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[FoolKiller]

Whoever came up with that name should be applauded. It's such a wonderful phrase!

Don't worry, once it comes to the US it wil be retitled National Geographic Presents: Africa. That way we don't have to suffer through dealing with a cool name, or parents incorrectly calling it "That Africa Game."

 

[Pako]

Since the new arival of baby Micah, we have been spending much more time upstairs trying to watch movies on our 42" LG LCD with their crappy built in speakers that would distort and provide no clarity for watching movies. Dialog was especially difficult to enjoy. Lastnight we were going to watch another movie upstairs while I suffer through the poor audio and decided to get some speakers. I really didn't want a complete surround sound setup so I was even looking at computer 2.1 speaker systems that would take the TV's optical output.

Here's what I ended up with:

Sony HTCT100 - Sony - BRAVIA 3.1-Ch. Home Theater Soundbar Speaker System with Subwoofer

Features include:

Bass reflex 1-1/2" x 2-3/4" soundbar with LPCM playback support for up to 8 channels of uncompressed audio

100W bass reflex 6-3/10" subwoofer for rich low frequency performance
Built-in surround sound decoders include Dolby Digital, DTS and Pro Logic

Total output: 250 watts (soundbar: 50W x 3; subwoofer: 100W)

3 movie modes (cinema, sports, game), 2 music modes (music, personal audio) and 1 A.F.D. mode (standard) allow you to customize your audio playback

S-Force Surround design with S-Master and DSP technologies creates realistic surround sound from the soundbar

Magnetically shielded soundbar and subwoofer to prevent picture distortion when placed on or near a TV or monitor

HDMI Active Intelligence allows you to switch easily between components; accepts 1080/60p and 24p video

Digital Media Port (DMP) uses adapters (required; not included) for easy connection to a computer, a Bluetooth receiver or audio docking stations compatible with Network Walkman and Apple® iPod® models

Portable audio enhancer provides front audio A/V connections, allowing for quick and simple connection of portable music devices while digital signal processing technology expands the source quality

Digital Cinema Auto Calibration utilizes a microphone and digital signal processing technology to ensure improved speaker placement for an enjoyable audio experience

BRAVIA Theater Sync technology allows you to control your entire home theater system with press of a button

Inputs: 1 analog audio, 3 HDMI, 3 optical audio, 1 coaxial digital audio

Outputs: 1 HDMI​

A feature I didn't see, "Learning Remote". How handy that would have been. Now I have to keep the TV remote around just to turn on the TV while controlling all audio functions with the HTCT100 remote, while using the SAT remote for changing channels, while using the PS3 remote to handle BD functions. UGH.

Sound quality is pretty decent, much better than I had thought and the input selection built into the sub allows for further expansion of inputs from my setup upstairs, although I don't foresee the need of additional components up stairs. I'm pretty happy with the purchases and at $270 I feel like I got a pretty good bang for my buck.

 

[Prosthetic]

You fix the "to much time in the home theater" by giving it better speakers? Smart man

 

[TB]

A feature I didn't see, "Learning Remote". How handy that would have been. Now I have to keep the TV remote around just to turn on the TV while controlling all audio functions with the HTCT100 remote, while using the SAT remote for changing channels, while using the PS3 remote to handle BD functions. UGH.

Sounds to me like someone needs a Logitech Harmony remote and one of these...

 

[Pako]

Sounds to me like someone needs a Logitech Harmony remote and one of these...

I know man, trying to stay away from that scenario upstairs. I already have that mess downstairs with the Home Threater. That Logitech Bluetooth to IR adapting device is cool! I had no idea they were making those. 👍

 

[Tornado]

Needs moar E.T.

 

[CyborgGT]

DVS Transoms

Except with red logos. Too much advertising if you ask me. As if I didn't know what I was wearing...

 

[FoolKiller]

Needs moar E.T.

Pack that in with Indiana Jones and call it: Waterboarding: How Long Can You Last?

Interesting trivia: The creator of the absolutely horrible E.T. also created the timeless classic Yar's Revenge. One man set the bar for both good and bad on the Atari.
EDIT: His name is Howard Scott Warshaw.

