new tv, plasma finally

[NVM]

just hooked up my new 42" plasma(with HD receiver), and upgraded my signal from my tv provider and whoa! good stuff. now i have to build a proper cabinet(she's not liking me borrowing the coffee table,LOL) which has to be done before the SuperBowl, arrrgg, pressure!

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[Beerknurd]

After the Bears win the Super Bowl, you can turn it into your computer monitor...

[NVM]

cough, PS3.....:icon_mrgreen:

[spikey_richie]

Nice TV! HDMI? You got a nice receiver to plug it into?

[Nflight]

Since some one left the Team because of an electric bill, I just thought I would remind people that LCD Tv's have a rated power constant draw of 200 watts even for the lowest 42 inch unit out there. CRT Tube TV's only draw about 85 watts on average for a 27 inch TV. Just to give you some realistic ideas I would rather spend those extra dollars on Crunching for the team then playing games, unless you signed up for Bewes, What Pulse or other program keystroke counter!

Just food for thought.:sad5:

[NVM]

Since some one left the Team because of an electric bill, I just thought I would remind people that LCD Tv's have a rated power constant draw of 200 watts even for the lowest 42 inch unit out there. CRT Tube TV's only draw about 85 watts on average for a 27 inch TV. Just to give you some realistic ideas I would rather spend those extra dollars on Crunching for the team then playing games, unless you signed up for Bewes, What Pulse or other program keystroke counter!



dude, lets look at it from this viewpoint. i just quit smoking(9 months ago) 2 packs of cigarettes a day(25 years) @ 8$ a pack which = ~$500/month! time to buy some toys. crunching is great, but RL is greater.

[spikey_richie]

Since some one left the Team because of an electric bill, I just thought I would remind people that LCD Tv's have a rated power constant draw of 200 watts even for the lowest 42 inch unit out there. CRT Tube TV's only draw about 85 watts on average for a 27 inch TV. Just to give you some realistic ideas I would rather spend those extra dollars on Crunching for the team then playing games, unless you signed up for Bewes, What Pulse or other program keystroke counter!

Just food for thought.:sad5:

How can you compare a 42" TV current consumption to a 27" TV? A 42" tube would draw far more than a 42" and give off a LOT more heat.

[vaughan]

I bought an 84cm Grundig LCD tv last year. The picture is very good on the second unit as I had to RMA the first box. A week later the second one I bought which is a 68cm for the bedroom also failed. Not happy with 2 out of 2 new TVs failing. #1 got vertical and horizontal lines on it so the picture was patterned like the freshly mown turf on a soccer pitch. #2 developed a cancer-like color change. All the face color tones got green moss on the edges and this became worse as the unit warmed up. Orange and red turned green.

The replacement units are OK except #1 doesn't like having the volume up too high or the frame starts to resonate. The worst culprit is the actress who plays Samantha Nixon in The Bill. Her voice is quite husky and sexy but the Grundig just vibrates away so you cannot understand a word she says :icon_twisted:

I chose LCD over plasma as I had read that plasma is hotter, uses more electricity and suffers image burn-in. In picture quality of the display models in the shop they looked very similar to my eye. The nod went for the Grundig as I thought it had a quality German engineering reputation. It was replacing a crappy Sony 68cm CRT that was plagued with issues from day 1 (screen used to flicker like a fluoro tube, green color in the top RHS corner that degaussing couldn't remove, it had a picture tube replaced after 5 years). The other`incentive for the Grundig was a digital set top box and a better discount if we bought the two units.

Bad choice - you get what you pay for.

Enjoy the new gadget NVM. The PCs can crunch whilst you watch the Super Bowl. :)

[Jerod Vandehey]

I am holding out for the Sony XBR2 46 inch lcd. Gotta love that 1080p. I think I will hold out for a PS3 for a little while yet though...

[NVM]

btw Nflight, have you seen this forum?..

http://forum.folding-community.org/forum55,ps3-client.html

and here's an advance blurb on the client:


This advance utilizes the new Cell processor in Sony’s PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) to achieve performance previously only possible on supercomputers. With this new technology (as well as new advances with GPUs), we will likely be able to attain performance on the ****100 gigaflop scale***** per computer.

[Greg_BE]

take a look at this european model by my work place: http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/62/63/413/PDP-607XD/index.html

same model in the states:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069733_311066753,00.html

get ready to shell out big money for this baby.

[gatekeeper53]

WOW My brother-in-law in Florida just bought one of those I knew he always has to have the latest toys but, I had no idea he was nuts enough to pay over 6 grand for a TV.

[Beerknurd]

You know how many awesome computers you could put together for that much money... Yeesh... Some people have their priorities all wrong... :lol:

[gatekeeper53]

He's a civilian test engineer for the Air Farce at Eglin AFB in FL. He gets to play with the big toys as far as crunchers go. lol

[Nflight]

Yes NVM I got to read the stories and even delved into the uniqueness of the PS3 power subtleties. I like what I see but my pocket is rather low at this moment. I will wait and see with my mind working to succeed in business first.

[NVM]

ok, i've decided to make a tv stand/entertainment center for this thing. i've made a few drawings, wrote up a couple of CNC programs and here's a quick preview so far.(btw, i make drawings and CNC programs for a living,as well as operate the machines)

[Ototero]

Hey, that's the smart way to DIY.

