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#318441 - 08/10/07 04:53 PM Re: ??? for the HDTV Junkies... [Re: OSXaddict]
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You didn't want to know that it's resting behind my head or holding a drink? <br><br>Weirdo. <br><br>
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#318442 - 08/10/07 04:54 PM Re: ??? for the HDTV Junkies... [Re: DavidDraiman]
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I don't have THAT particular remote, but I have one with the touchscreen that controls all my devices. I hate it.<br><br>1. The batteries run out quick. The more you play with it, the faster they burn out.<br><br>2. In order to use them, you have to "switch them on" first. So for instance, if you want to change channels, you must first touch a specific area of the screen (some you can touch anywhere), then touch the channel change button. Then the remote goes back into "sleep mode" and the process starts over.<br><br>3. Try finding the specific "wake from sleep/on button" in the dark when you're watching a movie.<br><br>4. If you want to adjust the volume on your surround sound, then change channels on the TV, you have to first hit the surround sound button, then adjust the volume, then hit the cable button and then the channel change button... a lot of work.<br><br>5. There's no "touch sensitivity" to it. With a regular remote, you just "feel" where the volume, channel keys, etc. are... you don't have to look for them. With these touch screen remotes you actually have to look at them.<br><br>CreativeGuy for daily tips, tricks and commentary on all things graphic design.
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#318443 - 08/10/07 04:56 PM Re: ??? for the HDTV Junkies... [Re: Pete]
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#318444 - 08/10/07 05:00 PM Re: ??? for the HDTV Junkies... [Re: MacGizmo]
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Good points but this remote he linked to has actual buttons for volume and channel. Otherwise, you do make some good comments there.<br><br><br><br>my beer blog
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#318445 - 08/10/07 05:07 PM Re: ??? for the HDTV Junkies... [Re: OSXaddict]
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I'm not in that league either, the installer works for a company that services the big celebs, the installer however is starting his own side business so his prices are competitive for use regular folk.<br><br>The system I'm getting is based around the Integra DTR 7.7 which is a higher end model from the Onkyo line.<br><br>
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#318446 - 08/10/07 05:10 PM Re: ??? for the HDTV Junkies... [Re: RubenC]
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integra eh? Never heard of them though I have heard of Onkyo.<br><br>I don't need anything fancy, but I would like to be able to hook up my iPod to it.<br><br>my beer blog
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#318447 - 08/10/07 05:15 PM Re: ??? for the HDTV Junkies... [Re: OSXaddict]
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Here's a good writ-up onit:<br>http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/integra-cedia-897.shtml<br><br>
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#318448 - 08/10/07 05:19 PM Re: ??? for the HDTV Junkies... [Re: RubenC]
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Nice. A bit pricier than I thought. Perhaps one day....<br><br>my beer blog
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#318449 - 08/10/07 06:03 PM Re: ??? for the HDTV Junkies... [Re: SgtBaxter]
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<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>For $236 dollars it better give you oral gratification too ;)<p><hr></blockquote><p><br>Wonder how that works remotely. <br><br>
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#318450 - 08/10/07 09:20 PM Re: ??? for the HDTV Junkies... [Re: DavidDraiman]
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Harmony remotes generally have good reviews. That particular model comes with a charging stand, so battery life is almost a non-issue. Of the 3 folks I know using Harmony remotes, none has a complaint.<br><br>- alec -
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