Recent content by unnameduser

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    Audio options in Vista

    I only use SPDIF through optical and I use the built in realtek on my motherboard. For me to turn on surround sound for it, I have to right click the brown speaker at the bottom right of the screen. There should be 2 speakers the white speaker is the one Vista should have on every computer the...
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    Which Dolby technologies are multichannel?

    From my understading, this is what I've learned. Dolby Pro Logic II can take only 2 channels and turns it into 5.1 channels. Dolby Pro Logic IIx can take only a 5.1 channel connection and creates either 6.1 or 7.1 channels. Is there anything that takes 7.1 channels and ouputs 7.1 channels. Dolby...
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    HDTV as a Large Computer Monitor

    To change text size: Vista: Right click on the desktop and click personalize. On the left is the option to adjust DPI which is dots per inch. There are two predefined settings 96 or 120. You can customize to any size. XP it is a similar process
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    Need help buying a 42" TV

    The difference between dynamic and native contrast is pretty simple. Dynamic is how much contrast the tv can display over several different frames. For instance, if one screen is pretty bright then the next frame is fairly dark the maximum contrast between these two separate frames is the...
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    Need help buying a 42" TV

    I wonder can anyone else out there give me their opinion on TVs they have seen. I have been looking at the latest of Sony but I haven't figured out the real difference between the new XBR bravia's and the slightly older W, V, or S series. I'm not sure I'm willing to spend the premium on a Sony.
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    Need help buying a 42" TV

    I've been looking at TVs a while and I haven't decided either, but you should know that the Sharp's don't have the industry standard 1 year parts and labor. They only offer 90 days labor. That being said, most people seem to really like Sharp TVs. I would be weary buying an off brand TV. I...