 

[TigJackson]

Sounds to me like someone needs a Logitech Harmony remote and one of these:

...

I've had the 880 for years, but I had no idea that the Harmony® Adapter for PLAYSTATION®3 was available from Logitech until I saw your post....thanks for posting that link.

 

[Sprite]

Just thought I would pop the pics here as well.

Samsung NC10 with 2GB memory upgrade.

&

 

[TB]

I've had the 880 for years, but I had no idea that the Harmony® Adapter for PLAYSTATION®3 was available from Logitech until I saw your post....thanks for posting that link.

I (and now my wife and kids) love the 880 also. I'm very tempted to throw down for the adapter, especially since you can turn the PS3 on and off from the remote. 👍

 

[ceiling_fan]

@Sprite: cool computer, awesome Bobblehead!

 

[homeforsummer]

I wouldn't normally post in here for a T-shirt purchase, but everyone I speak to makes a positive comment on this one so I presume it's worthy of inclusion here:

Must admit, it's one of my favourite Ts so far.

 

[ranhammerR34]

I wouldn't normally post in here for a T-shirt purchase, but everyone I speak to makes a positive comment on this one so I presume it's worthy of inclusion here:

Must admit, it's one of my favourite Ts so far.

Most excellent. Randy

 

[Casio]

I did a little write up, but then something happened and it's gone so whatever.

EDIT: Resize fail.

 

[Prosthetic]

Made another order from Amazon just now...

Dmanufacture - White Noise

Stereoside - So Long

Chris Volz - Redemption

Soilwork - Sworn To A Great Divide

Puscifer - V Is For Vagina

Five Bolt Main - Complete

Ashes Divide - Keep Telling Myself Its Alright

Filter - Anthems for the Damned

Volbeat - Guitar Gangsters and Cadillac Blood

Dream Theater - Black Clouds & Silver Linings (3CD Special Edition) (Pre-order)

Submersed - Immortal Verses


Can't wait for them, just ordered them and should be here half way through the week. Accept for the DT album which should be here June 26th. Can't wait!!!! You can never have enough music.

 

[RedTransAm]

Just scored this strut tower brace for my car. I've been looking for one of these to turn up used for a while as it's been out of production for a few years now. Can't wait for it to get here so I can install it.

 

[Steele_obsidion]

I wouldn't normally post in here for a T-shirt purchase, but everyone I speak to makes a positive comment on this one so I presume it's worthy of inclusion here:

Must admit, it's one of my favourite Ts so far.

That is a great T, I want one now.

If only i had extra cash

 

[Moglet]

I'm pushing the boat out a bit today!

 

[sher_da_putt]

I'm pushing the boat out a bit today!

lool

 

[FoolKiller]

Well, I got a few souvenirs from St. Louis over the weekend (photo thread coming later).

Sampling some new local treats.

And a t-shirt from Schlafly's, which I think fits my personality just perfect.
Front

Back

And a pint glass

 

[Pebb]

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 LGA775 - 3.0GHz 12MB-cache (1333FSB)

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound

Akasa AK-TC TIM Clean CPU & Heatsink Cleaner

 

[TB]

I didn't want to say anything, but TIM has been a bit smelly as of late. Hopefully that takes care of it.

 

[Prosthetic]

9/11 CDs came today. Dmanufacture will come June 1stish. And the DT will be here when its released!!

So far I've listened to the Submersed album (was awesome).. And now I'm half way through the Chris Volz album, which is also very awesome.

 

[Joey D]

A Cokin filter system for my camera with a graduated grey plate for it. Top Gear-esque shots here I come

 

[boiltheocean]

Nice Joey. I really need to go out and buy some filters.

 

[Syntax error]

A Cokin filter system for my camera with a graduated grey plate for it. Top Gear-esque shots here I come

Very nice. Just be carefully if you have a rotating front element!

 

[Delirious]

I got a lot of them for either a dollar or 50 cents so I couldn't pass up the deal. Pitfall 2 was like 10-15 but when playing it in its 12kb data of glory you can understand why...it is an epic game for an epic system for its time.

 

[McLaren]

Did you really buy E.T.?

 

[Northstar]

Did you really buy E.T.?

I think it was one of those it's so bad I want to play it deals.