to "audio accessories" or some such category if you like dem games.

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_12_4/secrets-best-of-2005-awards-12-2005.html


That is interesting .... meant for those cubicle workers / CEO's playing video games instead of working.

My 4 chair setup got a real workout during the holidays when the boys were home, catching the 006 experience with their favorite DVDs / music videos.

Honestly unless you have felt this technology first hand ( butt ) you don't know what you are missing. It adds the 3rd dimension to the movie / music experience, and coupled with the 006, it is extraordinary :D .

dd, if you don't already, you should add transporter 2 to your netflix list...looked/sounded great on the 006.

Honestly unless you have felt this technology first hand ( butt ) you don't know what you are missing.
Are we back in France again? :D

divedude - I luved the latest pic of the kids too !

dd, if you don't already, you should add transporter 2 to your netflix list...looked/sounded great on the 006.

BenDover,
It's there, I am looking forward to it. On Jan. 10, "The Constant Gardener" and on Jan. 31, "Dune:Extended Version" are being released. If you see them a wee bit early, let me know what you think.

ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGH !

It's off to make another Blockbuster run before dinner !

PM,
Any luck?

Are we back in France again? :D


You may have let a little more " France Directions" info slip out there......... hummmmmm...... :p

You may have let a little more " France Directions" info slip out there......... hummmmmm...... :p
No, not really.

Since I did NOT feel that French technology first hand (butt) – I did NOT know what I was missing ! :p

PM,
Any luck?
Only in the sense of adding more mileage to my poor ole Jeep! (The store’s phone number is perpetually busy)

Apparently, Blockbuster has this thing now where you don’t have to return the DVD “officially” for something like 6 ? days and “unofficially” for close to twice that long.

It appears that NOBODY is in a big rush to return the DVD.

Doesn’t matter though, as today I’ve got the mother of all headaches like MiniDive and MiniDiva. :eek:

Next BIG thing for us Qualians in perhaps 2008 ?

An SED display (hopefully 80”) from Toshiba.

Hell, I think they’ve already lost the Hi-Def DVD war to Blu-ray so, we might as well throw them a bone and buy one of dem SED displays in a couple of years.

Perhaps some Qualians will become Toshibans.

Anyway, CES is approaching rather quickly and Tony is apparently attending…. and he mentioned to me that he would check on status/timetable of the next big thing.

In regards to the above.....

F.Y.I.
http://www.engadget.com/2004/09/29/he-sed-she-sed-toshibas-new-sed-tv/

What was I thinking?
Any news from CES will take a backseat to …………………

“24” in 2 weeks and about 4 hours? FINALLY !

And if I recall correctly, the only people that know that Jack is really alive and kicking is Ex-President Palmer, Michelle, Tony and Chloe.

Buchanan(I think that was his name) – Jack’s boss at CTU is unaware that Jack *survived* the shooting.

Is that correct? ……..24 fans?

In regards to the above... F.Y.I.
http://www.engadget.com/2004/09/29/he-sed-she-sed-toshibas-new-sed-tv/It would appear that SED has finally cured the viewing distance issues that plague all other display technologies...
:D

It would appear that SED has finally cured the viewing distance issues that plague all other display technologies...
:D
Who knows?

I think the dude's just horny.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (SF BAY) WEATHER UPDATE:
Surf's up, dudes! Man-oh-man, it is getting NASTY here; a lot of secondary roads are severely flooded. Scheduled to take the family to Cirque du Soleil, but their tents may not be there anymore (70+ mph winds). If the tix weren't so d*mn expensive I think I'd just turn the day into an extended QVS (Qualia Viewing Session). Very glad to not be living at my old place in the boonies; the genset would've kicked in a LONG time ago...

My wife and I saw it last month, my company had paid for it as part of our Christmas bonus. We did the Tapis Rouge VIP experience, which is very pricey, but very worth it. I was so impressed with the show that I bought tickets for my son and mother-in-law for the following weeks showing.

kaduku - what is the un-rated Jessica DVD version? Is there a un-rated version of this movie?

