I have a new 32" LCD (westinghouse sk-32h240s) with 2 HDMI's + 1 L/R, ANT, 2 Video/ S-Video in, 2 YPbPr in's,1 D-sub(vga) in, 1 PC audio mini in, 5 audio in (dual RCA), 1 audio out (dual RCA),1 SPDIF optical out. My HTS is a Sony Bravia DAV-HDX265 with 1 TV/Video (audio in R/L), 1 monitor out (S video/video), 1 digital media port, 1 component video out, 1 hdmi out. I have the 40 GB PS3 (used mainly for Blu Ray)with 1 hdmi out, analog a/v multi x 1, digital out optical x 1, and 2 usbs. The Direct TV reciever has 1 s-video, 1 out to TV co -axial, 2 video out (yellow), 2 audio outs (red and white), and 1 usb port. I was wondering what was the best way to hook all this up for best sound and picture and the hardware that I will need to do it?
How do I hook up my HTS to PS3 to TV to Direct TV?
March 10th, 2010what do i need if anything upgraded and what would you suggest so i can keep it for years to play top games.?
March 10th, 2010Controller Interface Type Serial ATA-300
Type Serial ATA - integrated
Graphics Controller Video Memory 256 MB
Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
Type PCI Express x16 - plug-in card
Max Monitors Supported 2
Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
HDCP compatible Yes
Processor Max Supported Qty 1
Installed Qty 1
64-bit Computing Yes
Multi-Core Technology Dual-Core
Type Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 / 2 GHz
Card Reader Supported Flash Memory Cards CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, miniSD, RS-MMC, MultiMediaCardmobile, MultiMediaCardplus
Type 15 in 1 card reader
Networking Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Networking Network adapter - integrated
Mainboard Data Bus Speed 800 MHz
Chipset Type Intel 945G Express
Optical Storage Disc Labeling Technology Labelflash Technology
Rewrite Speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM)
Write Speed 48x (CD) / 18x (DVD±R) / 8x (DVD±R DL)
Read Speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD)
Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM - IDE
Miscellaneous Included Accessories Remote control
Multimedia Functionality Analog TV System NTSC
TV Tuner Type Digital and analog TV
Video Input Integrated in TV tuner
Video Capture Interface S-Video
Digital TV Reception ATSC
Expansion / Connectivity Interfaces 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ) ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire ¦ 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) ¦ 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) ¦ 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11 ¦ 1 x display / video - composite video input - RCA ( 1 in front ) ¦ 2 x audio - line-in - RCA ( 2 in front ) ¦ 2 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ) ¦ 2 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ) ¦ 1 x audio - SPDIF - TOSLINK ¦ 1 x audio - line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out (rear) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x audio - line-out (side surround) - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x processor - LGA775 Socket ¦ 4 ( 0 ) x memory - DIMM 240-pin ¦ 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x16 ¦ 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x1 ¦ 2 ( 1 ) x PCI
Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x front accessible - 5.25" ¦ 1 front accessible - 3.5" ¦ 2 ( 1 ) x internal - 3.5"
Operating System / Software Software Microsoft Internet Explorer, BigFix, CyberLink Power2Go, Google Toolbar, Napster Digital Music Service (30 days trial), Adobe Reader, Google Desktop, Microsoft Money 2006, Microsoft Works 8.5, McAfee Internet Security Suite (90 days subscription), Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student Edition (Trial), WildTangent (10 demo games with 60 minutes of game play)
OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
General Weight 23.4 lbs
Height 15.6 in
Depth 16.1 in
Width 7.2 in
Product Form Factor Mini tower
Recommended Use Home use
Type Personal computer
Storage Hard Drive 1 x 500 GB - standard - Serial ATA-300
Telecom Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
Modem Fax / modem - PCI - plug-in card
RAM Configuration Features 2 x 512 MB + 2 x 1 GB
Form Factor DIMM 240-pin
Memory Specification Compliance PC2-5300
Memory Speed 667 MHz
Technology DDR2 SDRAM
Installed Size 3 GB / 4 GB (max)
Features Dual channel memory architecture
Input Device Type Mouse, keyboard
Power Device Type Power supply
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50 - 60 Hz )
Power Provided 300 Watt
Monitor Monitor Type None.
Mouse Features Scroll
Interface USB
Technology Optical
Cache Memory Cache Per Processor 1 MB
Installed Size 1 MB
Type L2 cache
Storage Controller (2nd) Type IDE - integrated
Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Audio Output Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
Sound Output Mode 7.1 channel surround
Type Sound card - integrated
Speaker(s) 2 x right / left chann
Would I have enough system power to PLAY THIS GAME FEAR 2? VERY CONFUSED PLEASE HELP?
March 10th, 2010Okay so I am thinking of taking back a lattop i have and buying another one online Okay the part that I don't get the most of here and I will list the specs bellow but okay the game says it requires Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or equivalent. Now this computer has plenty of ram 6 gigs and freaking it appears a good enough graphics card. The only thing is it says it has 2.13GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo processor which isn't as high as Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or equivalent, at least the ghz number isn't. So can someone explain this? Also the specs needed for the game are bellow and the computer I am thinking of buying its specs are bellow as well. Someone explain that processor stuff and is this computer/laptop powerful enough to play this game easily?
