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Yesterday, 09:13 PMdkreichen1968 replied to a thread iView 3500STB: An HD Tuner / DTA Converter / DVR / Media Player for under $40? in Converter Boxes and ATSC TunersBill, Did you know that you can download the files to your computer and play them through Playon "My Media" to your Roku? I downloaded the new...13 replies | 461 view(s) -
Yesterday, 06:35 PMOrrymain created a blog entry 'Star Wars' star Mark Hamill to receive Don LaFontaine Legacy Award in OrrymainMark Hamill is best known to the entertainment viewing world as Luke Skywalker, the role he created in 1977's smash blockbuster, Star Wars. He...0 replies | 90 view(s) -
Yesterday, 05:20 PMOrrymain created a blog entry Actor Steve Forrest dead at 87: Credits include 'S.W.A.T.' and 'Murder She Wrote' in OrrymainRuggedly handsome TV leading man Steve Forrest has passed away it was announced today. The actor was 87 when he died in Thousand Oaks, California. ...0 replies | 98 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:38 PMCouldn't agree more. It's all I can do to keep the family entertained on long trips... The TracVision system looks awesome, but I'm not made of...10 replies | 105 view(s) -
Yesterday, 04:29 PMOffer it as an option with minivans and SUVs for the rear seat entertainment system. Include it on some high end packages. It will sell.10 replies | 105 view(s) -
Yesterday, 04:23 PMUntil you have kids you will never appreciate back seat TV. I do. I have a Tracvision in the minivan and it's one of the best things I did....10 replies | 105 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:57 PMMrPogi replied to a thread iView 3500STB: An HD Tuner / DTA Converter / DVR / Media Player for under $40? in Converter Boxes and ATSC TunersSo, Dan, how's your first day with the new box? The tuner is not quite as sensitive as my Philips 52" tuner, but close. Tip: be patient... trying...13 replies | 461 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:56 PMYesterday, I saw a wonderful story of an elderly lady being interviewed after the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma. She was...0 replies | 259 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:39 PMHardware is the major part of the problem. If every DC powered portable TV under, say, 15 inches had MDTV built in, it would be useful to RV'ers,...10 replies | 105 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:30 PMI'm always looking for sources for antennas, and the price of their 4-bay is reasonable (about $35 after shipping) - if it's cut for the right chunk...5 replies | 80 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:38 AMABC's Dancing with the Stars finale turned out to be a show with both surprises and sentiment. In the final results show of the 16th season, it was...0 replies | 72 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:27 AMI know what you mean. I actually detest the use of tragedy to plug their newscasting. Newtown should not be part of hype, neither should the Boston...2 replies | 72 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:26 AMLOL Probably just rusty. I remember as a kid we used to have a box that would control the antenna so it could turn. It stopped working and the box...8 replies | 153 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:21 AMNo, this was the first year they had two rounds. It has worked out for them, so they are continuing with that model and will continue to have two...3 replies | 80 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:20 AMIt's still going to take a long time for anything to change. I just can't get myself to cut the cord. I'll probably linger to the bitter end! lol2 replies | 98 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:19 AMI don't believe so. I've never seen them do anything with routers at all and especially not for free.1 replies | 75 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:31 AMtechmichelle created a blog entry Xbox One full of potential with voice command and gesture control in techmichelleWant to switch from gaming to streaming TV with the latest and greatest Xbox One? Just tell it what you want. More than using voice commands, it...0 replies | 48 view(s) -
Yesterday, 07:54 AMNice article on why broadcasters treatment of Aereo and Slingbox was different up to now, here: :) Why Slingbox Is Finally Getting the Aereo...0 replies | 46 view(s)
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Yesterday, 05:29 AMActually there's already been a holiday season since it has become available. I'm labeling it a massive failure due to the amount of money and...10 replies | 105 view(s) -
Yesterday, 12:50 AMI see where you got that now. From this line in the ads: "•Frequency range: 460 ~ 862Mhz (covers all digital channels)" But if you believe that,...5 replies | 80 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 07:39 PMdkreichen1968 replied to a thread iView 3500STB: An HD Tuner / DTA Converter / DVR / Media Player for under $40? in Converter Boxes and ATSC TunersWell, I remember that like 15 years ago I paid $150 for a VCR and though I was getting a good deal. I just paid $114 for a system that can record...13 replies | 461 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 06:53 PMMrPogi replied to a thread iView 3500STB: An HD Tuner / DTA Converter / DVR / Media Player for under $40? in Converter Boxes and ATSC TunersActually, Rick, it's not that bad. Though they are listed that way in the EPG they also have the channel # and call letters, and you can edit the...13 replies | 461 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 06:23 PMI wrote a similar thread earlier about how mobile DTV would be beneficial to thousands of people who live on their boats next to a pier or in ...10 replies | 105 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 06:11 PMGood. Maybe they'll offer me a real deal on CATV + internet now. Last month, TWC offered me the basic lineup plus internet for $49.95 a month. Called...2 replies | 98 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 06:00 PMRickideemus replied to a thread iView 3500STB: An HD Tuner / DTA Converter / DVR / Media Player for under $40? in Converter Boxes and ATSC TunersWow, that is REALLY strange. Guess I'll wait til they improve the software, or get some some competition. R.13 replies | 461 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 05:50 PMDon't know how you can draw THAT conclusion! Mobile DTV is just a goofy idea. TV doesn't LOOK as good on a tiny smartphone, and who needs to watch TV...10 replies | 105 view(s)
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MeTV Network Remembers Annette Funicello, Sunday
by Fringe Reception on 04-11-2013 at 06:35 PM
Annette Funicello was arguably the most rememberable Mouseketeer. She passed April 8th at 70 years of age due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis. After being dignosed with MS in 1992 she established
Redbox Breakthrough! Now offering movie snacks from their machines!
by Fringe Reception on 04-01-2013 at 05:37 PM
About three years ago my friend at my local 7-11 Convienience Store agreed to park a single Redbox 'vending station' outside his door and it took quite a while before it was used by very many locals.
Holy Auction, Batman - The Batmobile Was Sold!
by Fringe Reception on 01-23-2013 at 03:53 PM
Saturday, January 19, 2013 the original Batmobile was offered at the 42nd annual Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. It is reported to have been sold for $4.62 million to an undisclosed bidder.
Merry Television To You!
by Fringe Reception on 12-24-2012 at 04:10 PM
Here is a Dumont TV Set ad from 1946 and it made me think about how FREE television reception has been a part of Americana since the end of World War Two.
Planet Earth Survived (again) in spite of Howard Camping and the Mayans
by Fringe Reception on 12-21-2012 at 08:29 PM
Family Radio's President and Minister Howard Camping predicted our World would end around September 6, 1994 and then he revised it to May 21, 2011. For some unknown reason his multimillion dollar business
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