Tech Spending Spree

DanGarion · 07-08-2010, 04:41 PM

Question for you guys. If you have $10k to spend what things would you buy right now to interface with your TV, Internet, and Phone?

lordscarlet · 07-08-2010, 04:59 PM

NuVo whole house audio system.

JediKooter · 07-08-2010, 05:00 PM

By interface with, do you mean anything from surround sound to graphics cards to blue tooth head pieces?

JonInMiddleGA · 07-08-2010, 05:03 PM

Not a thing, just three new computers, two desktops & 1 laptop.

DanGarion · 07-08-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

By interface with, do you mean anything from surround sound to graphics cards to blue tooth head pieces?

Yeah, I'm trying to think if I forgot of anything from my basic list I gave my director.

I hit the basics, 3D TV with Internet Services, 3D Blu-ray, Harmony Remote, Internet Box Appliance (Boxee, Popbox, Roku, etc).

terpkristin · 07-08-2010, 05:37 PM

The only thing I'm really missing in my current setup is a good stereo receiver and surround sound system. I have my living room wired for surround sound, but really haven't done any research (or put any money aside) for a sound system. Come to think of it, maybe I SHOULD get on that, considering I have almost everything else I could think of (nice HDTV, game consoles, etc).

I would also blow some money on a nice BT headset for my phone. I have a cheapo, but would prefer the sound isolation that the more expensive ones offer.

/tk

JediKooter · 07-08-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

Yeah, I'm trying to think if I forgot of anything from my basic list I gave my director.

I hit the basics, 3D TV with Internet Services, 3D Blu-ray, Harmony Remote, Internet Box Appliance (Boxee, Popbox, Roku, etc).

Is there enough 3D content yet though? I know there's some DVDs and Blu Rays, but as far as broadcast content, I'm not aware of any.

Now that I think about it, the million dollar question from me is, what is this for?

DanGarion · 07-08-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Is there enough 3D content yet though? I know there's some DVDs and Blu Rays, but as far as broadcast content, I'm not aware of any.

Now that I think about it, the million dollar question from me is, what is this for?

Heh, it's for our training room here at work. We have been budgeted 10k to purchase "high tech" stuff for advanced installation configurations at customers homes.

Pumpy Tudors · 07-08-2010, 06:05 PM

I'd pay a young female college student to stand next to the TV naked, and I'd have her turn the volume up whenever my wife would start screaming about why there's a young female college student standing next to the TV naked.

dawgfan · 07-08-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I'd pay a young female college student to stand next to the TV naked, and I'd have her turn the volume up whenever my wife would start screaming about why there's a young female college student standing next to the TV naked.

Gold

dawgfan · 07-08-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Is there enough 3D content yet though? I know there's some DVDs and Blu Rays, but as far as broadcast content, I'm not aware of any.

Do people really give 2 shits about 3D TV?

bhlloy · 07-08-2010, 06:10 PM

The world cup has been on TV in 3D and I'm pretty sure Discovery 3D is also available on DirectTV. A guy I play soccer with spent thousands on the TV, $400 on 3D glasses and it's a complete waste of time. Regular HiDef is a million times better than the 3D experience.

JediKooter · 07-08-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

Heh, it's for our training room here at work. We have been budgeted 10k to purchase "high tech" stuff for advanced installation configurations at customers homes.

Well, if you can't do what Pumpy suggested (which I highly recommend), then definitely the latest gadgets along the lines of what you mentioned with Roku, Sling box, Harmony remotes, etc. Maybe see how they are compatible with Tivo and Apple TV, if that fits in the budget.

Maybe give a look at Gizmodo and see if they've listed some things that didn't cross your mind yet?

DanGarion · 07-08-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

Do people really give 2 shits about 3D TV?

Me personally no, but my company has a hard on about it right now, so I have to support it.

DanGarion · 07-08-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

Well, if you can't do what Pumpy suggested (which I highly recommend), then definitely the latest gadgets along the lines of what you mentioned with Roku, Sling box, Harmony remotes, etc. Maybe see how they are compatible with Tivo and Apple TV, if that fits in the budget.

Maybe give a look at Gizmodo and see if they've listed some things that didn't cross your mind yet?

I'd prefer Pumpy's suggestion. But I'll have to take a deeper look on Gizmodo.

JediKooter · 07-08-2010, 06:53 PM

Matter of fact, I'm looking into the financial feasibility of Pumpy's suggestion. I have plenty of room in my living room!

Radii · 07-08-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I'd pay a young female college student to stand next to the TV naked, and I'd have her turn the volume up whenever my wife would start screaming about why there's a young female college student standing next to the TV naked.

you, sir, are a genius

cuervo72 · 07-08-2010, 07:53 PM

Pumpy Tudors, father of the university remote.

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07-08-2010, 06:10 PM	#12
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	The world cup has been on TV in 3D and I'm pretty sure Discovery 3D is also available on DirectTV. A guy I play soccer with spent thousands on the TV, $400 on 3D glasses and it's a complete waste of time. Regular HiDef is a million times better than the 3D experience.

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JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	Matter of fact, I'm looking into the financial feasibility of Pumpy's suggestion. I have plenty of room in my living room! __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

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