Posts by 99RedSi

Quote: Originally Posted by Capn jack Your conclusion is incorrect. If you connect via HDMI there is no scaling as scaling to 1080p exists only through analog inputs. Everyone nees to read their owners manuals before posting. This...

Quote: Originally Posted by StinDaWg You are going to have to increase the font DPI to be able to read text, but it looks good. Ok .. so is this an OS level change, applying to text in games, Internet surfing, etc?? Thanks for the...

Just curious if any PZ85U owners have hooked up a PC to their 50" displays? I sit about 13 feet away from mine, so I'm not sure it's realistic to expect to be able to read text and see small graphical things (games)... What say you?

Quote: Originally Posted by Beerstalker Right now about your only options are a Tivo or a Vista media center computer. The Tivo has a monthly service cost, or you can pay a one time lifetime service cost. The media center computer has...

I'd love to stop renting a STB but I'm thinking of buying my own .. any drawbacks there if Comcast will allow it? Like will I be able to get the guide and use the full DVR functionality against the guide?

Am curious if anyone keeps a list on the internet of Comcast Clear QAM HD channels (Peoria area, preferably, of course!) so I can ditch this Motorola DVR for an HTPC. It'll save me $15 a month .. very much worth it if I can get the FEW...

Quote: Originally Posted by Metalheadisme That's what I've done with my cable box as well. It's ok for now to avoid issues, but HK needs to fix the handshake issue since what that does is force the cable box to upscale the 480i signal...

I have an AVR-354 and just bought a Panny DMP-BD35K blu-ray player. Obviously the signal passed to the AVR is 1080p, so the receiver outputs this 1080P to the display (Panny plasma, 1080p) all via HDMI. However, since we all know...

Just thought I'd leave my thoughts/impressions after owning the speakers for 2 months now. I purchased a People's Choice System with the Super 8 subwoofer and my overall impression is excellent! I was aware of the compromise from a...

I have a brand new HK AVR-354 receiver that can decode ALL of the new formats for blu-ray, etc. I want a basic blu-ray player and I don't want a PS3 (don't ask why, thanks). Budget is around $300-$350 - new or used, I don't really...