COMPUTER SPECS___
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Warranty Terms - Parts
1 year limited
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Warranty Terms - Labor
1 year limited
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Product Height
1.6"
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Product Width
14.9"
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Product Weight
6.3 lbs.
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Product Depth
10.2"
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Color Category
Black
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Processor Brand
Intel®
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Processor
Intel® Core™2 Duo
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Processor Speed
2.13GHz
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Battery Type
6-cell lithium-ion
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Display Type
High-definition widescreen with LED BrightView technology (1366 x 768)
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Screen Size (Measured Diagonally)
15.6"
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System Bus
1066MHz
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Cache Memory
3MB on die Level 2
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System Memory (RAM)
6GB
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System Memory (RAM) Expandable To
8GB
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Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR3
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Hard Drive Type
SATA (7200 rpm)
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Computer Hard Drive Size
500GB
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Optical Drive
Double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW
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Optical Drive Speeds
8x
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Direct-Disc Labeling
Yes
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Digital Media Reader or Slots
Yes, digital media card reader
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Graphics
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
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Video Memory
Up to 1695MB
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TV Tuner
No
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MPEG
Yes
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Built-in Webcam
Yes
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Modem
56 Kbps*
*Capable of receiving 56 Kbps downloads. However, current regulations limit download speed to 53 Kbps.
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Networking
Built-in 10/100Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
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Wireless Networking
Wireless-B+G+N
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Bluetooth-Enabled
No
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S-Video Outputs
None
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Audio
Altec Lansing with SRS Premium Sound
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PCMCIA Slots
1 Type II; 1 ExpressCard/34; 1 ExpressCard/54
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USB 2.0 Ports
4
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IEEE 1394 FireWire Ports
None
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Parallel Ports
None
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Game Ports
None
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Laptop Weight
Standard (more than 5.5 lbs.)
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Battery Life
Not available
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Pointing Device
TouchPad with on/off button and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad
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HDMI Output
Yes
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Blu-ray Player
No
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Operating System Platform
Windows
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Operating System
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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Included Software
Microsoft Works; Cyberlink DVD Suite; Adobe Acrobat Reader and more
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ENERGY STAR Qualified
Yes
GAME REQUIREMENTS__
Windows XP SP2/Vista SP1, Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or equivalent, 1024 MB RAM, 12 GB hard disk space, DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card, 256 MB GeForce 6800 or Radeon X700 or equivalent with hardware T&L and PS, DirectX 9.0c April edition, Internet activation required (via STEAM subscription).
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March 10th, 2010satpcbox2.onproreviews.com Now you can stop paying a monthly bill for your television service. Instantly Turn your Computer into a Super TV
What hardware do I need to watch TV on my computer?
March 10th, 2010I want to get my cable tv to run on my computer (so i can record some programs) and i need to know what hardware is necessary in order to do this. So I have the tv connected to the computer and it works fine. I have a PC video card installed with a remote control sensor usb plugged in. I think i need a digital antennae converter in order to be able to see the programs on my computer. Is that true? What hardware is necessary?
I have a tv tuner card, but whenever i load Windows Media Center I get a message that says "No TV signal." I think the computer just is not getting a signal from the cable.
IS this a good laptop for school work (microsoft office), games, music and basic web surfing? cost $599.99?
March 10th, 2010Toshiba Satellite 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC (A215-S4697)
TOS A215S4697
• AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-52
• 160GB hard drive
• Burns DVDs and CDs • 1GB of DDR2 memory
• Built-in 802.11bg wireless
• Windows Vista Home Premium
Toshiba Satellite 15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC (A215-S4697)
Mid-size notebook: The Toshiba Satellite A215-S4697 is a mid-size notebook, perfect for light traveling or staying at home. This notebook has more than enough dual-core processing power for basic computing, entertainment and online communication—everything most people need.
Dual core/64-bit processing: The 1.6GHz AMD Turion™ 64 X2 TL-52 has two processing engines that work together, providing much more power than standard 1.6GHz processors. This processor can also process 64 bits of information at once, twice as much as older 32-bit processors. AMD PowerNow! enhances mobile performance and extends battery life.
This notebook features 1GB of advanced DDR2 system memory—enough to easily handle most computing tasks.
HyperTransport technology works like a fully-integrated frontside bus that increases bandwidth, reduces bottlenecks and enables processors to work more efficiently.
L2 caches keep data neat, organized, and nearby so processors can retrieve it quickly. This 2 x 512KB L2 cache will give the processor a little boost.
Hard drive: This 160GB hard drive has more than enough room for the typical collection of music, movies and multimedia. This drive’s data disks spin at 5400rpm. The faster they spin, the faster the data is read and written.
Go wireless: Built-in 802.11bg wireless LAN gives you a fast connection to the most popular networks and wireless peripherals.