DD,
Sorry if I excited you, but there is no unrated version as described my friend. I just picked up the DVD and will look at the deleted scenes later, hopefully there is something there interesting enough to why they were deleted in the first place :D

DD,
Sorry if I excited you, but there is no unrated version as described my friend. I just picked up the DVD and will look at the deleted scenes later, hopefully there is something there interesting enough to why they were deleted in the first place :D


kaduku,
The deleted scenes were interesting, you get to meet the dog. I really liked the material on the underwater filming, "Diving Deeper Into the Blue". That was the real diving, people with cameras and lots of sharks.

Does anyone know if the Blu-ray that is bing released mid-year will have record capabilities? Such as from a PC or iLink. If I decide to buy the HC-1, I want to have something to put the edited HD video on for distribution.

We just saw season 4 over a 3 night period. We got the 7 DVD's from Netflix and watched. That is the only way to go! The Extras DVD showed a 10+ minute preview to season 5.



What was I thinking?
Any news from CES will take a backseat to …………………

“24” in 2 weeks and about 4 hours? FINALLY !

I hesitate to stick my toe into waters this deep, but here goes:

I have an 8 inch EM focus front projector (NEC XG). I use it for movies and rare HD events (e.g., Super Bowl). For "normal" viewing, my old Sony HS10 61 inch 4x3 rear projection CRT is on its last legs. To replace the Sony, I can buy an 006 for 10 grand from a friendly local dealer I've helped make wealthy over the years. He'd throw in a 4 year warranty for $400 (adds one year to Sony's, and includes bulbs). Don't know yet what he'd do for me on the stand.

Good purchase? Good price? Warranty worth it?

For "normal" viewing, my old Sony HS10 61 inch 4x3 rear projection CRT is on its last legs.
Yessss...a fellow HS10 owner. My 53HS10 was finally relegated to workout room duty and replaced with a 60" XBR SXRD. I can't help you with your Qualia quandry though...$10K for a TV is too rich for my blood.

I hesitate to stick my toe into waters this deep, but here goes:

I have an 8 inch EM focus front projector (NEC XG). I use it for movies and rare HD events (e.g., Super Bowl). For "normal" viewing, my old Sony HS10 61 inch 4x3 rear projection CRT is on its last legs. To replace the Sony, I can buy an 006 for ** grand from a friendly local dealer I've helped make wealthy over the years. He'd throw in a 4 year warranty for $400 (adds one year to Sony's, and includes bulbs). Don't know yet what he'd do for me on the stand.

Good purchase? Good price? Warranty worth it?

Bruce M.

The 006 is an excellent TV, you will not be sorry. That is a great price for the 006. They come with a 3 year warranty, so is the extended warranty for an additional 4 years? You can get one free bulb from Sony with the standard warranty. If the $400 add on warranty pays for all the bulbs you can use, that is a great deal.

Yes, 10 large for a TV is silly in most worlds, but my alternatives, really, are half that for a 60" SXRD, or somewhere in between for the JVC 70" Pro DILA. As a CRT guy, the only digital TVs for critical viewing I like are the LCOS ones.

The dealer got my attention with the 10 grand offer. My brain was able to ignore the Qualia at 13 grand, but 10 makes it more interesting...

The warranty does not add 4 years; it adds one to the existing 3 years, but it does include all bulbs during that time.

Thanks for the input. I'll chew it over. What makes it different for me, maybe, than most, is that I also have a fp CRT that shoots a very nice 92" 16 x9 image, so the Qualia may be more TV than I need. Of course, if "need" had much to do with it I wouldn't be here in the first place....;)

Hey brt3.....Have you yet attended the race at Indy and if you have or will where would you choose to sit? Same for Montreal. :confused:

Hey brt3.....Have you yet attended the race at Indy and if you have or will where would you choose to sit? Same for Montreal. :confused:Hey Neo -- check your PM...

Hey Neo -- check your PM...

brt3,
I see you are bulking up for the new year :D

brt3 -- I see you are bulking up for the new year :DJa, it's amazing what a diet of nubile young virgins will do for one's physique...
:D
That, and a rigorous workout of climbing the Empire State building 2-3 times per day...

Plus, as a New Year's resolution I decided not to shave until Sony commits to that 1080P input upgrade for the Qualia 006...
;)

Yes, 10 large for a TV is silly in most worlds, but my alternatives, really, are half that for a 60" SXRD, or somewhere in between for the JVC 70" Pro DILA. As a CRT guy, the only digital TVs for critical viewing I like are the LCOS ones.

