Monthly Archives: March 2010

ATI 5450 Graphics Card for HTPC

Posted on March 30, 2010 by lu

I assembled a HTPC using MSI 785GTM-E45 motherboard and AMD Athlon II X3 440 CPU. I choose this combo mainly because it was on sale but also because I thought the MSI motherboard supports HD audio formats through on board HDMI port. … Continue reading →

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Quicken 2010, a Buggy and Slow, Unworthy “Upgrade”

Posted on March 29, 2010 by lu

I “upgraded” Quicken 2010 from the 2008 version for a few months now. I very sorry I did not the “upgrade” as the 2010 version not only offers VERY LITTLE improvement over the 2008 version, in many respect it probably … Continue reading →

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Mitsubishi VS-60111, HD Fury and HTPC

Posted on March 26, 2010 by lu

The good old Mitsubishi VS-60111 is a 1080i RPTV that predated HDMI or even DVI. HD video sources came from component and RGB inputs. In order to update to old TV to the modern age, I used a gizmo called … Continue reading →

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HTPC or Media Player

Posted on March 26, 2010 by lu

I have been using PC with a USB tuner to record HDTV for some time. But my old RPTV Mitsubishi VS-60111 only has component or RGB video inputs for 1080i signal; it is tough to connect it to the PC. … Continue reading →

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Sylvania NB530SLX Blu-Ray Player only $59.99 at Amazon!

Posted on March 24, 2010 by lu

The Sylvania NB530SLX Bu-Ray player is only $59.99 at Amazon! I have the Magnavox version (see revew)for some time now and it has been woking great. Don’t know how long it will last but this is certainly a great price … Continue reading →

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Too Much Computer Control in Modern Cars

Posted on March 24, 2010 by lu

By now the infamous Toyota’s sudden acceleration is well known and much publicized problem. Although Toyota has been consistently deny the electronics controls may be possible causes of the problem, suspicions abound.  Whether Toyota’s electronics may or may not be … Continue reading →

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If your Late Model Audi’s Battery Died or Fuse Blown…

Posted on March 24, 2010 by lu

If your late model Audi’s battery just went dead or the main fuse to the control blown, you are in for a very rude surprise that the key will be locked and can not be removed! Our 2008 Audi Q7 … Continue reading →

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MSI 785GTM-E45 Motherboard for HTPC

Posted on March 22, 2010 by lu

  I was thinking building a HTPC for some time. My first choice for a HTPC motherboard the XFX GeForce 9300 did not work out when it went dead in just three days. Luckily, right after I returned it, there … Continue reading →

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A not so great experience of the XFX GeForce 9300 Motherboard

Posted on March 20, 2010 by lu

  I have been using an old ECS motherboard with AGP bus with Intel E4300 Core Duo processor.  It is an older board and therefore not only lacking HDMI connector, it does not even support HDTV resolutions and that make it … Continue reading →

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12 Scenes of Eiffel Tower

Posted on March 10, 2010 by lu

 

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