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Offline Nathan

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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #450 on: December 30, 2009, 06:08:34 pm »
Quote from: Dunnkey on December 30, 2009, 06:01:24 pm
It's a small box that can play most video audio and picture formats, has composite, component, and hdmi output with upconversion, and can play anything connected via usb or network shares, including wireless (though approved adapters for that are sold separately).  It comes with a tiny remote and a decent interface.  I'm not sure I'd recommend it for totally non-computer people but if you have an okay amount of technical savvy or know someone who does, it's a great way to play back media.  The only downside is that it does NOT play discs in any way shape or form.

Since I make digital backup copies of all my movies and store the originals, this isn't an issue for me, but I can see where that might be a turnoff for more mainstream users.  Then again the thing is so small that you could easily add it to whatever existing equipment you have without using much space.  It's also compatible with universal remotes if that's your thing.
It sounds similar to the boxee box with the exception that the boxee box does a lot of streaming stuff over the net in addition to the local network and comes with built in wifi.

http://www.boxee.tv/box
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #451 on: December 31, 2009, 07:37:17 am »
started FNL tonight. Got to atleast ep 5-6 in season 1. The pilot was definitely one of the best I've ever seen. Pretty good stuff. Saracen is a beast.
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #452 on: December 31, 2009, 09:48:05 am »
Quote from: cmdterps44 on December 31, 2009, 07:37:17 am
started FNL tonight. Got to atleast ep 5-6 in season 1. The pilot was definitely one of the best I've ever seen. Pretty good stuff. Saracen is a beast.

It only gets better. 8)
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #453 on: December 31, 2009, 11:00:18 am »
Quote from: Nathan on December 30, 2009, 06:08:34 pm
It sounds similar to the boxee box with the exception that the boxee box does a lot of streaming stuff over the net in addition to the local network and comes with built in wifi.

http://www.boxee.tv/box

WDTV live does Youtube Pandora and Flickr, and a Netflix deal is rumored to be in the works (would be enabled by a firmware update).

Personally online streaming is a non-issue for me, I got the Live for the large array of media support (including .mkv containers).  A quick Google would seem to indicate that mkv is problematic for the boxee, possibly due to it's apparently weaker CPU.  WD for the win, me thinks.

Disclaimer: Since Best Borrow doesn't carry them, I have no person experience with the Boxee, but the WD has blown away every other similar device I've tried, including D-Link's other offerings.
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #454 on: January 02, 2010, 03:03:56 am »
Finished season 1 of FNL and I am 2 eps into Season 2. Its a good show. Glad I started it.
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #455 on: January 03, 2010, 05:41:44 pm »
Finished season 2 starting season 3 in a short bit. Im amazed I never got into this show from the start.
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #456 on: January 03, 2010, 07:42:18 pm »
Pawn Stars on History HD is basically Antiques Roadshow for dudes. Love it.
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #457 on: January 03, 2010, 10:35:25 pm »
Quote from: cmdterps44 on January 03, 2010, 05:41:44 pm
Finished season 2 starting season 3 in a short bit. Im amazed I never got into this show from the start.

:clap:
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #458 on: January 04, 2010, 02:56:12 am »
About 5 eps into season 3... I still think Matt Seracen is the best character... Coming out of nowhere and doing what hes done...
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #459 on: January 04, 2010, 07:02:06 am »
Quote from: PANatsFan on January 03, 2010, 07:42:18 pm
Pawn Stars on History HD is basically Antiques Roadshow for Fat dudes. Love it.

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Offline LeonidasNats311

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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #460 on: January 04, 2010, 05:10:08 pm »
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Finished Season 2 of The Wire - Hopefully I can get a second chance on eBay and get the 3rd for $15.00!
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #461 on: January 04, 2010, 05:22:53 pm »
Top 5 favorite shows to date:

*Band of Brothers is at the top but not a series
The Wire
Lost
Dexter
How I Met Your Mother
Always Sunny in Philadelphia / Friday Night Lights

Entourage was up there but lost its touch in the past seasons.
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #462 on: January 04, 2010, 11:23:16 pm »
Quote from: blue911 on January 04, 2010, 07:02:06 am
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #463 on: January 04, 2010, 11:32:12 pm »
new season of "No Reservations" starts on Monday 1/11.
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #464 on: January 05, 2010, 07:40:54 am »
Quote from: PANatsFan on January 04, 2010, 11:23:16 pm
Makes me feel better about myself

That's what I live for
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #465 on: January 05, 2010, 04:41:47 pm »
Finished season 3 of FNL. Starting Season 4. Its been a lazy past couple of days haha..

