ISBU

hey fred, i like it. i just put on my headers and drop springs this saturday.
i want to get another springs though. its too low. the back is almost tuck in. let me know if you are going to sell your hard.

you should put together an mr-s meet.

webhed

Haha, modding the spyder already huh? Which headers and springs did you get? You should have picked up the hardtop from my other friend who was selling his, except it's in black. Soon as I can get a safety check maybe we'll meet up.

808is3

hmm someone no likey sony?
nothing wrong with any brand name, you just have to research for yourself what you need, what works/ what doesn't. granted there are some crappy brands out there but in terms of the top tier brand names, its all preferences... apples and oranges.

now in terms of who makes the lcd panels yes there are only a few manufacturers but to say samsung makes sony lcds... umm not exactly correct. i think you're reading too much myth and hearsay from the net, etc.
sony and samsung became partners in lcd panels several years back infact sony is also in partnership with sharp. sorry it just makes sense in the business world to partner up, sharing cost just makes sense.

so that all said, sony and samsung lcd panels are pretty close in quality
it really comes down to is the other features and styles you prefer. also remember all HD panels whether LCD or Plasma are tweaked to the extreme at the stores... so ALL hd panels need to be calibrated once you plug it in.

me personally i like the newer line of sony bravias being as theres more features for the money and the overall look has improved. also another reason for me is that most of the new sony equipment has the same user interfaces, XMB; or xross media bar. so if you have a ps3 and a bravia tv then the menus are all similar and thus easier to operate. but if you don't have multiple sony products then this isn't an issue.

so, once you have your HDtv (hopefully you got one with the most hdmi inputs possible, cuz using splitters on hdmi isn't the same as analog cables) turn off all the extra enhancing features and start from there. basically until all of your media content is viewed in HD you're going to need to setup your tv for a compromise of SD and HD video. if you're not that confident on setting up your HDtv yourself theres always the professional route where they use television test equipment to calibrate your set or you can find various media to do it yourself... amazon.com

now once thats done, what about the cables? first go to monoprice.com as they are pretty much hands down the cheapest and most reliable. amazon is fine as well but whatever you do... STAY AWAY FROM MONSTER CABLE!!! way overpriced. understand that hdmi is digital and all digital cables do the same thing... transfer ones and zeroes. also the fact that hdmi cables are more convienent because its only 1 cable for audio/ video where as a component cable is 4 very thick rca cables which take up more space (side note:component is only capable of 1080i)

so, like previously said if your oceanic hd box doesn't have a hdmi output go and request one that does as that will clean up your cable mess and the fact that hdmi can transfer digital surround sound (assuming you have a hdmi reciever). though understand that currently oceanic and the majority of cable companies only broadcast in 720p or 1080i. but thats mostly due to equipement and bandwidth costs.
and really 1080p content for the most part is only available with bluray (or the dead HDDVD format) thou, dishnetwork seems to broadcast 1080p according to their commercials. i'd think there has to be an extreme amount of compression to send those signals out and the fact that most of thier so-called 1080p content is up-converted.

okay once all thats done where else can you get HD media content from?
if you're into newsgroups, bit torrent or any other ptp systems then you should easily be able to find 720p & 1080p media as mkv files
but how do you watch those files on your shiny new hdtv?
go out and get a small computer that has a hdmi output and run that into your hdtv, and that should look pretty nice. another option is to get yourself some sort of media player, basically a small box with a graphic card that outputs hdmi and you provide the hard drive. popcorn hour and western digital wd hd media player are 2 media players that i know of.

Annalyz

thanks, 808is3! now, i'm a little overwhelmed...

webhed

Nice "essay" there Brent . With that kind of writing, looks like "officer" material in the National Guard. Hey, I haven't forgotten about your ammo can, I'm still asking around my peeps.

Annalyz

umm, i'm in the market for a 750gsxr... let me know, if anyone is selling one!

thanks in advance, lei.

KatsuSauce

yeah, i like the nun-chuck better than the wheel.
Chandel loves her wheel.
we just started playing, so haven't gotten to far yet.
i'm still trying to unlock the last two 50cc races.
i like using mario, and his first cart.
how 'bout you?

VIP_ES300

oh isee
i give you and chandel props. i cant use the nunchuck to save my life
i use funky kong and flame flyer
lemme know if you need any tips!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTTO5L5pyFs
watch that...really easy to do

St.204

i use the manual set up for that mario kart thing. so i can drift'em HAhahahahaha i like baby mario and the standard bike.

808is3

no problems, oh and that was the short version can't help it i work in television.

OCS? no thanks besides as they say... "i work for a living"
thou... i not in da guard already... and stay to old fo go back in
and no worries about the ammo can stuffs... no biggie really, if can, can if no can no can

Annalyz

eh, katsu... wanna race online?

KatsuSauce

i still don't have it on-line yet.
i wanna go "hard wire" instead of wireless, so i need to get me a pretty long usb cable.
my son who is stationed in germany is waiting for me to get it on-line too.
he said "he's ready to dish out the mariokart asswhipping".....lol
as soon as i get it up and running, i'll let you know my # and user name!

Annalyz

oh, take your time... i'm still trying to hook up my new tv!

sixseven1

so what tv you decide on getting? i want to upgrade my 32 to 40.

Annalyz

i got a 40" sony lcd something bravia 1080p... now, i'm looking for a new stand or entertainment unit! ho, too much money already this year... my taxes are my next big damage!