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tech talk
created: Jun 11, 2008
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If you have the knowlege, to be an assistant, please email me. I have more then one position available.
Thanks to chris234 for volunteering her knowledge. She will be able to help when she is available to do so.
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We will have formal chats daily from 1p-5p EST, although you are more then welcome to come any time of day or night as you please.
about tech talk
I am pretty savvy when it comes to tech...I am especially knowledgeable when it comes to LCD and Plasma TV's. If you have a question regarding the digital turn over, or regarding purchasing new electronics, here is the place to ask them! The salesmen at the electronics stores are just that, salesmen...they don't know most of what should be known when selling electronics. Do your research first.
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a little fun for the end of the week
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how to fix a wii-mote
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q&a about the analog to digital change over
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wilmington, nc - first in digital
Jun 11, 2008
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what are your thoughts so far on vista?
Jun 11, 2008
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what is up with the whole 480i-1080p thing?
Jun 11, 2008
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what do i need to know when purchasing a new hdtv
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GOLO member since June 10, 2009
July 2, 2009 9:27 a.m.
This is the ratio between the brightest white and the darkest black a monitor or television is capable of displaying. the higher the first number, the better, e.g. 500:1 is not as good as 1000:1 If you're comparison shopping, I hope this helps!
With plasmas and LCD displays, a high contrast ratio means when the screen is *supposed* to be dark...it will be. :-)
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July 22, 2008 11:52 a.m.
Here is a blog I wrote about the difference. http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/3026819/
GOLO member since July 2, 2007
July 21, 2008 6:28 p.m.
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July 20, 2008 9:40 a.m.
http://www.brightviewtechnologies.com/
GOLO member since July 5, 2007
July 17, 2008 12:27 p.m.
So, exactly WHY can I get WTVD/WUNC/WRAL in HD with what I have, but have to pay the thieves at Time Warner more moola to watch ESPN broadcasts in HD? Is there a technological difference at work here, or is it just TWC trying to squeeze some more $$ from me?
Also, would a cablecard (still have to pay more to TWC?) be an option here?
Thanks to the knowledgeable folks who respond!
FE
July 11, 2008 10:18 p.m.
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