[PcManiac]

ok, i've decided to make a tv stand/entertainment center for this thing. i've made a few drawings, wrote up a couple of CNC programs and here's a quick preview so far.(btw, i make drawings and CNC programs for a living,as well as operate the machines)

CNC Machines are cool, my brother works with them!


After the Bears win the Super Bowl, you can turn it into your computer monitor...

COLTS*!!!

[NVM]

got it assembled,dry fitted. now to take it apart,sand,and stain/finish..:)

[MizNVM]

lookin good:icon_thumright:

[Nflight]

A corner mounted stand with shelving just like the Miz's wanted, lets hope by Sunday all will be set in place for the big Game! For the Game I am for the Colts, But when this season is over I am still for the Steelers! :icon_mrgreen:

[MizNVM]

lets hope by Sunday all will be set in place for the big Game! :icon_mrgreen:

as well as the new bookcase/dvd stand up, old bedroom furniture out of our room-into the guest room and new bedroom furniture in place with all tv & accessories workin :rolleyes:

after all, i am going to be in the kitchen taking care of all the grub for the crowd....sheesh do i have a lot of work to do:help:

[Steve Lux]

Ohh, the boss is here, everyone play nice.

[Opteron]

I must be the only one here that reaches in their pocket and feels nothing but leg... LOL... Good for you NVM, do I need to bring the Beer???

[Beerknurd]

I'm right there with you Ronnie.... All I feel is leg too...

[spikey_richie]

Am I the only one that WON'T be watching the game?

[Steve Lux]

What game?

[Ototero]

I'm not. It's for girls. razzzzzzz.

Hi Mrs NVM.

[Beerknurd]

Can you watch the Super Bowl in the UK???

[Ototero]

Probably not. One might be able to subscribe to it via Sky TV Sports Channel.

[spikey_richie]

http://www.skysports.com/skysports/nfl

[spikey_richie]

This is how popular American Football is in the UK... check out the stands:

http://www.gridironuk.digitalgalleryhosting.com/gallery/albums/Div2_Bowl__GrahamB/019_G.sized.jpg

[NVM]

yea,all done!!


http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/Images/Image20.jpg

[spikey_richie]

Looking good!

Btw - did you know Akai is a pseudonym for Samsung?

[Beerknurd]

I need a new computer desk... Wanna make me one??? :icon_mrgreen:

[Ototero]

That looks the business. Nice one.

[Opteron]

Sweet !!!

Now all you have to do is put the TV on the floor and place as many D2OL crunchers as you can on the new furniture...

P.S. - Nice job in D2OL we're getting there... -

[gatekeeper53]

Very nice job in the furniture Mike. My little bro used to make custom brake disks for Harleys on a cnc. He made good money at it as a sideline. He would do up a custon design and do the program for someone for $200 then store the program and add a picture of the product to his sales book and the next one was only $75. He had bikers comming from all over to get them. Now I see that they are great with wood too.

[NVM]

well, i'm trying out the liquor cabinet, seems to be functioning well....hic..:icon_mrgreen:

Crown Royal anyone?:biggrin:

[MizNVM]

and i am still in the kitchen cooking...........:icon_cry:

[NVM]

isn't that where they should be? :icon_razz:

[Opteron]

The Police said his wife read a post he made to AMDUsers.com and that was all it took... The location of the body is still unknown!!!

[Nflight]

NVM you do good work in a short amount of time. Well Done, with that amount of ability I see you taking real orders for computer consoles from that display of workmanship! I have my right arm in the air, waving frantically~! Me first....:) MizNVM I will volunteer to help in the kitchen if it helps me get a console made for my system~!:icon_wink:

[NVM]

my newest toy. this thing should convert a DVD movie(which we have many) into high definition.

http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/Images/Image2.jpg


fits good too!

http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/Images/image21.jpg

[AMDave]

When you set out to build a high quality entertainment cabinet, you sure do it justice.
Looks absolutely terrific.
It's just a smidge snug for my comfort. I suspect the moto-box may get a tad hot in close confines with all boxes operating.
Best check on those temps inside the cabinet so you are sure it doesn't go "critical" on you when recording your entertainment while you are out having dinner.
But I am a self confessed worrier so heed / disregard my paranoia at your own risk :) LOL

[NVM]

i'm already thinking of cooling fans to move the air. note i cut slots in each level for air movement.

[Strongbow]

All I noticed was that bottle of Drambuie! ...the last time I drank that stuff I lost complete control of my bladder! messy! ...put on a good film and start downing it to see what I mean, but keep the toilet down wide open! :icon_lol:

[Frederic Brillouet]

yea,all done!!


http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/Images/Image20.jpg
cool cabinet, great booze:icon_mrgreen:

[spikey_richie]

Looking good! :D

What amp is that? Pioneer? I just bought an Onkyo 5.1 system from Circuit City, it's awesome! Sub is about 18"x18"x12"

[Ototero]

Really nice gear. Just make sure Mrs NVM keeps it polished.:icon_lol::icon_lol:

[NVM]

Looking good! :D

What amp is that? Pioneer?

its a Sony. ok, just went out and bought all the cables i need to make everything work as they should.

2 HDMI cables
1 Digital Coaxial
1 Digital Optical
1 HDMI switch(all cables RocketFish brand)
Screen cleaner set
and a nosy cat - $370.....:sad5:


http://members.shaw.ca/northvanmike/Images/Image23.jpg

[spikey_richie]

Where were the HDMI cables from? At Circuit city they're $100 each, but Radio Shack has them for about $40!