I'm not ready to see new recruits. Ive only been on it for a few days but its already weird seeing JD McCoy
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Offline UMDNats

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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #466 on: January 05, 2010, 06:49:13 pm »
Quote from: cmdterps44 on January 05, 2010, 04:41:47 pm
Finished season 3 of FNL. Starting Season 4. Its been a lazy past couple of days haha..

I'm not ready to see new recruits. Ive only been on it for a few days but its already weird seeing JD McCoy

The two main characters of Season 4 are awesome (there's still the usual, but I mean the "new" ones).
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #467 on: January 05, 2010, 06:51:39 pm »
Quote from: UMDNats on December 31, 2009, 09:48:05 am
It only gets better. 8)

You think so? IMO, the first season was the best.
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #468 on: January 05, 2010, 06:58:33 pm »
Quote from: ronnynat on January 05, 2010, 06:51:39 pm
You think so? IMO, the first season was the best.

I'm gonna go back and watch it from the beginning later this week, but season 1 was really cliche to me...don't get me wrong, it was awesome, and I may think it's the best after I re-watch it, but I really fell in love with the show in season 2 and 3.
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #469 on: January 05, 2010, 07:08:07 pm »
Quote from: UMDNats on January 05, 2010, 06:49:13 pm
The two main characters of Season 4 are awesome (there's still the usual, but I mean the "new" ones).

I'm not sure who the second one is so far but ended the first ep. Wallace(the wire)/#5 on East Dillon is one I know. Hes a beast so far. The second, I cant say who it is but I'm guessing its the girl who seems like Tyra?

Quote from: UMDNats on January 05, 2010, 06:58:33 pm
I'm gonna go back and watch it from the beginning later this week, but season 1 was really cliche to me...don't get me wrong, it was awesome, and I may think it's the best after I re-watch it, but I really fell in love with the show in season 2 and 3.

The first one is my favorite so far but 2 and 3 were awesome. 1 seemed so much like the movie with all of the story lines. 2 was really drama filled while 3 was pretty much change.


and btw I hate JD :lol: What a punk
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #470 on: January 05, 2010, 07:12:03 pm »
Nah, the girl who's like Trya isn't it (in my opinion). You don't meet the second major new character until a couple episodes in.


And yea, JD McCoy is a nag.
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Offline houston-nat

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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #471 on: January 05, 2010, 07:17:53 pm »
I'd say my five favorite past or present TV shows are...
Columbo
Arrested Development
Colbert Report
Mad Men
Man Versus Food
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #472 on: January 05, 2010, 07:21:09 pm »
Quote from: houston-nat on January 05, 2010, 07:17:53 pm
Arrested Development

How is this show? I've seen it on many top 10 lists and many people highly regard it. I haven't gotten into it though.

Quote from: UMDNats on January 05, 2010, 07:12:03 pm
Nah, the girl who's like Trya isn't it (in my opinion). You don't meet the second major new character until a couple episodes in.


And yea, JD McCoy is a nag.

Oh Im assuming its Luke? Seems pretty cool so far.
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Offline sportsfan882

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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #473 on: January 05, 2010, 07:31:29 pm »
I'm almost finished with Season 3 of The Wire. Definitely my favorite season thus far although both Seasons 1 and 2 were kick ass too.

the show is just so :pimp:

so many great characters
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Re: Must See TV Thread
« Reply #474 on: January 05, 2010, 07:34:51 pm »
Quote from: cmdterps44 on January 05, 2010, 07:21:09 pm
How is this show? I've seen it on many top 10 lists and many people highly regard it. I haven't gotten into it though.

I watched every episode and just don't understand why people liked it so much. It's okay, but that's it, IMO. I just didn't like most of the characters.

Quote from: houston-nat on January 05, 2010, 07:17:53 pm
I'd say my five favorite past or present TV shows are...
Columbo
Arrested Development
Colbert Report
Mad Men
Man Versus Food

More people need to watch Mad Men. Fantastic show.
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