The dealer got my attention with the 10 grand offer. My brain was able to ignore the Qualia at 13 grand, but 10 makes it more interesting...10K would appear to be a good price for the Q006. I have to say I was looking forward to seeing the other Sony SXRD sets, but so far I've not been impressed. They are not bad, but I have been badly spoiled by my Qualia. Spent New Year's eve at my next-door neighbor's, who bought the 60" Sony SXRD after I recommended it. It certainly is a good set -- and could be better if he'd let me dial it in -- but this truly is a case of "you get what you pay for"...

dd, the unit that was shown at a prior meeting noted on another thread ;) was described as having this capability. I presume that this unit will be the same type that is available come June.

Sorry dd., I’ve got to be vague because I don’t know if it’s o.k. to specifically state something about it at this time as I’m unsure if anything official has been stated by the big S. Maybe they’ll be more forthcoming at CES.

Hey brt3.....Have you yet attended the race at Indy and if you have or will where would you choose to sit? Same for Montreal. :confused:
Neo, don’t know about Indy or Montreal but guess who might be going to Spain if I can convince zee queen that I won’t ask for Spanish directions !

http://www.motoespana.com/html/motoespana_motorcycle_rental_s9.html


Actually, it’s also dependent upon a couple other factors too.

Neo, don’t know about Indy or Montreal but guess who might be going to Spain if I can convince zee queen that I won’t ask for Spanish directions! Actually, it’s also dependent upon a couple other factors too.Not asking for directions in Barcelona would, well, drive me APE!!!
:D
If you do make the trip, however, please tell Mr. Alonso "Hi!" from me & 'Mo. Wonder what he knows about Renault that has hastened his move to the boys in black?

I hesitate to stick my toe into waters this deep, but here goes:

I have an 8 inch EM focus front projector (NEC XG). I use it for movies and rare HD events (e.g., Super Bowl). For "normal" viewing, my old Sony HS10 61 inch 4x3 rear projection CRT is on its last legs. To replace the Sony, I can buy an 006 for 10 grand from a friendly local dealer I've helped make wealthy over the years. He'd throw in a 4 year warranty for $400 (adds one year to Sony's, and includes bulbs). Don't know yet what he'd do for me on the stand.

Good purchase? Good price? Warranty worth it?

Bruce
Buy it. You will not be sorry. If your FP has a roll up screen, put the 006 right behind it. Unless you absolutely have to have a 10 or 12 foot screen the picture on the Sony in HD(and SD) is so good you will probably not roll the screen down and use the FP again.

Hey brt3.....Have you yet attended the race at Indy and if you have or will where would you choose to sit? Same for Montreal. :confused:

Indy ? For the 500 or Nextel Cup Nascar event.

I know you didn't ask me, but having been there many times, sitting half way up or higher in turn 4, or after turn 4, gives you a great view of the whole track.
If you have never been there before they do a great job of crowd control especially leaving the track. Arrange to get there real early in the morning if you are driving. If you get there around 5:30AM you can park on a residential street within a city block of the track or park on someones front lawn for a fee. Otherwise you park in one of the grass fields nearby the track.
Stew

Not asking for directions in Barcelona would, well, drive me APE!!!
:D
If you do make the trip, however, please tell Mr. Alonso "Hi!" from me & 'Mo. Wonder what he knows about Renault that has hastened his move to the boys in black?

I see in todays news some homes in Novato received a lot of flood water.

Stew

Neo, don’t know about Indy or Montreal but guess who might be going to Spain if I can convince zee queen that I won’t ask for Spanish directions !

http://www.motoespana.com/html/motoespana_motorcycle_rental_s9.html


Actually, it’s also dependent upon a couple other factors too.

Does PM attend the Long Beach GP ?

Stew

Does PM attend the Long Beach GP ?

Stew

Holy Cow !!

I am starting to feel like a PM protege'. Five posts in a row.

Not asking for directions in Barcelona would, well, drive me APE!!!
:D
Personally, I think it will be far better weather than June in Montreal or July in Indy (both too humid for my tastes).

