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Old 07-08-2010, 03:41 PM   #1
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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?
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Old 07-08-2010, 03:59 PM   #2
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Old 07-08-2010, 04:00 PM   #3
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By interface with, do you mean anything from surround sound to graphics cards to blue tooth head pieces?
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Old 07-08-2010, 04:03 PM   #4
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Old 07-08-2010, 04:28 PM   #5
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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).
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Old 07-08-2010, 04:37 PM   #6
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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.

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Old 07-08-2010, 05:01 PM   #7
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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?
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Old 07-08-2010, 05:05 PM   #8
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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.
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Old 07-08-2010, 05:05 PM   #9
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Old 07-08-2010, 05:06 PM   #10
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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.
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Old 07-08-2010, 05:07 PM   #11
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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?
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Old 07-08-2010, 05:10 PM   #12
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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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Old 07-08-2010, 05:16 PM   #13
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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?
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Old 07-08-2010, 05:47 PM   #14
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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.
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Old 07-08-2010, 05:49 PM   #15
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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.
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Old 07-08-2010, 05:53 PM   #16
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Matter of fact, I'm looking into the financial feasibility of Pumpy's suggestion. I have plenty of room in my living room!
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Old 07-08-2010, 06:31 PM   #17
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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
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