The New Hobbit Hole

[HairOfTheDog]

I dunno... I walked into the store and bought one that was in the middle. It was $199. They had cheaper ones at $89 and they had $399 models, so I went with one in the middle. I did spend a bit extra to get the "Progressive Scan" Whatever that is. I think it only makes a difference if you have an HDTV, or at least a better one than my old set here, but I will be buying a new TV soon, and the guy was cute and so I let him talk me into it.

Here is the one I got: (Philips DVD Players)

DVDQ50AT

Ultra Slim Design

Philips makes your movies come to life with the DVDQ50AT DVD Player with Faroudja FLI2200 state-of-the-art Progressive Scan Technology. Its digitally sharp display has pixel by pixel film and video based motion interpolation with frame x frame 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown compensation. It has the ability to playback DVD Video, Video CD, and Audio CD, CD-R/RWs. In addition, this technologically advanced DVD Player is MP3-CD compatible. Its 5-disc Resume feature allows viewers to pick-up where they left off on their 5 most recently viewed DVD titles. For sharper, clearer sound it has Optical and Coaxial Audio Outputs with integrated AC-3 and DTS decoding.

[JenB]

I'm in the same boat, friend, at least until Sunday. Let's start a pityparty, shall we?

[HairOfTheDog]

For the record, I have no idea whatsoever what that last paragraph says.

[Bear_in_RoseBear]

For the record, I have no idea whatsoever what that last paragraph says.

Let me see if I can translate...

Philips makes your movies come to life with the DVDQ50AT DVD Player with Faroudja FLI2200 state-of-the-art progressive Scan Technology. Its digitally sharp display has pixel by pixel film and video based motion interpolation with frame x frame 3:2 and 2:2 pulldown compensation.

Translation: It makes a pretty-looking picture.

It has the ability to playback DVD Video, Video CD, and Audio CD, CD-R/RWs. In addition, this technologically advanced DVD Player is MP3-CD compatible.

Translation: It plays lots of formats.

Its 5-disc Resume feature allows viewers to pick-up where they left off on their 5 most recently viewed DVD titles.

Translation: It plays 5 discs, and remembers where you quit watching them.

For sharper, clearer sound it has Optical and Coaxial Audio Outputs with integrated AC-3 and DTS decoding.

Translation: It sounds real good.

[HairOfTheDog]

HaHaHa! - Very good thank you.. I am very pleased that my display has pixel by pixel film and video based motion interpolation, that is all I can say.

And actually, it only has one disk slot, so I don't know how it remembers 5 disks and where I left off... Haven't gotten there on my RTFM yet! They had the multi-disk players, I just didn't see the point.

[Bear_in_RoseBear]

You're welcome, always glad to help. ;)

Time for me to go to bed... good night all!

[HairOfTheDog]

Good night!

[g'nad]

And actually, it only has one disk slot, so I don't know how it remembers 5 disks and where I left off...

Hair, you just keep cramming them in till no more will fit...then use a hammer to drive in 1 more...pretty neat doohickie yuh got there...

[Overtaxed]

Good Morning! The DVD/VHS sales for FOTR set a record high!

In its first day of release, the FOTR DVD and VHS sales were at record highs. with 1.27 million copies. It stomped all over the previous record set by Harry Potter at 1.25. Distributors are seeing unprecedented demand for it, and the sales are expected to continue after its Tuesday release. Here's more.

[g'nad]

G'mornin all! Beautiful day here...still recovering from yesterday's workout...pushed a little too hard on the run and the ab work...no worries...

So, are we tired hobbitses from watching our new DVDs all night?...Hmmm? grumble grumble grumble....

[Overtaxed]

Hurray for Sean Connery! While I don't think he would have made a good Gandalf, I have to admire a man who turns down a role because he doesn't understand the script.

In a report from People News, Sean Connery was originally given the offer to play Gandalf in the trilogy, but turned it down, claiming he did not understand the script. "I didn't understand the script when they sent it to me. Bobbits? Hobbits?" states Connery. Read more.

[Overtaxed]

Good Morning! I watched it early yesterday. Now all I need to do is get the new combo drive working so I can see the Easter eggses.

[Corin Stormhands]

Good Morning All! Let me see if I can catch up:

Rocko et al: Yes, we experienced the "glitch." We ended up going back to the scene menu and moving on. Was the scene with Legolas at a distance? Like the outside of a house? I'm nearsighted enough to just have missed him. Or did we see him close up? Either way, it's good to know it's not a problem with our DVD.

SuziQ: We checked the library. It's on hold or checked out at all six of our county branches. But we'll keep trying. We don't leave until 8/17.

LCS: Can't help you with the DVD selection. We're slumming it and watching it on my son's Playstation II. There's a DVD purchase in the future, just not yet.

Having said that, it's a beautiful day here, but the heat returns this weekend. We could still use more rain. I'm almost finished re-reading The Two Towers (and I need to check in at the Green Dragon). Sam just whacked Gollum (yet not hard enough) and took off to find Frodo...hmmmm...wonder what will happen when I finish tonite?

Don't tell me okay?:

[xzins]

just checking in for auld lang syne. taking your invite seriously.

is gollum really the major player?

[Corin Stormhands]

is gollum really the major player?

Welcome to the Hobbit Hole.

Gollum is a key figure and an integral part of the story. I'm not sure I'd call him "the" major player...

Tell us Smeagol (carton), are you "the" major player? And what say the hobbitses?

[Overtaxed]

Smeagol's a sneak!

[Corin Stormhands]

Well of course Smeagol's a sneak!

Personally, I think Gimli is the central character...

[g'nad]

Personally, I think Gimli is the central character

I would tend to agree...

[carton253]

I am absolutely a major player. Besides Gandalf, I am the only one to be in all 4 books... including The Hobbit.

Without my murder of Deagol, no ring... therefore no adventure... you all would be watching reruns of Wagon Train and committing on how good the cows look.

Without me, Frodo WOULD HAVE NEVER MADE IT TO MOUNT DOOM So, chalk one up for Smeagol.

Without me, who would Sam talk to in The Two Towers... All Frodo can manage is... "The ring is so heavy..." Wimpy little hobbit. I carried it for years... never once complained about the weight.

Without me, there would be no laughs... because even if I'm evil, I'm funny.

Without me, Aragorn would have nevered learned that I told Sauron about Baggins... and Aragorn wouldn't share that with Gandalf who researched the ring and found out all about it...

So, am I a major player... absolutely. I contribute more to the story than silly old dwarves...

And without me, NOW LISTEN VERY CAREFULLY... The ring would have never been cast into Mt. Doom because FRODO COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT. The fact that I slipped and fell in is a moot point. The truth is the world was saved because of ME! SMEAGOL! SMEAGOL! SMEAGOL!

[carton253]

I heard that!