P.S.
Love the new look, a manly man !

Does PM attend the Long Beach GP ?

Stew
But of course…………. even the celebrity race before the big boys take the track !

PM,
Any luck?
Well, I FINALLY rented it from Blockbuster.....I guess somebody decided to return a copy before they went back to work on Tues. !

We may watch it tonight, possibly tomorrow. :)

I’m hoping to see alot of butt……… underwater fin-kicking camera angles of whom I like to think of as a young, blonde, tan Ashley Judd. :D i.e. Jessica Alba.

Funny.........back in the day when I did some underwater cinematography simply for home movies, all of the female divers seemed to be displayed mostly from that camera angle..........my wife never ceases to remind me. :o

Holy Cow !!

I am starting to feel like a PM protege'. Five posts in a row.
Come one………..come all to the land of Qualia-vision and ALL the finer things in life. :D

I still say we’ve got the best thread on the AVS forum. :)

Does PM attend the Long Beach GP ?Is the Pope German?

I see in todays news some homes in Novato received a lot of flood water.A few places have had some flooding, but it's NOTHING compared to San Anselmo, Gurneville, or Napa. Those people have several feet of water down Main Street; of course, that's what happens when you build a town over or next to a river...
:confused:

But of course…………. even the celebrity race before the big boys take the track !

Well what a surprise. I will be in los Alamitas Heights all week. How about a Qualia lunch at Joe Jost's ? Maybe before race day or whenever that week.
A schooner of beer, a special (polish sausage sandwich on rye) and absolutely a pickled egg on a bed of pretzels.
I would even buy.
Stew

Indy? For the 500 or Nextel Cup Nascar event.US Grand Prix, actually -- though I swore I'd never go after last year's farce... :mad:
Hoping that was a one-time only example of complete lunacy! That being said, if the powers that be ever decide to broadcast F1 in HDTV, my tix are going on eBay pronto. Being there in person is great, but between the airplane (6'7" + airplanes = misery), hotels, and general hassle -- I'd actually prefer QualiaVision... :D

Well what a surprise.... a special (polish sausage
Stew
Shucks, I bet that’s what you tell all the girls !

I’ll let you know as the time approaches…….sounds like fun.
Earlier in the week would be better in case we have friends over and I’ve got to be a good host.

F.Y.I. –
Folks, if you’re at all interested in where Stew has just invited me out for lunch then check this out………….
http://www.urinal.net/joe_jost/ :rolleyes:

Just kidding stewman,
I think it sounds like a fine idea. What is the first day of that week (April 3 ?) that you would be available so I can start planning to see if we can make this happen ?

Just kidding stewman,
I think it sounds like a fine idea. What is the first day of that week (April 3 ?) that you would be available so I can start planning to see if we can make this happen ?

Any Qualians are Invited to test the Urinals

PM
Notice how they spruced it up since it was built in 1924. Especially
for the ones who drink to much PBR and their aim is a little bad.

Unless something causes my schedule to change, I plan on being
in San Francisco ( across from the West Marina) from March 31 to April 4 and
Long Beach (Los Alamitos Heights) from April 5 to April 8 with the other half.
She is leaving so I know I will need to get directions, Luckily I speak English
like most of the residents, and will be staying on in Long Beach to April 16.

She is leaving so I know I will need to get directions, Luckily I speak English like most of the residents, and will be staying on in Long Beach to April 16.


I know that I really shouldn't mention this ........ but if you are to be with Penton-Man, I have this feeling that he will gladly help you "get directions". :D

Bruce
Buy it. You will not be sorry. If your FP has a roll up screen, put the 006 right behind it. Unless you absolutely have to have a 10 or 12 foot screen the picture on the Sony in HD(and SD) is so good you will probably not roll the screen down and use the FP again.


Stew--

I have no desire to get flamed by true believers here, but the image from a properly tuned 8" EM focus CRT projector, especially for movies, is easily the equal of the 006, to put it kindly, and on a larger screen.

That said, the 006 does make a very nice image, from what I've seen, for a rear projection set (especially in HD), and does pretty clearly beat its rear projection competition. Plus, it's easier to use than a CRT front projector, and a hellluva lot easier to set up. Plus, it's much better in situations in which the ambient light is pretty high, so you don't need to watch everything in the dark, as you should with a CRT front projector.

