Recommend me some new ear buds
Im looking at purchasing some new ear buds. I mainly take them to the gym with me but sometimes take them shopping also as they tend to keep the salesmen at bay :) Looking around online there's...
View ArticlePhilips DVDR3360H can't finalize disc's
Hi I have a Philips DVDR3360H which i bought in 2006 and I have a lot of video's that i want to put on to DVD and I can copy them to the disc but I can't finalize them would it be possible to buy...
View ArticleWhich 40-42" TV with the best sound & picture & to connect to...
Have left it to the last minute to go digital due to being oldish fogies. Need a TV with the best sound as we are a bit hearing challenged and good picture as will be viewing from other side of room...
View ArticleLooking for recommendations for Vinyl LP cleaning solutions
A reliable source has told me that the big fella in the red suit will be leaving me a new turntable under the Christmas tree this year. I have an LP collection that spans albums purchased in the 80s...
View ArticleUnsure over TV/Home theatre choice
HiWe have been looking getting a large screen TV (after many years) and finding it difficult to make a choice... so many options!Want 55"-60". Not overly worried about SMart TV or 3D.. but if they are...
View ArticleInteresting blog post about LG TVs
I came across this while browsing /. LG Smart TVs logging USB filenames and viewing info to LG serversInterested to know what people here with "Smart" TVs think of that and how many of you just clicked...
View ArticleNetbook to TV - screen resolution, picture off centre, 7 Starter does not...
Greetings allI have recently connected my netbook [Acer Aspire ONE D255E] to my Panasonic Viera TV [TH-L39EV6Z] via a 'VGA to HDMI converter with Audio'. [Van Cryst].Screen resolution of 1024 x 600 is...
View ArticleZ-5500 Surround Sound System Head Unit Replacement/Alternatives
I've had the Logitech Z-5500 for over 7 years and it has been my pride and joy. Recently it died, I'm not entirely sure what's to blame whether it's the head unit or something inside the box, but it...
View Articlemedia player for amplifier recommendations?
I see there a lot of devices similar to the chromecast android based devices that plug into a TV. I'm not so interested in using with a TV but rather connecting to my AV Receiver either by...
View ArticleUltraViolet in NZ
Hi gangHave noticed that where DVDs and Blu-Rays used to come with a free Digital Copy via iTunes, most studios are now providing digital copies via UltraViolet instead. iTunes copies were at least...
View ArticleMonster cable vs coat hangers. Who won?
Pretty interesting article. In a blind test several audio buffs were unable to tell the difference between Monster Cables and coat hangers:...
View ArticleWhere do you import your movies from?
Hi guys.I am looking at buying some movies from overseas because there is big savings to be made in most cases. I am currently looking on Amazon however 90% of the movies + tv series are Region A/1 for...
View ArticleWhich generic media players can handle h.264 .ts files?
I'm looking for a cheap and simple (no streaming or wireless) HDMI digital media player that can play the h.264 .ts files from my terrestrial and satellite receivers. The problem I have run into is...
View ArticleONKYO TXNR609 Network issue
Howdy - I seem to have no network on my receiver when I press " NET" I get the blue screen off death. However when I do a network map on my PC it shows up and I can go into it. One thing I noticed is...
View ArticleVEON 24 inch TV Experience
HiI just got one of these cheap 24" inch Veon HD 1080p TVsfor Xmas from the warehouse for $250I think they used to be like $500.. I guess they will also get cheaper still in a years timeprobably end up...
View ArticleStreaming PC data over Cat 5 to HDMI TV?
Hi all,We've recently had the gib down during out renovations and our sparky has fitted CAT cabling behind the walls throughout the house. I have two rooms connected directly by the CAT cabling, our PC...
View ArticleHDMI Cabling
HiI am setting up a new TV and am planning to use an HDMI splitter (amplified) to send the HDMI to two TV's. One will require a 15M of HDMI cable and another 10M.It has been suggested that all should...
View ArticleAny issues with splitting Freeview (UHF)
HiI am on splitting the UHF Freeview signal to a couple of TV's. Are there any issues with doing this. I take it I dont need a powered AV splitter - and it can just be split in the roof to go multiple...
View ArticleSoundbar versus basic HomeTheatre system
HiI am planning on purchasing a Samsung UA55F6400 TV. Looking at sound options and come done to the Samsung F551 Soundbar or the F5550 5:1 Home theatre/blueray player.I really just want to enhance the...
View ArticleRemote extenders - particulary the XRAY UFO one
HiBeen looking into how I can remotely change channels from a different room.Whittled it down to 3 options (I am sure that there are plenty of others... but)1/ The XRAY UFO type unit where you use a...
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