Showing posts with label blu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blu. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Samsung HT-C6730W Blu-ray Home Theater System Review

Samsung HT-C6730W Blu-ray Home Theater System
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I bought this product after comparing the features and the price to other systems. I've had a couple of similar systems from Samsung in the past and have been happy with their performance and reliability. So, this time I decided to upgrade to 7.1 surround sound. This is where Samsung messed up.
Samsung tried to modify their existing 5.1 channel system to accommodate two other channels via a wireless signal. They did not add the wireless feature to make anything easier or more convenient for the customer. The channels that are common to 5.1 surround sound are the front (L&R), back (L&R) and center. The difference in 7.1 channel surround is left and right side speakers. It is the side speakers that connect to the wireless adapter, so you are still running wires to the back of your room, past these side speakers. More than that, since side speakers generally go across the middle of your room, you have to find a way to run the wires from the single wireless unit to both sides of the room and the wires provided aren't likely to run around even a 10' x 10' room. I'm not even sure I'm going to hook up the two extra channels because of the hassle. I probably would have been better off sticking with the 5.1 channel system from Samsung or purchasing a different 7.1 channel system. Oh well, I'll make the best of it. I just want to make sure all of the other purchasers know what they're buying before they unpack the giant box of components in their living room.


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Friday, July 29, 2011

ASUS USB 2.0 6x Blu-Ray Combo External Optical Drive SBC-06D1S-U (Black) Review

ASUS USB 2.0 6x Blu-Ray Combo External Optical Drive SBC-06D1S-U (Black)
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I purchased this hoping it would be a good add-on to my Mac mini... not to PLAY Blu-ray discs, but to RIP them to MKV files (using MakeMKV). Fortunately, it works great!
Not only is the setup crazy stupid easy (one Y-cable... two USB into the mini, one mini-USB into the drive), but there's no software to begin using it; the drive is recognized instantly and you can begin reading discs.
Again, this is NOT for watching movies directly from the Blu-ray disc on your Mac -- Blu-ray is still a "bag of hurt" according Jobs, so until Apple builds that into the OS, it'll be a short ride.
But if you want to rip the Blu-Ray to your Mac (and use MakeMKV or AirVideo to watch/convert), it works fabulously.

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ASUS SBC-06D1S-U - Enhanced HD video meets ultimate speed performance. True Theater High Definition technology enables breathtaking, unsurpassed HD visuals using an innovative suite of video enhancement and optimization tools. Disc Encryption doubles the security with password-controlled and hidden-file functionality. Ergonomic, user-friendly design that can be placed either horizontally or vertically to save on space. Robust case eliminates risk of scratches and other damage to media.

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Monday, July 11, 2011

MAGNAVOX NB500MG9 180P HDMI BLU-RAY DVD PLAYER Review

MAGNAVOX NB500MG9 180P HDMI BLU-RAY DVD PLAYER
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We purchased this item for about $130 on a black friday sale in Nov. 28, 2008. It worked great until 8:15 P.M. on March 29, 2009. It stopped playing Blu-Rays. After e-mailing Funai, I received a reply with a customer service number. I called that number and they referred me to a local repair center. I was advised by this authorized repair center I would have to pay a MINIMUM of $45, just to have them look at. (REALLY! $45 on something that isn't 4 months old. What about the 1 year manufacturer's warranty? I am aware that I could have purchased an extended warranty from Wal-Mart, but most financial experts say they are unecessary upcharges designed to make more money for the stores. These experts say if you feel that you need the extended warranty, just put that money toward a better product. (I sure wish we did). That $130 could have gone towards a Sony that we will now buy. Based on the "durability" on a Magnavox product and the "great" customer service provided by Funai, I will avoid these products in the future. And I would advise others to do the same.

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