So, it's tempting. My only other hesitation is the old "waiting" issue--should I wait until it will take 1080p...

I know that I really shouldn't mention this ........ but if you are to be with Penton-Man, I have this feeling that he will gladly help you "get directions". :D
Vhat is your preference ?

Blonde?
http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/050525/43/b3iy.html

Brunette?
http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/050525/43/b3iz.html

Or a little of both?
http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/050525/43/b3j0.html

Vhat is your preference ?

Blonde?
http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/050525/43/b3iy.html

Brunette?
http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/050525/43/b3iz.html

Or a little of both?
http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/050525/43/b3j0.html

I'll take two of the blondes! :D :D

Vhat is your preference ? Blonde?
http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/050525/43/b3iy.html
Brunette?
http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/050525/43/b3iz.html
Or a little of both?
http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/050525/43/b3j0.html
Redhead, please...
:D

I have no desire to get flamed by true believers here, but the image from a properly tuned 8" EM focus CRT projector, especially for movies, is easily the equal of the 006, to put it kindly, and on a larger screen.You'll get no argument from me on that; it is very tough to match the performance of 8"/9" CRT projectors that are perfectly set up in a darkened room...

That said, the 006 does make a very nice image... Plus, it's easier to use than a CRT front projector, and a hellluva lot easier to set up. Plus, it's much better in situations in which the ambient light is pretty high, so you don't need to watch everything in the dark, as you should with a CRT front projector.This, for me, is the crux of the issue; the Q006 gives great performance in an easy to use package that functions beautifully in real-world (i.e., normal ambient lighting) situations. If I had a dedicated HT room I'd probably go with something like a G90/Qualia 004/Ruby FP setup, but that's a big project that's a few years down the road for me (lottery permitting)...

So, it's tempting. My only other hesitation is the old "waiting" issue--should I wait until it will take 1080p...I think there's a value to having something NOW that you can enjoy and use. Given the dearth of 1080P programming (I realize this will change) it may make sense to buy now; it may be a few years before you are limited by the lack of 1080P input. But, then again, there are miscellaneous rumblings suggesting that there may be an upgrade path for the Q006.

It seems you keep gear for awhile; if this is the case and you're not subject to Frequent Upgrade Syndrome, then perhaps you should wait until 1080P input capability is offered, or until the mysterious potential upgrade is confirmed...

We just saw season 4 over a 3 night period. We got the 7 DVD's from Netflix and watched. That is the only way to go! The Extras DVD showed a 10+ minute preview to season 5.

mpsan,
That was a good idea. I just put Disk 6 in my Netflix queue. I plan to watch the last hour to get primed for Season 5 ;)

dd, the unit that was shown at a prior meeting noted on another thread ;) was described as having this capability. I presume that this unit will be the same type that is available come June.

Sorry dd., I’ve got to be vague because I don’t know if it’s o.k. to specifically state something about it at this time as I’m unsure if anything official has been stated by the big S. Maybe they’ll be more forthcoming at CES.

PM,
I guess I can wait a few more days :)

Anyone using a cablecard instead of, or in addition to, a cable set-top box?

Thinking of getting a Comcast cablecard ($6.95/month cost) just to see how the HD picture quality compares to my Motorola set top box (just upgraded to the 3412 from the 6412).

Anyone using a cablecard instead of, or in addition to, a cable set-top box?

Thinking of getting a Comcast cablecard (no cost) just to see how the HD picture quality compares to my Motorola set top box (just upgraded to the 3412 from the 6412).

