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    Recording on PS3

    I need to use my PS3 as a PVR to record from Virgin or Sky. The PS3 'Go Play' box has only a Freeview option built in. The Sony Centres knew nothing. Worse than Argos for knowledge.

    Anybody know a...
  2. Thread: Ufc 100

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    Re: Ufc 100

    Bugger.

    Thanks anyway DX.

    Cheers.
  3. Thread: Ufc 100

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    Ufc 100

    With Sata*ta now gone, UFC is showing on Sk* 433 - The Racing Channel. Can't find it when I scan.

    Any ideas? Not available on Virg*n?

    Thanks in advance.
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    Re: No network function in settings.

    You utter star. Much appreciated. I feel like a newbie!

    Regards
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    No network function in settings.

    Hi all,

    Been at this one for a while and this a new one on me. Just installed Laky-Pro (July release)and gone into the Settings menu to set the correct IP address to FTP a bouquet file, but there...
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    Re: Samsung or LG

    Oh for crying out loud! Thanks for the advice, I think.

    I think the Samsung may edge it, I'll run the sound through my home theatre box.

    Will John Lewis price match an online deal? Dixons.co.uk...
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    Samsung Le40a557p2fxxu ?589

    This 40" 1080p excellent spec dropped to ?599 at Comet or ?589 from Dixons.co.uk with a ?10 voucher.

    Reasonable upscaling, good contrast ratio (30,000:1) not 100 hertz though, but a great bargain...
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    Samsung or LG

    I'm down to the last two choices, I'd really appreciate a view, it's a big gig this, I'm low on cash so I can't afford a mistake.

    LG 42" 6000 or Samsung Rose lE40A656?

    I know one has a Philips...
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    Re: Bosch Router - wood burring

    Excellent, some I hadn't thought of there, especially the vibration one.

    Thanks man, I'm off to the shed....
  10. Thread: dbox lcd

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    Re: dbox lcd

    PT-1 is right naturally, I know from first hand experience.
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    Bosch Router - wood burring

    I've just bought a decent Bosch 1300 ACE Router. Having done a bit of practice on scrap wood, (redwood) I get a lot of burring, which looks a right mess and doesn't clean up with sandpaper. I've...
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    Virgin Traffic Control

    I have been a victim of this several times.
    Phone up and P*** in their ear and they will release your port throttle manually. They call it HU (high utilisation) limiting. It's damn frustrating. ...
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    Re: Renwich and nj2006

    WOD Dbox Gods don't die, they'll be back.
    In the meantime, enjoy the next challenge, come back soon, it won't be the same in the interim.
    Thanks guys, you have my thanks and respect.
  14. Thread: Lg 42 6000

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    Lg 42 6000

    Has anyone bought a new LG 6000 LCD TV? Preferably the 42", 100 hertz version?
    Looks great, but the price seems to be bombing, even though it's only been out two months. Is it flawed?
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    Re: LG or not LG...

    Thanks Hitman, the Sony looks an interesting alternative.
    I went into Comet today and chatted to the sales guy who 'privately' recommended that if I was serious about an LG, to wait about six weeks...
  16. Thread: AntiVirus

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    Re: AntiVirus

    It's right, system restore must be off, but you'll lose your restore points.

    Store everything on an external HD, then just do a reinstall when you get an incurable virus, I do it all the time, it...
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    LG or not LG...

    I was until recently a Samsung apostle, but having had a member of the family buy an LG42LF75, I am stunned and an LG convert. The picture whether upscaling SD or displaying a native HD picture is...
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    Re: Windows Vista Ultimate OEM

    JweishGuy is right, provided the copy is cracked or is an OEM with a 'Clony' keychanger, it'll be sweet.
  19. Thread: hatton fight

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    Re: hatton fight

    I agree - it's off subject sorry - but Hatton was fighting two in there - Floyd and Cortez. If Hatton had have been allowed to mix it up, the second half would have been a different story.

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    Different Nokia Boxes...

    I've been at this a while guys, and appreciate the hardwork the image programmers are undertaking, and indeed everyone on the scene.
    I need a question answered though, it's probably a newbie type...
  21. Re: Mustek 80GB HDD & Divx DVD Recorder - ?99.99

    Is it possible to transfer an AVI or DivX onto its HDD straight from a PC, without having to record it to a disc first? Without an ethernet, I guess not? Seems a big omission to me...
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    Re: Ceiling Speakers

    B+W are the best, without doubt. Don't forget to box them in behend the speaker in the loft space, it's a pain but essential. Bass improvement is a no brainer. Make sure the fixing solution is robust...
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    Re: Media Player. Which one?

    Thanks Stualdo, great site. I keep my eyes skinned.
  24. Thread: Hello

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    Re: Hello

    Hi Bud, welcome from a fellow new user.

    Live long and ....
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    'tis I, LeClerc....

    Maybe not. Big D from the Midlands. Great to be on board. Thought I'd join as my Misses is threatening to leave me if I spend anymore time on the PC, DBox, downloading.....

    A good backstop.
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    Media Player. Which one?

    Need some on advice on a decent media player please. Looked at the Archos 604 Wi Fi but the resolution is pretty poor. (480x272) Nice touchscreen though.There's a weird Rollei es1030G which will play...
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    Re: I'm in Hong Kong. Help

    Sure you can be my Phillipino house boy. Interested?

    I have to say having done extensive research over the last 2 or 3 days Hong Kong is not the electronics mecca it once was. Sure you can still...
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    Re: I'm in Hong Kong. Help

    Sure, will do, back in UK next week. Looking at a Canon 400D too, but I'll go to another thread to talk about that.

    Talk soon.
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    Re: I'm in Hong Kong. Help

    Right. Managed to get one. 60Gb version. Looks very interesting. Not many games around, I had to search to get the unit too. Got it for ?260, they won't discount much at all. It's got a UK plug and...
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    Re: I'm in Hong Kong. Help

    They're working out at around ?280, but I haven't formally started the 'haggle ritual' which you're expected to undertake. I reckon they'll go for around ?250 ish.
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    I'm in Hong Kong. Help

    I'm currently in Hong Kong and I'm able to get a PS3. I know there are difficulties in UK movie playback and utilising older games, but I'm tempted.

    Anybody got a thought, I've seen this article?...
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    Re: Federation Image 2xI Feedback Here

    Has the DBoX2 got a internal HDD? Or am being slow here.....
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    Re: 320GB External Seagate Hard Drive ?89.99

    Staples has got a LaCie 250Gb Porsche design External HDD on special offer at the moment for ?60. Good kit.
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