It is, from the tons of reviews I read on scanners and other high-techish office supplies two weeks ago.
Man, I really should have (had? grammar, you know) saved all these links and information for future use. I'm glad I remember some of it.
Joyce: You don't think it's too obvious? I think I look like I have a cat on my head. Buffy: But a very well groomed cat. Joyce: Well that's a comfort.
'Bring On The Night'
Buffistechnology 3: "Press Some Buttons, See What Happens."
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Shir - Oct 27, 2010 12:21:58 pm PDT #15330 of 25501
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
tommyrot - Oct 28, 2010 10:38:06 am PDT #15331 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Vortex - Oct 28, 2010 12:00:38 pm PDT #15332 of 25501
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Speaking of DVD ripping, does anyone know if the site DVD-ripping.biz is legit? I want to convert some Tivo stuff to DVD, and they have a free program.
Jon B. - Oct 28, 2010 12:17:09 pm PDT #15333 of 25501
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
I don't know about that website, but if you're on a Mac, Vortex, iTivo is awesome. I haven't found it's equal for the PC.
brenda m - Oct 29, 2010 5:41:57 am PDT #15334 of 25501
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
So, as of about a week ago tv has started not turning on properly - taking 2 or 3 minutes to actually power on, and sometimes doing so with only sound but no picture. Now it just won't turn on at all. (Remote or manual doesn't matter.)
Anyone think there is anything likely to be done, or is it new tv time? It's about 4 years old, Insignia brand from Best Buy.
Dana - Oct 29, 2010 3:19:33 pm PDT #15335 of 25501
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Probably cheaper to buy a new TV, I'd imagine. Or if not cheaper, more economical.
megan walker - Oct 29, 2010 3:28:00 pm PDT #15336 of 25501
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Wow, after only 4 years? What brand?
tommyrot - Oct 29, 2010 4:13:30 pm PDT #15337 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Anecdotally I've been hearing TVs die much quicker these days - like in four or so years.
eta: Almost forgot - I had a cheap (for its day) off-brand LCD tv die after only a year and a half or so. Plus the audio had a hum the whole time.
megan walker - Oct 29, 2010 4:29:10 pm PDT #15338 of 25501
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
That's depressing. Although it makes me happy I've never bought one.
NoiseDesign - Oct 29, 2010 10:15:03 pm PDT #15339 of 25501
Our wings are not tired
It's really the off brand TV's that tend to have a bad track record for longevity. I've had Samsungs, NEC, Sony, and Panasonic in installations where flatscreens are running 7 days a week for at least 12 hours a day and they have lasted for years.
I've done the same with Insignia, Vizio, Westinghouse, and a few others and had a very high failure rate. Unfortunately it does tend to be a case of you get what you pay for.