That is funny, upgrading your cable box actually took you down in the model number designations (6412 ----> 3412)? That would throw my simple mind off a bit :D

I know editor58 was using the cablecard in addition to the cable box and I think he reported that in his opinion the cablecard gave a slightly better picture. There may be at least one other Q owner that uses a cablecard too (mpsan?). Essentially, it boils down to whether the cable box or the Q does a better job at decoding the bitstream. Plus, with cablecard you lose all the guide data; that is the only reason that I haven't gotten a cablecard, although I would love to tinker with one for a while :)

Then what do you do when you record most of your programs to watch at your convenience. HD DVR is a thing of beauty. :)

... HD DVR is a thing of beauty. :)


Yes sir, you are speaking to the converted...for years I ignored the people using Tivo...now, I wouldn't want to be without my HD DVR :D

Yes sir, you are speaking to the converted...for years I ignored the people using Tivo...now, I wouldn't want to be without my HD DVR :D


I've also read some posts by John Mason who measured the resolution from a Scientific Atlanta HD STB as being about 1335 lines - meaning resolution is reduced by the box so I'm thinking the cablecard would eliminate that issue. As you stated, the problem is that cablecards don't provide a user guide so I'd probably keep my Motorola 3412 and switch to the cablecard to view sport events or movies where I don't need the guide. The cablecard has no cost. I would have to split the signal between the set top box and the cablecard but I don't think that will degrade the picture for high def content.

brt3 check your pm. Am I bananas?

...and we get 4 at a time so I can put them on DVD+RW (Sony 975 likes them) and then erase them when all 7 are seen!

mpsan,
That was a good idea. I just put Disk 6 in my Netflix queue. I plan to watch the last hour to get primed for Season 5 ;)

Nope, I looked into the CC as all 3 of my HD sets can use them but I got the 6412's so I could record HD.


That is funny, upgrading your cable box actually took you down in the model number designations (6412 ----> 3412)? That would throw my simple mind off a bit :D

I know editor58 was using the cablecard in addition to the cable box and I think he reported that in his opinion the cablecard gave a slightly better picture. There may be at least one other Q owner that uses a cablecard too (mpsan?). Essentially, it boils down to whether the cable box or the Q does a better job at decoding the bitstream. Plus, with cablecard you lose all the guide data; that is the only reason that I haven't gotten a cablecard, although I would love to tinker with one for a while :)

http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/04/toshiba-to-roll-out-hd-xa1-hd-a1-hd-dvd-players-in-march/

How do you think this will play out with Blu-Ray's price of $1200 that PM listed earlier in this thread?

http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/04/toshiba-to-roll-out-hd-xa1-hd-a1-hd-dvd-players-in-march/

How do you think this will play out with Blu-Ray's price of $1200 that PM listed earlier in this thread?
Perhaps Sony will lower their price ?

Perhaps they won't if the Sony unit has more capabilities. :cool:

Get ready people !!!!!....................

http://www.i4u.com/article4842.html

http://www.i4u.com/article4841.html

ut-oh no Lawrence on that list.

Will anyone here consider using the PS3 as their Blu-Ray player or rather have a dedicated Blu-Ray system?

ut-oh no Lawrence on that list.


Neo2005,

Worse yet, no "Into the Blue" :(

Who out there can give the poop on where to stay for the F1 USA Gran Prix? Mom & Dad plus my 2 adult sons ( who happen to work at WWE corp.) are storm'in Indy in June for the race.

Hey Neo -- check your PM. Also, you may want to check out Travelocity... Good luck!

http://www.engadget.com/2006/01/04/toshiba-to-roll-out-hd-xa1-hd-a1-hd-dvd-players-in-march/

How do you think this will play out with Blu-Ray's price of $1200 that PM listed earlier in this thread?

Obviously Toshiba is running scared of Blu-Ray and they have a player out for under $500. Neither one will handle 1080p so it will be interesting to see what Sony, etc. come out with.

Here is the first of what I have been hoping to see, a Blu-ray burner for the PC:

http://www.i4u.com/article4797.html

Will anyone here consider using the PS3 as their Blu-Ray player or rather have a dedicated Blu-Ray system?

Provided the PS3 comes out within a few months of the traditional players I imagine I will give it a shot.

My feelings right now are that until the dust settles a bit more (and they have enough titles to justify it) I will not go out of my way to buy a next gen dvd player. Thus the PS3 fits the bill nicely as a sampler. If they start rolling out HUNDREDS of films rather than tens I might change my mind but for now they simply are not justifying their pricetag to me. I will own the PS3 even if they were to cancel the blu-ray player portion so its a zero cost trial.

ut-oh no Lawrence on that list.
Oh, yee of little faith. :(

Neo2005,

Worse yet, no "Into the Blue" :(
Patience, patience, Sony has about 20 titles scheduled for release and I don't think the article revealed them all.