DVD SuperMulti drive: Burn DVDs and CDs to share your files, music mixes or home movies. You can even burn DVD-RAM discs—specially-formatted discs that let you drag and drop, or write and rewrite your files up to 100,000 times.
Widescreen display: This 15.4” widescreen features 1280 x 800 pixel (WXGA) resolution, providing sharp detail and plenty of room for whatever you want to view.
Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Home Premium: This is the operating system for homes with advanced computer needs. And Vista Premium features the elegant new Aero interface. You’ll be able to use your notebook more effectively and enjoy new entertainment experiences—all with the benefit of added security and reliability.
Graphics and audio: This notebook features ATI Radeon® X1200 graphics and 319MB of shared video memory—drawn from system memory. You’ll be ready to enjoy fast-moving games and video. Built-in stereo speakers round out your multimedia enjoyment.
ExpressCard/54 slot: ExpressCard is an emerging standard in smaller, faster PC card solutions. This slot is compatible with ExpressCard/54 as well as ExpressCard/34. Use it to add memory, graphics upgrades or security devices.
Media card reader: Seamlessly transfer images from your digital camera, MP3 player or camcorder. This 5-in-1 reader is compatible with Secure Digital, xD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro and MultiMedia Card.
Get connected: One FireWire, one S-video and four USB ports let you connect to TVs, cameras, peripherals and more.
Software bundle:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Works 8.5 and Office Home and Student 2007 Edition (60-day trial)
Sun® Java™ 2 Runtime Environment
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
Google™ Desktop and Toolbar
McAfee Internet Security Suite (30-day trial)
Ulead® DVD MovieFactory® 5
Yahoo! Music™ Jukebox
Cell Phone Accessory - Make the right choice
March 10th, 2010
There are number of mobile phone companies in the market. Each company has their own terms and services which they follow.
While buying a cell phone go for the correct choice where you can get cell phone accessories offering good value. Mobile phone accessories are important and can be very helpful now or later. By the way you get these types of accessories free when you buy a new cell phone. Below are a list of mobile phone accessories that are most commonly offered by mobile phone companies.
Headphones
The best accessory you can get for your cellular phone is a headphone. Headphones will allow you to hear your caller better, especially in noisy environments, and your voice will sound clearer on the other end. Due to increasingly technology you can get the headphones in new design and latest model in the market with the wire or without wire.
USB cables
USB cables are the cables used to transfer data from computer to your cell or vise versa. It is necessary to you in case you have to download copy or transfer your data.
Bluetooth
Number of mobile phone companies are now offering Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth technology allows your cell phone to be aware of other Bluetooth-enabled devices that are physically nearby. It means that your cell phone can intelligently communicate with other devices which are near by. You can even send any messages, ring tones, video clips for free with the help of this technology. As Bluetooth becomes a part of all electronic products, you'll be able to do various tasks with Bluetooth like control your TV or remotely start your car with your cell phone.
Battery
While buying a cell phone check for the battery whether the batteries are in working condition or not, are they chargeable or not, capacity of battery and life of battery. Cellular phone battery's designs are continuously being improved to provide more capacity and performance, to reduce the size and weight of the battery, and to be more environmentally friendly. A good sign for the battery is that they are long lasting and easy chargeable.
AM/FM
Now a day's people go for the modern technology in phone that is AM/FM. It has become essential in today's world as it is convenient and entertaining. It is useful while traveling when you get bored and you want some entertainment. It is the best service given by your phone. So, choose an AM/FM based cell phone.
Free ring tones
Having latest ring tones in the mobile is must and it is almost included in free accessories. It is especially for the one who loves music. Get the latest polyphonic ring tones, monophonic ring tones and true tones ring tones for your mobile and add some extra advantage with some musical glory.
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Will this laptop run the Sims 3 ok? (Laptop Info Below)?
March 9th, 2010Name: Toshiba Satellite L450D-11X Laptop
Info:
Operating system -Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor Type - AMD Turion processor RM74
Processor speed - (2.2Ghz, 1MB Cache)
Memory Size - 4GB MB
Memory Type - DDR2
Hard Drive Capacity - 500 GB
Optical Drives - DVD RW
CD-ROM Speed - 24 x
CD-RW Speed. - 4 x
DVD-ROM Speed - 8 x
Floppy Disk Drive - NO
Screen Size/Type - 15.6"
Graphics Card Type - ATI Radeon HD 3200
TV-out - NO
Wireless Enabled - YES
No. of USB Connections - 3
Infrared Port Included - NO
Battery Type - Lithium-ion
Battery life (up to) -2.5 hours
Really need to know. Please only answer if you're sure.
Thanks! 
Thanks Jerry J and Stack.
I just got a WinTV-HVR-1800… now what?
March 9th, 2010For those of you who don't know what it is, it's:
"Dual tuner PCI Express NTSC/ATSC/QAM TV receiver board for Windows. Watch and record analog cable TV plus hi-definition ATSC or clear QAM digital TV on your PC!"
So, like, what can I do with it, Can I record me playing video games on tv?