Data projector : who offers try before you buy?
Hello.I am scoping out replacing an ageing DELL 2400MP data projector (XGA).I do not want to buy a projector though without trying it out first. Does anyone know who allows this?Either in-store or take...
View ArticleMulti Device Bluetooth Question
Is there a Bluetooth Standard or feature I can look for, that indicates that a product can have 2 or more devices connected to it at once, and smart switch between them? I then presume that not only...
View ArticleEpson EH-TW5600 Projector
So does anyone have a Epson EH-TW5600? for $1200-1400 seems like pretty good value. Anything to be concerned about?Anything else at this price point to consider?Would a BenQ TK800M 4K HDR 3000 ($800...
View ArticleSecond Hand Bookshelf Speakers
I am wanting to have a play with a project I have been considering for a while. I don't want to spend too much but am looking for a pair of second hand bookshelf speakers (as when I am done I'll...
View ArticleAlexa and Harmony issue
Hi, I've had Alexa (Echo Plus) and Harmony Hub talking to each other and behaving well for the last couple of years.A couple of weeks ago, I replaced my UFB router. I went from a TPLink (can't remember...
View ArticleVCR help needed
I am trying to play some videotapes. The player is a Samsung DVD/VCR combo player from many years ago. It works fine, but I am having problems displaying some videotapes. Some work normally, but...
View ArticleThinking of ordering an HDMI 2.1 AVR? Might pay to hold fire for awhile
There are reports coming in that the HDMI 2.1 chip used in new Denon, Marantz, and Yamaha receivers has an unfixable fault with passing 4k120/8k60 content to compatible displays.Funnily enough, there...
View Article"Fake" HDR on some movies!
I had always noticed something amiss about The Last Jedi on my HDR tv ... well now I found the reason why! I wonder how many other movies do this to annoy me ......
View ArticleSony Bravia update 6.6575
Just updated my KD-49X7000D. This update was to improve performance and I reckon it made quite a big difference to the snappiness of the menu system.Anyone else with an opinion on this?
View ArticleAmazon Fire Stick 4K - Where does one buy these in NZ?
Hi - Does anyone know where to buy an Amazon Fire Stick 4K from in NZ?Closest I found is MightyApe which says "Advanced Edition" which is not an actual model but after checking with them, they are not...
View ArticleHDMI out for sound only
I was lucky enough to win (yes, win!) an RTX3080 gfx card with 2x HDMI outputs. I thought this would simplify my set-up consisting of the following: TV - LGC9 (HDMI 2.1)AMP - SONY STR-DN1050 where I...
View ArticleConnecting PS5/Series-X to soundbar now that optical audio is gone?
So the next-generation of consoles are sadly finally dropping optical audio which is leaving many of us in a bit of a tricky position. We either find some dodgy third party adapter with an optical...
View ArticleAnyone know of a media player with AV out for Car TV
I have bought a used car which has a dropdown TV screen with only AV in. There is a DVD player also but wanting to hook up a media player of some sort with movies on a HDD for the kids. Obviously one...
View ArticleSuggestions please - headphones $200-$300
Hello all, I'm looking for:Over the ear - as more comfortable and secure when walking$200-$300 price rangeNoise-cancelling - or ones that keep outside noise out well just with earpiece...
View ArticleCheap LED projectors from Kogan
Hi TeamHas anyone any experience with the cheapie but high lumen output Kogan LED projectors like the F600 or F800 shown here or something very similar?...
View ArticleWhere to buy a main board for Samsung TV?
Hey all,I've just been given a 6100 series Samsung 55 inch TV.The downside is the HDMI ports and TV tuner are faulty. I was planning on replacing the main board.Any suggestions of where to source a...
View ArticleIs realism from cameras spoiling TV?
This is a general point so didn't seem to belong in any specific forum, Mods please relocate if you think it does. I was watching Mandalorian last night and noted a number of scenes where the camera...
View ArticleRecommendation for DVB-T software?
As the title suggests, I'm looking at putting together a small computer out of spare parts to be connected to my TV Aerial, mainly to stream the TV signal to other computers around my house rather then...
View ArticleXiaomi Mi Box S + Samsung Frame TV
Quick post to check if anyone has workarounds to the annoying issue where by my Mi Box is turning off when I turn the TV off.It seems to be related to HDMI-CEC.If HDMI-CEC is enabled on the Mi Box - I...
View ArticleThe Breeze (any of them) url for chromecast/volumio
I'm trying to move away from FM.....but it's just hard work with streaming services. Having to use iheart radio or rova depending on the station you want, and a chromecast (so I can run through my main...
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