Will anyone here consider using the PS3 as their Blu-Ray player or rather have a dedicated Blu-Ray system?
Many, MANY people will, THAT and the fact that the other format has much fewer exclusive titles to offer the public (even over the long run) has essentially won zee war for the Blu-ray camp.

Here is the first of what I have been hoping to see, a Blu-ray burner for the PC:

http://www.i4u.com/article4797.html
Ah, but read it carefully.................
The BDR-101A supports BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) and BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) Blu-ray discs with 25GB capacity.

Just wait a few more months for the ones that can handle 50GB ;) ; otherwise I think it's Penton paper not well spent.

Now,
Back to da GAME !

What a great game on the Q-vision - Hook 'Em Horns :D

Like I just told Mrs. T, if you're going to watch 90 minutes of football per year (sorry, but I just can't stand to watch the Niners post Eddie D) THAT was the game (or, in my case, second half) to watch!

Ah, but read it carefully.................
The BDR-101A supports BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) and BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) Blu-ray discs with 25GB capacity.

Just wait a few more months for the ones that can handle 50GB ;) ; otherwise I think it's Penton paper not well spent.

PM,
I will, I am just happy to see a PC version. Not only is it half capacity, but too slow. I learned my lesson when I brought the Pioneer DVR-A03 burner that retailed for $1,000. I couldn't get it to work right no matter how many chicken bones I shook over the top of it. And just about everyone else had problems with it. But it did a fine job of making coasters. :mad: So I will wait until at least a second generation burner comes out or at least one with great press. ;)

Like I just told Mrs. T, if you're going to watch 90 minutes of football per year (sorry, but I just can't stand to watch the Niners post Eddie D) THAT was the game (or, in my case, second half) to watch!

brt3,
I think my Boys could use a Young quarterback / running back :)

I think my Boys could use a Young quarterback / running back :)Think he prefers winning a Nat'l Championship over the Heisman Trophy? :D

I am wondering something.

If a b-ray player is going to cost more than $1000, how much of a bath is Sony going to take on the Playstation? Obviously they are not going to sell the PS for $1000 or higher, they have to be competitive with the $300-$400 price of the Xbox.

Great game. I had the pleasure of watching it at a stripjoint with lovely company at my side. Best damn game I ever had the pleasure of watching. Only problem was I kept getting distracting and missing key plays :D

Well it appears that the video game players will probably have cheap access to both formats. Microsoft jumped in by saying they will have a hd-dvd addon for the 360 this year. Talk about Microsoft versus Sony but at least I can watch anything I want as long as I have both systems (and the 360 addon).

http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/01/05/xbox_360_to_get_external_hddvd/

Just a thought on the PS3 b-ray issue. Since they will be producing these b-ray players on an unprecedented level (for a next gen player) and they also own a large portion of the intellectual property of b-ray I would think they could seriously save on costs of manufacture as opposed to an $1800 dollar device that obviously will not be flying off the shelves. The PS3 is guaranteed sales in the millions immediately so all their R&D costs for design and manufacture can be divided by a much larger factor. In the end its those costs (and the costs of the facilities) that are making things high. The material cost should drop quickly as the scale of production increases past the "specialty" level and into mass level.

I can see it already. People will buy a PS3 simply because it's a whole lot cheaper than buying a dedicated player.

Truth be told, now that we are at the HD level, even the crappiest HD player (Bray or HD-DVD) is going to look spectacular compared to todays standard dvd players.

You will probably only begin to see difference in quality (whether it's the transfer or the player) at the very large screens. Probably 70 inchers and up.

by the way, that is a really good point. makes you wonder if Sony should figure out a way to use the same assembly lines to produce both products.

Just a thought on the PS3 b-ray issue. Since they will be producing these b-ray players on an unprecedented level (for a next gen player) and they also own a large portion of the intellectual property of b-ray I would think they could seriously save on costs of manufacture as opposed to an $1800 dollar device that obviously will not be flying off the shelves. The PS3 is guaranteed sales in the millions immediately so all their R&D costs for design and manufacture can be divided by a much larger factor. In the end its those costs (and the costs of the facilities) that are making things high. The material cost should drop quickly as the scale of production increases past the "specialty" level and into mass level.

