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10-14-2007, 06:34 PM
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Well, seeing as OPPO has no immediate plans for a "next gen" media player I took the plunge and purchased a 360 add-on drive this morning. I wasn't very happy with the stand alone players selection at the moment so this add-on should hold me over 'till OPPO does make one if/when they do. 
The add-on deal is a nice one at Amazon; one free movie in box and a mail-in rebate for 5 additional free movies and free shipping all for the usual $179.99.
If you don't mind me asking, what is your position at OPPO, Gagan?
The add-on deal is a nice one at Amazon; one free movie in box and a mail-in rebate for 5 additional free movies and free shipping all for the usual $179.99.If you don't mind me asking, what is your position at OPPO, Gagan?
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10-14-2007, 06:37 PM
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I've met one sales kid at the Union City magnolia who seems to be fairly knowledgeable, but still had some of the corporate BS programmed in his mind. Usually I can't stand to hear the sale people in at electronics dept dupe customers into products they can't afford/don't need/aren't a good fit for them. Pretty sad
So bassplayrr, any luck with the PS3 using the sequence I was talking about earlier?
10-14-2007, 08:36 PM
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Thanks for the input about my new 360 add-on drive. I assumed it would only work with the 360, so that's some pretty exciting news and makes me feel even better about making the purchase. Unfortunately I use an iBook which I'm sure is not compatible, but I'll have to keep that in mind when my GF and I take her work laptop on trips.
Now tell your company to finish working on the new DVD player and come out with a HD DVD player so that I can give you guys some of my money.
10-14-2007, 08:59 PM
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no dis to anyone, but bose isn't really home theater quality gear, esp at the prices they charge.
and i'm pretty certain there are a bunch of other baic'ers w/nice set-ups. not everyone likes to advertise tho.
and i'm pretty certain there are a bunch of other baic'ers w/nice set-ups. not everyone likes to advertise tho.
10-15-2007, 12:31 AM
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bose is not high end, but for folks, espcially middleaged, bose provide simple easy to use systems with good sound (to them at least). so yes, definitely not for enthusiasts, but not crappy gear. i mean there is no way they can charge those prices if people didnt like what heard from thie past systems.
there are definitely other brands out there that give grea value. i mentioened im getting a paradigm setup, they are a great value. many others exsist.
there are definitely other brands out there that give grea value. i mentioened im getting a paradigm setup, they are a great value. many others exsist.
10-15-2007, 07:55 AM
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I pm'd wrxguy. Hopefully how I got my PS3 to work will work for him. Basically after the 1.93 firmware update the hand shake between the PS3 and my HK AVR didn't like the blu ray PS3 setting (HDMI out).
10-15-2007, 08:39 AM
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As evidenced by the numerous car, bike, computer, etc. picture threads, there are plenty of people in the BAIC that do like showing what they have. So, I'm asking them to post here if they feel so inclined.
10-15-2007, 08:58 AM
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I game too. 
I think with the two major gaming consoles being good values as players for the two HD formats you'll find that a lot of "home theaters" are geared toward gaming nearly as much as they are geared towards movies these days.
I think with the two major gaming consoles being good values as players for the two HD formats you'll find that a lot of "home theaters" are geared toward gaming nearly as much as they are geared towards movies these days.
10-15-2007, 10:59 AM
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:as evidenced, someone might need some prunes or a nice bowl of oatmeal.
Happy Monday! :RockOn - not mine:
btw, I wasn't directing my Bose comment towards anyone/or their set-up specifically. like w/anything, incl. cars+mods, everyone has their own preferences. buy what you like and makes you happy. as long as you're digging things, that's all that matters.
10-15-2007, 01:16 PM
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ME-OWWW!! :
as evidenced, someone might need some prunes or a nice bowl of oatmeal.
Happy Monday! :RockOn - not mine:
btw, I wasn't directing my Bose comment towards anyone/or their set-up specifically. like w/anything, incl. cars+mods, everyone has their own preferences. buy what you like and makes you happy. as long as you're digging things, that's all that matters.
:as evidenced, someone might need some prunes or a nice bowl of oatmeal.
Happy Monday! :RockOn - not mine:
btw, I wasn't directing my Bose comment towards anyone/or their set-up specifically. like w/anything, incl. cars+mods, everyone has their own preferences. buy what you like and makes you happy. as long as you're digging things, that's all that matters.
10-15-2007, 03:32 PM
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Hey,
I guess i'll share what i've put together for my parents about 4-5 years ago. They're huge music/karaoke buffs (most asian parents are!). And yes, they had a good year when we purchased :x
62" Mitsu Rear Projector TV
Oppo 971H Upconverting DVD Player
Other Misc hardware..
HT Speaker Setup:
Harman Kardon AVR 635 7.1 Receiver
Ascend CM340 Fronts and center
Ascend HTM200 Rears
HSU VTF-3 MK2 12" 350 Watt Sub
Karaoke Setup:
Crown XLS-602
BMB CS-500 Fronts
All in a custom built cabinet housing. It screams for action movies! Anyway, its' pretty cool to know that we have an OPPO employee here. Maybe some 'special' pricing on some players for us BAICers?
-Jon
I guess i'll share what i've put together for my parents about 4-5 years ago. They're huge music/karaoke buffs (most asian parents are!). And yes, they had a good year when we purchased :x
62" Mitsu Rear Projector TV
Oppo 971H Upconverting DVD Player
Other Misc hardware..
HT Speaker Setup:
Harman Kardon AVR 635 7.1 Receiver
Ascend CM340 Fronts and center
Ascend HTM200 Rears
HSU VTF-3 MK2 12" 350 Watt Sub
Karaoke Setup:
Crown XLS-602
BMB CS-500 Fronts
All in a custom built cabinet housing. It screams for action movies! Anyway, its' pretty cool to know that we have an OPPO employee here. Maybe some 'special' pricing on some players for us BAICers?
-Jon