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post #3031 of 28696
8/2/08 at 12:02am
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Originally Posted by russwong View Post

HD is digital. It's a digital tuner and you are able to tune unencrypted digital channels from your cable provider. If they provide HD Digital channels in the clear, then yes.

My local Comcast has effectively limited over-the-wire availability to the ultra-basic channel line-up. I can't even get the HD network channels without an external tuner that has an authorized CableCard.

So theoretically, these TVs should be able to tune in just about anything. But your provider has very likely seen to it that they don't. I really hate the cable company...."Hey, why use the tuner in your new $6500 TV when you can use our Motorola POS-HD??"
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post #3032 of 28696
8/2/08 at 1:12am
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Originally Posted by Gixxer1 View Post

No one has answered this yet and I'm also curious as my PS3 is my BD player as well. Anyone? D-Nice?

I'm going to take the silence as no one has done any solid testing of 151's upconverting capabilities. I did read D-nice mention earlier that he would get an oppo to output 480i and have the kuro take care of the rest...I am assuming having the ps3 output @ 480p would have a similar effect unless for some reason the ps3 deinterlaces horribly. But comparing the two....it does seem like the Kuro does a better job to my untrained eyes. Both method do look good regardless.
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post #3033 of 28696
8/2/08 at 1:38am
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Originally Posted by Johnla View Post

If anyone is going to get a Kuro tattoo, my money is on Chad being the one to do it....

good idea!!
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post #3034 of 28696
8/2/08 at 1:47am
A while back I took some comparison pictures of the 6020 in a dark room. I was asked to do the same for the 151.
So here the are.



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post #3035 of 28696
8/2/08 at 1:58am
Here are some more pictures I took with D-links reference settings:






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post #3036 of 28696
8/2/08 at 2:02am



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post #3037 of 28696
8/11/08 at 7:51am
Up and running
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post #3038 of 28696
8/11/08 at 7:58am
What is wrong with the site? This thread should have about 118 pages - I hit refresh, and it shows 102?

This post should not be on page 102. It appears that all posting history has been deleted back to August 1st or 2nd in many threads.
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post #3039 of 28696
8/11/08 at 8:01am
"AVS Forum Community:
On the morning of August 11, AVS Forum suffered a major failure in the database and backup storage. As such, we have no choice but to recover from August 2nd.

This represents tens of thousands of lost posts and new threads for the last week. There is nothing we can do about it at this time but move forward. We are sorry about the loss and will work to be sure this does not happen again. We are as upset about this as you may be, more than likely even more.

Regretfully,


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post #3040 of 28696
8/11/08 at 8:19am
Looks like they lost everything that was posted after they implemented the major software update on Saturday August 2, 2008. Fortunately, they are not in the banking business.
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post #3041 of 28696
8/11/08 at 8:25am
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Originally Posted by chadmak09 View Post

A while back I took some comparison pictures of the 6020 in a dark room. I was asked to do the same for the 151.
So here the are.


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What is the weight rating on your stand, it looks like it is bowing a lot. Maybe its just the picture.
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post #3042 of 28696
8/11/08 at 8:54am
its just the camera lens. otherwise his speakers are bowed outwards and cable box also sags in the middle :P
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post #3043 of 28696
8/11/08 at 9:35am
On one of his recent posts, the ones that were crashed/lost, Chadmak09 said D-Nice submitted his review of the 111 and it was so good, it crashed the database. And now this...hmm? As Yogi Berra would say-' It's deja vu, all over agian'.

Side note- I went to the flat panel shoot out on 7/18 and regardless of who wasn't there, the 111 was clearly the best. It was demonstrated with the test patterns and solidified by the preview of the upcoming Godfather BD. But, even without the test patterns, just looking at it and almost right away, the 111 was the best and by far. It was that simple and decisive. This is coming from a person, who,at the time was actively looking to make a purchase of a brand new plasma. I really wanted the Panasonic and Samsung to do better. So to me it was a battle for second place and these feelings were shared by fellow attendees. This is not a bad thing cause, the Pioneers do carry a hefty price tag and because of this, it's not for everybody.

But afterwards when I got a chance to talk to D-Nice and pick his mind, it was pretty much a done deal. All I would like to say is it's all D-Nice's fault-here I was ready to cheap out and go for screen size and the Pioneer/Plasma Yoda(that's what Robert and I call you)-D-Nice drops some serious knowledge on us. I really had fun and I learned so much from you.

D-Nice, you are a really cool guy and you know a little something..maybe, about the Pioneers too(j/k). Thank You so much for everything, but most importantly, keeping it real!!!. And if you come back to the NY, give me a holla!
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post #3044 of 28696
8/11/08 at 9:42am
D-nice,

Any eta on the review?
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post #3045 of 28696
8/11/08 at 9:44am
I asked this late last night, and apparently it bit the dust in the crash. Has anyone figured out a way to see the hours/usage of our new 9Gs?
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post #3046 of 28696
8/11/08 at 9:51am
D-Nice,
I heard that you finished your 111 review and when you posted it, it was so awesome that it crashed the entire forum and thats why so many posts were lost..
Is this true??

but seriously, ETA on review??
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post #3047 of 28696
8/11/08 at 10:08am
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Originally Posted by KeepItReal View Post

On one of his recent posts, the ones that were crashed/lost, Chadmak09 said D-Nice submitted his review of the 111 and it was so good, it crashed the database. And now this...hmm? As Yogi Berra would say-' It's deja vu, all over agian'.