Can anyone at CES ask if there is truth to that no further Qualia 006 are being produced? And if there will be an upgrade for the 006?

thanks!

Just gotta say, I'm extremely gratified hearing people refer to the new technology as bray or B-ray, given that my actual, unaltered, original name is "B. Ray". D*mn, I knew I should have copyrighted it... :D

I can see it already. People will buy a PS3 simply because it's a whole lot cheaper than buying a dedicated player.

Truth be told, now that we are at the HD level, even the crappiest HD player (Bray or HD-DVD) is going to look spectacular compared to todays standard dvd players.



I will not use my XBOX 360 to view DVDs, and would rather have a dedicated Blu-Ray player, but you are right, about crappy YD players having great PQ. I will probably use the PS3 first until the players get cheaper or even more sophisticated.

Now to only persuade the wife the need for two gaming machines :D

Just gotta say, I'm extremely gratified hearing people refer to the new technology as bray or B-ray, given that my actual, unaltered, original name is "B. Ray". D*mn, I knew I should have copyrighted it... :D

By The Way Ray, hey! that rhymes! Is that your happy look! :D

Some info on the Sony BDP-S1 Blu-Ray Player (http://gadgets.fosfor.se/sony-bdp-s1-blu-ray-home-player/#more-945)

anyone here planning to upgrade there dvd collections? or is the plan to only buy new titles in the new format?

i for one, will buy very few titles. will wait until netflix or blockbuster begins renting them out to try out the new format. i have a box full of 600 dvds that i only watched once and will never watch again for the most part. i am afraid i have no business collecting dvds.

can someone ask at CEA if these 1080p players will have a switch to output 1080i? Either a switch or menu option. Otherwise, I'm afraid some of us will be left out to dry.

Some info on the Sony BDP-S1 Blu-Ray Player (http://gadgets.fosfor.se/sony-bdp-s1-blu-ray-home-player/#more-945)

Some info on the Sony BDP-S1 Blu-Ray Player (http://gadgets.fosfor.se/sony-bdp-s1-blu-ray-home-player/#more-945)

Thats what I am talking about! Very nice looking machine! My problem now is where to put these new toys (Blu-Ray player, PS3) :D

anyone here planning to upgrade there dvd collections? or is the plan to only buy new titles in the new format?

i for one, will buy very few titles. will wait until netflix or blockbuster begins renting them out to try out the new format. i have a box full of 600 dvds that i only watched once and will never watch again for the most part. i am afraid i have no business collecting dvds.

I plan to only buy memorable movies, like Braveheart, House of Flying Daggers, etc. even if I already have them on DVD.

Some info on the Sony BDP-S1 Blu-Ray Player (http://gadgets.fosfor.se/sony-bdp-s1-blu-ray-home-player/#more-945)


hmmm....

"Sony’s BD road map comes full circle by partnering the new home BD player with either a 1080p capable SXRD™ or BRAVIA™ LCD high-definition television."

What does that mean/imply?

Just a thought on the PS3 b-ray issue. Since they will be producing these b-ray players on an unprecedented level (for a next gen player) and they also own a large portion of the intellectual property of b-ray I would think they could seriously save on costs of manufacture as opposed to an $1800 dollar device that obviously will not be flying off the shelves. The PS3 is guaranteed sales in the millions immediately so all their R&D costs for design and manufacture can be divided by a much larger factor. In the end its those costs (and the costs of the facilities) that are making things high. The material cost should drop quickly as the scale of production increases past the "specialty" level and into mass level.


My guess would be that the PS3 will not output 1080p while their standalone player will...

hmmm.... "Sony’s BD road map comes full circle by partnering the new home BD player with either a 1080p capable SXRD™ or BRAVIA™ LCD high-definition television." What does that mean/imply?I think it means "works with Qualia 004 and Ruby SXRD displays now, might work with Qualia 006 down the road, and works with the new Bravia XBR LCD (46", I think) that was recently announced... [EDIT & DISCLAIMER: then again, I've not really kept up with the exact 1080P frame rates that the SXRD FP units are happy with, but I bet Dwayne or P-M will confirm or deny my suspicions...]