Side note- I went to the flat panel shoot out on 7/18 and regardless of who wasn't there, the 111 was clearly the best. It was demonstrated with the test patterns and solidified by the preview of the upcoming Godfather BD. But, even without the test patterns, just looking at it and almost right away, the 111 was the best and by far. It was that simple and decisive. This is coming from a person, who,at the time was actively looking to make a purchase of a brand new plasma. I really wanted the Panasonic and Samsung to do better. So to me it was a battle for second place and these feelings were shared by fellow attendees. This is not a bad thing cause, the Pioneers do carry a hefty price tag and because of this, it's not for everybody.

But afterwards when I got a chance to talk to D-Nice and pick his mind, it was pretty much a done deal. All I would like to say is it's all D-Nice's fault-here I was ready to cheap out and go for screen size and the Pioneer/Plasma Yoda(that's what Robert and I call you)-D-Nice drops some serious knowledge on us. I really had fun and I learned so much from you.

D-Nice, you are a really cool guy and you know a little something..maybe, about the Pioneers too(j/k). Thank You so much for everything, but most importantly, keeping it real!!!. And if you come back to the NY, give me a holla!

Thanks for the kind words. I'm hoping to get back the NYC by the end of the year. This time, I'm flying
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post #3048 of 28696
8/11/08 at 10:12am
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Originally Posted by RobertR1 View Post

D-nice,

Any eta on the review?

Sorry for the delay. As I stated before, my daughter was sick (family first). You guys have my word that the 111FD review wil be posted this week.....with a very high probability of it being late tomorrow evening.


Again, my apologies for the delays.
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post #3049 of 28696
8/11/08 at 10:20am
d-nice:

when you get a chance - could you do a Performance calibration? Thank you
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post #3050 of 28696
8/11/08 at 10:23am
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Originally Posted by D-Nice View Post

Sorry for the delay. As I stated before, my daughter was sick (family first). You guys have my word that the 111FD review wil be posted this week.....with a very high probability of it being late tomorrow evening.


Again, my apologies for the delays.

Family first for sure, man. No worries.
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post #3051 of 28696
8/11/08 at 10:33am
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Originally Posted by ikeb View Post

d-nice:

when you get a chance - could you do a Performance calibration? Thank you

Ok, to what white point?
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post #3052 of 28696
8/11/08 at 10:45am
6500

thank you

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Ok, to what white point?
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post #3053 of 28696
8/11/08 at 11:20am
I noticed the 141 is up on Pioneers website, any info on when these will be hitting the streets? They have a suggested retail of $7000, they deffinetly make it sound worth it in their description. I'm trying to decide if i should exchange or return my 151 for the third time because of the extreme buzz. I cant decide if its worth dealing with the buzz to have this amazing picture or if i should get the new 65" panny next month. A technician from Pioneer is supposed to be calling me to talk about the problem today.
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post #3054 of 28696
8/11/08 at 11:28am
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post #3055 of 28696
8/11/08 at 11:34am
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Originally Posted by greenland View Post

looks like they lost everything that was posted after they implemented the major software update on saturday august 2, 2008. Fortunately, they are not in the banking business.

lol.
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post #3056 of 28696
8/11/08 at 11:37am
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Originally Posted by sales9876 View Post

I noticed the 141 is up on Pioneers website, any info on when these will be hitting the streets? They have a suggested retail of $7000, they deffinetly make it sound worth it in their description. I'm trying to decide if i should exchange or return my 151 for the third time because of the extreme buzz. I cant decide if its worth dealing with the buzz to have this amazing picture or if i should get the new 65" panny next month. A technician from Pioneer is supposed to be calling me to talk about the problem today.

Looking at mid-end Aug with small allocations.
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post #3057 of 28696
8/11/08 at 11:38am
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Originally Posted by progprog View Post

lol.

Whats funny about is that its the same time I was out of town lol
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post #3058 of 28696
8/11/08 at 11:40am
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Originally Posted by cydog3 View Post

I had UMR here yesterday to calibrate my 151. First I must say he is a great guy and explains things in detail while he is working on your set. Never making you feel like your question is a stupid one

I am now EXTREMELY happy with my 151. I was using the reference settings prior and as I liked the display it seemed muddy and bit green to me. After UMR was done with my set . I must say it really is an amazing display . The color and depth is now more in line with what I expected from a set of this caliber.

On a slightly different topic he also did my audio while here. Let me tell you the difference in Audio is night and day. The difference in my audio system is even more then the video. I have a Denon 5308ci and Def Tech speakers

I can't thank UMR enough for bringing my video and audio to life.

Those on the fence about using UMR get off he is the real deal and its worth every penny in my opinion

That's great! I have similar equipment to yours and would love to do that, but unfortunately, he doesn't go everywhere. I wish I knew how to tell if somebody local was any good....
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post #3059 of 28696
8/11/08 at 11:42am
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Originally Posted by ROMAN O View Post

Whats funny about is that its the same time I was out of town lol

Coincidence? Maybe you just didn't want to have to catch up? JK. Hope you had a great Hawaiian honeymoon. Congrats, Roman.
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post #3060 of 28696
8/11/08 at 11:44am
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Originally Posted by progprog View Post

Coincidence? Maybe you just didn't want to have to catch up? JK. Hope you had a great Hawaiian honeymoon. Congrats, Roman.

Sure did! I wish I had that much power lol thank you!
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